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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
7
A New York Sun reviewer recounts Mr. Bankson’s maritime tale told before a club. As a storm approached he described drifting, signals fog and a wall of rain while deciding to act. He leapt overboard with his canoe and walked ashore to avoid a netting above the knees.
The sun’s effect depends on how long its rays act and their direction. In summer the sun stays above the horizon longer and hits more directly, absorbing heat. In winter the sun is lower, rays are oblique, days are short, and more heat is radiated than absorbed.
Bellingham, long a patient man, endures his wife Mrs. Bellingham's constant conversation until exhaustion forces a doctor to intervene. The physician prescribes sleeping powders to be taken by Mrs. B as part of an odd plan, warning of hospital confinement if not followed.
A man asks if cars cause illness after buying a touring car. The physician suspects the neck swelling is a carbuncle or an automobile, turning a light medical joke into a punny exchange in Yorth's Companion.
In Bayfield County Wisconsin foreclosure action Washburn Loan and Building Association to sell at public vendue the city of Washburn lots 23 and 24 in block 27 townsite Washburn to satisfy judgment dated February 11 1907 docketed February 15 1907 sale set for April 11 1908 at 10:00 am at court house front door. John Walsh attorney. Sheriff.
Wisconsin Bayfield County Court will examine and adjust creditor claims against Michael Denning of Iron River at Washburn during the October and November term. Creditors must file claims within six months from March 3 1908 for examination and allowance. Dated March 3 1908 W H Irish County Judge.
In Bayfield County Wisconsin Circuit Court Ethel A Walsh sues William Coach as plaintiff and defendant in a civil action filed between March 12 and April 16. The case names Ethel Walsh as plaintiff and William Coach as defendant in the Bayfield County court.
County Judge W H Irish Municipal Judge A M Warden Second Municipal Judge Sative Sheriff A B Severson Clerk N M Oscar Treasurer John Froseth Register of Deeds Nels Myhre Clerk of Circuit Court F A Bell District Attorney E C Alverd Superintendent of Schools Miss J Smith Coroner H G Mertens Surveyor Hugo Nelson
A local notice promotes Dr Shoops Health coffee as a wise tasting beverage made from toasted grains malt and nuts claiming no real coffee is used. The ad touts a quick 20 to 30 minute preparation and lists price 13 pounds 2ec by Geo W Posey.
An advertisement claims Dean's Ointment halts eczema spread daily, relieves itching instantly, and cures permanently with use at any drug store.
Help wanted notice seeking an assistant manager for a Chicago wholesale and mail order house. Position open to all genders with managerial aptitude. experience preferred but not required. Apply with resume and references to the stated address.
A local testimonial endorses Doan's Kidney Pills curing diverse kidney troubles across ages. Mrs. Robert Burke of Washburn Wisconsin praises relief from back soreness after three boxes, noting permanent improvement and urging readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo agents.
The notice lists weekly worship times with Sunday services at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M Sabbath School at noon Epworth League at 6 30 P M and invites all to attend.
Special term of the county court at Washburn on April 6 1908 at 10:00 am to hear Carl Palm administrator of Elizabeth Palm deceased examine and allow final account and assign residue to lawful heirs by court order dated March 3 1908 Wa. A. Isa
The notice lists weekly religious events including Sunday worship at 10 45 a m and 8 pm Sabbath School at noon Epworth League at 7 pm prayer meeting every Thursday at 8 pm and class meeting every Tuesday at 8 pm at the houses.
J R Weise leads a Sabbath School at noon and an evening Christian Endeavor service at 6 30 p m All are invited to attend.
Norwegian language services held every Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday School at noon. Thursday prayer meetings and biweekly Ladies Aid and Helping Hand Society sessions. Third Sunday services in English with other services in Norwegian.
Classified offer from a Chicago wholesale and mail order house seeking an assistant for county and adjoining territory. Salary and weekly expenses paid with advance expense money. Pleasant permanent position, no investment or experience required. Spare time valued. Send for details with self addressed envelope to Superintendent, 132 Lake St, Chicago Ill.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a cure for stomach indigestion, heart pains, and kidney weakness by strengthening internal nerves. It claims a simple test will confirm, urging readers to buy through dealers.
Advertise and distribute our sample Mail Order Merchandise Catalogues. Earn $90 per month. Address Unity Supply Co Department P Chicago Illinois.
An advertisement by Fox Bros offers a refund on Green s warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is guaranteed satisfact ory or money refunded. Also promotes trapping books and fur catalogs from N W Aide & Fur Co in Minneapolis. There is mention of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a sore throat remedy.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults by Q. W. Frost.
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