05 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
The proclamation calls Washburn residents to support a Father and Son Week to strengthen family ties, curb school dropouts, and improve civic understanding. It argues fathers can guide sons in government basics and notes the upcoming Week will offer ideas for father son activities.
Don Cameron and Lans Goodnough build an aeroboat ice sled with an 80 hp gasoline motor and a seven foot air propeller. It runs on ski like runners and could exceed 100 mph in trials planned within two to three weeks. If successful, it may shuttle passengers between Washburn and Ashland.
The Wisconsin Legislature assigned weed inspection to the Department of Agriculture via Chapter 589. Prof A L Stone leads seed and weed control with Lurz, conducting talks at farm institutes and county courses. Wis farmers lose millions yearly to weed spread. officials urged to act.
The schedule lists upcoming Swedish Lutheran church services with locations and times. Washburn Ashland Bayfield list multiple dates in February including 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m sessions. The schedule ends with a service at Bireh Lake on February 29 at 10 30.
Bayfield County towns including Russell push to remove scrub bulls from herds with about 800 cows and 7 purebred bulls. County Agent Bru-baker facilitates purebred calf purchases for 800 head to be delivered May 1 1920, funds handled via local banks, order blanks available through the County Agent.
John Friberg and members of the Bayfield County Highway Committee George Curry Eileen Erick Johnson Port Wing and George Vester Oulu returned last week from Madison where they attended the Wisconsin Good Road School. The delegation said next season road building would be smaller than expected due to material shortages and labor scarcity.
Dispatches report Germany will not surrender individuals accused of war crimes to Allied authorities. Baron Kurt Von Leisner resigns as head of the peace delegation. German leaders fear revolts if suspects are turned over as Allies are viewed as too lenient and may lose authority at home.
A Rag Ball Social and dance will be held at the Garden Hall on Tuesday evening February 10 by the Ladies of the St Louis Congregation.
The Wisconsin Conservation Commission will reopen the deer season issue with hearings across northern Wisconsin to gauge public sentiment after protests of a closed season. Northern hunters favor an open season with a one buck rule. officials expect this view to emerge from the hearings. Hunters contend most accidents blamed on the season stem from careless firearm use and other hunting factors rather than the deer season itself.
Northern Wisconsin farmers oppose the State Fair Board decision to hold the state fair in Milwaukee in August they say the date is too early for northern exhibits. They accuse Milwaukee organizers of making it a personal amusement show and urge moving the fair further north for a genuine agricultural event.
A narrator recounts moving to a new flat and confusing the entrance doors twice. On the first night a stranger opens the door in a dressing gown, prompting an apology. The next evening a similar mix up leads to a tense moment, then the man calls out and the narrator vows never to repeat the mistake.
A reflective portrait of a man whose indecision traps him amid worldly embarrassments. He imagines alternate futures with altered health age or allies, blaming fate and chance while denying present constraints and opportunities. He condemns circumstance yet excuses himself.
County Agent warns farmers there is little chance of TNT supply this spring and storage risks favor later delivery. He argues for plans to clear more land, noting 4 acres per farm last year in Bayfield County and urging 20 car loads this year. Farmers should order now and pay cash to minimize margins as dealers share transport costs.
The Washburn Common Council on February 3 1929 adopted a resolution praising the DuPont Patriotic Association for purchasing land east of the city for a Memorial Park. The park will honor local men who served in World War I and be dedicated for public use. a copy of the resolution will be published in city papers and sent to the association.
Mrs. Jake Segal has been on the sick list with bronchial trouble during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Morris leave for Boulder Colorado with Ole Iverson to make their home there. Friends regret the parting and wish them luck in the new home.
Inter Church World Movement launches rural church efficiency study with E W Blakeman and F E Wagg in charge in Wisconsin. Bayfield County officers and lay council named as part of a nationwide 2968 center survey to improve community welfare through coordinated church action.
The article notes that Monday’s Groundhog Day was bright and fair for most of the day. It reports the groundhog allegedly saw its shadow and returned to winter quarters, predicting at least six weeks of winter, while observers in the north feel winter and spring arrive slowly regardless.
The city Boy Scout basketball team beat Ashland 15 to 9 at Y gymnasium on Tuesday evening. The locals played a snappy game with strong teamwork and showed potential for a standout season.
The notice lists church services next Sunday at 10:30 and noon Sunday school with English services in the evening on Baptism and Catechism talk number 22. The Vikings meet at Anton Stone's Farm Wednesday evening and a mayoral candidate is expected to attend. Prayer meeting Thursday evening follows.
The Spanish influenza returns to the United States with rapid spread led by Chicago and Wisconsin cities. In Washburn dozens of cases arise after two weeks of spread. conventions in the Capitol city are postponed. Officials warn to seek physician care rather than rely on home remedies.
The Beaver lodge will install its newly elected officers tomorrow evening at the Odd Fellows Hall with Grand Secretary S. A. Oscar of Madison officiating. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. In attendance will be W. B. Nelson Oscar B. Q. Mrs J. A. Sheridan W. C. A. P. Fraser Geo A Calder Treas Mrs Wm Goedeke Q of L Mrs Angeline Gilbert W. P Clara Kinstler W. G O. M. Olson W. T. Robert Schroth Phys Dr Spears Organist Mrs George Welty Trustee Ike Berman
D W Davis pastor delivers worship at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Mrs Fr T Beers superintendent public worship Epworth League 7 pm prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm at Mrs Menard 406 W Pine St Wednesday 7 80 pm
Dentist Wescott will depart for Milwaukee for a clinic, then travel to Pontiac Michigan to spend a few days with his parents. He plans the trip in the coming days.
Tax roll for 1919 in the treasurer's hands for collection in Bayview. Taxes must be paid at the treasurer's office before March 1, 1920. after that date unpaid taxes will be collected as prescribed by law. Office at August F Hoffmann's abstract office every Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. Dated January 14, 1920. Samuel A. Porter, Treasurer. Bayview.
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