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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1921

Page

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Bayfield County Cattle Free From Tuberculosis

Bayfield County reports a tuberculosis reaction rate under one half of one percent after testing 10 160 head. Two years of petitions by farmers led to state and federal testing with 65 pure bred bulls and 180 registered females increasing in three years. One valuable herd owned by Henry Radloff suffered a loss.

Bayfield County Barron County Lincoln County Henry Radloff Orienta Iron River Moquah Mason Washburn Bayfield Guernsey

Farmers Form Cooperative Association For Fed Farm Bank Members

An organization formed in the city today with 23 members and about 3000 shares at $5 each aims to assist Federal Farm Land Bank members with temporary loans and later purchases. Directors elected are E R Tetzner, J N Kinney, and Andrew Berge. officers Kinney President and Berge Secretary Treasurer.

Federal Farm Land Bank Andrew Berge Federal Loan Association Federal Land Bank E. R. Tetzner J. N. Kinney R. Tetzner Berge Secy Treas W. F Hodge and. Berge Federal Farm Bank

Paulson Ad Promotes Holiday Felt Slippers Line

A. Paulson advertises a range of felt slippers for men women and children aimed at holiday trade. The note highlights availability across sizes and styles for gifting season.

A. Paulson

Saw Mill Plant Fire Shifts Work to Washburn

Rumors confirmed Kenfield Lamoreaux will expand operations in this city after year start and hire more workers. A Bemidji saw mill burned, prompting relocation of much business here to Washburn where new machines will be installed and employment will rise as gains offset Bemidji’s loss.

Bemidji Kenfield Lamoreaux Bémidji Washburn Minnesota

Securities Division Lashes Local Officials Over Illegal Sales

The Wisconsin Railroad Commission denounces lax local action on illegal security sales saying theft from the public by fraud equals bank robbery in seriousness. It urges harsher penalties and notes few jail terms, criticizing bail practices and urging state enforcement.

Securities Division The State Railroad Commission Madison Blaine Commission Wisconsin

Local Man Breaks Arm in Ashland Stay

P. H. Leitner Sr. broke his arm in Ashland where he is visiting his son Peter and family. He says a minor injury will not keep him down and is progressing well. Arnold Johnson, who worked in Eveleth, Minnesota last summer, is visiting relatives and friends here.

P. H. Leitner, Sr Ashland Peter Arnold Johnson Eveleth, Minn

City Tax Payment Extension Law Explained by Senator Nye

Senator Nye explains a 1921 law Chapter 523 allowing city commissions to extend fall tax payments for up to six months from March with interest at 5 to 7 percent. The act applies only to city taxes and requires state and county shares be paid before March 1 to qualify. Earlier bills sought broader scope but were limited to cities and last year’s taxes.

Ray J. Nye Superior Nye City Commission Senate

Winter Storage Rules for Car Tires Urged by U S Tire Company

The United States Tire Company advises thorough cleaning of tires before storage and two options to protect them. Remove tires and store deflated in a cool dry place away from sun, or jack up the car, deflate and wrap tires in paper or cloth. Do not leave the car resting on tires all winter to avoid spring tire failure.

United States Tire Company

Shoe Sale at Paulson's for Xmas Footwear

Paulson's runs a holiday shoe sale inviting shoppers to find Christmas footwear. Discounts apply across styles with limited stock and special in store offers.

Paulson’s

Du Pont Club Social Season Opens With Lively Mixer

The Du Pont Club opened its social season with a Friday mixer in the Club gym. The event featured a humorous extemporaneous basketball game, a time-keeper’s alarm solos, dancing by Carlson’s orchestra, a suitcase race, and a late-night lunch. Members and many guests expressed interest in future Club events.

du Pont Club Stine Corcoran Ratti Collins Axley Cushing Francek Leith J. Alberctson Lindblad C. J. Lamere James Murray Ward Doc Carlson Doc Ward Joe Martell Joe Johnson Helmer Moe al Garberg Henry Frechette G. L. Knotts

Scouts Open Basketball Season With Ondossagon

On Saturday night December 17 at 8 o clock the Scouts begin their season with a home game against Ondossagon High School of Barksdale at the Du Pont Club gym. Last year the teams split two games on each other s floors and new material promises a fast contest. The preliminary features the Scout 2nd team vs Ondessagon 2nd. Admission is 25 cents.

Ondossagon High School Barksdale du Pont Club Gymasium Scout Ondessagon du Pont Club

Grain Show Opens in Spooner January 1922

A county wide grain show runs January 4 to 6 in Spooner with demonstrations on corn testers fanning mills and smut cleaning machinery and a series of talks by A L Stone R E Vaughn and E D Holden among others. Farmers urged to exhibit and submit grain to the Washburn Agr Office for cleaning and display.

Spooner A. L. Stone Dept. of Agriculture R. E Vaughn Wis College of Agriculture Washburn County Pedigree Seed Growers’ Association E. D. Holden Madison Fedigree J. Delwiche Tthe’ Association Omaha Washburn Ashland Jet W. E. Brubaker Agr

Du Pont Club cleans house with 50 workers

At the Du Pont Club last Saturday about 50 plant workers conducted a thorough cleaning bee. They scrubbed floors and walls, polished woodwork, overhauled bowling alleys, arranged gym equipment, hauled coal, cleared rubbish, and improved the club facilities from 9:30 to 4:30 with a hearty lunch break.

du Pont Club

Women’s Study Club Meets On Architecture Topic

The Women’s Study Club gathers next Monday at Mrs. MacRae’s home at 8 o’clock. The program features talks on Colonial and Modern Architecture by Mrs. J. Gibson and Mrs. E. Oistad with the focus on American Architecture.

Womens Study Club MacRae J. Gibson E. Oistad

McKinly School Christmas Program Planned at Enterprise Club

The Christmas program of McKinly school will be presented on Wednesday December 21 at the Enterprise Club. Miss Adelia Stone the teacher and the pupils are working hard to give a fine program.

McKinly School Enterprise Club Adelia Stone

Levy May Give 1922 School Fund Huge Sum

Farmers of Bayfield County earned strong prices at the State Marketing Exhibit in Milwaukee. W E Brubaker showed Bayfield grain and honey with oats barley and wheat selling seed grain and 4000 pounds of honey sold. Plans are set for a bigger Bayfield display next year as demand for seed grain remains high.

Levy W. E. Brubaker Bayfield County Milwaukee Wisconsin America

Ice fishing shanties allowed on Chequamegon Bay

Ashland County learns from State Conservation Commission that ice fishing shanties may be used on Chequamegon Bay. The ruling limits lines to five with one hook or three with two hooks and cites inland water provisions. Last week 139 fishermen were seen near the ore docks without shelter.

Quistorf Ashland R. S. Scheibel State Conservation Commission Webber Chequamegon Bay Chequamegion Bay Ashland Press

Untapped Natural Wealth in Public Lands Reported

Secretary Fall reports in his first annual summary that over 400 million acres remain in the public domain with coal and oil constituting the bulk of a potential wealth. Total coal deposits are about 110 billion tons and oil deposits around 1.325 billion barrels plus 50 billion barrels of shale oil, yielding potential royalties to the federal government of roughly 22.39 billion dollars.

Fall Interior Department

City council tax debate over school funding and 8 mill levy

City officials worry the council may fail to reserve the additional 8 mills for school funds this year. The levy shows 48 000 for school purposes but lacks the added 8 mills, potentially shifting money away from other city departments. Total taxes amount to 98 075.26 with a 4.3 rate and include state and county components as detailed in the recent levy.

Y Drive Fund Clarifies Support for YMCA and Du Pont Club

The Du Pont Club board states neither the YMCA nor the club used funds raised by a Wasburn business group chaired by C H Rummel. The drive failed to meet needed maintenance, no money was turned over to the YMCA, and unreturned contributions remain with the drive committee amid criticism.

The du Pont Club Wasburn C. H. Rummel Drive Committee

Paul Undgrodt Seeks Holiday Home Near Lawrence College

Paul Undgrodt attends Lawrence college and plans a holiday vacation stay at a home nearby. Nap Beausoliel traveled to Seattle Washington earlier this week with intent to establish his future residence there.

Paul Undgrodt Lawrence College Nap Beausoliel Seattle Wash

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Farmers Form Association Dupont Club Ashland County Scheibel Conservation Commission Council
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