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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
District Attorney E. C. Alvord, Register of Deeds Nets Myhre, and County Surveyor Earnest J. Brigham appear on the ticket as listed candidates. The brief ballot entry names the three offices with the respective contenders.
A satirical, stream of names and political buzz from 1904 era commentary. Mentions Governor Haskell seeking campaign funds, Judge Parker as a foe, McLaurin and the Oil Trust, Depew to Carrie Nation as orators, and Taft versus Kansas. Ends with Bryan and Roosevelt bravado amid campaign chatter.
Ad describes Dean's Regulats as a mild laxative preventing constipation without griping, urging customers to ask their druggist. Also promotes a 40 page trap book and fur trade catalog with color illustrations, offering free items postpaid for buyers or shippers, from N. W. Hide & Fur Co. Minneapolis.
An account purports to reveal how Washburn Wisconsin, with its timber trade and many saloons, hosts Lumber Jacks nightly. A pianist narrator describes fleecing scams by saloonkeepers, cashing checks, and chaotic scenes as camps arrive and depart with drunken disorder.
Frank Presbrey notes the Great North road, built by a Rome-based founder, as the direct historic route from London to Edinburgh. The 400 mile macadam highway remains in excellent condition with few curves and minor dust, yet many speed traps and police checkpoints.
Mose the cook of a survey party in eastern Texas is angered by raiding razorback hogs. A ravenous band raids the camp tent at the spring and eats all edible provisions and more. He finally exclaims that the Lord named hogs hawgs, since they surely are hawgs.
A playful exchange shows Mrs A accusing Mrs C of hypocrisy after a test of character. Mrs B questions the accusation as the women discuss trust and honesty in friendship. Chicago News reports a light social moment framed as humor.
Built by Girl Architects, Ohio State University will soon have a woman's building planned and arranged by Miss Kenyon Hayden Miss Florence Hite and Miss Mary McMahon. The design follows old English Tudor style with emphasis on practicality and ornament. The weather report can be obtained by calling central.
A special term of the circuit court will be held on November 4 for naturalizing citizens. Law prevents naturalization within 30 days before an election. George McClintock of Portland, formerly Clerk of Court, arrived to visit. Renfield and Lamoureaux have orders to fill if Taft is elected president.
Boston and Cambridge residents recall Professor Child of Tarvard as a civic minded scholar who denounced a local boss at a ward meeting. After the clash the boss offered a cigar and the professor replied with a witty challenge to match him in lesser vices.
Notice of a Bayfield County Court probate session in Washburn on December 1 1908 at 10 AM to hear the petition of Henry Holmgren for a judgment determining heirs of Ole J Edin and each share in the real estate of the Mason Wisconsin resident deceased. County Judge William U Irish issued the order October 13 1908.
A historical notice names John L. Goodwin and Nettie Goodwin among several trustees and spouses, and lists heirs and devisees connected to the Massuere and Chambers families in Bayfield County along with Holcomb and Anderson Chambers heirs whose identities are unknown.
A Los Angeles Times piece describes a Japanese maiden completing her toilette before sunup. The ritual details include cosmetics, hair, robe, obi knot, and a demure graceful exit, with emphasis on meticulous fashion and cultural ritual.
Knights of Maccabees North Star Tent No 4 T A Oscar Com E Bryan Kee Keeper meet at Meehan Hall first Monday monthly. Ree and Accepted Masons Washburn Lodge No 240 W McLeod Master M Lincoln Sec meet at their ball second and fourth Thursdays monthly. Hercules Club WH Hamilton Pres Geo Day Sec meets at club rooms every Monday evening. S H EB Morgenstjersen Noodle Markstedt Pres Nels Myhre Sec meets every Thursday at Johnsons Hall.
A periodical note touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering and claims availability at any drug store.
The Times offers first class job printing services for elderly people seeking reliable printed materials.
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as the only preparation on the market that relieves and cures consumption. Cites formulas like pare tar and gum extracts and urges rest, fresh air, and good nutrition for the consumptive. Smal bottles cost 25 cents and regular bottles 75 cents at Frost & Spies.
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