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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
4
The Washburn Times lists publishing details for Washburn Wisconsin with weekly timetable. It notes Washburn Printing Co as publisher and W A Robinson as editor. Subscription is $1.50 per year. Advertising rates available on request. Post Office entry confirms second class status.
About forty Hornets met at the hall last Friday evening bringing lunch baskets for a 7 o clock picnic supper. Volunteers cleared the lot around the hall by stump pulling burning and raking to improve the grounds. A Hornet picnic for the 4th of July was suggested and discussed for future attendance at the next meeting Saturday night.
The Police Barracks at the DuPont plant raised 8215 in the War Savings drive yesterday. Chief Johnson and assistants led the push and earned praise for their top performance in the campaign.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Thomas Eclectic Dil atance for child croup. It claims safety for children and that a small amount lasts long. Available in 30c and 60c sizes at drug stores.
The Common Council enacts changes to the city sewer system aligning the eastern section with the DuPont Park streets. It routes the main outlet to Bayfield Street and Third Avenue East, with connections linking East Third Street to Bayfield via Third Avenue East. The ordinance repeals conflicting provisions and takes effect after publication. Passed April 16, 1918.
Notice offers chicken or fish dinners at Corpucopia with meals served only if notified twelve hours in advance. Mentions Mrs. W. H. Wyse and Stew act. Be Ste 711.
The Kansas City Athletic Club helped organize Loyal Physical Fitness Classes to train volunteers from business and professional groups across Kansas. The aim was to harden town men for farm labor during wheat harvests and other periods of wartime need, with campaigns urging participation and readiness to work in fields.
K A Holt of Washburn says Doan's Kidney Pills eased years of back pain and kidney trouble after two boxes, urging others to try the remedy priced 60 cents at local dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York administers Doan's Kidney Pills.
The Kansas City Star notes the scarcity of wheat makes substitutes useful but cannot replace wheat flour. It explains gluten gives the binder essential for bread and pastry, and substitutes produce heavy, soggy dough. The piece urges wartime sacrifice but looks forward to returning wheat abundance.
A tired boy and his mother rode a full downtown streetcar. The boy remarked it was seatless day, and the crowd quickly vacated seats to accommodate them. The scene captures a moment of civic kindness sparked by a simple comment.
Mary Scott and Ellen D steamers listed for 1918 time table with Sunday exceptions. Two whistles indicate 15 minutes and eight whistles indicate 5 minutes before departure.
A few scattered typhoid fever cases are reported in the city and residents are advised to boil drinking water. Cases range from mild to moderate, and health officials urge precautionary measures.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Superintendent F E Wieman Epworth League 7 00 p m President Harry Hanson Public worship 8 00 p m Pastor D W Davis extends cordial welcome to all
The George Major house on Wannebo road was destroyed by fire last Friday night. Estabrook Downs Co settled with Mr Major in full on Wednesday, five days after the blaze, reflecting rapid settlement of the insurance claim.
A W Macleod is named as the plaintiff's attorney with a post office address in Washburn Bayfield County Wisconsin.
Notice to vacate Blocks 14 15 and part of Block 10 west of the town road in Mason Wisconsin to be heard June 29 1918 at Bayfield County Circuit Court in Ashland. includes streets alleys and adjacent areas not accepted for public use. C F Anderson applicant attorney A W MacLeod Washburn Wisconsin.
Public notice that the adjourned Board of Review for the Town of Bayview will meet July 8 1918 at 9 00 a m at the Town Clerk office to review the assessment roll of real and personal property bank stock sworn statements and variations and to correct errors as required by law. Harvey Irish Town Clerk.
Swedish Mission Church on Fourth Ave and West Third Street lists Sunday services at 7:45 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 p m with ongoing worship activities.
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