Political Battle Roils Barnes Wisconsin Town
In Barnes Wisconsin a father and son contest for town leadership sparks a fierce campaign. Horace Barnes and Wilken Pease challenge longtime chairman and tavern keeper George Barnes amid accusations of illegal voting and suspended town operations. The county board and district attorney intervene as auditors loom.
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Barnes
Wis
Bayfield County
Iron River
Drummond
George Barnes
Horace Barnes
Wilken Pease
Here
Pease
Eau Claire Lake
Dad” Barnes
Horace
Pusey
Seeks Barnes
Lake Man
Edwin “Strong
Halls
Kennedys
Koesters
Howard Barnes
Edwin Strong
Mit Barnes
Caius Johnson
Charles Morris
Mother and Daughter Banquet Planned by Local Churches
The Methodist and Congregational churches announce a Mother and Daughter Banquet at the Methodist church on Friday evening May 6 at 6 30. A committee of men from both churches leads the event including Harry Hanson A Fraser W C Howell Rev G J Waters Rev D W Davis and W S A Stine. Over one hundred reservations are expected for this first city banquet followed by a program in a separate section of this paper.
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Harry Hanson
A. Fraser
W. C. Howell
G. J. Waters
D. W. Davis
W. S. A. Stine
Doctor Schlossmann Returns to Reopen Practice Here
Dr. Bernard Schlossmann, who practiced in this city last year and has been in Milwaukee and Waukesha since, returned early this week and will reopen his medical and surgical practice. Mrs. Schlossmann and their baby are expected to arrive late this week. A. R. Davidson attended his grandmother’s funeral in Bayfield last Friday. Andrew Hugdahl, age 84, celebrated with a birthday surprise at Marie Peterson’s home and received a purse of 15 dollars from neighbors.
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Bernard Schlossmann
Milwaukee
Waukesha
A. R. Davidson
Blexrud
Bayfield
Andrew Hugdahl
Marie Peterson
Mr. Hugdahl
Peterson
DuPont Plant Reports Year Without Major Accident
DuPont plant at Barksdale marks its first full year with no major accidents in any department. Affected workers missed no more than one day, the best record in the company nationwide. A celebratory event is planned for later this month with workers and spouses invited.
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DuPont
Barksdale
United States
A.biggv
Millagalahxaie
Farmer Hurt by Dynamite Blast Near Lake Nebagamon
A. Strum, about 40, a bachelor farmer living a mile from Lake Nebagamon Wis, was severely burned in a dynamite stump blasting accident. A passing farmer found him unconscious in a field and rushed him to town. he was later transported to Superior for treatment as doctors assess the burns.
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Lake Nebagamon
Wis
Strum
Superior
Dollar buying power rising and falling with food prices
The Milwaukee Journal notes that some foods cost higher or lower than 1913 levels as the dollar’s buying power shifts under wartime conditions. Lard drops from 16 to 12 1 8 cents per pound, sugar from 5 to 8 cents, flour from 3.1 to about 5 cents a pound, and bread from 5.7 to around 10 cents. Rice, milk, potatoes and eggs also show varied postwar prices with the dollar valued differently in buying these staples.
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Milwaukee Journal
Counties vote on commission form of government plan
Legislature approves a bill allowing counties to abandon the present multi member board in favor of a small five member commission. Gov. Blaine is expected to sign. Electors petition and popular vote ratification would enable counties to switch. Miss LuHanna Olson visits Duluth this week. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Nelson welcome a baby boy born Monday.
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Madison
Senate
Summerville
Blaine
Luhanna
Olson
Duluth
Amos*Nelson
Statewide cattle tuberculosis test begins in Bayfield County
The State Veterinary Department starts a county wide, free tuberculosis test for all cattle in Bayfield County led by four to five testers. The effort, funded by state law since 1917 and urged by Agent W. E. Brubaker, aims to test every cow in the county with farmers urged to cooperate and prepare stock for testing with advance notice.
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State Veterinary Department
States Départment
Thes
W. E. Brubaker
Goland
Bayfield County
Bayfield-county
Lake to Sea Plan Seen Feasible by Joint Engineers
The International Joint Commission engineers say a Great Lakes to Atlantic waterway is feasible and could cost less than first estimates. Government costs would be split $250,000 equally, with completion in four years if US Congress and Canadian Parliament approve the plan and implement the commission’s recommendations. The report must reach Congress by the end of August.
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ST A
Great Lakes
Atlantic
International Joint Commission
United States
Canada
American Congress
Louisiana Red Devils to Play Garden Hall Big Dance
Manager Amil Scantland of Garden Halls announces the Louisiana Red Devils, a top touring orchestra, will appear at a future Washburn city dance. Posters will announce the exact date. Locals familiar with Amil know his praise is reliable.
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Amil Scantland
Louisiana Red Devils
United States
Scamland
Bayfield Woman Mary Bilan Clark Dies at 78
Mrs. Mary Bilan Clark 78 died at Bayfield April 25 after a long illness. Funeral services were held April 27 at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Dorothy. Interment followed in Bayfield Cemetery. Also notice for a four room modern flat for rent at Posey 3-2 GEOW.
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Mary Bilan Clark
Bayfield
Dorothy
Clark
Posey
Banks Cut 26 Questions From Daily Report Forms
Comptroller Crissinger trims bank report forms saving clerical work. Reports drop items from 59 to 45 and schedules from 29 to 17. Elimination of salaries for bank officials ends a national dispute over legal authority, once demanded by Comptroller Williams.
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Comptroller of
Crissinger
Foreign-born population reaches 13 705 987 in 1920 United States
The 1920 census shows 13 705 987 foreign-born residents, up 338 442 or 2.6 percent from 1910. The bureau notes a wartime pause in emigration and lists countries by native origin including England 813 411, Germany 1 683 298, Italy 1 607 458, Ireland 1 053 680, Russia 1 398 999, Poland 1 139 578.
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United States
Scensus
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Germany
Poland
Austria
Russia
Italy
Bay Area Passenger Boat Service Planned For June
Tom Stahl of LaPointe plans a new passenger and light freight boat operation on the bay this season. His nine ton covered craft Liberty will run between Ashland, Washburn, Bayfield and Madeline Island, providing the area with its first permanent bay service for tourists and residents. The service is set to begin in June as the bay finally gets a working passenger route.
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Tom Stahl
LaPointe
Liberty
Ashland
Washburn
Bayfield
Madeline Island
Stahl
Specials for Saturday at Washburn Bakery
The Washburn Bakery announces Saturday specials with baked goods at reduced prices due to lower cream and egg costs. Cream puffs are 55 cents per dozen, doughnuts 15 cents per dozen, fried cakes 18 cents per dozen, and coffee cake 15 cents each.
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Washburn Bakery
Washburn Enterprise Club Elects Officers
The Enterprise Club of Washburn elected presidents officers last night with Ralph Swanby as President Arnold Peterson as Vice President Edwin Sagen as Secretary Treasurer The club reports a fine club house on the banks of the Sioux River as a popular venue for parties for residents of the town.
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Enterprise Club
Washburn
Ralph Swanby
Arnold Peterson
Secy
Treas
Edwin Sagen
Sioux River
Draft evaders to be hunted in Wisconsin posts for trial
Federal officials plan a continuing trial hunt for draft evaders in Wisconsin eastern district. About 4000 names will be released gradually to newspapers and local officers as lists arrive Tuesday. Arrestees will be housed at Fort Sheridan Fort Snelling Rock Island arsenal Camp Grant and Camp Custer.
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U. S
Wisconsin
Secret Service
Madison
Fort Sheridan
Fort Snelling
Rock Island Arsenal
Camp Grant
Camp Custer
Lumber Industry Rebounds in Northern Wisconsin Mills Open
After months of lull the lumber trade in northern Wisconsin shows activity with Rust Owen mill at Drummond restarting, Schroeder mill at Ashland reopening, and camps at Michigan Island and Morse progressing. About 125 workers reported for the Drummond shift as log shipments arrive for the Schroeder mill opening.
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Wisconsin
Rust Owen
Drummond
Schroeder Mill
Ashland
Schroeder
Michigan Island
Kneeland McClurg
Morse
Government ‘Free Employment’ Office
John Schroeder
Clark
Tula
Plea From Two Thousand Years Ago Frees Farmer
Portland Oregon case details a farmer Thomas Freidas who leaves court with seven children after being discharged. He was refused entry with his brood to a Christ life film at municipal auditorium, prompting a judge to declare Your case was plead for you two thousand years ago. A later note mentions a church sale event at the Commercial hotel May 7 with lunch all day.
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Farmer
Portland
Ora
George Rossman
Thomas Freidas
Freidas
Municipal Auditorium
Beaverton
Ladies ‘Aid Society of
The
Methodist ‘Church
Commercial Hotel
Electrick Maid
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M. Thompson
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Bach
Avp. Fraser
M. Stapleton
JdBina Koenig Umre
Beers
Blanche Boles
DuPont Company
Dollar Buying Tower
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