Merchants Picnic Planned at Salmo July 29
Washburn merchants announce a large annual outing to be held July 29 at the state fish hatchery near Salmo with more than 500 attending. The event features games, sports, ice cream, lemonade, and arranged transportation from the Commercial Club. Committee members coordinate conveyance, refreshments, and entertainment.
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Washburn
Siskiwit Lake
Salmo
Commercial Club
Amos M. Hansen
Olof M. Olson
S. E. Swanson
Frank W. Downs
A. I. Lien
Ben Ungrodt
Dan Corning
Louis Wardner
Don Corning
Louie Wardner
Jay Fletcher
Roy Markham
Elmer Oistad
Clyde Estabrook
Albert Holgren
Osten Anderson
Hans Raarup
Olaf Olson
John Gibson
George Fox
Woman's Council Plans Monster Street Dance
The Woman's Council schedules a monster street dance on Friday July 30 in the west end street with the wash and corn meal covered pavement. Washburn City Band will provide music from nine to after midnight. Tickets are one dollar with light refreshments offered. Proceeds support civic activities. rain postpones to a new date.
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Woman’s Council
Washburn
Stock Sale At Palace Draws Bayfield Shoppers
Ike Berman of the Palace stock reports strong sales and abundant advertising value as bargain seekers flood in from all parts of Bayfield county and nearby Ashland to the sale.
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Ike Berman
Palace
Berman
Bayfield County
Ashland
Kenfield Lamoreaux Company Expands Night and Day Operations
Kenfield Lamoreaux Company begins night and day operations at its saw mill and contemplates a double shift. About twenty five additional workers are hired as the plant runs around the clock to process bolt lumber for the factory. The box and crating factory runs on the day shift while Plant No 2, formerly Lake Shore planning mill, will resume once dry stock is secured. The expansion increases the local workforce and affects city payrolls.
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Kenfield - Lamoreaux Company
Lake Shore
Field Day Demonstration Draws Large Crowd at State Farm
Hundreds of farmers and residents attend a field day at the State Experimental Farm. About 400 people view crops, hear talks, and watch demonstrations led by Luther Briggs Little Musbach Cooper Prof Halpin Nellie Kedzie Jones Morrisno John Sweenhart E R Jones Rahmlow T Madden Walter Duffy and others with practical comments on land clearing and farming methods.
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State Experimental Farm
Luther
Briggs
Little
Musbach
Cooper
Halpin
Nellie Kedzie Jones
Morrisno
Madison
John Sweenhart
Illness scare after accidental poisoning at local home
Mrs A Raad wife of Pastor A Road Swedish Lutheran church had serious burns and illness after mistaking Lysol for gargle medicine. She is now out of danger. Other local notices include residents moving Bayfield and DuPont plant workers, and several youths at Nash camp with chaperones Grace Jacobs and Grace Cease.
Chet Werden Seeks Republican State Senate Seat in Twelfth District
The Bayfield Ashland area welcomes C H Werden of Mason now residing in Ashland as a Republican candidate for the Twelfth Senatorial District. He replaces A H Wilkinson who will not run. Werden, popular across farmers workers bankers and business leaders, is credited with deep district knowledge and wartime service.
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Bayfield County
C. H. Werden
Mason
Ashland
Bayfield
Price, Rusk
Sawyer
Werden
A. H. Wilkinson
Chet Werden
Mason and Terests
Bay
Stacoe
Lake Il
C.H. Werden
Mr. Werden
Wisconsin
the Times
Creamery Groundbreaks in Washburn District Co Op
Ground was broken early this week for a Chequamegon Cooperative Creamery Association building on Washington Avenue in Washburn. The 40 by 60 foot concrete block with metal roof will host cement work by T F Mackmiller and carpentry by Roy Jackson. Occupancy targeted within forty days with plans to install modern butter making machinery and an ice cream plant for next season.
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Chequamegon Co-Operative Creamery Association
Washington Avenue
Omaha Street
T. F. Mackmiller
Iron River
Roy Jackson
Mackmiller
Mr. Jackson
Creamery Association
DuPont Plant Seeks 200 More Workers At Barksdale
The DuPont Company at Barksdale plans extensive new construction this season and will employ upwards of two hundred additional workers. Scouts are gathering carpenters pipe fitters electricians and operating staff as the plant expands. Also Cleveland Wrecking Co aims to raze the old Omaha flour shed on the docks with a 50 to 60 man crew while rumors of new docks remain unconfirmed.
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duPont Company
Barksdale
Cleveland Wrecking Company
Twin Cities
Omaha
Northwestern Fuel Company
Omaha’ Company
Deep Creek Picnic Draws Cityfolk for Swim and Ball Game
Locals expect a deep dive by George in the shallow thirteen inch creek then a citywide picnic game day on the Merchants' Association event. Young and old practice on the back lot while inviting everyone to join with families.
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George
Merchants’ Association
Hellweg Seeks Republican State Senate Seat in 12th District
John H. Hellweg of Hayward Wisconsin urges voters in the 12th Senatorial District to support him in the September Republican primary. He highlights Civil War and Spanish American War service, Liberty Bond board work, and two years in the State Legislature, asserting his farm and local business roots will aid regional needs.
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Wisconsin
Liberty Bond Board
John H. Hellweg
Hayward, Wis
Carmichael of Port Wing Sees Old Friends in City
Archie Carmichael of Port Wing visited with old friends in the city on Wednesday morning en route to Ashland Junction for field day demonstrations. He is among the district’s oldest settlers and regarded as a fine fellow.
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Archie
Carmichael
Port Wing
Ashland Junction
Missionary Meetings by M. E. Sunday School
The M E Sunday school hosts a two month series of missionary meetings each Sunday morning. The program next Sunday is titled With the Indians in the United States.
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M. E. Sunday School
United States
Andersons Visit City Aiming for Prosperity Growth
Carl Anderson and his son from Oberon North Dakota are spending the week in the city to handle business affairs. Anderson owns valuable property here and believes Washburn will soon become a prosperous, thriving city.
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Carl Anderson
Oberon
N. D
Anderson
Washburn
Big Mid-Summer Frolic at Bayfield Wisconsin
Bayfield Wisconsin hosts the Big Mid-Summer Frolic August 2 to 7 with varied acts nightly. Highlights include side shows a public swimming match a Crazy House and Katzenjammer Castle attractions plus an auction with a check room and refreshments available to support the Memorial Fund.
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Bayfield
Wisconsin
Tod
Katzenjammer Castle
Ravin
Wis
Mrs Laura Wescott Visits City From Pontiac
Miss Laura Wescott of Pontiac Michigan arrived in the city the first of the week to visit her brother Dr C C Wescott and old friends in the area.
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Laura Wescott
Pontiac, Mich
Dr. C. C. Wescott
Mrs Lauoreaux Hosts Lake Shore Tea For Forty Ladies
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Marie Lauoreaux entertained about forty lady friends at her summer home on the lake shore above the city. Cards and dancing provided the afternoon amusement followed by a luncheon. Town guests included Mrs. Belle Peterson and Mrs. Paul Weed of Chicago, Mrs. Oscar of Madison, Miss Clark of Duluth, Mrs. Carl Wilhelm of Billings, and Mrs. James Vorhees of Springfield Ma.
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Marie Lauoreaux
Lake Shore
Belle Peterson
Paul Weed
Chicago
Oscar
Madison
Clark
Duluth
Carl Wilhelm
Billings
Mont
James Vorhees
Springfield
Mass
State Supreme Court Rules Rivers and Streams Belong to Landowners
The State Supreme Court resolves a long dispute over water ownership, ruling that rivers and streams are owned by adjacent landowners. The decision ends ongoing challenges asserting public or common ownership and clarifies property rights along riparian borders.
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State Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules public can hunt and fish on navigable lake area
The Wisconsin Supreme Court held that waters dammed or altered to become navigable remain public for hunting and fishing. In the Bay Boom Wild Rice and Fur Co case the court stated that navigable waters, whether originally so or made so by artificial means, grant the public easement for boating, hunting, and fishing.
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Mad Jon
Wis
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Bay Boom Wild Rice and Fur Company
Siebecker
Washburn residents gift purse to Herman Anderson
Herman Anderson thanks Washburn friends and citizens for a recently presented purse. He says the gift was received in the same spirit it was given and expresses heartfelt gratitude.
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Washburn
Herman Anderson
Lost beauty foil on Bayfield road prompts reward
Lost American Beauty red sweats between Ashland and Bell farm on Bayfield road. Finder notify Francis Bell and receive reward. Evangelist E A Skogsberg of Minneapolis will preach Sunday 7 30 P M at the Swedish Mission Church Washburn and in Ashland in the morning. All Swedish speakers should hear Skogsberg. Agents sell waterproof aprons and bibs with no experience needed. Liberal commissions in Washburn area. apply W T Phillips & Co 324 E 3rd Street Washburn Wis. Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of Ashland visited city recently.
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Ashland
Bell Farm
Bayfild Road
Francs Bell
E. A. Skogsberg
Minneapolis
Washburn
Skogsberg
W. T. Phillips & Co
3Rd Street
Wis
For Sale Ed Finnegan Residence on West 7th Street
City advertises the Ed Finnegan residence on West 7th Street for quick sale. The listing claims a major swap and unusually low price with inquiries directed to W A Robingen.
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Ed. Finnegan
West 7Th Street
W. A. Robingen
Downs Seeks Republican Nomination for Second Term
Bayfield county endorses Assemblyman Frank W. Downs for another term as a Republican candidate. He impressed supporters with a strong attendance record and a voting record favorable to labor and farmers, and county Republicans express broad enthusiasm for his candidacy.
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Frank W. Downs
Bayfield County
Downs
Assembly
K L Employees Picnic At Long Lake Outing
Kenfield Lamoreaux company workers and families plan an annual picnic next Sunday on Long Lake. Officials have provided ice cream lemons ice and a ton of ice. attendees should bring lunch baskets. Games swimming diving contests amusements a big dinner and lasting memories are promised depending on weather.
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Kenfield- Lamoreaux Company
Long Lake
Norw Luth Church Services and Vikings Meeting
The Norw Lutheran Church led by Pastor Christianson holds services next Sunday at 10 30. The Vikings meet Wednesday evening at Mr Tom Haugen's home followed by a Thursday prayer meeting.
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Chr
Christianson
Vikings
Tom Haugen
Boy Scouts Return From Salmo Camp
Scout Master Phil Cushing led the Boy Scouts after their camping trip to Salmo last week. The boys praise the care and time he devotes to the organization and he feels rewarded by the Scouts’ esteem.
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Boy Scouts
Salmo
I’hil Cushing
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