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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
A named donor contributes $100,000 to the St Louis Skin and Cancer Hospital while discussions on harbor improvements in Paraiso loom. Other items include shifts in cattle transit laws, sanitation advances, and naval speed records.
Reports describe an Alaskan ice fish byproduct that dries into a candlelike wick. It burns three hours with a steady three candle power light, suitable for table use. The Fishing Gazette notes this curious illumination alongside scientific notes on memory and brain waves.
The text argues that social condemnation and public opinion enforce conduct more than formal law, noting that fines, penalties, and professional status depend on conformity. It cites international norms and the value of university discipline, suggesting institutions should shed idle or vicious students to ensure responsible graduates and future work.
Dr. J H Canfield argues universities must screen applicants to avoid admitting those unfit to profit from study. He warns against lax exclusion and stresses character, demanding precise information to prevent pass men from tarnishing a university’s reputation.
In a cordial message Wu Tingfang urges continued friendly ties and fair trade between the United States and China. He notes China seeks only equal treatment and foresees growing trade that will deepen the two nations' friendship.
Judge B. B. Lindsey of Denver urges a nationwide commitment to child welfare. He calls for free education compulsory schooling and child labor laws playgrounds trade schools juvenile courts and stronger state responsibility to ensure every child receives a square deal for ready citizenship.
Virginia's Montville, once Patrick Henrys home and a Revolutionary era landmark, is now a bat roost thronging the halls and grounds. Heirs of the Aylett estate plan to burn the house after years of failed extermination despite costly repairs and even a large prize for bat-killers.
Mrs Seton Hall hosts Penelope Chalmers, Eunice Adair, Marjorie Blake, and Anice Hart as Bob Waldersen courts one of them. Penelope navigates notices of romance amid social shuffles while Dick Waldersea’s attentions spark rivalries and a holiday promise looms.
A narrator recalls a family tragedy and the loss of children during a harsh season. The speaker remembers a mother’s and child’s bond, wonders about a faithful man who clung to his mother’s hand, and laments the community’s sorrow as life resumes after a brief pause at church.
An unclear note suggests a christening or naming event in a local area with plans for a ceremony. The text mentions a date time and place in a casual planning context. Further readable details are sparse or garbled.
A garbled account describes a chaotic night with crowds and signs of nightlife. The narrator mentions Joseph, various crowds, a magazine cover girl, and a police response concluding with a tense jail sentence scene.
Mr Clemens attracted attention at the resort as he sailed forth in what he called white tots. He gave little to reporters and yielded a rest rather than a chance to speak, while Pleasure seekers watched the former center of interest.
A vintage advertisement extols Allen’s Foot-Base powder as a wholesome healing antiseptic for tired feet. It cites over 30,000 testimonials and warns against imitations, urging buyers to request the genuine original powder rather than substitutes advertised by imitators.
In Al ang, Senator Gilchrist warned against speculative features in life insurance. The dialogue touches on stock gambling and social views, including a quip about flirting and marriage. The item notes Tyler’s reelection as town clerk of South London, Vermont, entering the thirteenth term of Steepe’s grandfather.
A Minnesota school teacher signs as The Postum Preacher, praising Postum over coffee for nerve steadiness and clearer thinking. She recounts nervous prostration after coffee, conversion story with husband, and ongoing health improvements after adopting Postum. The letter echoes the cereal drink ads from Battle Creek, Michigan, and cites The Road to Wellville.
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