School Board Conflicts Over Official Paper in Washburn
The Washburn Times accuses Alderman Swanley and fellow board members of overlapping city and school roles and of pressuring to remove Times as official paper. The piece cites improper payments to the Washburn News, tax-funded perks, and calls for transparency on school finances and next year’s funding. It urges Swanley to answer for costs and borrowing reported by the Times.
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Hans Swanby
Washburn
Board of Education
Wisconsin
Times
The
News
Edwin Sryan
Dave Monroe
Swanley
Fred Anderson
Herb Berggren
the Times
Messrs
Bryan
Monroe
Anderson
the News
Park Falls
Free Chest Clinic Finds Most Examined Healthy
A Wisconsin Anti tuberculosis Association free clinic at Ashland court house examined just over one hundred people over two days. Only fifteen were in perfect health with twenty suspicious cases referred for follow up and nine from Ashland County plus three from Bayfield County sent to the Pure Air Sanatorium. Malnutrition and dental decay were common, while many other diseases appeared in screenings.
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Wisconsin Anti-tuberculosis Association
Court House
Ashland
Ashland County
Bayfield County
Bayfield
Wisconsin
Assessment Notice Urges Bayfield County to Base Values on Sales
An official letter to Bayfield County assessors argues for using sale prices to set assessments for 1921 and 1922. It notes Washburn’s slump, over valuing wild lands, and a county ratio near 99.82 percent, urging careful land classification and adherence to the law to prevent delinquent taxes and unequal tax burdens. Officials offer sales data and help with July and August records.
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Bayfield County
Washburn
Russell
Tripp
Nurses Assist Doctors at City Clinic Run
Miss Frances Corcoran city nurse aided the examining physicians on both days. Miss Gertrude Stein county nurse and Miss Florence Herrick of Pure Air oversaw patient registration. Other Ashland General Hospital nurses and St Josephs Hospital staff helped manage patients.
Halverson and Hirsch Wed in City Ceremony
Miss Esther Halverson and Mr. Lief Hirsch were united in marriage last Friday with Rev. Christiansen performing the ceremony. Both are well known with many friends extending congratulations.
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Esther Halverson
Lief Hirsch
Washburn
Christiansen
Olson & Olson Relocate After Fire Destroys Old Shop
The law firm Olson and Olson has moved to a new office in a building formerly used by Bentzen Tailor shop after their previous location was burned. They report a comfortable new setup at their updated address.
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Olson & Olson
Bentzen Tailor Shop
Local Students Return from Midwest Colleges
Raymond DeMars has returned from Milwaukee where he studied a dental course at Marquette University. Robert Morris came home Sunday from South Bend Indiana where he attended college the past year and will spend vacation with his parents in this city.
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Raymond DeMars
Milwaukee
Marquette University
Robert Morris
South Bend
Indiana
County Holstein Breeders Picnic Set Near Port Wing
The Bayfield County Holstein Breeders Association will hold its annual picnic on June 20 at M. C. Larson’s Orienta farm seven miles southwest of Port Wing. A morning business session at 10:30 will precede social activities with speakers A O Collentine and Geo Briggs. Lunch baskets welcome. coffee and cream provided. games planned.
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Bayfield County Holstein Breeders Association
M. C. Larson
Orienta
Port Wing
Larson
A. M
Geo. Humphrey
South America
Brubaker
A. O. Collentine
Geo. Briggs
Briggs
Wisconsin
Corning Lands 20 percent Inch Speckled Beauty
Bruce Corning set a river record by catching a large speckled trout in the Sioux River. The fish reportedly measured 20 percent inches and weighed 234 pounds when dressed, marking a standout season catch for Corning.
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Bruce Corning
Sioux River
Summer Hotel to Open Here
Mrs. Marie Lamoreaux will convert On-Paw-Wee Lodge on Chequamegon Bay east of Washburn into a summer tourist lodge opening to the public on July 1. The remodeled site will include new sleeping cottages, meals daily, and special weekend reservations. The lodge sits on a bay shore with a bathing beach, docks, and forest surroundings, with capacity expanding if demand requires.
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On-Paw-Wee Lodge
Marie Lamoreaux
Chequamegon' Bay
Washburn
Chequamegon Bay
Twenty Bayfield Farmers Tour Barnum Poultry Operations
Twenty Bayfield County farmers joined County Agent Brubaker for a tour of many farms. They observed standard poultry houses, uniform equipment, and temperature control using straw or sawdust ceilings. The group noted cooperative feed purchases and dry mash feeding for laying hens and chicks. A return trip may be planned for late June to include those unable to attend.
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Bayfield County
Brubaker
Memorial Park Cleanup Day Scheduled for June 22
Thursday June 22 is set as cleanup day at Memorial Park. Volunteers are urged to bring a rake and join the effort with lunch provided by the Womens Council.
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Memorial Park
Womens Council
Studebaker Touring Car Burns on Houghton Road
A large Studebaker touring car owned by DeMars Bros. burned on the Houghton road Monday night after a back-fire from the manifold caused a rapid blaze. The vehicle was a total wreck as many residents witnessed the fire.
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Studebaker
DeMars Bros
Houghton Road
Manifold
Bayfield County Road and Bridge Committee Meeting
The Bayfield County Road and Bridge committee met in this city last Saturday to discuss highway matters and potential maintenance projects. Members reviewed upcoming work orders and planned equipment needs for the season.
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Bayfield
Washburn Sluggers rout Lincolnton team 25–0
Lincolnton and Washburn clashed on Sunday with Washburn routing Lincolnton 25 to 0 on home ground. Officials held back the box score to avoid revealing secrets.
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Lincoln
Washburn Sluggers
Firemen Dance at Du Pont Club Nets for Siren
The Firemen at the Du Pont Club held a well attended dance last Saturday night. Proceeds will fund an electric fire siren to replace bells used for the alarm. A water fight before the event saw the east end crew defeat the lower end.
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du Pont Club
Washburn Board of Review Meeting Notice 1922
Taxpayers are informed that the Washburn Board of Review will meet at the town clerk’s office on Monday June 26 1922 from 10 AM to 4 PM to hear assessments and appeals.
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Board OF Review
Washburn
Downs announces Assembly candidacy amid sheriff bids
Frank W. Downs declares candidacy for the Assembly to succeed himself with support from county friends. Other contenders include A. M. Warden and C. W. Smith. Peter Soronen of Herbster enters the sheriff race, joining James Long A. P. Stone and John McDonald in the field.
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Frank W. Downs
Assembly
Frank
A. M. Warden
C. W. Smith
Russell
Peter Soronen
Herbster
Peter
Bayfield County
James Long
A. P. Stone
John McDonald
More Picric Acid 20 Cents a Pound for Farmers
County Agent Brubaker announces a fall supply of picric acid for farmers with orders due by July 10. Each farmer may receive 200 pounds, with 100 or 200 pound options only. Price 11.7 cents a pound plus 1 cent per pound distribution fee. total 12.7 cents per pound. Orders require payment and must be mailed to W. E. Brubaker, Washburn, Wis. Limited stock and first come, first served.
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Brubaker
W. E. Brubaker
Washburn
Wis
Bayfield County
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