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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
1
Governor hopeful William J. Morgan outlines a Republican primary platform to reduce taxes, curb state socialism, and promote opportunity for farmers and workers. He backs primary reform, law enforcement, wage fairness, and rural credits while opposing caucus systems and excess government offices.
The summer home of Mrs. Marie Lamoreaux on Chequamegon Bay one mile east of the city will open July 1 as a summer hotel. Tent cottages line the bank overlooking the lake to house guests with meals served at the lodge. Reservations already come from various regions of the country.
The Larson family extends gratitude to friends for support after the death of their husband and father. They thank those offering comforting words, floral gifts, Rev. Christiansen and choir, pallbearers, and flower girls. Grace Spaeth of Spooner visits relatives in the city.
Deep ruts on Four Mile Creek road caused a car to slip and crumble its steering in the middle of Sioux River hill. Herb Berggren, his mother, and his son were in the vehicle. Herb suffered chest bruises, his son a lip cut, and the mother escaped injury. The car slid into the ravine and narrowly avoided a fall. Berggren drove to town, then to a doctor for treatment.
The U S Department of Labor reports volume of employment in May 1922 across 12 manufacturing industries. Eight show employment gains, four declines, with hosiery and underwear up 24.6 percent and car building up 23.4 percent. Iron and steel and leather decline. Payroll changes mirror these shifts, hosiery up 25.6 percent, while cotton and silk drop 33.9 and 32.9 percent respectively.
Dr Descott, a dentist, moves his office from 118 West Bayfield Street to 121 East 3rd Street. Office hours are 9 to 12 A M and 2 to 5 P M with evenings by appointment.
Bert Kaihler of this city and Paty Chantelois of Iron River were awarded the contract for surfacing the road between Iron River and Brule at a bid of 7 624 50. Other bidders were Karnim Co and the Ord Company of Duluth.
In Bayview a $10,000 road bond proposal was defeated 48 to 45 in a Saturday special election, ending the bid to fund local road building.
Washburn officials secured a certificate of necessity to buy the Washburn Water Works plant after the water company failed to appear in Circuit Court. The city, aided by ex Governor Francis E. McGovern, faced no opposition as the jury was called but the company did not contest. Water officials had earlier offered to sell without costly legal wrangling, but the court action proceeded regardless.
The notice outlines the American Legion National Essay Contest for ages 12 to 18 with prizes totaling 750 for first, 500 for second, 250 for third. First prizes receive silver medals, second bronze, and other prizes are state awarded. Essays up to 5500 words must be affixed to one side, folded, and submitted by August 1, 1922 to Washburn County Superintendent of Schools. A signed pledge confirms authorship.
Telegram from Thomas Kearns announced the sudden death of his uncle Thomas Grogan in Long Beach California. Grogan, long a Washburn resident who left the city years ago for the west, did not have a cause of death stated in the notice.
Manager Ross expects a hard contest as the strong Butternut aggregation travels to Washburn for a clash with the league leaders. Local team has been playing well, riding a winning stride into the weekend matchup.
An elegant Bemidji Daily Pioneer wedding announces Arvida Teresa Kenfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Ellsworth Kenfield marrying Thomas Dexter Duggan of Westwood California. The ceremony at the bride’s home featured tamarack peonies roses larkspur cathedral candles with a large bridal party and out-of-town guests listed.
Governor John G. Blaine is slated to deliver a political address at the DuPont Club Friday evening at six o'clock local time.
Washburn firemen prepare for a major Fourth of July celebration featuring a monster parade, street races, water fights between Ashland and Washburn departments, baseball, bronco riding demonstrations, greased pole climbs, swimming and field events, street dancing, and continuous activities from morning till dawn with rivalry and spectator viewing along the parade route.
A. L. Stone of the Wisconsin State Department of Agriculture warns that heavy rainfall and heat spur rapid weed growth including Canada thistle. He urges town and city officers and weed commissioners to act now to cut weeds before seeding, or future prosperity may suffer.
The $10 Raise film booked for the Du Pont Club last Saturday and Sunday did not arrive and will be shown at a later date.
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