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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
8
County news reports John Wrobel observing a moose crossing the Northern Pacific main line near Spider Lake last Thursday. It notes rare moose sightings in Wisconsin, recalls a 15 year old nearby kill, and jokes about lax game laws.
In Ashland Wisconsin Mrs E W Brady of 1201 Twelfth Ave W testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her weak kidneys and dizziness after a 1905 public endorsement. A family member also found relief, with the ad noting availability from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents priced 50 cents.
Spring is coming and E. A Blexrud encourages customers to visit for new spring suits or overcoats. The ad emphasizes early ordering at Blexrud’s to refresh wardrobes.
The notice lists church services for the Norwegian Lutheran congregation next Sunday at the usual hour. It notes the Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs. Paul Paulson on Wednesday afternoon and the Vikings gathering at Peter Wick's residence on Wednesday evening. A prayer meeting at the church is also scheduled.
Land listing on Engee road three miles from city one mile from the lake. 40 acres with one acre broken five acres brushed and a small house barn and stone cellar. Priced low with half down and balance over time. Contact John Ek 504 15th Ave W Ashland Wis.
Poultry eggs for hatching listed by F. X. Parent Washburn Wisconsin. Barred Plymouth Rock and white Plymouth Rock eggs offered at 1.00 per setting, white Holland turk ey and geese eggs at 2.00 per setting. Old phone contact.
June 3 1913 regular meeting of Washburn Common Council with Edw. Bryan presiding discusses extending a sewer on Fifth Street from 2nd Ave East to Third Ave East. The board is to advertise bids, assess abutting property, and consider related street and public works issues.
A license request is filed with the Mayor and Common Council of Washburn for John Johnson to sell strong distilled and other intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at Lots 3 and 4 Block 35 in Washburn. Bondsmen named include Title Guaranty & Surety Co. of Scranton Pennsylvania. Dated June 10, 1913.
A humorous verse describes Bill Slowlake who snoozes while his wife Mary shovels snow. He dreams of punishment by St. Peter for laziness, then awakens to seize the shovel and hurry to help. The poem credits Cc. M. Barnitz.
Q and A on egg fertility in midwinter and gizzard swelling from constipation. Advice includes epsom salts for adults, and notes on turkeys Slate and Bourbon Red origins. Discussion on cabbage effect on yolk color with yellow corn and greens improving flavor and storage. differences in shell color consistency between white and brown egg layers.
H B Fullerton notes price spreads from 45 cents for cauliflower to 25 cents a head in city markets. Beans sell at 30 cents a bushel but resold to housewives at 4 dollars per bushel. discusses broody hens and winter laying, and praises Miss Gatling for laying three eggs daily. Covers show prep, water cups, bleaching, and breeding practices. Reports Missouri feather trade and recycling, plus hands-on grit about poultry care and digestive indicators in droppings.
Rent available for a house in a good location with water lights and sewer. Inquiries directed to Mrs Amandson at Cor Mast Gtkst and 2nd Ave or at the Times office.
For sale a fine eight room residence with village water and a nice lot and barn. Cheap if taken at once. See W. A. Robinson.
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