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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
John Burroughs argues in Outing Magazine that the cow’s gate-nudging shows simple reasoning tied to hunger while animals generally rely on trial and error and crude memory. He cites sun dew movement as another example and notes humans form cause and effect through associative learning.
In a London Answers item a groom testifies under cross examination about a horse in a case. The barrister probes the animal temperament and the groom finally says the horse would shy at the barrister. The exchange amuses onlookers as to whether the reply constitutes evidence.
The London Standard notes medieval etiquette where hands and napkin served as utensils, then knives used to cut food, and finally a dedicated eating knife emerged. Forks appeared in Venice by 987, with Thomas Corgate introducing forks to Britain in 1608, transforming dining practice.
A witty exchange between a cynical man and a sharp tongued young woman unfolds around marriage, with the man quipping that a parrot costs 10 shillings and a bear cannot be bought for under £30, reflecting a London Scraps note on gender and love.
Keighley Snowden profiles an express driver bound by strict time discipline. Timekeeping, engine quirks, and the daily risk of reprimand shape his career as he tests reliability against evolving schedules and mechanical idiosyncrasies.
In York shire a man saves a boy who topples overboard while fishing. A farmer praises the rescue, seeking a Humane Society medal, but the rescuer refuses praise, noting the boy carried all the bait in his pockets.
In a Harper's Weekly note a church janitor on the south side raises a few chickens in a backyard coop and sells their eggs to church members. When a customer asks for a dozen eggs in two or three days the janitor offers tomorrow, but is reminded not to bring them on Sunday. He replies that the hens do not observe Sundays.
In a Bohemian scene a man states reassurance about a quiet apartment with no nosy neighbors or children. Before finishing his claim, witnesses intervene, restrain him gently, and summon a padded ambulance from the insane asylum for transport.
Mrs Schopen laments extravagance while a friend nudges thrift in a light exchange about shopping. The Philadelphia Press quoted dialogue shows tensions between spending and saving, with emphasis on household frugality and witty retorts.
Bayfield County Wisconsin court to sell at public vendue on April 11 1908 at 10 am the lots 23 and 24 in block 27 in Washburn city under a 1907 foreclosure judgment. Parties include Washburn Loan and Building Association as plaintiff and Nels Hoel Matte Hoel and others as defendants. Sheriff Jes A Sever son and attorney John Walsh direct the sale.
County officers include County Judge W H Irish Municipal Judge A M Warden Municipal Judge Sauve Sheriff A B Severson Clerk N M Oscar Treasurer John Freseth Register of Deeds Nels Myhre Clerk of Circuit Court Eva Bell District Attorney E C Alverd Superintendent of Schools Miss J Smith Coroner 4H Mertens Surveyor Hugo Nelson
City officers named include Mayor M. M. Sweet Treasurer O. A. Lamoreaux Clerk H. P. Axelberg Assessor J. N. Kinney and Chief of Police O. Wescott in the municipal roster. The document records the official positions and incumbents.
L. M. Causen serves as president with H. P. Axelberg as Secretary and KE. E. Kenfield as vice-president guiding the organization through its early activities and governance.
N N Oscar serves as president with W A Irish as vice president and W H Irish among listed officers including Charles Peterson and Mrs Wm O Neil. Other names cited include S A Oscar E Bryan Mrs James A Sheridan and Mrs Bryan.
The ad warns that Dr Shoop's Health coffee contains no real coffee and deceives consumers. It claims the mix uses toasted grains malt and nuts and can be made quickly. A second note promotes Dean's Ointment for eczema promising rapid relief and permanent cure at any drug store.
Help wanted for assistant manager position in this county and adjoining territory. Salary 20 dollars weekly plus expenses. expense money advanced. Pleasant work, permanent post, no investment or experience required. Spare time valued. Send self addressed envelope for full particulars to General Manager 134 East Lake Street Chicago.
Services every Sunday at 10:45 a m and 8 00 p m Sabbath School at noon Epworth League at 7 00 p m Prayer meeting every Thursday at 8 00 p m Class meeting every Tuesday at 8 00 p m at the houses
Rev. Chr. Christianson pastor. Services every Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday School at noon. Thursday prayer at 6 00 p m. Ladies Aid and Helping Hand Society meet on alternating Wednesdays. All services in Norwegian except Sunday evening which alternates with an English language service on the third Sunday.
Classified ad seeks a permanent assistant at a Chicago wholesale and mail order house. Position offered by Superintende nt at 132 Lake Street Chicago Tl. Enclose addressed envelope for replies.
An advertisement urges readers to strengthen weak stomach, heart, and kidney nerves with Dr Shoop's Restorative rather than using drugs. It claims indigestion, heart pains, and kidney weakness can improve, and offers a simple test to confirm. All dealers stock the product.
Unity Supply Co. seeks men to promote and distribute their sample mail order merchandise catalogs in Chicago Illinois. Pays $90 per month plus potential commissions. applicants to address Department P at Unity Supply Co.
An advertisement from Fox Bros offers a refund on a 50 cent bottle of Green's warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee to prove satisfaction.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Q. W. Frost.
An illustrated 40 page trap book offers 46 wild animals in natural color with a fur calendar and gun and trap catalog plus hide and fur prices. Sold postpaid for 100 stamps of silver or free with shipment or purchase from N W Hide and Fur Co Minneapolis. Also a claim for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claims quick throat cure.
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