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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

7

My Wife's Courage in Moscow Revolt

A Washington woman visiting a Russian legation member braves a Moscow uprising. The husband and Ozenhoff risk life crossing a barricade as soldiers fire. she signals across to aid a rescue, and the couple later acknowledges mutual courage and devotion.

Washington Ozenhoffs Ozenhoff Legation Moscow St. Petersburg Zenhoff Mme. Ozenhoff Orenhoff Eugene Homes Burt

Old age and ambition reshaped in modern society

A Philadelphia Inquirer column notes changing language and attitudes toward aging. It argues calling someone an old man or old lady has become dangerous as people avoid growing old, while retirement norms shift from secure competence to pursuing vast wealth regardless of age.

England Philadelphia Inquirer

Unconscious Buttons and the Art of Digging In

A melancholy man muses on certain people whose presence is always unwelcome. He cites his brother in law who appears at inopportune moments, turns quiet evenings into crowds, and never learns to fade away. He notes the harsh shift from sympathy to annoyance.

Gorrow New York Press

Cupid and the superstitions of wedding days

An old gypsy sibyl dismisses the idea of a universally lucky wedding day saying yesterday is the only truly lucky day. A popular rhyme assigns days to luck with Mondays for wealth Tuesdays for health and Fridays for losses. October is deemed lucky for marriages while May is considered unlucky though exceptions exist.

The Real Attraction: Green Tasks Draw Noblemen

A humorous exchange quotes an English girl and an American girl noting that noblemen prefer American women not for their complexion but for their green tasks, reflecting a playful stereotype from the era.

T. Louis Republic

Denning seeks appointment as administrator in Bayfield County

Notice in Bayfield County Wisconsin probate points to a March 3 1908 county court term in Washburn. Joseph Denning of Beaver Dam requests appointment as administrator of the estate of Michael Denning late of Iron River deceased. Judge WM H Rishe issues the order.

State of Wisconsin Bayfield County Washburn Joseph Denning Beaver Dam Michael Denning Iron River Said County WM. H. [Rish Mathias Hastland D.m. Maxcy Arnold M. Hastland Wsdh Irisu

Probate Notice Filed in Bayfield County Wisconsin

A probate notice appears for the Bayfield County Court in Wisconsin covering proceedings from February 6 to February 27. The record cites the State of Wisconsin and Bayfield County as the jurisdiction for the probate action.

State OF Wisconsin County Court Bayfield County State of Wisconsin Rose Wheelon

Stop that tickling Cough Dr Shoop Cough Cure

Advertisement promotes Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy to stop coughing without opium or chloroform. It claims use for very young babies, citing green plant properties and gentle action on bronchial membranes, urging mothers to demand it and buy from all dealers.

Wanted Advertisers to Sell Mail Order Catalogues

Unity Supply Co seeks men to advertise and distribute sample mail order merchandise catalogs in Chicago Illinois. Pays $90 per month plus potential commissions. Address Dept P Unity Supply Co Chicago IL.

Unity Supply CO Dept. P Chicago

Official Directory of County Officers as Listed

County officers include County Judge W. H. Irish Municipal Judge A. M. Warden Municipal Judge Second Meridea Court Bauve Sheriff A. B. Severson Clerk N. M. Oscar Treasurer John Freseth Register of Deeds Nels Myhre Clerk of Circuit Court F A. Bell District Attorney B C Alverd Superintendent of schools Miss J. Smith H G Mertens Surveyor Hugo Nelson

W.H. Irish A.M. Warden Bauve A. B. Severson N. M. Oscar John Freseth Nels Myhre FA. Bell B.C. Alverd J. Smith H. G. Mertens Hugo Nelson

Local Officials Named in City Administration

Mayor M. M. Sweet, Treasurer oO. A. Lamoreaux, Clerk H. P. Axelberg, Assessor J. N. Kinney, and Chief of Police O. Wescott listed among city leadership appointments. Names indicate key governance roles within the municipal structure.

M. M. Sweet Oo. A. Lamoreaux H. P. Axelberg J.N. Kinney O, Wescott

Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure Promises Safe Quick Relief

A vintage ad extols Dr Shoop’s cough cure as a safe effective remedy for tickling coughs in children and adults. It attributes healing properties to a green mountain shrub called “The Sacred Herb,” claiming no opium or harsh ingredients and urging mothers to use the resinous plant extract for soothing and healing bronchial membranes.

Help Wanted Assistant Manager in Chicago Area

Wanted by Chicago wholesale and mail order house an assistant manager for this county and adjoining territory. Salary two dollars and expenses paid weekly with expense money advanced. Position permanent and pleasant with no investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write for details and enclose self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 E Lake St Chicago.

E. Lake St Chicago

Rev Father Dunstans Masses and Services Schedule

First Mass 8 am. High Mass 10 30 am. Baptism 2 pm. Instructions 2 30 pm. Vespers 7 39 pm. Stations and benedict on Friday.

Father Dunstan Benedict

Fox Bros Refund Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottles

A local notice from Fox Bros offers a refund on a 50 cent bottle of Green s warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle for satisfaction or money refunded.

Fox Bros

German Ev. Lutheran Services and Sunday School

Services are at 10:00 a.m. except the last Sunday of each month. Sunday School meets every Sunday at 11:00. Pastor C. Gutekunst leads the congregation.

C. Gutekunst

Church Services and Meetings Timetable

Services every Sunday at 10 45 a m and 8 00 p m Sabbath School at 12 00 n Epworth League at 7 00 p m Prayer meeting every Thursday at 8 00 p m Class meeting every Tuesday at 8 00 p m at the houses

Pengilly N. Epworth League

How to Trap Wild Animals 40 Page Catalog

Illustrated trap book offering instructions and images of 46 wild animals in natural colors. Includes gun and trap catalog with prices for hides and furs. Sent postpaid for 10c stamps or silver. Free to those who ship to or buy from Fur Dept. N W Hide and Fur Co Minneapolis Minn.

Fur Dept N. W

Church Night Services Schedule Announced

J R Weiser Mastor announces Sabbath School at 7 30 p m and Christian Endeavor service at 6 30 p m with evening worship at 12 m. All are cordially invited to attend and join in the events.

J.r.weiser Mastor Christian Endeavor

Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law

Special notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The warning recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults. Q. W. Frost.

Foley Q. W. Frost

Norwegian Lutheran Church Services Schedule

The Norwegian Lutheran church posts a weekly schedule with Pastor Christiansos leading Sunday services at 10 30 am and 7 46 pm Sunday School at noon and a Thursday prayer meeting at 8 00 pm. Extra English services occur every third Sunday.

Dr Shoop's Restorative Aids Weak Nerve Tissues

A persuasive ad claims weak stomach and heart kidney nerves drive illness, not the organs themselves. It states Restorative targets nerve causes and helps many sick people, urging readers to test the product through dealers.

Foley's Honey and Tar Warning Label Summary

A certificate states all druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and warns to refuse substitutes. Genuine product in a yellow package by Q W Frost.

Foley Q. W. Frost Foley & Company Chisagea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa Lancaster Official Directory Thomas D. Wheelon Ant John Walsh Plaintiff's Attorney P.O L. M. Owusen E. E. Kenfield Washburn Public Library Board N.N. Oscar W. A. Irish Bryan W. H. Irish Charles Peterson Wm. O'Neil W. A. Oscar Eryan James A. Sheridan Chicago Wholesale and Mail Order House Washburn and Iron River Express United States Canada Alaska China Japan A.M. Cleland St. Paul Minn BB. Duffy Pine Street Seventh Ave Department of the Interior Wausau Wis Gjert Gjertson Ole Liam Lingren Sievert Jackson Peter Larson John W. Miller St.john's Episcopal Church Pallifer O. Ry North South Ashland Junction Ashland Northwestern Methodist Episcopal WIS. Central Trains Dep't M. E. Rev N.S. Hanson Foleyshoney Bic Conaee Teenie Siena Shoop Congregational Church Memphis, Tenn Times Seventh Street Walmington Desi Wezo Metropolitan Magazine West Twenty-ninth Street New York City Josephine Tueck Baker Evanston, Ill Renorte Cc Mipcock Eitor Menominee, Mich TrRave
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