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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

5

Neighbors Travel and Local Events Highlight Week

Bayfield visitors Mr. and Mrs. E J Brigham and others spent Tuesday in the city visiting friends. Minneapolis and Bayfield residents visited families, with several business and social engagements noted. An Ashland baseball game ended 3 to 0 against Ironwood Ashland observers attended the event.

E. J. Brigham Bayfield Nick Coffey Minneapolis P. J. Peterson George F. Morgan Opera House The Hermits Blanch Lamoreaux Payward Jake Segal St. Paul John S. Keeton Prineton, Micch Thehm Isadore Miller Lena Fienness Hayward Richard Pengilley Albany Green County J. R. Mitchell City James Sheriden Jessie Ashland Will Hammond E. Stevens Chicago James Reynolds Harry Fahrig G. O. Younglove Down Younglove A. L. Lien Emileuatremourille George Scanlon Ethel Porter Washburn Philadelphia Nels Sundquist Hedin Lake Idaho William Olson Ashland County Fair Nels Larson Flinch Ole Ramstead Matt Nelson George Morgan Duluth Susie Lincoln Maxine-Potter Monica Rockstad Andrew Rokstad Joseph Failing S. E. Swanson Elmer Hike Fenton East Bayfield Street Wm. Barnhart Boyd Cameron

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Cure Claims

One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims state E J Cheney Co of Toledo and Fr J Cheney are trustworthy. business integrity affirmed by Walding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo Wholesale Druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally with testimonials available. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Alan E. J. Cheney &Co Toledo, Oo Fr. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Toledo Hall

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Cites Kidney Disease Warnings

An advertisement warns that delaying treatment risks Bright's disease or diabetes. It urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy and cites Q. W. Frost as the seller. The text appears as a period ad promoting kidney health products with cautionary advice.

Bessemer Team to Open Football Season Here Saturday

The first football game of the season in this city pits a local team coached by Mr. Shutz against Washburn High School. Expect a strong, well matched contest as both squads have practiced hard under their leaders, with local fans urged to attend to help offset visiting team expenses.

Bessemer Washburn Shutz Will Hamilton Asland City

Foley’s Orino Laxative Promise Gentle Relief

Foley's Orino Laxative is marketed as a new remedy improving on older laxatives. It claims not to gripe or nauseate and to be pleasant to take, with a guarantee. Sold by Q. W. Frost.

Foley Q. W. Frost

Passed Examination Follows Foley Kidney Remedy Claim

Passsed examination sucsesalury James Donahue of New Brittan Connecticut writes that after trying kidney remedies and seeing doctors for diabetes he improved after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He reports five bottles cured him and he passed a life insurance exam. the remedy is advertised to cure backache and kidney and bladder trouble sold by Q W Frost.

James Donahue New Brittan Conn Foley Q. W. Frost

Hacker Candidate Seeks Washburn Postmaster Job

Guy W. Hacker becomes the first candidate to seek the Washburn postmaster position and circulates petitions among city business leaders seeking endorsements. Several others are expected to enter the race which promises a lively contest, though the current postmaster remains in office for over a year.

Guy W. Hacker

Optical Illusions and Perceived Motion on Travel

The article explains common and less noted optical illusions seen on trains and in architecture. It covers the apparent speed of distant objects, the incline look of walls, shadows along fencing, and the revolving cups of an anemometer. Perspective explains many of these misperceptions.

New York Telegram

Impecunious Jared Recalls Umbrella Heist

The New York Press recounts a quirky anecdote where Jared, described as penniless, visits friends after a rain. They snatch the umbrella from him, hide it in a closet, and lock the door, exclaiming triumph at regaining their long lost umbrella.

Jared New York Press

Stetson’s yacht name tease ends with eight as cue

The late John Stetson, famed theatrical manager, is building a yacht. A friend asks for the boat name. He quips it will start with eight and may be Psyche or Cinch.

John Stetson John Psyche

Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertisement Claims Cure

An advert promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases including Bright's disease and diabetes prevention. It asserts restoration of function and warns against delays, with sales by Q. W. Frost.

Misquotations of Famous Lines Across Literature

Critics note careless misquotations in popular speech reflecting sloppiness in writing. Examples include Coleridge, Butler, Shakespeare, Wolfe, Longfellow, and Prov erbs. The piece lists common incorrect forms and contrasts them with the original lines.

Coleridge Britannia Macbeth Samuel Butler Shakespeare Nathaniel Lee St. Paul Timothy Wolfe John Moore Longfellow London

Odd Names and Bible Reading Among Southern Negroes

A Richmond visitor recalls a tiny Black man named Genesis and a shoeshine tale that ends with the claim Gen is the man’s actual name abbreviated. Another Florida man longs to read the Bible and, once learning, shifts from sacred texts to newspapers.

Williams John Mitchell Richmond Gen Washington Carter Florida Fanny Indianapolis News

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Folley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in early stages and, if taken promptly, will effect a cure.

Constipation relief from Dean's Regulats advertised

An old advertisement claims constipation causes headache nausea sea sickness dizziness and heart palpitations. It touts Dean's Regulats as a gentle cure with a “drastic physics grip” and promises relief for 25 cents, urging readers to ask their druggist.

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