Water Works Question Is Again Up For Vote
Washburn voters again face a decision on purchasing the Washburn Water Works plant. The council unanimously approved a resolution to buy one utility, sending the issue to the April election. Also, Police Justice vacant and George F. Morgan elected. Aug Hoffmann cannot hold both offices. Street wages cut to 2.50 per day. Former school superintendent E Hulteen offers settlement of 2500 in salary suit. Mayor and City Attorney Fisher to review.
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Washburn
Washburn Water Works Company
Police Justice
George F. Morgan
Aug. F. Hoffmann
Justice of the Peace
E. Hulteen
Fisher
Bayfield
Lecture on Disarmament Comes to Ashland
Hamilton Holt of Versailles Peace Conference and Washington Disarmament Conference will lecture on disarmament at Ashland Presbyterian Church Friday evening February 17 under Northland College auspices. Holt, editor of Independent Magazine, is regarded as a leading expert though stormy weather may keep many away.
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Wisconsin
Presbyterian Church
Ashland
Hamilton Holt
Versailles
Washington
Holt
Northland College
Independent Magazine
U S Labor Report Shows Food Costs Fall in 27 Cities
The U S Department of Labor reports for the month ending January 15 1922 food costs declined in 27 cities with rates ranging from 9 percent in Salt Lake City and Savannah to 1 percent in New Orleans. Little Joyce Peterson returns home from St Joseph hospital Ashland to recover from a hip fracture suffered while sliding. Mrs F W Downs and daughter Jane visit Twin Cities to shop for spring and summer millinery.
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U. S. Department of Labor
Salt Lake City
Savannah
Providence
Manchester
New Haven
New York
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Norfolk
Pittsburgh
Rochester
Baltimore
Kansas City
Little Rock
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Springfield
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
Indianpolis
New Orleans
Joyce Peterson
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
F. W. Downs
Jane
Twin Cities
Ashland YMCA Beats Badger Club In Narrow 24–23 Victory
Ashland YMCA team edged Badger Club 24 to 23 at the Du Pont Club Friday night in a fast, tight contest. Dormandy and McCune starred for Ashland while guards Mac Rae and Axelberg contained Dormandy as Cebit Olson and Manning led the Badger Club scoring. Referee Bell officiated as the close game featured a one point margin from start to finish.
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du Pont Club
Ashland Ymca
Badger
Washburn
Ashland Boys
Badger Club
Dormandy
McCune
Ashland
MacRae
Axelberg
Washburn Boys
Two Harbors
Ashland Hering RE Dormandy Scamfer L. F. McCune
Wedin
Barnhart Axelberg
D. G. Basinski
L. G
Cebit Olson
Manning
Wick
Milk Prices Drop to 8 Cents Per Quart in Washburn
Milk and cream delivered in Washburn fell to 8 cents per quart Monday night after most large dealers cut prices. Despite a small rise in feed costs, the cheaper milk is expected to hold, with Washburn users enjoying one of the lowest prices in the country.
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Washburn
Marital union in Washburn for Montbriand and Goodnough
Miss Helen Montbriand and L. D. Goodnough wed at St. Louis parsonage on Monday with Rev. Fr. Borucki presiding. Both are established Washburn residents. the bride runs a millinery shop and Arcade restaurant, while the groom co-owns the Arcade pool hall. Friends extend congratulations.
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Helen Montbriand
L. D. Goodnough
St. Louis Parsonage
Fr. Borucki
Washburn
Arcade
Pearce Tomkins on Taxes and Government Responsibility
The article argues taxes are inevitable and spur demand for better government. It urges citizens to study budgets, hold local officials accountable, and push for retrenchment and efficiency, noting northern Wisconsin spends more and that tax burdens reflect public demand for services.
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Wisconsin
Children present patriotic program at Congregational Church
Next Wednesday night March 1 the Congregational Sunday school will stage a patriotic program at the church. Admission equals the number of pennies you are old. The event was to celebrate Washington's birthday but was postponed due to the storm.
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Congregational Sunday School
Washington
Fresh Yeast Supply Run Across the Bay
Emil Swanson and Vivian Neiland crossed the bay on skis on Thursday afternoon each carrying a 30 pound pack to supply Fleischmanns Yeast in Washburn due to the lack of train service. The trip underscores transportation gaps affecting supply lines.
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Fleischmann
Washburn
Emil Swanson
Vivian Neiland
Bay
Skiis
Northern Wisconsin Farmers Head to Ashland For Four Day School
Ashland Junction to host a four day Farmers School beginning February 27 for Ashland and Bayfield counties. Program covers cattle abortion, TB control, hay and silage, farm buildings, dairy rations, fruit and bee production, spraying, fertilizers, and field practices. Lectures run daily with lunch provided. expects regional participation and future state funding.
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Ashland Junction
Ashland
Bayfield Counties
State Farm
Madison
Futetion
John Swenehart
J. M. Walz
E. J. Delwiche
M. H. Wright
V. E. Brubaker
H. A. Smith
Claude Mollay
W. E. Brubaker
F. L. Musbach
Father and Son Banquet Postponed By Storm
The Father and Son banquet planned at the Methodist church for Friday evening is postponed due to the storm and will be rescheduled for a future date.
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Father & Son
Methodist Church
Trip Around the World Fundraiser Evening
The Methodist Ladies Aid plans a one night Trip Around the World offering visits to Turkey Japan Italy France and Washington D C with refreshments and country performances in oriental costumes. Tickets are 50 cents adults 25 cents children meeting at the Commercial Club at seven with departures every twenty minutes and return the same night. If weather delays the event moves to March 1.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Turkey
Japan
Italy
France
Washington, D. C
Washburn Extends Tax Deadline to March 1
Washburn city council voted Tuesday to extend the tax payment deadline to March 1 without penalty. Treasurer S I Haugen has been active in collecting delinquent taxes and urges timely payments to avoid actions on nonpaid real estate and personal taxes. The council also approved hiring outside counsel from Bayfield to serve as city attorney, noting funds spent outside Washburn do not aid local prosperity.
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Washburn
S. I. Haugen
Bayfield
Died at Grandview of Cancer in Liver病
Mr. Malcolm Clark aged 64 died at Grandview on February 18 from liver cancer. Funeral services were held at Grandview on Monday.
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Malcolm Clark
Grandview
Teacher's Meeting at Court House Washburn Wis February 25
A teacher's meeting is set for Saturday February 25 at 9 30 A at the Court House Washburn Wisconsin all teachers should bring a sample of busy work. Mr and Mrs Jack Riorden and their child of Hayward visited in the city this past week at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Shoresman
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Court House
Washburn
Wis
Jack Riorden
Child
Hayward
City
C. A. Shoresman
Worst blizzard shuts Northern Wisconsin trains for days
Northern Wisconsin endures one of the worst blizzards in quarter-century history. The storm from Tuesday through Thursday halts trains and business, blankets roads with four to eight foot drifts, and threatens a milk famine as milk and cream deliveries stall. Rescue efforts rely on snowplows and shovels, with officials urging farmer help to clear routes.
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Wisconsin
Barksdale
Omaha’ Branch
Washburn
Ashland
Joe Arseneau
Woman's Council Officers Named After Library Meeting
The Woman's Council held an open meeting at the public library on Tuesday afternoon February 14. An interesting program was presented and tea was served by outgoing officers. New officers include President Mrs. F. Morris, 1st vice president Mrs. A. W. MacLeod, 2nd vice president Mak. F. W. Downs, 3rd vice president M John Burke, Treasurer Mrs. I. Mark, and Secretary Mrs. R. W. Smith.
Horse Society Quits Over Lack of Horse Thieves
A New York Sun dispatch notes the Horse Society of Maniakating splits $1400 in its treasury after 21 members conclude there are no horse thieves left to catch. The piece jokes thieves have become converted rather than deterred by crime.
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New York Sun
Horse Thief Society of Maniakating
Wallkinrg
Crawford
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Olson
Barnhart
Hering
Bell
Timers Wedin
Belgrude
Pearce Tomkins
Bayfield County
Namekagon
Lincoln
Pilsen
Atin
Barnes
Bayview
Drummond
Eileen
Hughes
Iron River
Kelly
Keystone
Mason
Orienta
Oulu
Port Wing
Pratt
Russell
Cable
Village
Farmers School
Asland Uit
Ashland Counties
Methodist Ladies Plan
Ande
Washington, D
Horse Society
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