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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
8
On April 30, 1921 the Barksdale Works of DuPont completed a full year with no major accidents, defined as injuries causing an employee to miss the remainder of the day. The piece credits teamwork and safety education, noting immunity rising from 165 to 404 days and praising collective effort from managers to workers.
London reports Professor A Fowler warns the short period Pons-Winnecke comet may disintegrate in contact with Earth if its tail reaches our atmosphere. He notes carbonic oxide in the tail would be imperceptible at current levels, while meteor dust is unlikely to strike Earth. Jupiter’s gravity could shift the path, with closest approach around June 27.
The United States Railroad Labor Board ordered a downward revision of wages for over one million unskilled rail workers. This follows the July 20 1920 raise of about 21 percent costing roughly 600 million dollars annually. Rail executives had urged cuts near 20 percent in unskilled ranks, and after worker appeals the board ruled owners could not act alone and must confer with the men before any summary cut.
Washburn K P visited Saxon last Sunday afternoon and defeated the Saxon team 8 to 4 in a hotly contested game. Spectators praised the Washburn players for a fine performance and note the team is developing into a fast outfit.
Fox Brothers plan a front redesign and a 25 foot rear addition. The project includes an office and store room at the back and a substantially enlarged main section with an optical department for fitting glasses. They expect to have a fine, up-to-date place when completed.
Alf Olson of Minneapolis visits with his mother for a few days, sharing time and family moments during the stay.
G H Waters pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 A M with Supt Mrs M Stapleton. Preaching at 11 A M. Week night meeting on Wednesday. Mens Club meets on the second Monday of each month.
The W C T U will meet Thursday June 16 at the Library at 3 PM with delegates elected for the inter county convention at Superior June 23 24. Also multiple for sale notices describe a five acre tract near town with 22 by 30 house nine rooms eight closets fruit trees and new orchard, plus several seven and six room houses on city lots with water sewer and rent potential.
The Swedish Lutheran pastor Rev A Road announces a series of services in Ashland Bayfield and Washburn this month. Services include June 12 in Ashland at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM in Bayfield June 19 in Ashland and in Washburn June 26 in Bayfield and Washburn.
D. W. Davis is pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 and Epworth League at 7 00 led by Elna Koenig. Public worship is 8 00 with Children’s Day services at 11 00. baptism and baptismal reception will occur. Parents urged to discuss with children. program includes voluntary hymn and processions.
Seven room residence on a 25 foot lot with stone foundation cellar lights and sewer barn on rear. Price 1100 with small cash and terms on balance. Duplex residence for two families on a prime corner lot with basement sewer and water.
Pastor Chr Christiansen announces services next Sunday at 10 30 A M and 7 33 P M Sunday school at 9 30 A M The Viking meets at Mr Anton Holman home Wednesday evening Bible study Thursday at 8 00 P M Harry Curry of Eileen town connected with Wisconsin Highway Commission visited the city Monday.
Plowed. 900 takes the place. A beautiful new residence near the Raarup farm one mile from the city with full basement hardwood floors and three and a half acres of ground. Good clearing fruit trees ideal home for someone wanting a better class home with a small tract of land. The Master cottage is a reference point and this is it. Snap price on the place and other real estate bargains. W A Robinson licensed real estate broker Washburn Wisconsin
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