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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
The Times Newspaper and Commercial Printing notes J E Jones as editor and publisher with weekly Thursday publication. The item confirms the paper's printers and leadership in its masthead.
A compact weekly publication proclaims itself as the only all home print paper in Bayfield County priced at two dollars per year. The note highlights its localized focus and annual subscription cost.
A writer in the Outlook recalls three brief stories of rich families' children showing blase attitudes and sharp questions. A spectator observes a boy bragging of winning $3 from a race bet, a girl correcting a fashion trend, and a six year old heir asking his father his worth, revealing unseen precocity.
The Washington post office will trial multiple new postal devices at year start. A new numbered mail box system with bell alerts links to an annunciate board, and a fail safe prevents opening the next box if a box is not opened. Boxes also include inside transmitters for direct chief communication.
Readers are told that Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. The remedy is taken internally and allegedly acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward offered if a case fails to improve and testimonials available on request.
Brown calf wandered into the enclosure about two weeks ago. Owner may reclaim by paying charges. Henry Christopherson Engoe. Advertisement notes a nutrition motto and mentions Force wheat and barley food as a sustaining supplement.
Ten years bedridden with kidney disease, poor relief from top doctors, until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. The testimonial claims the remedy was a God send and aided by Frost and Spies.
Geo E Hansen a locomotive engineer from Lima Ohio reports constant engine vibration harmed his kidneys until using Foley's Kidney Cure. The ad claims it strengthens kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases and is promoted by Frost & Spies.
Job ad seeking a trustworthy person to manage a business in the county and nearby territory. Weekly straight cash salary of $20 with all expenses paid by headquarter checks. No prior experience required. Permanent position. Apply Thomas Cooper Manager 1040 Caxton Building Chicago Ill.
Advert shows Liverita the up to date Little Liver Pill sold by Fox Bros in Washburn Wisconsin. Boxes priced 5 cents for 15 pills 10 cents for 40 pills and 25 cents for 100 pills.
The letter from Robert Watts of Salem Missouri describes a five year battle with kidney disease. He says after trying many doctors and remedies he used Foley’s Kidney Cure and, in under two bottles, was fully cured and in good health. Frost & Spies.
The Northern Pacific offers round trip tickets from Washburn to Minneapolis and back at one fare. Tickets go on sale June 4 8 and 11 and are valid for return within three days of sale. This fare supports travel during the Minneapolis June fair and carnival.
The Omaha and Union Pacific line cancels the tourist car to Los Angeles. Excursion tickets from Washburn to Boston and from Washburn to Saratoga Springs are offered at one fare plus two dollars for round trips on specified July dates. Más minor clerical notes reference events in Saratoga Springs and Imperial Council meetings.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union holds its annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia, July 9 and 12, 1903. In addition, on July 5, 6, and 7, excursion tickets to Atlanta and back are offered at one fare plus 2 dollars for the round trip.
International Epworth League convention dates in Detroit July 16 and 19 noted. Omaha plans to sell tickets July 14 and 15 for round trip transport to Detroit at a stated fare.
The Omaha will sell tickets to Baltimore at one fare plus 2.00 dollars for the round trip on July 17 and 18. The event runs July 21 to 23 in Baltimore Maryland.
The notice lists the International Convention unit of the United Society Christian Endeavor in Denver from July 9 to 13 with ticket sales July 1 to 10 for trips from Omaha to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 29 dollars 35 cents round trip. It also notes the Annual Meeting Educational Association in Boston with travel June 30 to July 4 from Omaha to Boston with fare one way plus two dollars for round trip.
An old advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy for stomach troubles and indigestion with claims of restoring health through nourishment. Fox Bros sells the product.
L. A. Simonson is listed as resident, J. Sheridan serves as secretary, and A. P. Mestrand is noted as vice-president in the company officer roster.
Washburn Public Library announces its board with W. H. Irish as president Nels M Oscar as vice-president T O McWilliams as secretary and Lamoreaux Cornin g Mrs D W Cornin g Lamoreaux plus several other members including Mrs Wm O'Neil D E Cameron Chas O Sowder and Chris Peterson.
The Washburn City Attorney announces actions relating to the Bayfield County Bank case. No further details provided in the fragment.
Physician and surgeon located above the Post Office in Washburn Wisconsin. Practice includes general medical care and surgical services offered to residents in the area. Office hours and contact details available on request.
Frank B. Hicks, M.D. is identified as a resident physician at Washburn Hospital in Washburn, Wisconsin. The note reads as a concise professional designation for the facility and physician.
A columnist denounces cosmetic fixes for skin and promotes Green's August Flower as a liver stimulant to purify blood and improve complexion. The ad cites relief from dyspepsia and nervousness and notes trial sizes and prices at Frost & Spies, with travel tickets advertised for Northern Pacific routes and return validity of 21 days.
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