Curbstone Gossip and Local Rail Happenings Mix
A Hull Claire Lakes fishing party member Peter W Fox strayed returning to camp alone after guidance from Scout Andy Murray. He logged thirty miles of uneven travel while the rest circled the camp. Moving pictures and a Washburn boxing promoter angle surface amid train schedules and a staffing notice from a Fraternal Society at Starr place.
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Peter W. Fox
Hull Claire Lakes
Peter
Andy Murray
Jack Johnson
Washburn
License sought for Tob Burk to sell intoxicants in Washburn
Application to the mayor and Common Council of Washburn requests a license for Tob Burk to sell strong spirits and other intoxicants on premises at lot 16 block 59 Washburn original town site. Bondsmen Frank Tetzner and Ed Bergren. Dated June 27 1911. Also a note on aWashburn slang Adler ika simple buckthorn bark gly cerine mixture as a remedy. For sale by Q W Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Tob Burk
Wisconsin
Frank Tetzner
Ed. G. Bergren
John Burk
Q. W. Frost
State OF
Said County
Nels A. Palm
Washbburn
Wmn. H. Irish
A.M. Warden
Mary Wegan Peterson
Anton Wegan
Circuit Court
Ingom East Fifth Street
Watburn
Bayield
A. D.lot
Baytela
Comment on municipal ownership debated in Oshkosh speech
The Oshkosh Candle Light Club discussion includes W C Maxey's address on public utilities. The Municipality editorial notes mixed views among residents on municipal ownership of waterworks and other services, warning against biased financial interests influencing public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Maxey
Oshkosh Candle Light Club
Dreams That Foretold The Waratah Mystery
A Pearson's Weekly account recalls dreams predicting real events from the Waratah disappearance and a Curraghmore inn murder. Witnesses testified of a ship sinking visions and a landlord who dreamed two men with a tall killer knife. later, a tall man matching the dream was imprisoned and confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Durban
Lord Waterford
Curraghmore
Pearson's Weekly
My hero dies in the middle of the latest novel
A humorous exchange about writing and storytelling. The young author laments that her hero dies mid tale, while the editor wryly suggests the hero should survive until the reader finishes.
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Atlanta Constitution
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Druggists
A Pasadena drug firm led by C. A. Ward Drug Co. endorses Foley and Co.'s Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient nonopiate expectorant safe for children. The letter promotes the original yellow-packaged remedy as ed by all druggists.
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California
Pasadena
Cal
Foley and Co
Foley
C. A. Ward Drug Co
C. Li Parsons
Sec's
Treas
Foley's
Honor President of Assn in tuberculosis study meeting
The National Association held its annual meeting in Denver with Dr. M. P. Ravenel elected president of the Wisconsin Anti tuberculosis Association. Dr Ravenel, a bacteriology professor at the University of Wisconsin, leads in hygiene and sanitation. Dr Hoyt E Dearholt reported on Dunn County rural tuberculosis conditions and Dr Ravenel spoke on bovine tuberculosis control.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association For the Study
Denver
M. P. Ravenel
Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Wisconsin Anti-tuberculosis Assoiation
Dunn County
Ravenel
Dearbolt
State Association
Wisconsin
Dearholt
Scrap Book Anecdote of Frozen Eggs Startles London
Startled upon arrival in London, the first shipment of frozen eggs proved incredibly hard, astonishing brokers. A man who bought one hurling at a wall dented it slightly, later thawed eggs and a prank backfired. Rexford of Kansas City credits Doa for relief from cold and kidney pain. ads tout easing constipation with simple regulation and gentle operation.
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London
Australia
Baking Powder Biscuits Light as a Feather
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editors a Boston Cooking School Magazine recipe for baking powder biscuits. Ingredients include flour shortening milk or water and salt with specific mixing and shaping tips to yield light results.
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Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Falling Tricks and Skating Joy at Silverton Rink
In a reminiscence from Homer Davenport’s The Country Boy a boyhood tale recalls learning to skate at Silverton by improvising with a pillow inside oversized overalls to cushion a fall. The anecdote highlights playful childhood persistence at the local skating rink.
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Homer Davenport
Silverton
Vilage
Skating Mishap Sparks Feather Storm at Town Rink
An afternoon skating event ended in laughter when a skater fell forward and pillow-like feathers burst from a prop, covering the hall and prompting a ten minute recess. The rink manager sought damages from the skater’s father and a compromise was reached.
Sheriff's Sale Notice for Wisconsin Bayfield County
May 18 to June 20 sheriff sale notice from Wisconsin Circuit Court Bayseld County listing Adale M. Strong Piaviti Joan A. McDonald as sheriff, plaintiff attorneys Sanborn Lamoreaux Pray, and Ashlayd Wisconsin. The action names Bayfield County, Wiscont as parties and outlines sale action with official notice period.
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Thomas Hendrickson
Jane C. Boyd
D. M. Maxey
Washburn
Bayfield
Wiscons'i
Bayfera County
Wisconsinn
John A. McDonald
Bayfield County
A. We McLeod
State of Wisconsin
Bayseld County
Adale M. Strong
Piaviti
Joan A. McDonald
Wiscont Sanborn, Lamoreaux & Pray
Plaintiff's Attorneys
Ashlayd
Wisconsin
Superior Tent and Awning Co. ad in Superior Wis
Local business ad for Superior Tent and Awning Company in Superior Wisconsin promotes tents awnings paulins horse covers storm pack sacks and related camping gear with address 1705 Wisner Avenue.
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van Superior
Superior, Wis
Wisner
Downward Course of Kidney Ailments Warned By Resident
Washburn resident John Sands cites Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy after suffering backache dizziness and nervousness from kidney issues. He recalls public endorsement in June 1907 and credits the pills with relief after purchasing from Teota supply at the City Dry Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes Doan's Kidney Pills.
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Brigh
Washburn
John Sands
Wis
Dean
Teota
City
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
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ASSN
National Association
Rexford
Kansas City
Miss Amelia Austin
Amasa Hunting
James Hunting
Wobrook-in-the-Hillls
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Miss Amelia
Flo
Mrs. Hunting
Lincoln
Crrovincour
D.M. Maxcy
Janie C. Boyd
Plainti
C. Wright
State Bank
Washburn, Wisconsin
State Depository
M. A. Sprague
A Lamoreaux
A.F. Hoffman
Isadore Joanis
Hoel Bldg
West Bayfield St
Bayfield County Fruit Lands
D. M. Maxcy
Washburn Brewing
Washburn Beer
Bright
George F. Cross
Washburn, Wis
L. D. Goodnough
Kennedy
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D.M. Maxor
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