Tax Help Arrives In Washburn For 1918 Returns
The Income Tax man plans a free advisory visit in Washburn from Friday March 7 to Saturday March 9. Deputy Collector Burt Williams will assist residents with 1918 income returns, handle oath administration, and answer questions at the post office during 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The service targets those newly liable, with 1918 income thresholds of $1000 for singles and $2000 for married filers. James Kilshaw returned Tuesday from Minneapolis.
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Washburn
Internal Revenue
Burt Williams
Renter Debt Dilemma: Buying a Home on Payment Plan
An adviser urges thrift and vision, arguing it can be wiser to buy a home on payments than continue renting. The text contrasts debt concerns with equity, noting monthly home payments may exceed rent but lead to ownership. It also notes rent dependence versus eventual ownership and urges evaluating long term gains. A bank ceiling upgrade and County Clerk travel are also mentioned.
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Isauglni
Letters From Soldier Bring Joy And Sadness
A son writes letters describing his improving health while serving as a soldier, delivering both hopeful notes and traces of worry back home. The correspondence highlights the emotional toll of military service on families and the small joys found in each communication.
Fire Mystery Solved After Blaze Inquiries Narrowed
Authorities reveal closure on a long running fire mystery as investigators connect clues from the blaze to a suspect linked to the incident. The son of a local resident becomes a focal point in the case and witnesses describe critical evidence gathered at the scene.
Bright prospects for Washburn creamery move forward
The Washburn creamery project shows strong momentum after a large farmer meeting at the Commercial Club rooms. Over 1500 dollars in stock is subscribed and cow numbers exceed 250, with committees formed to inspect the building and draft by laws ahead of an incorporation meeting planned for this week.
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Washburn
Barksdale
Bayview
A. H. Potter
E. R. Tetzner
Carl Hirsch
W. E. Brubaker
Harold Hovde
C. F. Kinstler
Mike Thoreson
Cooperative Creamery Association
Brother's surprise visit in France on New Year's Eve
Bernard O Sullivan recalls meeting his brother John in a French barracks on December 31 1918 as armistice news spreads. He describes the reunion hours before New Year and details freighted with military life, mail, and homeward hopes amid postwar travel. Oscar Hovind of Williston ND visits old friends after discharge.
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Brother
John
France
Ocean
Wilson
New York
Germany
Bordeaux
Bernard
Jail Overflows At Iron River After Booze Fueled Dance
Iron River Wisconsin reports a packed jail after a drunken dance drew over 200 attendees from Superior and Duluth. Police expanded to five officers to control disorder as revelers filled cells and hotels with inmates.
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Iron River
Wisconsin
Superior Telegram
Wis
Superior
Duluth
Force
Bit
Washburn High Defeats Indiana Hayward Team 32 to 26
A city game at the Y gym last Saturday featured Washburn High School against Indiana Hayward. The hosts won 32 to 26 with Swanson Blexrud Wedin Wieman and Oscar starring on a home floor. Ashland High visits next Saturday amid hopes to end Washburn’s streak.
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Iron River
Michises
Superior Normal
Washburn
Scamfer
Cyr
Palsage
Sullivan
Brown
Chantelois
Kunzelman
Johnson
Savage
Hess
Washburn High School
Indiana
Hayward
Washburn Boys
Swanson
Blexrud
Wedin
Wieman
Oscar
Ashland High School
Ashland
Injured Worker Hurt at Nelsons Camp Near Bayfield
Fred Goede of this city was badly injured last week at Nelsons logging camp near Bayfield when a tree broke and struck him on the right side breaking seven ribs. He was transported to a hospital at Ashland and is progressing nicely. H J Halstedt has recovered from influenza.
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City Dock
Joe Arseneau
Ernest Fahrig
Fred Goede
Nelson
Bayfield
Ashland
Mr. Goede
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James Kilshaw
Minneapolis
Washington
Northern State Bank
Nels M. Oscar
Jesus Christ
Cromwell
Gladstone
Lincoln
Gordon
Luther
Congregational Church
Washington Ave
Christian Endeavor
Kenneth MacRae
Son
John §. MacRae
Kenneth
MacRae
United States
Bayfield County
Peavey
Waco
Texas
107Th Military Police
The
Ashland Press
Wood Hall
Northland
Howard Palmer
Madison
Wheeler Hall
Pamer
Blair
Woodhall
Moving Picture
Palmer
Eagle
Young Palmer
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Leighton
U. S
H. H. Goodrich
Methodist
Cumberland
John O’sul
Livan
Savi
Oscar Hovind
Williston
N. D
H. J. Halstedt
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