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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
3
The Home Circle advocates practical marriage based on character and industry rather than wealth. It argues for modest means, health, and clear values, warning against luxury without labor. The piece defends honest work, prudent living, and mutual respect as foundations for a happy home.
The text reflects on the fragile transition from childhood to adulthood and the sudden shifts between life and death. It urges patience and kindness toward children, warning that today’s annoyances may become tomorrow’s sorrows and that fate hides the book of fate.
A cautionary piece urges young women to judge a suitor by his behavior at home. It advises observing how he treats his mother, aunts, and women when his own comfort is not perfect, rather than dazzling parlor manners.
Recognized authority George E. Roberts argues that a universal bank deposit guaranty undermines individual responsibility and the banking system. He cautions the scheme would erode public scrutiny, invite reckless risk, and shift deposits to favored institutions, with long term harm to prudence and financial stability.
The essay argues that happiness at home surpasses foreign luxuries. It extols the plain meal and a simple room over grand palaces. It notes home’s meaning for those born there, even in rough hamlets, and praises attachment to birthplace soil.
The article describes the Samoa talking man or tolafall as the village’s chief adviser and de facto ruler. With eloquence and a staff, he guides state affairs, restrains chiefs, and earns immunity, while ordinary terms cannot be used for his body parts. If skilled, he becomes the real ruling power despite a nominal patriarchal chief.
An old label promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey Star with the slogan Red Liover Blossom and Honey Bee on every bottle, claiming natural flavor and soothing relief.
Notice of a General term of the County Court to be held October 6 1908 at 10 a.m. in Washburn to consider the application of Charles J Anderson to admit to probate the last will of Anna Larson late of Pratt and for letters testamentary to be issued to Charles J Andersen of Pratt.
The Buffalo Times notes guards and alarms at the U S Treasury building. A tunnel under vaults would crush a burglar with heavy metal. ten thousand dollars in double eagles weigh 38 pounds and forty million in gold certificates weigh 11.5 pounds, a deterrent even for thieves.
A Harper's Weekly writer recalls Daniel O Connell in the British House of Commons who condemned press inaccuracy yet blamed acoustic noise and intervening talk. The gallery then stopped reporting him. Similar friction hit Lord Lyttleton in 1871 and Lord Monteagle who was omitted from London papers for two years after a controversial remark.
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