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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

8

Northern Minnesota timber claims eyed by city businessmen

A small party of local businessmen will travel to northern Minnesota to stake valuable pine timber claims near a new railroad. Each claim costs about 475 dollars after trip expenses, with timber estimated at 600 000 to 800 000 feet per claim and other timber on site. Names in the party include A H Wilkinson G A McHenry S L Boutin J P Lambert H C Hale and L M Shapiro. Doan's Segulets advertised for constipation relief.

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Community News from Fish Creek and Surrounding Areas

Last Wednesday G Englund and C Kallgren drove to A Larson to obtain 1 300 feet of lumber for the church. Gust and Swan Hagstrom promised 1 000 feet for siding and John Kagstrom 500 feet. John Olander brought a load of potatoes to Ashland Tuesday. Alex Ledin finished work in his camp. The snow remains deep in the woods. Last Thursday the Woman's Mission Circle met at Mrs Englund's home with about twenty attendees and a good time reported. Grandpa Ledin, ill for a month, is able to be around again. Mrs G Englund has been on the sick list this week. Alex Sedin has been quite ill with a severe cold.

G. Englund C. Kallgren A. Larson John Olander Ashland Alex Ledin Englund Ledin Oddfellows Columbia School Peter Jensen St. Joseph Hospital Cegetery Fowlers Undertaking Ed. Fox Lake Nebagamon Henry Decamp Canada West Gibson Brule Whitelaw Wm. Little New Iron River Father Bruillard St. Michael’s Church Agent Lange N. P Washburn

Notice of Taxes for Clover Town

The Clover town tax roll is in hand for collection after the original roll burned. Property owners must contact Sheriff A B Severson in Washburn Wisconsin. He will be at Herbster on December 23 to collect personal property tax before January 10, or levy and sale will follow.

Clover Herbster A. B. Severson Washburn Wisconsin Anna Perry William Perry Drummond William BH. Irish State of Wisconsin Bayfield County J. H. Grotheim H. P. Alelberg Orier Wm. H. [Risn

Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy Ad Cough Cold

An advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar claims it cures coughs and colds. It warns to avoid imitation products and identifies Q. W. Frost as the source for genuine medicine in a yellow package.

Dean's Kidney Pills Promised Relief for Women

An old advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure back pain and urinary troubles in women. Mrs. P Doyle of Washburn Wisconsin testifies the pills reduced kidney pain and improved health after purchasing from Sweet's drug store. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S agents for 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.

Dean Washburn Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Polish settlers eyed for vacant Iron River lands

From our own Correspondent Mr Stratton reports Polish nationals considering relocation to vacant lands north of Iron River. If they settle here, land purchases could be extensive and bring a sizable community to the area.

Postmaster General renewals affect Times subscriptions

An order effective January 1 requires publishers to renew subscriptions to stay on the legitimate subscriber list. Dailies must renew within three months and weeklies within one year to continue mailings at standard rates. arrears of one year or more must be renewed to avoid disruption of mail through the postal system.

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Home Telephone Install Promise Highlights Convenience

A local ad touts a guaranteed safety and satisfaction program for installing a HOME Telephone. It emphasizes ease of use, reliable service, and customer assurance in the installation process.

Local society notes and theater listings from Ashland

Mrs Tom Moore and Mrs Lafe Reuter hosted the Congregational Ladies Aid at Mrs Reuter s home. Rev Marvick and wife of Ashland attended the Christians silver event. Miss Maud Cobb of Ashland visited in the city. Mrs Patterson and sister Miss Janette visited Ashland last Saturday. O A Lamoreaux departed Sunday for Cass Lake on business. A Flinch party at S E Swanson residence drew a large crowd and favorable comments. Lois Stevens has been ill at home for a week. The Ole an actor with Swedish charm will perform at Washburn Opera House March 13 singing six new songs and delivering a Swedish dialect routine. The play Je Olson promises homey appeal and broad humor with a magnetic comedian and singer star of rare skill.

E. Luick Sand Island Light Station Texas Mexico Dr. Stewart Lake Nebagamon Wm. Mineau P. Savage The Pioneer Ashland Bayfield Washburn J. W. Fowler Superior State Board of Embalmers O. A. Lamoreaux Cass Lake S. E. Swanson Washburn Opera House Je Olson

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims No Cough After Use

An old advertisement asserts there is no case of cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It urges refusing imitations and promotes the genuine product in a yellow package as safe, effective, and nonopiated.

Foley Q. W. Frost

Burdock Blood Bitters Promised Tonic For Everyday Wellness

A brief promotional note extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a grand system tonic to strengthen the body, improve appetite and digestion, and promote sound sleep and joyful living. It emphasizes overall vitality and health benefits for daily use.

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Doan FISH Alex Sedin G. F. Cross Wis State Bank Washburn, Wisconsin M. A. Sprague, Pres F. T. Yates O. P. Swanby Dean’s Iron River Dept Stratton Jake Johnson Barnes Ambherst Junction Congregational Church Town Hall Hilman Buiding Bank Foleys Tom Moore Lafe Reuter Congregational Ladies Aid Society Marvick Maud Cobb Patterson Janette Lois Stevens Ole Fairland Sweden State of Ethel A. Walsh William Coach John Walsh P.O Washburn, Bayfield Co Arnold M. Hostland Arnold M. Hustland Wn, H. Irish California Minneapolis and St. Paul Alabama Arizona Colorado Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma South Dakota Utah Wyoming C. R. Chapman C W Layton Minn T W Teasdale Washburn Wis F. Tetzner N. Clausen CL. Willey’s
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