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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

5

Neighbors Share News of Death and Cars

Mrs Harvey Trish learned of her brother William Fritz's death in Wausau by telegram last Friday evening. Jack Green of Ashland visited in town on Sunday. Osten Anderson, grocer, now operates a new Overland Model 854 touring car purchased from Robinson-Oscar Auto Co. Andrew Falk will soon drive a new Overland Model 90 touring car bought through Robinson-Oscar Auto Co. Both cars are praised for appearance and power.

Harvey Trish Wausau William Fritz Jack Green Ashland Osten Anderson Robinson-Oscar Auto Company Andrew Falk

Bayfield County News Roundup and Local Events

A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Thrall in the past week. Peter Soronen of Herbster visited the city on business yesterday. Mrs A W MacLeod and children travel to Oregon Illinois to visit relatives until about July 1. County Agricultural Agent W E Brubaker works at Iron River on a Bayfield County Fair Grounds plot for demonstration in air project. J R Wysone of Mankato Minn transacted business in the city. Wysong considered seating here after surveying the field. The spring tax sale at the County Treasurer Alfred Froseths office drew many buyers and spirited purchases of tax certificates. Mrs Harry J Boyd and daughter of Hopkinsville Ky visit the city with sister Mrs Joe Beaulieu. The fire department responded to a noon fire at the Murphy residence near the Northern State Bank caused by a spark. minimal damage to bed clothing.

A. W. MacLeod Oregon Illinois W. E. Brubaker Iron River Bayfield County Fair Grounds Bayfield County Alfred Froseth Murphy Northern State Bank Red Cross Board of Public Works Buryfield Street Elmer Olson Greenwood

Local notices and ads fill Bayfield daybook scenes

500 000 State inspected seed corn prices and plant notes mix with local farming updates. O G Mills of Bayfield advertises seed varieties and quick Overland deliveries via Robinson Oscar agency. Community events include church meetings, Red Cross coffee, and a street sidewalk project. County Clerk busy with registrations and draft details as defense measures rise. elmer olson wedding trip and new home on east 3rd street referenced.

W. Dent Marquis O. G. Mills Bayfield Wis Robinson- Oscar Agency Will Robinson Times Office Nels M. Oscar Ntexra

A Great Bean Patch by Frank Downs

Frank Downs of the Wash burn Electric Light company plans a large bean crop to aid national food supply. He is planting at least nine acres on the cemetery road hillside, with harvest expected if weather cooperates and prices hold.

Frank Downs Washburn Electric Light Company Frank

Credit Due for Barkdale Tax Bill Support Reform

Article credits Mayor A W MacLeod and Mr Maxcy for the passage of the Barkdale income tax bill that allocates county tax receipts to towns and cities. MacLeod drafted and introduced the bill, while Maxcy lobbied legislators in Madison. The piece notes wider benefits across the county and adds a low-cred ad segment about Dean's Regulats and Dean's Ointment with 25c and 50c prices.

Barkdale Maxcy Barksdale A. W. MacLeod MacLeod Madison

Hamilton Mfg Co Employment and Batches Ad

For skin itching trouble and ointment Dean's Ointment 50c a box at all stores. MEN WANTED Steady employment Good wages Cabinet makers machine hands cut off and rip saw hands factory experience welcome Young men learn cabinet making trade Woodworking factory employing 700 men No labor trouble Two Rivers Wis.

Hamilton Mfg Two Rivers Wis

For Sale Three high grade Guernsey cows and farm implements

For sale three high grade Guernsey cows with an average test of 48, fresh in January. Also a few farm implements including plow, drag, cultivator and wagon. Address Oliver Clark Bayfield Wisconsin.

Oliver Clark Bayfield, Wis

Real Reason Behind Perceived Grade Rise in Congress

A Sioux City Tribune quote notes that lawmakers have not been promoted in grade in twenty years, yet public understanding has risen, creating the impression of elevation. The remark contrasts stagnant official status with growing public awareness.

Sioux City Tribune

Difference Between Wise and Unwise Wonders

A reflective observation contrasts wise and unwise behavior. The phrase notes that the unwise marvel at the unusual while the wise ponder the ordinary. This aphorism highlights perception as a measure of wisdom.

Emerson

Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Promoted as Household Remedy

Advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for a range of ailments including a baby's croup and sore throat. Claims include Willie’s daily cuts bruises, mamma’s sore throat, and Grandma’s lameness with pricing at 25c and 50c.

Willie Thomas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia Amos M. Hansen Washburn, Wis Bell Telephone Washburn Ashland, Wis Ashland Exchange Wisconsin Telephone Company E. Schultheis Robert Thrall Peter Soronen of Herbster J R. W;sone Mankato, Minn Mr. Wysong Harry J. Boyd Hopkinsville, Ky City Joe Beaulieu Arthur Peterson la Crise United States G. D. Kyper East 3Rd Street Young Peoples*society of the Swedish Lutheran Churen Ole Hans Henry DuBay of Ike Berman Dean Chas. Boxim 22Nd Street State Bank Washburn, Wisconsin State Depository M. Hi. Sprague M S Lamoreaux Haugen Northern Security Co T. A. Oscar & Sons Dr. B. 1. Lewis Bell Phone A. E. Swenson Union Meat Market N. Clausen Home Service Bayfield County Telephone Co Ith Kernonic Rirgirg Oscar L. Plumpten Mgr Shubert Shubert Shipper A.B. Shubert, Inc Mosciicaco U S.a Washbuun Steam Laundry John Monsos Well Drilling CO W. Gustafson Commercial Hotel A. Holgren
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