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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
5
The writer denounces Democracy for blunders in party picks, citing Parker and Herrick nominations as errors due to ties to infamous political wire-pullers D B Hill and Albany machine bosses, likening Albany to Tammany Hall in infamy.
John George, a lifelong Democrat and nephew of late New York Governor R P Flower, explains his intent to vote for Roosevelt. He criticizes Democratic leaders for opposing militarism and imperialism and for surrendering the Philippines, insisting the American flag should never be lowered once raised.
The piece argues the 1930s style political scene on Roosevelt as the true platform. It claims the Republican candidate outweighs any formal platform and Roosevelt is the focal point of Democratic attacks and Republican strength.
The piece charges Democratic editors and speakers with calling President Roosevelt unsafe while noting his success in resolving the coal strike enforcing anti trust laws securing the Panama Canal strip and handling foreign affairs.
The piece claims Democrats, after toying with Rooseveltism, now urge protectionist rhetoric, arguing that eight years ago workers viewed protection as a blessing and have not changed their view.
The message presents President Roosevelt as bold and honest and as a servant of all people. It frames his Republican stance as advocating wise administration, equal service to every class, and commitment to common sense and nondiscrimination.
Parker calls constitutional restraint key while Herrick blames party bosses for excess power. He argues three Democratic platform words defeat the opposition. The phrase Protection is robbery is helping Republicans more than a hundred speeches by campaign orators.
An extract from a 1649 petition to the lord proprietor shows Maryland assemblymen urging less swearing in official matters. They argue that frequent oaths invite perjury, noting experience teaches swearing fosters falsehood. The passage reflects colonial attitudes toward oath taking.
A humorous exchange recalls a trader’s brief windfall of 175 dollars at the board of trade, only to have the money vanish before he could count it. The anecdote appears in the Chicago Record-Herald.
The Rural Free Delivery system faces opposition as it expands. Experience suggests adjustments will improve service, though money orders remain less accessible since post offices closed. Carriers may process orders, but progress is slow. future legislation may remove the need for money orders altogether.
A humorous Morehead Alabama Coast er article notes editors profit from community life as births and weddings bring payments to doctors ministers and undertakers while editors cash in on obituaries and society notices. The piece satirically critiques local press economics and the costs of fame.
An advertisement from Fox Bros Pharmacy promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for babies. It claims the remedy helps babies eat sleep and grow and lists a 35 cent price for tea or tablets.
A switch engine display on the Northern Pacific Bygards in Spokane bears a prayer for a railway man. The verses request safety from life’s rough road and guidance to stay on the main line with prudence, faith, and biblical reminder.
A Washington Star quip notes editors of small papers like Town Whoppers weighing the revenue from personal journalism. The exchange jokes there is no law forbidding compliments yet implies prominent figures would pay to avoid being praised.
A historical observation notes M. Beauder naud showing that dry sand in a thin iron box or canvas bag can withstand sixty tons of pressure without breaking while remaining divisible. If a hole is made, sand flows slowly and can be checked by a paper patch, despite the heavy weight.
An advertisement touts Dr. Schoop's Catarrh Cure dispelling nasal and throat discharges and foul breath with a snow white catarrhal balm. It claims soothing antiseptic ingredients like oil eucalyptus thymos and wild indigo blended into a superior cream sold by M. M. Sweet.
A faded line from a period ad or rhyme references Rocky Mountain Tea and Fox Bros. Pharmacy, implying a health or patent remedy sold by the pharmacy. The fragment hints at relief or uplift for labor, framed in a vendor’s promotional tone.
A collage of political rumors and local remarks touches on vegetarian restaurants, beef inspection costs, Missouri politics, Senatorial vacancies, and Bryan’s growing home popularity. Brief notes mention Farmer Coburn, King Alfonso, Grover Cleveland, and a Kansas searchers club, ending with a line about Times job printing services.
The pills are advertised as reliable laxatives and cathartics with a long standing reputation for prompt relief of constipation without griping. Sold by M. M. Sweet.
An advertisement asserts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the only positive cure for rheumatism, available as tea or tablets for 35 cents from Fox Bros. Pharmacy.
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as superior through imitation and claims it is good for burns scalds chafed skin eczema tetter cuts and bruises among other ailments. Sold by M. M. Sweet.
This advertisement promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a remedy for indigestion dispersion heart palpitations flatulence and sour stomach. It claims the formula digests foods and rests the stomach and can renew youthful stomach health while removing worry about digestion. Sold by M M Sweet.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Oleys Kidney Cure claiming to treat kidney and bladder ailments by dispelling snakes and providing quick relief. The dubious ad uses medical language to entice readers.
Services listed with times for Sunday Worship 10 45 a m and 8 00 p m Sabbath School 12 00 n Epworth League 7 00 p m prayer meeting Thursdays 8 00 p m and class meetings Tuesdays 8 00 p m at the houses
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