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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
3
Washburn Wisconsin weekly paper notes advertising rates are made known on application. Editor Nels M Oscar directs the publication dated June 21 1906 with Washburn Printing Co as printer. Second class mail matter entry at Washburn post office.
City merchants face arrest under state labor laws as children under fourteen work in shops. A boy under sixteen reportedly works twelve to fifteen hours daily, violating rules that cap at ten hours for under sixteen. Citizens urge action by factory inspectors while noting the Omaha Railroad’s depot plans and the prospect of crowds arriving by rail.
The Times editorial two weeks ago prompts public talk on road improvements. Brother Fairall of the North Wisconsin Farmer's Association questions several points, signaling a push for more agitation on the issue.
Notes from Washington describe slow progress on the rate bill with conferees far apart but narrowing gaps. Rumors of a cabinet shakeup fade as Secretary Wilson confirms no imminent removal, while Senates passes an extension on cattle transport time despite opposition and concerns over animal welfare. Peterson & Hanson advertise job printing services at The Times office.
Notice from Washburn Wisconsin that the Board of Review will meet July 2 1906 at 9 am in the city clerk's office to perform duties by law. The assessment roll will be open for examination June 28 1906 at the city clerk's office. Dated June 18 1906 by City Clerk R A Heriia. Sheriff Conlin transfers to state prison after guilty pleas in circuit court.
The summer meeting will be held at Baraboo on August 29 for a one day session. The program focuses on native shrubs vines and flowering plants for cultivation and includes a landscape gardener talk on village park systems. Liberal premiums will be offered for both native and cultivated flowers in bloom. Fr Cranefield secretary W S H S
Woodbury New Jersey inventor Dr G G Green offers a wood and glass puzzle mailed for a two cent stamp. The German Syrup and August Flower puzzle amuses and perplexes all ages and is described as difficult but solvable. Mention this paper.
W. L. Yancy of Paducah Kentucky reports severe kidney disease failed by three top doctors until Foley's Kidney Cure brought immediate relief with one bottle and permanent cure after three bottles. Sold by Q. W. Frost. Also mentions Gold Fishes at 99e store and land clearing prices from Kenfield Lamoreux for round bolts cut to four or eight feet.
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