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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
NELS M Oscar editor Washburn Wisconsin September 17 1908 b2 a year advertising rates made known an application entered at the post office at Washburn Wisconsin as second class mail matter.
The Ticket lists candidates for President Taft and Sherman for Vice President, Isaac Stephenson for U S Senator, James O Davidson for Governor, John Strange for Lieutenant Governor, James A Frear for Secretary of State, Andrew H Daniels for State Treasurer, Frank L Gilbert for Attorney General, George K Beedle for Insurance Commissioner, Irving L Lenroot for U S Congress, A W Sanborn for State Senator, Frank Hammill for Assembly, Nels M Oscar for County Clerk, H O Lien for County Treasurer, Max H Appleton for Sheriff, Prep J Burns for Coroner, Frederick A Bell for Clerk of Court, E C Alvord for District Attorney, Nets Myhre for Register of Deeds, Earnest J Brigham for County Surveyor.
During late September and early October Washington will host four major conventions including the International Congress on Tuberculosis and the International Fisheries Congress with sessions at the National Museum and a White House garden reception. Delegates will be welcomed by Secretary Cortelyou and Secretary Straus with Diplomatic and department receptions planned and extensive social events amid sightseeing.
When Congress convenes in December two grand office buildings designed for Members will be finished. The Senate structure near the Capitol, linked by an underground passage, is a white marble beauty costing millions. It will house all modern office conveniences for Senators and their staff this winter.
An essay extols maiden aunts who remain single to care for aging parents. It contrasts harsh social labels with divine judgment, praising those who served their father and mother as noble, citing two heavenly jewels earned by acts of filial devotion.
J. H. Walker of Sunbury Ohio reports long lasting indigestion and loss of appetite followed by relief after using Burdick Blood Bitters. The testimonial credits the product with curing his distress.
Insomnia cases noted in dialogue between Fuddle and a physician quoted from London Tit-Bits. The doctor confirms patient status and ongoing treatment for sleeplessness.
A sharp London quip about losing money at the races features a plunger named Smith debating luck and loss with a sympathetic friend and a brisk London Opinion voice.
A concise maxim attributed to La Fontaine stressing punctual effort over haste. The saying emphasizes the importance of timely action and planning to achieve goals, reflecting a practical approach to tasks.
In this Smart Set snippet a working woman asserts people perform best when fed, quipping that a tramp and a full stomach hinder labor, and implying energy and productivity rely on nourishment.
A humorous exchange as a nervous traveler asks how fast to claim travel time. His companion jokes that she was moving at about a smile a minute, delivering a light moment of flirtation amid travel chatter.
A vintage patent medicine label features Kennedy's Laxative Honeytar with claims of soothing coughs and stomach relief. The ad asserts antiseptic, honeyed formula benefits and promotes a health tonic sold in old apothecary markets.
Bayfield County reports its second threshing machine with Ole Rowe of Engee buying the latest unit. The new equipment accelerates grain production, encouraging farmers to clear land and increase crop yields, signaling rapid local development and expansion of farming in the eastern portion.
A Cardiff Times excerpt explains how resting pulses vary between 75 and 80 per minute, rising after exercise or eating and with alcohol but falling with tobacco use. It notes fever and inflammation raise pulse strength and speed, while low mood and cooler temperatures slow it, and urges using a thermometer alongside pulse for disease detection.
A note from the Chicago Record-Herald explains how Latin and Saxon day names evolved into English. It lists Sun Sunday Moon Monday Mars Tuesday Mercury Wednesday Jovis Thor Thursday Venus Friday Saturni Saturday Saturnine and describes associated gems and colors for each day.
Old Uncle Jim Gilbert famed river driver in Maine's Kennebec era earns meals at Augusta taverns. He eats steadily across three sets of loggers, declining coffee until halfway through, a quip noted by the Boston Herald.
A signed agreement guarantees a refund on a bi cent bottle of Green's Syrup of Tarif if it fails to cure a cough or cold. The document also offers a 25 cent bottle refund to prove satisfaction or money returned, by Fox Bros.
Harris describes cornmeal's versatility across meals with batter cakes muffins dumplings and hoecake. He highlights corn pone with butter and greens, dumplings as a time saver, and supper dishes with ham gravy or mush and milk, ending with restful sleep after a hard day.
An amusing Bohemian note tells how Chappie wakes in disorder due to creased trousers. His valet Alphonse deduces the problem, noting the pajama trousers were not properly creased and that a prepared pair hung across the bed foot.
Magistrate asks the witness to describe overheard quarrel between defendant and wife. Witness says the defendant was "doin' the listenin'."
A humorous Chicago News quip notes Tom pledges to marry Miss Pinkleigh while Jack consoles that women often break promises. The line ends with counsel to ask the young people who “know everything.”
The state of Wisconsin sues to quiet title to extensive parcels in Bayfield County. Plaintiffs Musser Sauntry Land Logging & Manufacturing and multiple defendants including John L Goodwin and many heirs and spouses are summoned to appear within twenty days. Describes property for quiet title in numerous described parcels across townships 43 to 45 north, ranges 8 to 9 west.
The article describes a seven day confinement after marriage where the bride remains unseen by her family and attends only to her husband’s women. The groom sneaks out at night to meet friends but avoids his wife's kin, turning away if he encounters his father-in-law. The piece compares this to a European-style continental tour.
Sweynheym and Pannartz, the first to print books in Rome, used high quality paper and ink that rivals modern blackness. Despite their skill, they faced hunger as they told the pope their house was full of proof sheets but they had nothing to eat.
Dialogue snippet shows Miss Diggs and Miss Passay teasing a man about concealing age as a compliment. Quick exchange from Philadelphia Press illustrates playful banter on youth and aging.
An old lady recounts how in Scotland a clan chief was beheaded during a trouble. She notes it as a grand, yet sad loss to him, reflecting on the bold tale and its somber consequence as she shares it with her grandchildren.
Improved Order of Red Men Sioux Tribe No 20 and related groups meet monthly at Meehan Hall, with Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Hall, Knights of Maccabees North Star, Hercules Club weekly, Morgenstjernen at Johnsons Hall, Sons of Norway Eidsvold No 34, Good Templars Meehan Hall. Meetings span Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and alternate Fridays, with officers named and venues noted.
Wanted by Chicago wholenui and man order house for county and adjoining territory. Assistant manager position open for man or woman with salary twenty dollars and expenses paid weekly. No investment or experience required. Work pleasant and permanent. Spare time valuable. Write for full particulars and self addressed envelope to SUPERINTENDENT 132 Lake St Chicago NL.
The copy urges preparation for cuts burns and scars and promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil claiming instant pain relief and rapid wound healing.
The Times offers high quality job printing services for elderly readers seeking reliable print work. This notice highlights convenient access to first class printing and dependable service.
Frost & Spies advertise Boschee's German Syrup as the only market preparation that relieves and cures consumption. It lists ingredients and asserts the product eases coughs and colds with rest and fresh air, promising free morning ex pectoration and lasting relief in small and regular bottle sizes.
A compact catalog page offers a trap book with 46 wild animal illustrations and fur pricing. It advertises a postpaid fur stamp offer and free shipping terms from N. W Hide & Fur Co. Minneapolis.
Wanted to buy a four and a half foot wide desk and inquire at this office for details. The weather report can be obtained by contacting central.
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