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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

5

Neighbors News From The Past Seven Days

John Dunn returns from Chicago to stay until March as Pedersons orchestra plays Bayfield ball. Local meetings and social visits fill the week with many traveling to Ashland Bayfield and Superior. A new Leader store remodel and library park plans loom as lagrippe and flu threaten residents.

John Dunn Chicago John M. M. Sweet Brule R. T. Craige Hoh'ol Ashland Ashland Y. M. C. A Bayfield High School B. J. Harrington Jake Segal Valentine Rommell Lagrippe H. P. Axelberg John Graham Harry Darling Spooner Dorris Murray Ole Bronsmo

Irony in a rainy day joke between Georgie and Auntie

Georgie asks about irony while Auntie explains it as saying one thing and meaning the opposite. The exchange hints at irony with a quip about not wanting a big piece of cake.

John Beck Ashland Washburn Georgie

Odd career switch for Grabbit as electric car conductor

In a brief item from a Bohemian column, Grabbit leaves bank clerk duties to become a conductor on the electric cars. The note quips that the change is odd and implies a pun on the word induced.

Grabbit

Cant Bear Touch of Clothes Dean’s Ointment Cures Itch

Ad copy for Dean’s Ointment claiming to cure hives eczema itch and salt rheum with all druggists selling it. Ends with prompt to buy.

Dean

Disturbed Congregation Told to Buy Foley's Honey and Tar

A note states the person who disturbed the congregation with persistent coughing last Sunday should purchase Foley's Honey and Tar. Signed Q. W. Frost.

Q. W. Frost

Home Kidney Remedy Promoted by Local Druggist

A newspaper item touts a home remedy for kidney problems including dandelion, Kargun, and sarsaparilla to be mixed and taken after meals. It claims to cleanse and strengthen kidneys, ease backache, and improve urinary issues, urging readers to try it. The source notes the Scranton Times first printed it in October 1906 and many cities followed.

Scranton New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy

Advert reads Hall's Catarrh Cure must be taken internally to reach the disease seat. Claims it cleanses blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Endorsed by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo Ohio

Burdock Blood Bitters and Deans Regulars Advised

An advertising claim urges readers to keep blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitters and to use Deans Regulars to ease digestion and cure constipation. It warns harsh physics harm bowels and promotes simple eating and exercise for a long life.

Dean

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