Manning Resigns as Ladysmith Postmaster in Civil Service Shift
Postmaster W. S. Manning resigns from the Ladysmith office on June 28 after a government order bans private business for second class postmasters. The next postmaster will be chosen from a civil service list with an examination date pending. Manning, 65 in August, has led a large office issuing money orders, paying cash, and selling stamps.
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W. S. Manning
Ladysmith
Postal Department
The
Government
Manning
Tie
Washington
Pederson Buys Paige Car From W A Carroll
Mrs Veter Plant and her children returned home Monday night after visiting relatives at Chippewa Falls. Sd P Pederson purchased a Paige car from dealer W A Carroll.
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Sd. P. Pederson
W. A. Carroll
R Jones Drowns in Chippewa River
Ralph Jones, 32, drowned in the Chippewa river near his home south of town last Saturday evening while preparing for baptismal services. His brother found his body Sunday morning downstream. coroner ruled accidental drowning. Funeral held Tuesday at the home with Rev. E C Case officiating. Interment in Bruce cemetery.
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Ralph Jones
Methodist Church
Ralph
Tie
George Jones
Allen Jones
North
Washington
E. C. Case
Bruce
Local man invents door lock alarm
Sam Ritchie of this city has patented a compact portable automatic door lock and burglar alarm. Weighing under a pound and six inches long, it uses three brads to secure the door. it can trigger a blank cartridge or operate quietly, withstanding over a thousand pounds. Ritchie received the patent on May 29 and letters patent on July 15.
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Sam Ritchie
Mr. Ritchie
Ritchie
Jimmy
Last Day for Rusk County Land Clearing Contest
The county announces July 21 as the final entry date for the Million Dollar Land Clearing Contest. H M Jones notes about 300 entrants already, with expectations to reach 400 by the deadline. Participants are urged to submit their entry cards promptly.
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Rusk County
H. M. Jones
Musky Catch Downriver Trip Yields Pike And Trout
Walt and Geo Mitchell accompanying a Flambeau River trip to retrieve logs nets a 12 pound muskie and a reported 1 pound 36 inch specimen at Vine Island. They also land a good mess of pike and trout during the outing.
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Flambeau
Flambeau River Lumber Co
Walt
Geo. Mitchell
Vine Island
County agents to discuss farming at Ladysmith conference
Rusk county and H M Jones host county agents from Douglas Bayfield Ashland Burnett Chippewa Washburn Barron St Croix and Taylor on August 2 and 3 for a two day event. One day focuses on demonstration work with tours to the Conrath state demonstration farm to study crops and share farmer concerns. Delegations from surrounding counties will bring farmers to view crops and discuss ongoing experiments. Rusk county invites local farmers to attend and engage with the deliberations to improve their operations.
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Rusk County
H. M. Jones
Ladysmith
Douglas
Bayfield
Ashland
Burnett
Chippewa
Washburn
Polk
Barron
St. Croix
Taylor
Conrath
Jones
Local and Personal News Roundup
Miss Virginia Tate of Mar shall visits friends here. Mrs. Charles Preston and Mrs. Will Stair of Stanley are guests at the George Preston home. M. C. Martin and family plan a Minneapolis auto trip. R. J. Coon and son Robert return from Plainfield with mother joining. Lillian Conklin back from Roosevelt Minnesota. Hal Huddleston travels to Eau Claire for nasal surgery. F J Putnam and daughter Gladys return from Waterville visit. Guilin couple back from LaCrosse and Marshfield. Pederson family leaves for Winneconne to visit relatives. Miss Alice Smith joins Speidel party from Minneapolis, returns to Minneapolis. Albert Conklin to visit Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. Edna at sanitarium. Conklin's bank vacation starts next week. Mabel Hammerberg resigns from Kirwan law offices to move to Minneapolis after Rice Lake visit.
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Virginia Tate
Marshall
Charles Preston
Will Stair
Stanley
George Preston
M. C. Martin
Minneapolis
R. J. Coon
Robert
Plainfield
Coon
Lillian Conklin
Roosevelt, Minn
Hal Huddleston
Eau Claire
F. J. Putnam
Gladys
J. B. McLaughlin
Waterville
Minn
LaCrosse and
Marshfield
Mrs. Conklin
Edna
Mr. Conklin
Ladysmith State Bank
Mabel Hammerberg
Charles Kirwan
Rice Lake
Local Notices and Appointments From Region Happenings
Repainted English Lutheran church. J C Lee spent days in Minneapolis returning Wednesday night. Wilmer Collins serves Ladysmith post office as auxiliary clerk. Allan McGill returned from St Paul for a visit. Miss Helen Riordan of Hayward visits uncle L E McGill. Mrs Elizabeth Morton operated for goitre at St Marys hospital on Monday. Fred Arndt on 15 day vacation as Ladysmith assistant postmaster. Mrs Henry Arts operated on for removal of gaitze and tonsils at St Marys hospital Monday. Hospital notes urge notes without interest due in 1921 1922. Mrs Ed Wegner son Earl and Mrs A O Nyquist of Milwaukee visit Richard Wegner. Mrs J F Berger returns home after week with nephew W L Waggoner at Superior. Mrs Cora McGill visits daughter Mrs Emil Peterson, returns to Waupaca Monday night. Exeland garage sold to Hayden Bros Apollonia with immediate possession. Ladies Aid Society Scandinavian Lutheran church to be entertained by Mrs A Rockstad next Friday July 23 at church basement. Charles Soule returns from Soldiers Home at Waupaca for short visit. Thompson Drake Auto Co delivers Ford touring cars to R H Burns Ladysmith A R Demerse Tony Clarence Peterson Tony. James Brewer of Richland Center visits Sawyers county then returns home.
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J. C. Lee
Minneapolis
Wilmer Collins
Ladysmith
Allan McGill
St. Paul
Helen Riordan
Hayward
L. E. McGill
Elizabeth Morton
St. Mary’s Hospital
Fred Arndt
Henry Arts
Ed Wegner
Earl
A. O. Nyquist
Milwaukee
Richard Wegner
J. F. Berger
W. L. Waggoner
Superior
Cora McGill
Emil Peterson
Waupaca
Exeland
Baldridge & Son
Hayden Bros
Apollonia
Ladies’ Aid Society
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
A. Rockstad
Thompson-Drake Auto Co
R. H. Burns
A. R. Demerse
Tony
Clarence Peterson
James Brewer
Richland Center
Sawyers County
Potato Prices Now and Then in Ladysmith Area
The article recalls potato prices in Ladysmith ten to eleven years ago with a tale of N Whiteford's 1700 bushels and prices from 30 cents to 10–15 cents. It contrasts current high prices for old and new potatoes with local shortages and a 1910s market context, noting growers dumping crops to avoid losses.
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Ladysmith
Bruce
Rusk County
N. Whiteford
Herman Simon
Whiteford
Mr. Whiteford
E. M. Worden
Lakeside attractions draw visitors to Rusk county resorts
A large influx from outside Wisconsin discovers the appeal of McGill's Beach on Amacoy Lake, Island Lake, and nearby lakes in Rusk county. Visitors travel by auto and rail to enjoy extended stays at these resorts.
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Rusk County
Wisconsin
McGill
Amacoy Lake
Island Lake
Bad Check Case Ties Clyde Perkey To John Doe Proceeding
A $7.50 bad check signed by Harry White and endorsed by Clyde Perkey was cashed by A. C. Mooney last week. In the John Doe proceeding Perkey appeared as a witness, but no definite result has been reached. Phone 2 The News Budget.
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Harry White
Clyde Perkey
A. C. Mooney
John Doe
Perkey
Salaries for Rusk County Teachers 1920 21 Range
The Publicity Committee of the Wisconsin Teachers Association reports Rusk county teachers earned between 75 and 145 dollars monthly during 1920 1921. Thirty five instructors exceed 100 dollars monthly, yet teachers work three quarters of a year, underscoring low compensation compared with unskilled labor.
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Rusk County
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
State Association
Fakirs Active Warn Farmers in Rusk County
Unconfirmed reports say fakirs are operating in the western part of Rusk county. Farmers are warned that a stranger at the gate may be trading deceit for signatures on papers.
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Rusk
Willard Clerk Purchases Glen Flora Farm Near Village
J R Myatt town of Willard clerk bought the Jipson farm near Glen Flora with stock and machinery for about 10000 dollars. Possession to be taken October 1.
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J. R. Myatt
Willard
Jipson
Glen Flora
Mr. Myatt
County Dog License Reports Show 352 Dogs Taxed
Only 17 of 51 taxing districts in the county had reported dog taxes to the county clerk by July 13. Reported dogs total 352 and taxes collected amount to 1163 dollars. Estimated county inventory exceeds 3,500 dogs, with enumerations likely to be far short of that figure. Towns reporting list licensed dogs and payments to the county treasurer.
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Rusk County
Tre
Phillips Hands Locals Defeat Local Nine at Bloomers
Phillips beat Ladysmith 10 to 3 Sunday at Bloomers amid numerous errors and weak hitting by Ladysmith. Ladysmith scored first, Phillips answered with a two-run homer, and seven runs in the seventh inning sealed the game. Umpire Decker officiated with personal ties noted. box score lists Phillips 10 Ladysmith 3 with detailed hitting and pitching stats.
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Ladysmith
Philips
Phillips
Leonhard
Hamacheck
McPherson
Lyle
Tlamacheck
Wood
Cayou
Decker
Exeland Faces Hayward in Narrow 1–0 Baseball Loss
Exeland’s fast team, though beaten 1 to 0 by Hayward, showcased skill in a tight game. Bruce defeated New Auburn 8 to 0 on Bruce grounds. next Sunday Bruce travels to Ireland for a highly anticipated clash likely to draw Lydysmith County fans.
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Sawyer County
Bruce
Exeland
Hayward
Ireland
Ladysmith
New Auburn
County officers announce runs for reelection
Most current county officials plan to seek re election in the coming campaign. Nomination papers are out for F E Munroe county clerk FE M Worden register of deeds and W J Kermott clerk of the circuit court.
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F. E. Munroe
FE. M. Worden
W. J. Kermott
Circuit Court
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Boys Fine Farm
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