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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
3
The Times published at Washburn Wisconsin in September 1908 notes advertising rates by request and that the paper is entered as second class mail matter. Nell M. Oscar is listed as editor.
Authorities warn that many recent wildfires across the country result from careless brush burning. In the dry season, land clearing and brush heaps have sparked fires damaging property and causing anxiety. Officials urge utmost caution to prevent further losses.
Citizens oppose a slaughter house on Washington Avenue near the Omaha tracks, while the common council requires sanitation under health supervision. The school board cuts half day sessions for young four and five year olds due to funds, sparking parent discontent. Bayfield street walks are being rebuilt by city action to meet grade and curb needs, though taxpayers bear costs and suits loom if not completed.
An unidentified source says the Omaha railway company may enlarge the Commercial dock and return its business to Washburn on a larger scale. The story also mentions opening Houghton quarries to create jobs and asserts Washburn’s harbor advantages will attract major industries soon.
J H Walker of Sunbury Ohio describes long standing indigestion and loss of appetite. He credits Burdick Jlood Bitters with a cure and relief from distress after use.
In Toledo at a G A R reunion, Taft and Senator Foraker publicly put aside differences. Taft credits Foraker with early chances in Ohio politics and says they will campaign shoulder to shoulder for the Republican ticket. Foraker asserts no lasting enmity exists and proclaims Taft as his leader and the party’s future. He lauds Taft’s qualifications from the Philippines to the Panama Canal.
Excerpt outlinesSherman endorses Republican labor policy and cites Eight Hour law Employers Liability act District of Columbia Child Labor law and safety measures for railroad workers. He endorses Taft Cincinnati declaration on injunctions.
The Washington Post discusses the Democratic Platform calling for expanded powers for the interstate commerce commission, a labor department, a large navy, a public health bureau, state agricultural colleges, and nationwide infrastructure and banking reforms. It notes massive ongoing costs and criticizes Bryan for opposing centralized government and extravagance.
The letter mocks William Jennings Bryan as he faces defeat in the Taft era. It portrays Bryan and Kern aboard the Democratic ship, trailing Taft and Sherman, with Bryan promising another run and presenting himself as a perpetual young candidate. Julian Durand signs the piece.
The Omaha Bee notes Taft would redeem his tariff pledge if elected, while Bryan would be powerless to advance free trade with a Republican Senate opposed. The contrast centers on the effectiveness of each candidate's promises in a hostile legislative setup.
A signed agreement promises refunds of 50 cent and 25 cent bottles of Green's Syrup of Tar if they fail to cure coughs or colds. The document frames a satisfaction guarantee with money back.
The article argues the central question of the campaign is whether to approve President Roosevelt's administration and continue the Republican Party in power or distrust an "experimental" group. It touts four decades of wise legislation and two decades of faithful administration as reasons to support the Republicans in the November verdict.
Congressman James Francis Burke of Pittsburg argues the president holds far more power than Congress. He contrasts Taft and Bryan, warns that electing Bryan could yield poor policy under an adversarial Senate. He cites Bryan leadership shrinking party control and increasing Populist elements as risks to constructive policy.
A Chicago Record-Herald piece contrasts revolutionary triumph with ongoing labor as freed people celebrate. It warns that liberty does not pay for goods or crops and marks a quirky old London Scraps joke about an overfull stomach after a gardener’s odd jobs in suburbia.
Wanted by Chicago mail order house assistant manager for this county and adjoining territory. Salary $2 and expenses paid weekly with expense money advanced. Work pleasant and permanent. No investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write for particulars and enclose self addressed envelope. Superintendent 132 Lake St Chicago Ill.
An advertisement promises instant relief from pain and quick healing of cuts burns scalds and bruises using Dr Thomas Electric Oil urging readers to be prepared for injuries.
The Times provides first class job printing for elderly people seeking reliable services.
Local ad touts Boschee’s German Syrup as the sole remedy today that relieves and cures consumption. It claims ingredients praised by medical congresses and promises rest, night relief from coughing, fresh air, and good food. Small bottle 25 cents, regular 75 cents. sold at Frost & Spies.
Illustrated trap book features 46 wild animals in natural colors plus a fur animal calendar. Includes gun and trap catalog with prices for hides and furs. Offered postpaid for 10c stamps or silver. Free to customers who ship to or buy from N. W. Hide & Fur Co. Minneapolis.
Classified note seeks purchase of a roll top desk four and a half feet wide. Inquire at the office for particulars.
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