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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

Page

4

Like and Unlike Taft Roosevelt in Wisconsin Contrast

The piece contrasts Taft and Roosevelt stressing Taft's cautious, policy driven approach versus Roosevelts vigorous activism. It notes Roosevelt pressed for memorable public statements while Taft offered measured, self directed policy and hints at public discontent with a less communicative leader. It ends by considering another possible shift remaining to be seen.

Taft Roosevelt Wisconsin Taftworth Railway Commission White House

Local residents engage in cedar trade and health venture

John A. Jacobs visits Madeline Island to oversee cedar operations employing many men. J A Sheridan plans a $3000 sanitarium for hay fever near the city. J C Olson from Grinnell Iowa plans a summer stay after years in Los Angeles. Fishermen from this city join Bayfield for a two day lake trout excursion. Dr Dodd, driving from Ashland, punctures a tire en route to a call. E J Delwiche of the Lion River Agricultural Station travels to Salmo to inspect land for fruit growing prospects.

John A. Jacobs Madeline Island Mr. Jacobs J. A. Sheridan America Bayfield E. J. Delwiche Lion River Salmo

Shirt-Waist Suit Fashion Reclaims Summer Trend

Grace Margaret Gould notes in Woman's Home Companion July issue that the shirt-waist suit regains popularity among summer girls, with new designs in voile worsted patterns, linen, madras, pique, rep, poplin, pongee, and striped silks. P H Grimm moves a large building near Bergmann hardware to near Ander son’s shoe store, while H J Finstad plans to relocate furniture stock. The July issue also opens Anthony Hope's Helena's Path, a wholesome serial inspired by the Zenda romance tradition.

Grace Margaret Gould Woman's Home Companion P. H. Grimm Ashland Bergmann Hardware John Anderson H. J. Finstad Woman’s Home Companion Anthony Hope Helena

Denoyer Accepts Urbana Principal Post

Denoyer who has served as principal of the local high school for the past year will leave to take a principalship in Urbana Illinois. He and Mrs Denoyer will move with their family by late July. Urbana, a city of 10000, hosts the state normal school and the new post offers a substantial salary increase. The couple have made many friends here who regret their departure.

L. P. Denoyer Urbana Illinois State Normal School Denoyer

Social Events Highlight Community Map of Celebrations

Mrs O A Lamoreaux and Mrs Dixon hosted an Every Day party for many ladies at Lamoreaux home. Congregational Church women held an experience social with stories and poems about earning their dollar. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs N C Hanson at Norwegian M E Church with a green back gift. Florence Short engaged to Harry Fahrig announced at a luncheon with friends from the city.

O. A. Lamoreaux Dixon The Congregational Church N. C. Hanson Pastor Hanson M. E. Church Hanson Florence Harry Fahrig Washburn E. R. Short Twenty-first Street Buelah Lowen Gladys Gilbert Marjory Gilbert Be'le Scott Katherine McHugh Kitty Wray W. W. Whitney Duluth News Tribune Superior Mr. Fahrig

Stray bullet injures public librarian Mrs Greenwood

Mrs. Greenwood, a public librarian, was confined to her home after a stray bullet smashed through her window and hit her head while she sewed. The bullet flattened against the skull. doctors fear no serious injury and hope for a quick recovery.

Greenwood

La Follette Compared To Roosevelt In Leadership Image

The Milwaukee Free Press quotes that La Follette’s vigor and candor align him with the Roosevelt style rather than Taft. It argues that choosing him would push the president’s policies forward and mobilize the entire government to benefit the people.

LaFollette Roosevelt Taft Milwaukee Free Press

Washburn Man Seeks Beavers Convention for City

Superintendent Oscar of Washburn traveled to Milwaukee to attend the state Beavers convention as a city delegate. He aims to secure the next year’s meeting for Washburn, carrying invitations from the Commercial Club and local business leaders. He is described as a strong speaker and will lead the effort to win the convention.

Oscar of Washburn Milwaukee Beavers Commercial Club Oscar Ashland News

Scandinavian ME Church Services and Ladies Aid Meeting

The Scandinavian ME Church plans services next Sunday at usual hours with sermons by the pastor. The ladies aid society will meet at Mrs. Carl Kinney’s home next Thursday afternoon and be entertained by Miss Gertie Roevick. All are invited to attend.

Ladies’ Aid Society Carl Kinney Gertie Roevick

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim and Endorsement

An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case, attested by Walding Kinnan and Marvin as trustworthy Toledo wholesalers. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with a 75 cent price, plus a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hal

Foley’s Honey and Tar Praised as Cure in First Stages

A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas lauds Foley’s Honey and Tar as best for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in early stages. Q. W. Frost endorses the product noting universal satisfaction with results.

A. A. Herren Finch, Ark Foley Q.w. Frost

Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Ads

An advertising roundup offers Burdock Blood Bitters claiming to purify blood and restore health, and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil touted as a fatal disease remedy. Also seeks male travelers and a lady advertiser for Saunders Co with specified salaries and locations in Chicago Illinois.

Thomas

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