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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
4
The Washburn Times reports that after July 1 the city will enforce the dry vote with officers ready to stop street peddling and illegal liquor sales. Sober enforcement will reflect Bayfield County and Wisconsin law, as the community pledged to prohibit saloons in the spring election.
A brief note extols shopping with the store offering groceries and emphasizing value. The message hints at a small, focused sales pitch encouraging readers to switch or try their groceries.
The piece asserts that Washburn will stay dry until voters decide otherwise and warns the public about officers failing duty. It implies dispensers of intoxicating drinks will wait years before any change. Public sentiment is slow to shift on liquor policy.
Saloons in Washburn face closure after two more Sundays with last day on July 1. The note appears in a city roundup listing visits, local events, and minor notices from residents and businesses.
The Congregational Church parlors invite all for a supper on Wednesday evening June 24 from 5 30. Menu includes potato salad meat loaf rolls strawberry shortcake cream coffee. Price 25 cents. A sale of useful and fancy articles will be held concurrently featuring a line of Japanese pictures and art novelties.
State of Wisconsin Bayfield County issues a notice to creditors for the estate of Anton Sarich late of Eileen town Washburn. Claims against the deceased must be received, examined and adjusted by Bayfield County Court at a special term on the third Tuesday of January 1915. Six months from June 16 1914 is the deadline to present claims for examination.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dean's Ointment for itchy skin rashes chaps and pimples. The 50 cent price is cited and it notes availability at all drug stores.
A well dressed American asks a Montevideo police officer for directions and is rebuked for manners. A nearby Spanish youth explains the cop required a bow and hat doffing before answering. A second joke about car owners closes the piece.
Forty acre tract four miles from the city with a 24 by 40 barn sheds and a good house. Fifteen acres in clover and timothy. five brushy. twenty fenced for pasture. Tools, lumber, and window frames included. Sold in two weeks from May 4 1914 for 2500 dollars with half cash and balance in 5 or 10 years at six percent. Inquire Robinson Times office.
The James W. Good Company sues George Dagie in Bayfield County Wisconsin calling for appearance within twenty days of service or default judgment. Attorney A. W. Sanborn of Ashland serves as plaintiff’s counsel with P O address in Ashland County Wisconsin.
Cut prices in ladies hats and children's hats at Mrs. Johanna Nelson's millinery. Event spotlights discounts on headwear in a local shop.
W. G. Maxcy, D. M. Maxey and M. T. Jacobs are announced as president, vice president and assistant cashier in a local corporate leadership update.
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