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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
In Washburn Wisconsin weekly issue dated March 26 1908 editor Nels M Oscar records a medical update and notices related to applications. The brief item references a known application and local health matters for the community.
Washington notes report Congress backs restoring the motto on coins amid broad belief it lacks religious meaning. Senator Whyte of Maryland dies at eighty four, leaving a vacancy in the Senate. Aeronautics officials inspect Fort Myer grounds as a potential air navigation testing site. Roosevelt faces mixed opinions over Harper case guidance to the District Attorney. Agriculture officials push for a strong Harper sentence to deter future violations.
An old advertisement asserts there is no case of cough or cold turning to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It promotes the product as safe and effective with no opiates, urging buyers to choose the genuine yellow packaged version by Q. W. Frost.
Peter J. Savage announces candidacy for judge of the Second Municipal Court of Bayfield County to be decided at the April 7 election. He disavows personal attacks, declares independence from any lodge or reform group, emphasizes enforcement of excise laws, and pledges equal justice for all citizens of Iron River and Bayfield County. He notes twenty-two years as a Bayfield resident and prior service as appointed judge, asserting no ulterior motives or vendettas.
City of Washburn to hold annual municipal election on the first Tuesday of April 1908. Officers to be elected include mayor treasurer assessor two justices of the peace two constables and one alderman per ward for two years plus one alderman per ward for one year and one supervisor per ward for one year. Polls open 6 am to 5 pm at ward locations Old Town Hall Central Hose House Herman Stockstad building Hose House No 3 Lincoln School Garfield school. Dated March 24 1908 City Clerk H P Axelberg.
T F Mackmiller of Tron River transacted business in the city yesterday Elmer Ramstead visited in the city Sunday Nomination papers are being circulated for T H Robinson for supervisor from the Third Ward
Public health reminder touts Foley’s Honey and War as a cure for coughs and colds. Warns against unsafe alternatives and notes the genuine yellow packaged product.
An elderly authority recommends a home mix of Favid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat rheumatism and kidney issues with care for cold weather. Readers can obtain ingredients or have them compounded locally. The piece also cites Jane Addams on working women and suffrage, arguing ballot access empowers health and family welfare.
A claim that a severe cold may become pneumonia overnight is cured quickly by Foley's Povey and Tar. It supposedly relieves a stubborn cough and strengthens the lungs. The genuine product is said to come in a yellow package.
A brief notice urges homeowners to order the HOME Telephone listing now for inclusion in the new directory. It promises prominent exposure by featuring names in the upcoming edition and urges immediate action to secure a place.
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