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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
6
The Washburn Times, published weekly in Washburn Wisconsin, lists advertising rates on application and notes terms at 2.00 per year. The paper is entered as second class mail matter at the Washburn post office.
The Washburn city council fails to cooperate with the school board, cutting the next year’s schools budget sharply. After hiring figures from memory, the council proposes a $25,000 school budget, far below what is needed, prompting resignations and calls for new leadership to protect education amid broader fiscal strain. Milwaukee Journal notes a parallel debate on a major water highway project with national implications.
The international joint commission concludes the lakes to the sea waterway is practicable and economical. It estimates a cost around 250 million dollars and notes the study went deeply into feasibility rather than sentiment.
House Post Roads committee heard arguments for delaying a second class mail rate hike. Proposed figures show parcel post seventy pounds costs in zones one and two at 74 cents versus newspapers at 1.28. Third zone costs would be 1.44 for parcels and 1.74 for newspapers. a joint House Senate panel would study the increase.
The Bureau of Public Roads develops new models illustrating highway construction. The displays depict bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and drainage systems to show modern road building methods.
The Children's Bureau reports state compulsory attendance rules vary widely. ages range from 12 to 18 with many exemptions. Common exceptions include employment and completing grades, while several states omit strict age limits or permit farm work exemptions.
The Department of Labor reports drops in the cost of living from mid 1919 to May 1920 across ten cities including Atlanta Baltimore and Seattle with declines ranging from about 12.8 to 19.1 percent. It also shows six category changes from December 1914 to May 1921 detailing Food Clothing Housing Fuel and Light Furniture and Furnishings and Miscellaneous costs in Baltimore and other cities.
Representative Wingo said the Government holds 65 million on deposit in foreign countries with more millions in U S banks and railroads loaned out. He blasted Congress for squeamishness on rescuing land banks and noted the deposit is not an appropriation yet banks face 5 percent interest while commercial banks offer around 2 percent on practically permanent government deposits.
Two leading roles offer former Sennett Bathing Beauties a chance at star billing in Love, Honor and Behave under First National at the YMCA Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost portray the feminine principals, former Bathing Beauties turned to legitimate comedic parts. Haver plays the wife of Ford Sterling, abused and neglected darling.
Matie Prevost plays a young bride driven by jealousy in a tale of love and suspicion. Miss Prevost and Miss Haver display contrasting looks as their performances reveal authentic, gifted acting beyond their bathing suit costumes.
The House approved the Nelson Curtis proposal amending the farm loan act to allow an extra 25 million dollars in farm land banks backed by the Federal Treasury. The Senate had authorized 50 million, but House leaders trimmed the funds despite Senate support.
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