Flood damages iron river dam power plant and highway
A dam break at Mud Lake caused a surge that washed away a highway fill and toppled the Iron River Light and Power power plant. The Northern Pacific bridge was splintered and trains halted between Duluth and Ashland. Officials report widespread damage and a shift to steam power, with repairs expected to take time.
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Iron River
Mud Lake
Iron River Light and Power Company
Iron River Light Company
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Ashland
Iron River Company
Ted Mackmiller
Bayfield County
R. E. Buck
Henry Dahl
Dahl Farm
Iron Lake
Jack Frost Hits Wisconsin With Ten Below Cold
Northern Wisconsin felt a brutal chill as a northwest wind drove the thermometer to ten below zero Monday night. By 7 am Tuesday the reading stood three below with high winds and a light snow. Forecasters promise relief and predict December won’t be unusually cold.
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Jack Frost
Wisconsin
FTC Targets Fake Oil Stocks. Texas Tops Violations
The Federal Trade Commission widens battle against misrepresented oil stock claims with Texas as the leading offender. George Fox conducted related business in Ashland on Monday as complaints allege deceptive advertising and sales practices.
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Federal Trade Commission
Texas
George Fox
Ashland
Northern Wisconsin Grain Show Sets January Dates at Park Falls
Plans for a large winter program include thirty farmer institutes across the county. The 5th annual grain show at Park Falls will be January 3 to 5 with 75 samples collected and a goal of over 100. Farmers should send grain to W. E. Brubaker by December 25, offering two pecks if no grain cleaner is available. The Superior Telegram offers a silver loving cup for county exhibits with the most samples, while Barksdale High School plans a judging team coached by Supt. Nelson to compete for a cup for the highest score.
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Wisconsin
Park Falls
Agricultural Committee
W. E. Brubaker
Washburn
Barksdale High School
Nelson
Barksdale
Farmers urged to grow more of their food locally
A United States Department of Agriculture survey of 25 000 farmers shows 70 percent of the food consumed locally is produced in the area while nearly 30 percent arrives by rail. Farmers say 79 percent of their needs could be grown locally, with East South Central states leading home production at 75.2 percent and New England at 58.1 percent. The note adds that freight costs influence buying and production patterns, and that isolated farmers tend to produce more of their own food. Also short items: Women’s Council adjourns until Dec 19 due to storm. Oscar E Olson visits Virginia Minnesota. Mr and Mrs William Gilstead welcome a baby boy born last Sunday.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Congressional Delegations Back Nelson for Farm Board
More than a half dozen state delegates in Congress petitioned President Harding to appoint Congressman A. P. Nelson to a vacancy on the farm loan board. Additional delegations are expected to support him as a likely nominee. Nelson spoke on good citizenship as a banking prerequisite to success at a Washington Institute of American Banking event.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Harding
A. P. Nelson
Farm Loan Board
Wisconsin
Congressman Nelson
Washington
The
Institute of American Banking
Washburn HT health program endorsed by PTA group
Central P T A voted to endorse the Health program for Washburn schools as outlined by Miss Thompson and to urge its adoption by city PTAs. The plan includes student weighings and dental exams supervised by Dr C O Wescott with aims of 100 percent corrections. a benefit to grades and overall health. A pie social at the Methodist church parlors Friday December 15 will raise funds with lunch for a small charge.
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Central
Parent-Teachers’ Association
M. H. Sprague
Commercal Club
Washburn
Miss. Thompson
C.O Wescott
Christmas shopping starts early this year in city stores
The Welcome sign is extended to Christmas shoppers as early buying is urged while stocks are complete. Stores display fine Christmas goods and buyers will find selections that fit the purse. Eight days remain until Christmas with expectant busy shopping ahead.
County Exhibit Showcases Honey Potatoes Dairy at Milwaukee
The County Agricultural Committee organizes a large display of honey potatoes dairy products grain and Fancy Apples to be shown at the Wisconsin Products of Exposition in Milwaukee. Farmers contributed exhibits while Mr Brubaker has earned prizes and prize money driving county advertising. Mrs Jerald Doucette left for Kansas City where her husband works after visiting her parents.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Brubaker
Jerald Doucette
Kansas City
Olof M. Olson
Badger Club Basketball Opens Season in Odanah
The Badger Club basketball team will debut before the public this week in Odanah against a fast local squad. Under coach Albrechtson the lineup features Scoop Haghund Bud Beck Bum Cyr Red Hawkes and returning stars Wedin Kinney Blegrad MacRae with Haglund Cyr Wedin Blextud Hawkes Beck and MacRae to start.
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Badger Club
Odanah
Northwest
Bach Albrechtson
Haghund
Badger
Bud Beck
Bum” Cyr
Red Hawkes
Wedin
Kinney
Blegrad
MacRae
Albrechtson
Badger Boys
Bill Haglund
Howard Cyr
Carl
Juel
Robert Hawkes
Erwin Beck
Jack MacRae
Record Electric Output Reaches New October High
The Geological Survey reports October daily electric output from public utilities at 139,100,000 kWh, up over 8 percent from September and 9 percent above the first June record. A new November and December target is expected. January–October total reached 38,653,000,000 kWh, more than 15 percent higher than 1921.
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Geological Survey
Girl Scout Troop 2 to Distribute Xmas Baskets to Needy
Troop No 2 led by Scout Mistress Miss Mary Wright and Miss Norton will assemble and deliver Christmas baskets of food and clothing to needy city families. They have held fundraisers and will solicit donations from merchants. donations of food clothing or cash are welcomed via call to 144-1.
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Troop No. 2
Mary Wright
Norton
Santa Claus
Northwestern Bus Line Plans Winter Schedule Maintenance
The Northwestern Transportation company operating between Ashland and Bayfield expects to maintain their schedule during winter unless deep drifts prevent navigation. They have a plow and tractor to keep roads clear and report strong business and steady timetables. An advertisement in The Times is expected to yield quick results.
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Northwestern Transportation Company
Ashland
Bayfield
Repair of the Sioux River Bridge in Bayfield County
The Bayfield County road crew under Highway Commissioner John Friberg began repairing the wooden Sioux River bridge on County Trunk Highway C. The 183 foot long, 30 foot high span will be largely rebuilt. the county board approved $3000 for repairs and favors a new concrete steel bridge within two years, funding pending bond issue. The bridge aids local farmers on a main outlet road.
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John Friberg
Sioux River
Bayfield County
Washburn
Unknown Paul Revere on Skis Warned Settlers of Flood Hazard
An unknown man on skis warned settlers along the Iron River of the flood danger after the Mud Lake and Iron Lake dams burst. The flood damaged farms, hay stacks, and equipment, with losses estimated from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars as crews repaired bridges and waterways.
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Paul Revere
Iron River
Wis
Mud Lake
Iron Lake
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Womans Council
Oscar E Olson
Virginia
Minn
Mrs. Wm. Gilstead
Farm Board
XMAS
Times
Mamma
Paopy
GIRL
SCOUT
County
Chas. H. Brake
South Shore Railway
Lake Superior
Iron River Water, Light and Power Company
Upson
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