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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
7
The article suggests a novelty display for youths showing birds eggs beside wishbones or skulls to teach elementary anatomy. It recommends a 15 by 18 by 6 inch deal box holding about 100 eggs with glass to show depth, wooden partitions for rows, and mahogany cabinet storage for larger collections.
A New York Times item describes a boy earning money on wet days by lending his umbrella to passersby at three blocks for 5 cents near an elevated railway station. He regularly makes a neat sum and notes he could earn more if he supplied rubbers.
Harry boasts he can read signs and explains a gray cat catching a bird signals bad luck for the bird. His sister questions the claim as he dashes out, eager to show more.
Open the door of your heart my lad to angels of love and truth. When the world is full of joys the dawn of youth brings hope and light. Cast aside the things that mar depart from wrong voices of hope call you toward holy thoughts that lift your soul.
A brief instructional description explains filling a glass nearly full, placing the hand over it with fingers at a right angle, and then quickly extending the hand without lifting the palm to perform a lift.
Virginia Representative Otey recalls a past banking error and a motto he follows now. He says he never opens a letter with the envelope turned down after a $300 to $500 deposit mix up, which was later resolved without loss.
Notes from Washington describe Senator Millard visiting the National museum admiring wax figures of Revolutionary War uniforms. A tourist asks if they were soldiers killed in the last war, and Millard says they are being saved for the next war. Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont attends the House in a new check worsted suit drawing laughs from colleagues.
Professor Collins advocates potent manure innovation for farming. A Berks county farmer doubts its value, joking about pocket sized manure and crops, reflecting early skepticism of portable agriscience breakthroughs.
Belle urges Violet to distract herself with fiction as Violet reveals she receives a daily letter from her husband, hinting at longing or concern. The scene centers on emotional worry and domestic routine.
A humorous piece notes a family’s varied professions and coping with hardship. It describes the old man, Bill the lawyer, Jim the doctor, Dick the undertaker, and Charlie Horner sharing a child’s quip about God scrubbing tables, illustrating small-town life and resilience.
A lively liver, pure blood, clear skin, bright eyes and perfect health are promised by Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Genuine tablets stamped C C C. Never sold in bulk. Available at all druggists for 10 cents.
The Milwaukee Sentinel has arranged with plaque manufacturers to provide a gilt framed porcelain plaque for each plaque at no extra cost beyond express and delivery. Subscribers can secure a plaque by sending a photograph with 30 percent to cover delivery. Non subscribers may obtain a plaque by subscribing for three months and adding 30 cents for express and delivery, with photo returned within thirty days.
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