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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
5
Roy Taberman and others conduct light business in Ashland and Bayfield. A party honors returning soldiers at Siskiwit Lake. Community notices include church, education, and charity events as well as Homecoming planning and Doan products ads. Rev George Plant’s death is reported with family details.
Growers are warned of a potential huge potato beetle crop this season and urged to stock ample insecticide for spraying. Dealers should maintain unusually large poison supplies to meet demand.
A nervous man experiences a sudden start that raises concern as his heart seems to falter. The line suggests a moment of alarm consistent with dramatic anecdotes in daily life.
Iron River prepares for one of its largest Fourth of July celebrations paired with a Western Bay County Homecoming. Chairman Daniels reports strong fundraising and broad regional participation, with events including games sports a homecoming review and a final dance. Washburn band will perform and Capt. Peavey will give an address.
Nazimova, noted Russian star, appears in The Red Lantern at the Gem Theatre on June 28 and 29 in a dual role. She plays Mablee and Blanche, tracing a half caste girl’s drift between East and West amid China’s mystique and imperial pageantry.
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler relates how an American businessman in Petrograd faced soviet demands to double wages extend vacation and then lose his job. A soviet manager chosen by workers served as a foil, even sending a bill for his salary. The American closed the office, returned home, and avoided disorder at the cost of one extra week’s pay
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hansen visit Washburn after travels west where Hansen worked for Canadian Explosive Co. He praises the town and notes old Washburnites thriving. G. A. Staples rises to Vice President, B P. Yancey becomes Director of Manufacture, George Oscar oversees Beloiel works, Carlton Thompson serves as Powder Superintendent at Nobel, Hansen as Efficiency Engineer in Montreal.
A Birmingham Age Herald line questions a wealthy figure's wish to shed wealth and status. The quoted reply suggests asking a clarifying question about true intent. The exchange hints at satire on personal freedom versus public persona.
A voiced reflection on pride and flattery in neighbors. The narrator notes men dislike being puffed up toward others while enjoying being praised themselves, comparing whether puffery benefits one direction or the other. The piece presents social foibles with a humorous tone.
Percy Lowry came home early this week from overseas. He served with Capt Peavey’s company which departed the city at the outbreak of the war and he has seen extensive service in France. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a remedy for digestion and purification of the blood. Sold at drug stores for $1.25.
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