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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
3
The narrator recalls aiding Ben Paddock, once an alcoholic seaman, to beat his habit aboard a voyage. On a perilous return to port in a fierce east wind, Ben miraculously pilots the ship through a treacherous harbor entrance, earning lifelong gratitude and a pilot’s demand.
The narrator praises Ben Paddock for piloting the ship into the harbor and saving the group. A second voice recognizes Rey Paddock, surprised at his return after a month.
The piece argues real grit lies in doing distasteful work with energy and purpose for the sake of others. It contrasts easy enthusiasm with steady duty, praising self command, courage, and perseverance as heroic qualities needed year after year.
The article ranks dangerous deep sea creatures with the devilfish the green moray and swordfish posing greater boat threats than sharks or octopuses. It notes the devilfish as a large Atlantic ray with a venomous tail spike, the moray from Bermuda waters as a savage eel resembling a conger, and the swordfish as another feared attacker.
The note outlines Caesar’s calendar error and the 1582 reform by Pope Gregory XIII who dropped ten days and redefined leap years. It explains century years are not leap years unless multiples of 400 and mentions a French proposal to adjust every 3200 years, concluding the issue is not pressing.
In a children's court a colored boy repeats chicken stealing. The magistrate urges the father Abe to teach him the right way. The father replies he has shown him the right way but the boy keeps getting caught with hens.
A London Globe note explains South African town names ending in fontein meaning fountain and laagte meaning shelter for animals. Examples include Bloemfontein and Modderfontein, with Ellandslaagte tied to a deer frequented site.
An observation on the jellyfish Sarsia mirabilis finds its spring appearance a marvel of life. The creature expands into a double chambered bell with four trailing tentacles and rhythmic pulsations, moving with graceful urgency as it senses light and vibrations despite lacking a head or limbs.
In a London Answers tale a girl named Suzie insists on spelling aloud g o o d and w o o d. The teacher corrects her to say g double o d, then Suzie blithely adapts the phase Up up Jane the sun is risen to Double up Jane the sun has risen.
A Philadelphia school board member recalls a northern Pennsylvania school where a stern master keeps students at desks and allows lunch box nibbling. In arithmetic class he spots a pupil more focused on pie than the lesson and scolds William for listening with one ear while eating pie with the other.
In northern India, sheep serve as burden carriers along Himalayan paths. Each sheep carries sixteen to twenty pounds of grain in a small bag while farmers, after shearing, move from village to village to sell wool and exchange grain for provisions.
You are hereby summoned to appear within twenty days after service and defend the action in the court. If you fail to appear, judgment will be rendered against you. Plaintiff's attorney A W McLeod is listed with a Washburn Bayfield Wisconsin address.
Notice: Washburn county court to hold special term on April 23 1998 at the courthouse to consider Halle Steensland's application for the appointment of John A Orberg of Port Wing as administrator of the Abraham A Astrom estate deceased of Port Wing Wisconsin.
The State of Wisconsin and heirs of G A Wolf and unknown owners of parts of Section 12 Township 50 North Range 7 West face a summons. Defendants must answer within twenty days after service or a judgment will be entered against them as demanded in the complaint. A. W. McLeod of Washburn Bayfield is the agent cited.
Readable fragments show a slate of municipal and county posts headed by Treasurer and County Judge with appointees including Municipal Judge A M Warden and A B Severson as Clerk N M Oscar, Register Nels Myhre, Clerk of Circuit Court F A Bell, District Attorney B L O Alverd, Superintendent of Schools Miss J Smith, Coroner A G Mertens, Surveyor Hugo Nelson.
Mayor Gee. Dibbell serves as Treasurer Nels Lee as Clerk H P Axelberg as Assessor Nels Westerlund as Chief of Police O Wescott listed in city roster.
Tired nerves and low energy in spring are blamed on sluggish bowels circulation kidneys and weak heart. Dr Shoop's Restorative is touted as a genuine tonic that strengthens nerves improves digestion and restores vigor and ambition. Sold by all dealers.
Wanted by Chicago wholesale and mail order house an assistant manager for this county and adjoining territory. Salary two dollars and expenses paid weekly with expense money advanced. Work pleasant permanent position. No investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write for full particulars and enclosing self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 EK Lake St Chicago.
Violet Loquee of Washburn Wisconsin credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her kidney trouble and backache after a year of pain and weakness. She bought the medicine at Sweet's drug store and says the pills restored her strength and removed distress. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Rev Chr Christianson, pastor, leads services every Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday School at noon Prayer meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Ladies Aid Society and Helping Hand Society meet every other Wednesday afternoon and evening respectively All services in Norwegian except Sunday evening when the third Sunday service is in English
Help wanted by Chicago wholesale and mail order house for an assistant position. Salary twenty dollars and expenses paid weekly. Pleasant permanent employment. Apply with no addressed envelope to Superintendant at 132 Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Notice to customers states Poley’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not subject to the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Q. W. Frost.
A card from Fox Bros states a refund policy for Green's Syrup of Tarif. If the 50 cent bottle fails to cure a cough or cold, money will be refunded. a 25 cent bottle is offered with the same satisfaction guarantee.
Itching and bleeding piles are claimed to be relieved and cured by Dean's Ointment with chronic cases quickly resolved. Druggists report ready stock for sale.
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