TNT to blast stumps in North Wisconsin by college aid
Congressman A P Nelson secured 200000 pounds of TNT from war stocks for peaceful use in clearing North Wisconsin land of stumps. The Wisconsin College of Agriculture will supervise the TNT blasting demonstrations with Governor and state officials backing the project and a committee assisting. Prospects include a potential cheap blasting compound plant in northern Wisconsin.
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Barksdale Works
France
Wisconsin
A. P. Nelson
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
War Department
Nelson
Agriculture
Dean Russell
State College of Agriculture
H. Aitohnson J.“ Ottum
J.T. Murphy
Superior
J. W. Connor
Brule
A. H. Wilkinson
Bayfield
Special federal help for disabled veterans in civil service
The Civil Service Commission and the Federal Board for Vocational Education cooperate to aid injured veterans. Discharged service members with nonstandard physicals are referred to field officers who offer training and placement options. An amendment allows waiving physical requirements for those specially trained and test approved.
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Washington, D. C
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Civil Service Commission
Federal Board
Civil Service Rules
Commission
Bayfield County Widening Roads Near Sioux River Work
Bayfield County established a camp near Sioux River where a crew is widening and grading the roads in the area. Wet weather has left the roads in poor condition where the work is being done.
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Bayfield County
Sioux River
Washburn Observes 4th with Nearby Towns Celebrations
Our neighbors celebrate the Fourth as Washburn residents travel to Iron River and Cornucopia for homecoming style events. Iron River hosts a county wide gathering with soldiers honored by Captain H H Peavey while Cornucopia hosts sports, a baseball game against Bayfield, and a dance drawing crowds by the lake.
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Washburn
Cay
Iron River
Cornucopia
H.H. Peavey
Bayfield County
Bayfield
Lake Shore
Bayfield County Votes to Bar Alien Labor on Road Work
Bayfield County Wisconsin passes a resolution refusing to employ aliens on county road projects. The board orders highway officials to hire only American citizens or those actively pursuing citizenship, urging other counties to adopt similar measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
John Friberg
Bayfield
Bayfield County Board
Civil Service Exam for Post Office Clerk in Washburn Wis
An open competitive examination under the U.S. Civil Service Commission for the Post Office Clerk position in Washburn Wisconsin will be held July 26 1919 at 9:00 a.m. Applications must be filed on the prescribed form. Obtain forms and instructions from Mr Gee Froseth local representative at Washburn Post Office or from the undersigned. Apply promptly to allow time for corrections and exam arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washburn
Wis
Gee. Froseth
Board of Examiners
Wash
Bayview Board Meeting Adjourned to July 23 1919
The Board of Rouxiew for the town of Bayview has adjourned until Wednesday July 23 1919 at 9 o'clock a.m. Harvey Irish, Town Clerk.
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Rouxiew
Bayview
M. Harvey
Public notice for Washburn Board of Review July 14 1919
The Board of Review for the City of Washburn Bayfield County will meet July 14 1919 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the Commercial Club to review the assessment roll including real and personal property bank stock and correct errors in descriptions. The fire department was called yesterday afternoon to a fire at the Olgon building started inside with unknown cause. building is empty and doors were locked and it was extinguished with little damage.
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Bayfield
Washburn
Commercial Club
Olgon
Memorial appreciation from Bayfield County families
The mothers and fathers of Bayfield County boys who sacrificed in the World War thank the Joan of Arc Circle of the Red Cross. They praise the members for their welcome at the Memorial Arch parade homecoming and for presenting a flag to Co. D. Decoration day garlands honored the veterans as they returned with honor.
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Bayfield County
Joan
Red Cross
Memorial Arch
Joan of Archircle
Co. D
Beers Couple Struck By Poison Ivy On Island Visit
Mr and Mrs F T Beers and party toured Apostle Islands last week. On the island they contacted poison ivy and for a week both have been laid up. They did not know who caused the exposure but wish to avoid further contact. Mr and Mrs John Summerfield and children and Mrs C Summerfield drove to Park Falls last Saturday afternoon returning Sunday.
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F. T- Beers
Apostle Groupe
Mrs. Beers
John Summerfield
C. Summerfield
Park Falls
Gravel roads proven as solution for Bayfield County
Bayfield County officials push gravel coating for clay roads to withstand wet weather and heavy traffic. The Road and Bridge Committee has begun acquiring gravel pits to treat central Bayfield streets from Washburn to Kelly and Mason, and other clay routes including Ashland Junction to Lincoln and Port Wing Iron River. A hard gravel surface is seen as the only lasting fix.
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Bayfield County
Washburn
Kelly
Mason
Iron River
Port Wing
Bayfield
Ashland
Highway Committee
Ashland Junction
Eileen
Mason, Kelly
Lincoln
Twin Cities
Chequamegon Bay
Port Wing Iron River
County Board of
Bayfield County Hay Crop Hits Record Yields
Bayfield County farmers report the bumper hay harvest the heaviest in years aided by ideal spring weather. Cutters work to keep up as surplus hay hits the market, pushing local prices down while other crops also show strong growth.
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Bayfield County
Board of Public Works Plans Walk Reinstatement Drive
The board canvassed the city to survey condemned walks not yet installed. It will force property owners to complete walks where city grades exist, signaling substantial upcoming work for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Oh Boy What a Place near Chequamegon Bay
A small farm sale offers 300 fruit trees and 15 acres with a barn and house plus a scenic view on Chequamegon Bay. Located within 25 minutes from the post office and under a mile from city limits. Must be sold in 80 days. inquire W A Robinson at the Times Office.
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Chequamegon Bay
W. A. Robinson
Times Office
Ashland Homecoming Week Observance In Progress
Ashland marks a holiday as part of its homecoming program with a daylong program honoring the boys. Many Washburn people are attending the celebration stretching through the afternoon and evening.
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Ashland
Washburn
Markham Drug to Install New Fountain Outfit
The Markham Drug Company plans a news da fountain in their storefront and expects it running by next Sunday. Cool drinks and ice cream will be served. Mr. and Mrs. Cushing and family and Mr. and Mrs. Phillips are camping near Houghton Point on the lake shore this week.
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Markham Drug Company
Mrs. Cushing
Mrs. Phillips
Houghton Point
Lake Shore
Road Appropriations Set for 1920 Work
The report notes that work performed during the 1919 season should be funded when road appropriations are allocated for 1920. It emphasizes planning ahead to ensure continuation of projects into the next fiscal year.
Stephen Whelan’s Rotary Club Has a Bright Return
The Rotary Club luncheon featured verses about Stephen Whelan, nicknamed Steve, praising his recovery from the flu after a tough battle. The piece notes his first visit to the club since illness and includes light humor about his health and morale.
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L. A
Oscar
Stephen
Charlie Whelan
Rotary Club
Steve
Bayfield County to Award Honor Medals for World War Service
The Bayfield County Honor Medals for Soldiers and Sailors of the World War are due to arrive around the 15th. Citizens who served should file name enlistment details with the County Clerk to receive medals once they arrive. Bronze medals feature a refined design and are considered prized mementos.
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Bayfield County
Couny
Close call on Astland road car flip leaves all unhurt
Charles Simoneau his wife and friends narrowly escaped injury when their car rolled on the Astland road near Ashland Sunday evening. They landed in water along the road but suffered only fright and wet clothes. Art Anne of Cedar Rapids visited friends, while Walter Oberts returned to Superior after a short visit with his parents. The W C T U will meet at the Methodist church parlors Thursday afternoon, hosted by Mrs Nick Kurschner.
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Charles Simoneau
Astland
Ashland
Walter Oberts
Superior
Mrs
Albert Oberts
Methodist Church
Orxt
Nick Kurschner
Celebration at Bayfield Homecoming on July 19
Bayfield announces a July 19 homecoming for local soldiers with a continuous all day program from morning till midnight. Festivities include aeroplane shows, water crafts, dances, wrestling, vaudeville, carnival rides, fireworks, and street dancing. Attendance invited from Washburn soldiers and public. roads and transit prepared for crowds.
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Donetead
JohiWe
Glacier
John Friberg
Bayfield
Eveyone
Philadelphia Street Sewer Collapse Swallows Car
Heavy rain caused a twelve foot sewer to overflow and swallow a touring car parked at a curb. The owner stepped out seconds before the pavement failure and the car dropped into an eight hundred foot deep hole. A second storm sent water through the broken drain but no trace of the vehicle remains.
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Philadelphia
Popular Mechanics
May Be Life on Venus Says Arrhenius Analysis
Prof Svante Arrhenius argues Venus is the only planet besides Earth where life could exist based on surface climates. He notes Venus has a dense warm moist atmosphere, life near the equator could be luxuriant, poles show more climate diversity, Mercury and the Moon lack atmospheres, and Mars is likely uninhabitable with extreme cold and scant water.
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Venus
Svante Arrhenius
Earth
Equator
Mercury
Moon
Mars
Zera
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