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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
The Times reports a new postal order effective January 1 requiring renewals for subscribers in arrears. If not renewed within three months for Delays or within one year for Weeklies, they drop from the legal list and copies cannot be mailed at the standard one cent second class rate. Subscriptions overdue a year or more must be renewed to continue mail delivery.
The April 7 election will choose a mayor, council, and constable. The editorial urges voters to assess past performance, favor qualified, inclusive candidates, and reject petty politics while selecting men of broad sympathy and public spirit for Washburn’s future.
A solicitation offers to order a HOME Telephone and have your name added to a new directory. The message emphasizes immediacy and a broad listing expansion for customers seeking enhanced visibility.
The message emphasizes that voters must determine where changes should occur. Responsibility and opportunity rest with the people to guide the personnel adjustments within PHESEL.
Citizens weigh a radical Sunday closing as the Mayor, District Attorney, and Chief of Police enforce blue laws. From Saturday night to Sunday night no cigars bread or newspapers are sold, shifting local sentiment on saloons while testing enforcement and civic cooperation.
An obituary-like notice honors Ole Swanby a Bank official and trusted city figure. It laments suicide as cowardly and unnecessary, recalls his optimism and community ties, and urges readers to seek strength. The piece warns against extenuating circumstances and ends by promoting Burdark Blood Bitters as a health tonic.
Bayfield County Bank conducts general banking business with a capital fully paid of 20000 dollars. It offers interest on time deposits and makes farm mortgage loans. The bank runs a savings department and is located opposite Hotel Washburn in Bayfield County.
The article argues against harsh parental opposition to marriages and urges respect for a young person’s choice after twenty one. It warns against public scandal from disinheritance and advocates charity, patience, and self control in family matters, urging thoughtful book selection and caution with popular reading. It also mentions health ads and remedies.
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