12 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
Hustisford News
Location
Hustisford, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
1
Residential customers see a fixed charge of 60 cents and tiered rates for kWh with 6 cents for the first 30 and 3 percent for higher usage. Commercial users with up to five horsepower face a fixed charge of 0 and tiered 125 KWh at 6 cents and 175 KWh at 3 percent, with charges rising beyond 300 KWh.
A new law requiring witnesses to repeat the oath is being used in Dodge county. A newly appointed county agent resigned and arrived from Oregon to take duties at J. E. Stallard’s office. Francis Slightam joined the Wisconsin Tax Division as junior auditor to assist in detailed office audits in June.
The News acknowledges late week subscribers who paid for one year or more. Clarence Seegert Sept 1942, Harry Uecker Aug 1941, E. A. Dutton Aug 1942, Fred Lueck Aug 1941, Wallace Pieper Sept 1942, Mrs Emma Breitkreutz Sept 1942, H. B. Brealer Aug 1942. Thanks to our patrons.
The Jicarilla Indians of New Mexico are Apaches skilled at making Jicaro willow baskets. Thirty Blinks A Minute explains blinking rates, noting 4 to 89 blinks per minute, with variation by emotion and stress. a blink lasts about one fifth of a second.
A Dodge County Fair committee named outstanding farmers from across the county. Honored were Mr. and Mrs. John Hesprich of Lomira for 4-H work and leadership, E. D. Gibbs of Fox Lake for truck gardening, Herman L. Breemer of Hustisford for farm planning and devices, and Henry Krueger of Beaver Dam for seed grains and agronomy. Inscribed plaques were presented at the Sunday program.
A 1940s market summary notes eggs must be kept at 55 degrees whether on farm or in store. It reports a record-breaking year for chickens and the lamb crop, with strong corn and oats crops and large barley and sorghum yields. It also covers nutrient value of eggs and Wisconsin lumber production by species.
In This Age a Boston report notes a shrimp tagged by the U S Bureau of Fisheries traveled hundreds of miles, reappearing off Florida months later after leaving Charleston, S C. The piece comments on widespread interest in animal studies and the era's social context.
Georgia Briggs, extension agronomist at the State College of Agriculture, warns that Canada thistle infests alfalfa fields and slowly Kills stands. He urges farmers to seed lime now to prepare for next spring and control measures.
Bartsch Herman died Saturday at age 73. Born December 20 18 92 in Rubicon he married Clara Machine Over 50 years he ran a general merchandise store in O1re lage He is survived by sons Oscar and Reuben Bartsch a sister Minna Pflanz two grandchildren and other relatives Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church Hustisford cemetery interment followed Our condolences to the Bartsch family.
Hustisford Public School reports class election results across senior to freshman. Names listed include presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers and student council members with multiple spellings and typographical errors.
A fragment notes the spreading viper as a fearsome reptile once believed deadly, ranked beside the rattler in the United States. It cites a Marine Natural History article claiming the snake is harmless, reflecting evolving reptile reputations in early science.
State motor vehicle department warns against using worn tires especially in open country. Keep tires inflated and valves tight to seal air and prevent steering drift. Inspect tires today to prevent a potential crash and assure safer driving.
The safety division of the motor vehicle department and national safety organizations approved a driver training course. John Callahan, state superintendent of public instruction, authorized exemptions for students. Classroom work exempts from oral and written exams. full course including road instruction exempts from oral, written, and driving tests.
Readable fragment lists individuals: ey H. Wendt Oscar Otto Maynard Roeseler Norman Nehis Victor Radloff Wesley Anton Lois Maas Gerhard Lehmann Roland Ritter.
The Dodge County Skat League launched its 1941-42 season hosting 30 players at Kekoskee on Sunday. A tentative schedule lists matches against Horicon, Beaver Dam, Hustisford, and others from January to May. The annual officers election will be held at Tschury's in Kekoskee on October 26, with a pre-meeting social following.
Market notes show prices for Gulf Market with weights from 145 pounds up at 13.00 for buyers, 12.60 for certain lots, and 11.00 to 9.50 for lighter weights. Eggs listed at 9 to 12 per dozen with variations. Live poultry prices include heavy hens around 19, light hens near 10.5, leghorn hens under 34 pounds at 13, and leghorn boilers 2 pounds and up at 14. Also listed are small adjustments in other poultry classes and weights.
Auction catalog style listing shows Barred Rock and other poultry prices, steers and cows quoted by weight, plus named buyers and sellers including Albert Schroeder Elba Walter Oberdick Juneau Angeline Ahrens Iron Ridge and others. Historical notes mention vealers prices and assorted dairy and meat trades.
Experiments with a new type portable aluminum lung weighing 40 pounds are underway at Pierce County Hospital in Tacoma Washington. The piece is being tested as a potential medical device.
Wisconsin farmers received an average price per 100 pounds of milk that rose sharply in August, the highest since 1928. Milk checks were much larger than a year earlier, with a 64 cent rise in price and higher sales volume, despite poor pastures. Dairy herds were well fed with second alfalfa and hay crops and increased grain feeding.
A free tuberculin skin test will be offered to adults and children at Hustisford Public School on Tuesday September 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. A positive reaction indicates no tuberculosis. A free fluoroscopic clinic for positives will be held Wednesday September 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at Hustisford Grade School.
Regular meeting of the Hustis ford Milk Pool and Auxiliary will be held at Roeseler's Hall Tuesday eve September 13. London Jack a California author cremated ashes buried in Sonoma mountains near Glen Ellen.
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