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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
7
A narrator recalls meeting Margie King, a deaf woman living at El Rosa. Margie communicates via finger spelling and a chatelaine, sharing optimism despite her silence. Their bond grows through conversations about life, happiness, and resilience.
In Los Angeles Frank asks Margie to marry him but she declines, choosing to teach at a deaf and dumb school in Salem. Months later a train brings news of an explosion at the quarry. Margie survives and reveals she has gained hearing, while remaining unable to use her hands despite progress.
A terse dialogue follows as He seeks the bonnet cost and She hints at a secret method to inspect millinery bills. George is hinted as involved, with a cue to a hidden or confidential reveal about expenses.
A humorous exchange notes a piano needing tuning and a playful remark about how well the voice harmonizes. The Chicago Tribune caption highlights social chatter and light domestic wit.
An old advertisement card certifies druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It promises cough suppression, lung healing, and prevention of pneumonia or consumption, notes no opiates, and warns to refuse substitutes with Q. W. Frost.
An old advertising copy urges readers to avoid drugging the Stomach, Heart, or Kidneys and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy. It claims the internal nerves can be strengthened with tablets or liquid and offers a free sample by mail from Racine Wisconsin, addressing dealers nationwide.
Wisconsin Bayfield County probate notices announce a February term in Washburn to hear Dora D Rust Frank Lee D Rust and Paul D Rust executors final account examination and allowance of administration and residue assignment to lawful heirs in the estate of William A Rust deceased. Judge Irish presiding. January 2 1908.
State of Wisconsin in circuit court for Bayfield County summons Louis Fuge to reappear within twenty days of service to defend the action brought by Washburn Loan & Building Association. If he fails a default judgment will be entered. Attorney John Walsh, Washburn, Wisconsin.
The undersigned offer refunds on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Syrup of Tar if it does not cure your cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
In the article Dr. William Hanna Thomson explains tetanus or lockjaw as a bloodborne poison from a soil bacillus that enters a puncture wound via objects like sticks, nails, or pistol wads. The bacillus thrives in rich garden earth with guano or fish manure, so prompt cauterization of earth-contaminated wounds is advised.
An organ grinder played before a quarrelsome old man who shouted him away. The musician stood his ground and was arrested for disturbance. At court he claimed he did not understand English, and the magistrate noted the man’s gestures implied he was asked to leave. He insisted the old man came to dance.
A humorous exchange notes a wife learning housekeeping quickly. The speaker praises her progress and jokes that two cooks taught her to avoid the kitchen, claiming this as a major victory in domestic effort. The quote reflects light social satire.
An Atchison Globe remark reflects on a selfish man who failed due to conceit and neglect of others. It argues decency pays, public spirit helps a town, and loyalty to community boosts business, warning that a reputation as a hog harms ventures.
Postpaid offer for a 40 page trap book and fur guide with 46 wildlife illustrations plus a fur calendar and gun and trap catalog. Prices of hides and furs listed. Free to those who ship to or buy from the company. Minneapolis Minnesota address provided.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may lead to fatal illness before symptoms are clear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, citing Q. W. Frost.
A listing of county offices with names for Sheriff, County Judge W H Irish, Municipal Judge A M Warden and Sauve A B Severson, Clerk Treasurer John Froseth, Register of Deeds Nels Myhre, Clerk of Circuit Court FEA Bell, District Attorney E C Alverd, Superintendent of Schools Miss J Smith, Coroner H G Mertens, and Surveyor Hugo Nelson.
City government names listed include Mayor M. Sweet Treasurer O. A. Lamoreaux Clerke H. P. Axelberg Assessor A. J. N. Kinney Chief of Police O. Wescott for the municipal administration.
L. M., C.2usen president, H. P. Axelberg secretary, E. E. Kenfield vice-president among listed officers in the annual roster.
Public notice lists Washburn Library Board officers including president N N Oscar and vice president W H Irish with other names Bryan Peterson Mrs Wm O Neil and Mrs James A Sheridan among the board.
Church notices announce Swedish Lutheran services held every other Sunday at this Burney area church located on Pine Street and Seventh Avenue with pastor's address on Cor. Pine Street.
First Sunday features morning prayers and sermon at 10 36. Other Sundays include evening prayers and sermon at 7 30. Sunday School meets every Sunday at 3 15 in the afternoon.
First Mass at 8 a m High Mass 10 30 a m Baptism 2 p m Instructions 2 30 p m Vespers 7 39 p m Stations and benedict on Friday evening period
Rev Pengilly leads the Methodist Episcopal Church on West Fifth Street with services Sundays at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sabbath School is at noon and Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. All are invited.
The German Evangelical Lutheran church will hold services at 10:00 a.m. except on the last Sunday of the month. Sunday School meets every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Pastor C. Gutekunst leads.
The notice lists Sunday services at 10 45 a m and 8 pm Sabbath School at noon Epworth League at 7 pm prayer meeting Thursdays at 8 pm and class meetings Tuesdays at 8 pm held at the houses.
A traditional cough remedy touts Dr Shoop’s cough cure as a gentle, safe, opium free treatment for tickling coughs in children. It relies on a resinous plant extract from a sacred mountain shrub praised by Spaniards and sold by all dealers.
Wanted ad seeks a male or female assistant manager for county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars plus expenses weekly, expense money advanced. Pleasant work, permanent position, no investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Apply with self addressed envelope to General Manager, 134 E Lake St, Chicago.
Rev Chr. Christianson presides over a Norwegian language church with Sunday broadcasts at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Sunday School at noon prayer meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Ladies Aid and Helping Hand societies meet on alternating Wednesdays English service only on the third Sunday each month.
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