Reinstatement Rules Ease War Risk Insurance Restorations
Secretary Carter Glass signs a ruling allowing discharged service members to reinstate canceled War Risk Insurance within 18 months of discharge without back premiums. Only the monthly premiums for the grace month and current month are due, with health at discharge required. Rules cover partial reinstatement from 1000 to 10000 and note premium payment methods and addresses.
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Treasury
W.R
R. G. Cholmeley-Jones
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Bureau
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Washhington
D. C
Rusk County crops praised amid nationwide tour
A. C. Thompson returns home after tours in Michigan Indiana and Illinois reporting Rusk county crops are in top condition. He recently sold 8 000 acres near Yarnell and Wooddale in Sawyer county and gained controlling interest in a gas and coke plant at Linton North Dakota he will run until sale.
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A. C. Thompson
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Rusk County
Wisconsin
Linton
Ntd
Ten-Year-Old Falts Injured While Riding Car Near Flambeau River
Arthur Hilliker aged 10, son of Wilson Hilliker, was severely injured Friday evening when he fell from the rear of a moving automobile near the Flambeau River Lumber Co. mill. He grabbed the tire carrier, lost his hold after a bump, and sustained deep shoulder and head wounds. Observers say occupants did not know he was riding. The incident serves as a warning against boy riders on cars in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur. Hilliker
Wilson Hilliker
Flambeau River Lumber Co
Repeal of Daylight Saving Act Passed by Senate
Washington reports the Senate sustained the House repeal of the daylight saving act by a 57 to 19 vote. The law becomes effective after clocks are turned back to normal in October, noted as a rare instance of a bill vetoed twice by a president yet enacted by bi chamber majorities.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Public School Notes on Opening and Attendance Boundaries
Schools reopen September 1 after cleaning and overhauls. Boundaries assign south side area to grades 1 4 and 5 6 divisions placed at south side high school and west side buildings while north of tracks and east of Sixth street plus Brooklyn utilize Library and west side kindergarten. High school grades 7 and 8 meet on first floor. adjustments possible for hardships. High school enrollment expected from nearby towns. boarding or work requests may be arranged with Mrs. J. W. Carew or Supt. Lewis. Superintendent available August 27 28 29 afternoons to advise students on study plans.
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South Side
West Side
Sixth Street
Brooklyn
J. W. Carew
Supt. Lewis
Ladysmith Rifle Club Loses to New Brunswick Interwoven Team
The Ladysmith Rifle Club lost a match to the New Brunswick New Jersey Interwoven Club. Five shooters from each side competed on their own ranges amid heavy winds and rain here while weather was favorable in New Brunswick. Scores were exchanged by wire and confirmed by letter for the Sunday shoot on August 17.
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Ladysmith Rifle Club
New Brunswick, N. J
New Brunswick
Auto Goes Through Railing Near Schmidt's Corner
Frank Fountain of Fountain Campbell Lumber Co with Sam Chariton yard foreman and family escaped serious injury when Fountain's Buick skidded on approach to a bridge near Schmidt's corner north of Atlanta, crashed through the cement railing and overturned. Chariton sustained severe bruises. others unhurt. Car badly damaged but repairable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fountain
Fountain- Campbell Lumber Co
Sam Chariton
Fountain
Schmidt's Corner
Atlanta
Mr. Chariton
Vote for Our Soldiers Bonus in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin editorial urges voters to approve a soldiers bonus bill in the September 2 election. It recalls returning veterans and compares wartime pay to civilian salaries, arguing national service deserves appreciation and urging turnout at the polls.
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Wisconsin
Hunting Season Rules Align Wisconsin with Federal Law
The 1917 hunting season starts September 16 and ends December 10 with birds like plover and snipe protected after December 20. Non-residents pay 25 dollars for small game and 50 dollars for small game including deer. Deer hunters have until December 2 noon to get game to the depot. Trapping licenses require one year residency. no non-resident or settler trapping licenses exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Boston Lunch Sold to Two Local Partners
John Mouzakis of Boston and Andrew Pappas of Sheldon have purchased the Boston Lunch room in partnership from D H Ellis and will run the business together. Mr Ellis remains manager for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mouzakis
Andrew Pappas
Sheldon
Boston
D. H. Ellis
Mr. Eis
Farms Change Hands in Local Transfers This Week
D Cartwright sold three farms this week. J B Schneiders farm near Tony sold to J B Saterfield of Iowa. Chas Erdman farm near Ladysmith sold to Geo Foglesong of Denver. Paul Feist farm near town sold to B I Gable from southern Iowa. Mrs N H Spooner and O H McNally visited from Conrath and Racine respectively.
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N. H. Spooner
Conrath
O. H. McNally
Racine
D. Cartwright
J. B. Schneiders
Tony
J. B. Saterfield
Chas. Erdman
Ladysmith
Geo. Foglesong
Denver
Colo
Paul Feist
B. I. Gable
Towa
State Highway Hearings Set for September 2
The 1919 Legislature authorized adding 2500 miles to the 5000 mile State Trunk Highway system. Hearings at all county seats will gather input on new trunk routes and possible adjustments. Rusk County hearing by the State Highway Commission will be at Ladysmith Court House at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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Rusk County
State Highway Commission
Court House
Ladysmith
Rain Stops Ladysmith Tony Game at Fairgrounds
Umpire halted Sunday clash between Ladysmith and Tony at the fairgrounds due to rain at the start of the eighth inning with the score tied 2 to 2. Score reverted to end of seventh. Ladysmith deemed winner as Tony’s tying run occurred in the unfinished frame. Ladysmith’s manager Sands had scheduled Eau Claire, which was canceled. no replacement game secured for next Sunday.
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Ladysmith
Tony
Fairgrounds
Sands
Eau Claire
Census Supervisors Appointed in Wisconsin District Ten
Willis V. Silverthorn of Hayward is named census supervisor for Wisconsin’s Tenth District. The district covers Rusk Sawyer Ashland Playfield Burnett Douglas Iron Lincoln Oneida Polk Price Taylor Vilas and Washburn counties.
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Willis V. Silverthorn
Hayward
Wisconsin
Rusk, Sawyer
Ashland
Playfield
Burnett, Douglas, Iron
Lincoln
Oneida
Polk
Price, Taylor, Vilas
Washburn
Death of Curtis Hollopeter Near Thornapple at 57
Curtis Hollopeter aged 57 died last Friday in Thornapple area after a battle with cancer. He leaves a large family. One son was killed in action last November just before the fighting ended. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church Tuesday with burial in Riverside cemetery.
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Curtis Hollopeter
Thornapple
Eutheran Church
Riverside Cemetery
Sergeant Dale McNally Returns From France Service
Sergeant Dale McNally arrived home Wednesday night after 27 months in the service. He spent 23 months in France and endured six months of strenuous work as a motorcycle dispatch bearer in the fighting zone.
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Dale McNally
Uncle Sam
France
County School News: Teachers Assigned for Rusk County
County Supt R H Burns lists teachers contracted for next year including Mabel Harmon at Hunt Dist 2 Flambeau Madeline Morrison Dist 8 Atlanta Jessie Schultz Caley Lake Dist 10 Thornapple and Rose Klopfensten Kiel Stubbs Dist 5. Also notes openings Aug 18 with Lottie Conley and preparations before potato harvest.
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Rusk County
Mabel Harmon
Hunt School
Dist
Flambeau
Madeline Morrison
Atlanta
Jessie Schultz
Caley Lake
Thornapple
Rose Klopfensten
Kiel
Stubbs
Motorists urged to follow auto license laws in Ladysmith
Unity inspector George Cook praised Ladysmith for enforcing auto license rules. He warned motorists that driving without proper plates or licenses forfeits rights on the road and risks heavy damages if an accident occurs, even when another party is at fault.
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George
Cook
Unity
Eare
Canning Corn Requires Speed And Care
Instructions from the United States Department of Agriculture detail selecting fresh corn and preparing jars, with steps for hot water bath and steam pressure canning. It covers blanch times, cutting corn from the cob, salting, sugar addition, packing, processing durations, and post-process sealing and storage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Married in Ladysmith Wedding Sees Copp and Nelson Tie
Married couple Leonard Copp and Lola Nelson of Ladysmith wed Wednesday afternoon in a parsonage ceremony performed by Rev I Fisher. Attendants were Austin of Ladysmith and Miss White of St Paul. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Nelson, will reside in Duluth after the wedding.
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Leonard Copp
Lola Nelson
Ladysmith
I. Fisher
Mr. Austin
Miss White
St. Paul
George Nelson
Duluth
Elephant attacks trainer during Main Circus
An elephant at the Walter L. Main circus in Rhinelander injured trainer Mark Throgmorton in Grand Rapids Wisconsin last Saturday. The tusk pierced his leg as the enraged animal charged. Throgmorton was taken to a Milwaukee hospital. An employee noted the elephant often becomes unruly in performances.
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Walter L. Main
Rhinelander
Mark Throgmorton
Grand Rapids
Wis
Throgmorton
Milwaukee
Rhinelander New North
Fire Destroys Farm Home and Barn Near City
Fire destroyed N. McEleraby's farm home and barn this afternoon, causing about 83000 in damage with 2500 insurance. The fire started in roof shingles, discovered by a neighbor boy, and spread to a shed and the barn where 27 tons of hay burned. stock saved. Neighboring residents and Michaelson Hughes Co. aided in extinguishing.
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N. McEleraby
Michaelson & Hughes Co
McBlerady
McEleraby
May Hold Pure Bred Cattle Sale Here Soon
A meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7 30 this evening will plan a pure bred cattle sale in the city. The event is connected with a merchants special sales day organized by the Ladysmith merchants.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ladysmith
Training School Notes and County Training Emphasis
A. H. Callaway named janitor for the year and a new filing case eases access to materials. The building hosts the annual teachers examination led by Supt. R. H. Burns. The Rusk County Beekeepers Association plans a meeting on August 28 in the school building, which is pledged as a hub for rural activities and farmer associations. Historical note on 1912 rural school findings underscores training benefits for teaching reading and overall effectiveness.
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Supt
R. H. Burns
The
Rusk County Beekeepers’ Association
Rusk County
Guernsey Cattle Carload Sold for Sawyer County Farmers
C B Collins of Exeland returned from Menomonie Wisconsin with a carload of high grade Guernsey cattle. The cattle will be distributed among southern Sawyer county farmers with cooperation from the Bank of Exeland.
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C. B. Collins
Exeland
Menomonie
Wis
Sawyer County
Bank of
Ruth Law Thrills Crowds At Rusk County Fair Exhibition
Ruth Law, famed aviatrix, performs twice daily with a Curtiss aircraft at the Rusk County Fair September 23 26. She executes loops spins and dives near grandstands to maximize audience thrills while banking steeper than most pilots and drawing gasps from spectators. Her Overland machine is shown both with and without the cap.
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Rusk County Fair
Ruth Law
Miss Law
Overland
Rusk County
Paper Mill News halts visitor access
The September issue declares no permits for visitors to the paper mills to comply with state law. The Paper Mill News reports the plant will prohibit all visitors hereafter. It is printed by the News Budget job department and has about 3500 to 4000 readers.
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Paper Mill News
Job Department of the News Budget
Civil Service Exams Reopened for Discharged Servicemen
The Attorney General approves reopening civil service exams for honorably discharged soldiers sailors and marines who missed testing due to service. The Civil Service Commission will reopen exams pending on April 6 1917 or announced later with eligible registers. Veterans have sixty days from August 1 1919 or from discharge date to take exams for these positions.
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Civil Service Commission
United States
Attorney General
Congress
America
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Secretary of the Treasury
Carter Glass
Boy
Public
Prof
Lewis
New Jersey
Interwoven Rifle Club
W. C. Nicholas
FB. Cole
C. Milison
Terwilliger Ws
C. Soma
Rev . Ki. L. A. Bruger
Joe Britten
Harry Sergeant
O. B. Elingboe
Ernest Hebard
Boston Lunch
Curtis Tiollopeter
Apker
Lottie Conley
F. W. Kasl
Kasl
G. N. McEleraby
B. Mack
Dresden
A. H. Callaway
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