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Newspaper
Three Lakes Page
Location
Three Lakes, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
2
A jumble of quotes and editorials cites memoranda on taxation, publication of real estate lists, and billboard regulation. It references a council vote, critique of a councilman, and speculation on billboard quality and materials. The piece blends poetry, social commentary, and local governance remarks with casual editorial tone.
The city health commissioner publishes a notice urging residents to boil city water before drinking. An intake for the water system sits near the river, less than thirty feet away and under ten feet of water, raising concerns about contamination and public health. Immediate action is urged to protect the community.
Six to four vote keeps the real estate assessment roll from public printing before the board of review. supporters say public access ensures fairness since taxpayers can compare and pursue adjustments, while opponents warn of dishonesty and selective reporting. The measure cites prior practices in other cities and friction with changing tax lists and district distributions.
A call to readers to consider the unseen labor behind a weekly issue. The piece argues home papers educate residents month by month and year by year, highlighting editor and staff dedication and the modest cost of production. It invites readers to imagine working as an editor or assisting staff.
A collage quotes tradesmen and locals about heat and daily life. Ice and coal dealers joke about weather, editors dodge subscriptions, and the circus, resort, and town figures add quips. The vow to repay debt, a boy’s ice cream gripe, and a dentist’s warned toothache wrap the scene.
Warm sunny days and cool nights dominated the week ending Monday, July. No significant rainfall across the state, with some southern counties needing rain. Haying advanced. corn and potatoes cultivated. barley, oats, cranberries, pumpkins, petunias, and sugar beets show promising growth. overall crop conditions improving despite lingering past delays.
Alex Taylor and Louie Chase proved fishing prowess at Lake Jutia by catching the year’s largest pike. Hallie landed a seven pound monster that nearly pulled him in, prompting jokes of divers uniforms and possible injunctions to curb fishing. Detroit arrest update: Wanted man picked up by police. DETS squad to return with him.
Wisconsin national guards will be reorganized within weeks after current troops leave the state. The plan aims to return companies now in federal service to guard duties, aided by a new state quota. Many towns already organize units ready to enter the guard, with mobilization timing yet undecided.
Directors elevate John S. Jones of Chicago to president succeeding Charles R. Smith. Jones brings railroad service from telegraph operator to superintendent and has led coal dock ventures in Ashland and Superior. He has served as vice president and director of Wisconsin & Northern, focusing on railroad development.
W. C. Gerard of Milwaukee and Ladysmith vacationing at Abe Genet’s Woodboro home fishing the lakes. He earlier located at Ladysmith and bought lumber from Brown Cros Lumber Co. for his residence. Miss Leona Lewis and Mr H. Dahl wed at Elm Spring Farm Crescent with Rev. Q A Wade officiating. Dahl’s mother Mrs. Dahl attended from Marinette. Prof and Mrs. Dahl planned Madison trip after wedding. Fred Weise bought Joe Fiernksi farm and will move there. Gertrude Bronk and Edward Bronk with Miss Trea Scara visited Mrs. Seaman at Woodboro. Mrs. Crofoot hosted at Woodboro with Mrs. Woolney. Dr. McIndoe party fished Squash Lake via Crescent Flats. Lecinda Nelson of Manitouoc visiting S Ketner at Wood.
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