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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
5
A girl was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee. Various visits, meetings, and upcoming events fill the week, including commencements, church rallies, school positions, and a mortgage burning event. Notable items include visits by E. J. Nyhus and Dr. Young, and plans for a Y M C A rally and two day conference.
Memorial day program at the Opera House drew a smaller crowd with several addresses and a musical program. Iron River visitors included Miss Lizzie Mineat and others visiting municipal court matters. John McKay from Grand Portage Minnesota visited local friends.
The Engoe post office will be discontinued June 15 by order of the post office department due to its proximity to the Barksdale office, making both offices unnecessary.
Five dollars reward is offered by Sweet Advertising Co for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons defacing or tearing paper from the bill boards in Wasburn. Manager M. M. Sweet signs the notice.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a liver targeted cure for complexion issues and various ailments. It hails the product and promotes Frost & Spies in Chicago selling sizes at 25 and 75 cents, alongside the Chicago Daily Review subscription offer priced at 1 dollar per year.
Advertising copy touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for constipation sick headache biliousness and related ailments. The pills promise gentle relief without g ri p i n g and are sold for children or adults by Fox Bros.
Dr G G Green of Woodbury NJ advertises wooden glass puzzles that amuse and perplex all ages. He will mail one puzzle to anyone sending a two cent postage stamp, asking readers to mention this paper in their request.
Advertises DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles worsened by heat and bad water. Claims the product relieves pain draws out soreness and cures. Promotes genuine version labeled E. C. DeWitt & Co. and sold by Fox Bros.
The note invites three more pupils for lessons at the Hotel Washburn on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Teacher Victor Streater asks interested students to contact him for schedule details.
Advertises Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as the best baby tonic to calm fretful children and promote strength and health. Sold by Fox Bros for 35 cents at The Times office.
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