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Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1920

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Ashland Hearing Hails Chequamegon Bay Harbor as World Class

The joint US Canada waterway inquiry in Ashland featured praise for Chequamegon Bay as a premier deep water harbor. Officials from Wisconsin Michigan and Bayfield outlined traffic needs and the bay’s sheltering Apostle Islands while stressing a Great Lakes to sea canal would aid industry including iron, dairy, and paper.

Chequamegon Bay Henry A. Powell Canada Ashland Burnham Apostle Islands Powell Sidney Australia Wisconsin Michigan Washburn Joint Commission United States Great Lakes Obadiah Gardner Maine C. D. Clark Wyoming Whitehead Klutz Washington D. C Dominion of Canada Charles A. McGrath Commission Chamber of Commerce of Elks Club Court House C. A. Lamoreaux C. N. Cramer Wilkinson Bayfield Great Northwest E. A. Hayes California Geethic Range Minnesota Judson Rosenbush Appleton Dean Russell Wisconsin Agricultural College Russell Guy Burnham F. T. Beers Beers E. J. Delwiche Roy Wilcox Eau Claire

Close Bayfield Beats Washburn 4 to 3 in Rivalry Game

A rattling good baseball game in this city last Sunday afternoon ended 4 to 3 with Bayfield defeating Washburn. Manager Joanis announces two July games at Washburn against Bayfield on the 4th and 5th and a July 11th game with Bessemer. Next Sunday the locals travel to Ironwood to face the strong Ironwood team.

Bayfield Washburn Joanis Bessemer Ironwood

Local visitors flock to city on a day of arrivals

John Rogers arrives from the South to spend time with old friends and visits the Alfred Marsh residence. William Arnison is due back today from Ashland hospital after an extended stay. O A Lamoreaux and wife of Duluth are in town visiting.

John Rogers Alfred Marsh William Arnison Ashland Hospital O. A. Lamoreaux Duluth City

Sunday services at First Congregational Church

Sunday School begins at 9 45 A M with preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. Weeknight service is Wednesday at 7 30 P M. You are invited to attend.

First Congregational Church

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Prohibition

Washington June 7 The Supreme Court today declared the Constitutional Prohibition amendment valid and in full force. The decision marks a sweeping victory for the wets and dries, with hard liquor outlawed nationwide and beer and light wines also prohibited under current definitions.

Washington, D.C Supreme Court of the United States of America United States Congress

Legals and Health Notes On Grasshoppers And County Issues

A Wisconsin county agent report warns grasshopper outbreaks may be unusually abundant this year with suggested control measures and a poison-bait recipe. The piece also covers a bankruptcy referee ruling on the Segal partnership and argues for county nurse support citing a Columbia study on rural child health and the burden of tax-funded programs.

W. E. Brubaker H. F. Wilson The State University V. E. Brubaker Washburn Wis Belive Door Kewaunee

Circus Parade and Two Showings Arrive in Washburn

The Campbell Bailey Hutchinson combined circus Wild West and Menagerie visits Washburn on Thursday June 17. A parade starts at noon with two performances at 2 pm and 8 pm behind the Ball Park on Omaha Street. The show promises clean modern acts and top animal performers for a family outing.

Campbell-Bailey- Hutchinson Neck of the Woods Ball Park Omaha St Washburn

Nor Luth Church Services and Vikings Meeting

Nor Luth Church Christ Pastor Christiansen announces services next Sunday at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm No Sunday School The Vikings meet at Mrs Arnt Pederson s home West Bayfeld Street Wednesday evening Prayer meeting Thursday evening

Vikings Arnt Pederson W. Bayfeld

City Prohibits Street Dumping by Public Works Order

Notice bans dumping rubbish glass and grass into streets with threat of prosecution for violators and is issued by the Board of Public Works.

Board of Public Works

County Nurse Report to Health Committee Details June Meeting

Summary of activities for January through May including 42 schools visited 1024 pupils inspected 60 health talks 18 public meetings 22 parents counseled 65 patient visits 60 home visits 25 professional visits 85 diphtheria tests and cultures. Attended State Public Health Nurses Conference at Madison late March to early April and passed state board exam April 2. Noted patient cases treated at Sparta and Ashland. Describes clerical workflow with disease records, parent notices, and monthly reporting to State Board of Health.

County Heath Madison Yook Sparta Ashland State Board of Health

Fishermen Nels Oscar Moris and Elliott Oscar on Iron River trip

Nels M Oscar James Moris and Elliott Oscar enjoyed a fishing trip out to the Iron River over Sunday.

Nels M. Oscar James Moris Elliott Oscar Iron River Sanday

Special School Election to be Held Next Tuesday

The city schedules a special election to decide changing from a local to a district system to allow bonding and higher taxes for a new high school costing around 175000 with land and equipment. The Times urges a NO vote, citing high costs and alleged state aid risks and recommending deferral.

Board of Education Times State Superintendent of Schools

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International Commission Great Lakes St. Lawrence Water Way G. H. Waters Pastor Supreme Court Paris Madison, Wis University Jake Segal L. Segal & Bros Superior Sanborn United States Court Thomas D. Ward Columbia University Lse Wisconsin Agriculturist Nor. Luth Chr Christiansen State Department Agricultural Department
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