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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
Advertising rates are announced in this issue of a Washburn Wisconsin weekly dated June 10 1909. The notice explains application details for rate information and is published by editor Nels M Oscar and Washburn Printing Co.
At the last council meeting the demolition of worn wooden sidewalks began. Officials say this is only the start as examinations continue. Replacing condemned walks with cement will improve property appearance and citywide aesthetics, with new paths lasting a lifetime.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society held its yesterday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Harry Wieman. Leonard Brinker, visiting from Gilbert Minnesota, spent last Saturday and Sunday with friends in town.
An article argues against cosmetics and local treatments for complexion. It promotes Green's August Flower as a liver focused remedy that purifies blood and improves skin, also aiding constipation biliousness nervousness and sleep. It cites a trial bottle price of 25 cents and regular size 75 cents at Frost Spies.
Sealed bids are invited by Washburn Common Council committee for digging two and a half blocks of sewer on 3rd avenue west. Work includes laying twenty inch pipe six feet deep with pipe and cement supplied by the city. bidder covers pipe. Bids due noon Thursday June 17. Committee may reject any bids. T A Oscar K C Stevens Andrew Peterson.
The undersigned requests a license be issued to Chas Nelson to sell strong spirituous malt ardent and other intoxicating liquors to be drank on the premises at Lots 5 and 4 in Block 35, Washburn Wisconsin. Bondsmen John Gautschi and Louis Segal, dated June 9 1909.
To the Mayor and Common Council for the sale of liquors to be drank on the premises at Lot 9 in Block 21 townsite of Washburn Wisconsin and that he will comply with the laws of the State and ordinances of the City of Washburn. Bondsmen are John A Anderson and Louis Segal. Dated June 9 1909. Louis Wardner.
To the Mayor and Common Council of Washburn Wisconsin Louis Hoite seeks sale of strong spiritous malt and other intoxicating liquors to be consumed on premises Lot 16 Block 42 Washburn Wisconsin He proposes bondsmen John A Anderson and Gilbert Olson and pledges compliance with state laws and city ordinances dated 1909 Louis Holte
Alphonse Veno left last Friday on the Steamer Lambert for a lakes trip. Mrs. Casey of Ashland became hotel cook at the Washburn. Mrs. Joe Bourassa and Casson children visit the city. A high grade upright piano for sale in Washburn by J. W. Shaw. Lenox Hotel Ashland. Andrew Tramwell of Cusson visited family in the city. Miss Agnes Barney of Superior visited friends here. Attorney A. M. McLeod departed for the Capitol. Floss Caruthers returned from Ashland where she studied. Clara Anderson’s parcel shower was held at the Anderson home on east 4th street. Mrs. Robert Zeamer visited Ashland friends Tuesday.
The city forms a band from six teen players with five from Bayfield. First rehearsal scheduled this week. Bell Telephone crew at work. Barber sign installed opposite the shop. Mr. Olson reports a long walk after ponies ran away near Bark River. wolves feared caused the escape. George Tracey from Duluth visiting relatives. Mrs. S A Yates returns from Amery for a short stay. Bayfield County Farmers Institute in session at Sunshine theatre building. Swedish Mission Church pastor Rev Vellant to preach Sunday at four. Chapple taxation bill vetoed by Governor Davidson. T C Oscar to move into Shafer residence on East Fourth. M A Sprague leaving for a few days in Twin Cities.
A feminine literary society discusses three criminals given life terms who may seek pardons after fifteen years. One member condemns both the offenders and the lenient law. another notes that most life prisoners do not serve full terms, prompting the question why they live long enough.
A light essay contrasts reactions to petty troubles with larger problems. It notes people vent at tiny annoyances like a fallen collar button yet endure serious burdens with steadiness. A joke ends with a quip about confidential friends who listen but never reveal secrets.
In a terse dialogue a character named Stella explains her simple desire for a rich father as the key to obtaining everything she wants. The exchange casts a sharp social satire on material ambition and family influence.
Readable lines warn against risky bets and overconfidence in work or luck. A cautious stance favors steady income over flashy schemes. The verse critiques frivolous worries and doubts about chicken country and hens laying eggs as large as hailstones.
The dialogue presents a contrast between insult and unity as one character questions another's intelligence while another asserts universal brotherhood among men. The excerpt highlights tension between personal judgments and idealized kinship within social relations.
In a Wall Street office a sign reading Please Do Not Whistle We Do All That Ourselves drew jokes from messenger boys who asked when the concert would start and how much tickets cost. The sign was removed after two days and replaced with a terse Dont Whistle in bold letters.
The passage offers caustic observations on money and honesty. It contrasts the disliked label miser with the desire for possessions, notes prayer seldom humbles a person, and defines a rich man by his freedom to act. It warns that some require a strict contract before self honesty.
A 19th century remedy from the New York Times describes a prep for treating scorched fabric. Boil vinegar with onion juice and two ounces of fuller's earth, strain and cool, then apply with a white linen rag until the scorch fades. Repeat as needed for stubborn spots.
The largest flower is Raffiesia arnoldi of Sumatra. It spans about three feet across, weighing around fifteen pounds, with five oval creamy white petals around a center of violet stamens. Buds resemble giant brown cabbages and the bloom can hold nearly two gallons of water.
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