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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
4
Frank H Chooge of Ashland has rented the Williams building at the corner of Bayfield street and Central avenue, the former Earth Saloon, to open an ice cream parlor. Workmen are now shaping the interior and preparing the premises for use.
The Knight of Pythias Lodge will hold its final meeting before summer on Tuesday evening next week. All knights and visiting members are urged to attend, with a smoker planned after the meeting.
Frank Trouchon was arrested for violating the city ordinance banning swine within Washburn. He refused to pay a $5 fine plus $6.20 costs, was jailed, then later paid after changing his mind. City officers vow strict enforcement of the ban.
Three stray calves found on premises in Washburn are being held for their owner. Owner must pay all charges and prove ownership to reclaim. John Bergquist.
E A Blexrud who had run a Park Falls tailoring business has returned to Washburn and opened a new shop. He says Washburn looks good. Meanwhile S A Oscar family from Madison plan a summer visit to their lake shore cottage west of the city. M E Ladies Aid will meet next Wednesday at the church parlors. George H Wright of LaPoint and Game Wardens Powell and Cadreaux were in town Tuesday. Advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for burns and emergencies.
The article explains the ceremonial and practical steps of an ambassador’s recall and departure when diplomatic relations break or war begins. It covers passport issuance, safe passage arrangements, farewell customs, and the securing of documents, staff, and family during the hurried exit, with notes on the emotional strain and risks involved.
Edwin Markham's tribute portrays Abraham Lincoln as a man formed by common origins and moral strength. The poem extols Lincoln's steadfastness, leadership, and enduring influence from prairie beginnings to the Capitol, likening his life to a cedar felled with a mighty cry.
A beggar at thy door asks for one word from thy lips to bless him more than diamonds or gold. He pledges that single whispered word will make the world his, a prince’s ransom and a kingdom, all for love on Valentine’s Day.
A columnist advises practical self help for blues with sunny and rainy day reframes and Kipling style activity suggestions. It then notes Labadist beliefs forbidding mirrors and highlights Anna Maria van Schurman as a key female figure aiding Labadists’ settlement at Wieuwerd and as a pioneer for women’s rights.
The schedule lists daily sailing times for the steamer Mary Scott with departures at 9 15 am 10 40 am 12 16 pm 2 15 pm 8 45 pm 5 15 pm and 8 00 pm across the week.
A brief attribution quotes J R Lowell claiming that faithfulness to God equals faithfulness to mankind. The line emphasizes moral consistency and virtue as guiding principles attributed to Lowell.
The record lists Bryan municipal leaders including Mayor, Clerk L N Clausen Treasurer Neils Lee Assessor J N Kinney Chief of Police Gideon Chauvin Health Officer P H Frey and Aldermen Henry Johnson J A Sheridan R R Thomas E A White A Holgren Andrew Faulk Chas Lysager Andrew Peterson Ole Thoreson W A Robinson N Kurschner John Enouf detailing the local government team and offices.
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