Locals Items of Interest From Washburn
Local notices cover Woman's Council meeting at the Commercial Club, stave materials for farmers, job moves at DuPont plant, and ongoing Hanson building improvements. Community events include a church time change, Red Cross meeting, and a Bayview picnic. Business notes cite Overland car sales, Duluth trips, and a barn dance at O. J. Olson’s farm near Esmond.
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Washburn
Bayview
Houghton School House
O. J. Olson
Esmond
N. C
Olson
Horse Chestnuts in Human Diets Considered by Chemists
Chemists explore adapting horse chestnut for human consumption noting nuts are mostly starch and sugar with some protein and fat. Focus lies on removing bitter compounds and irritating glucoside saponins to improve edibility.
Jane and Josephine Dry Dishes With Flair
In a playful exchange a sister defends drying a plate so thoroughly it seemingly perspired. The humorous moment reflects domestic chores and light family banter.
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Jane
Josephine
New York Times
Too Much Prudence Opinion Dialog
The London opinion piece questions why one would refuse a prudent suitor. Gertie notes the man believes marriage would help him save more money, reflecting social finance motives in relationships.
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Gwennie
Gertie
London
Imitation Goldfish Ad Sparks Shopper Bargain Battle
A brief, tongue in cheek shopper exchange notes a salesman offering rolled plate items marketed as gold, with a skeptical customer asking if they are genuine and a witty aside about temptation attributed to George Eliot.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Dean's Ointment Ad Promotes Skin Relief
For skin itching trouble and conditions like eczema and hives, Dean's Ointment is highly recommended at 50c a box in all stores.
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Dean
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Amos M. Hansen
Commercial Club
A. P. Stone
Charles Frost
Ripon College
DuPont Company
Hanson
K. of L. Hall
Washington Avenue
Alfred Weed
Chicago
Mrs
T. A. Oscar
Gertie Cordis
Johnson Hall
J. P. O’connor
Superior
Bayfield
W.C. Howell
Elizabeth
Des Moines
Iowa
Ike Berman
Daylight
Lloyd Olson
Lamoreaux Hotel
Vandenberg
Congregational
Anton Johnson
Duluth
Solon Springs
Johnson
Nels M. Ceek
Robinson-Oscar Autonompavy
Delbert Lee
F. W. Downs
Louis Wardner
Red Cross
John Joanis
Minneapolis
Elgin
County Board
Adelbert Holmes
Minog
S. J. Holmes
Ole Larson
Fraser and Goodwin
Gray Thompson
Jay Murphy
Art. Peterson
M. C. Lincoln
D. L. Payton
LaCrosse
United States Court
W. A. Robinson
Robinson Oscar Company
Mutual Auto Company of
Northwest
Overland
Toledo
Overland Company
Mr. Goerix
Milwaukee
Trowbridge
City
Mark of
Cushing, Wis
D. M. Maxey
Drummond
County Council of Defense
Charley Cartmill
Stevens Point
Mary Ethel Cartmill
Billings, Mont
H. S. Lewis
Lewis
3Rd Street
Dinkey
Leroy Miller
Louis Miller
L. Anderson
Chas
Boxim
22Nd Street
Two Rivers
Wis
Washburn, Wis
Bell Telephone
Ashland, Wis
Ashland Exchange
Wisconsin Telephone Company
E. Schultheis
Berman
Temptations
Daylight Store
Borggren & Welty, Props
George Eliot
T. A. Oscar & Sons
Ch. 1
Bell Phone
Washburn Music Store
Leo Nelson
Ruth Berge
A. E. Swenson
Union Meat Market
Home Service
Bayfield County Telephone Co
Oscar L. Plumpton
Mgr
Shubert
A.B. Shubert, Inc
Washbuun Steam Laundry
John Monsos
Well Drilling CO
W. Gustafson
Commercial Hotel
A. Holgren
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