Public backing needed to keep Wisconsin dry
Speech by R P Hutton at Eau Claire state convention of Congregational churches urges local leagues in every county to support officials enforcing Prohibition. He warns that federal and state officers cannot police every community and urges citizen backing, juries, and organized county enforcement structures.
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Wisconsin
R. P. Hutton
Congregational Churches
Eau Claire
Hutton
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League
Uncle Sam
Prohibition
U. S
Washburn and Ashland Open Season in Local Gridiron Thriller
The Ashland and Washburn high school elevens renew their longstanding rivalry in the season opener to be played Saturday at the baseball park. Both teams have trained hard and aim for honors, with a large crowd expected to attend this city game.
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Washburn
Ashland
Not Guilty in Mann Act Case
Adolph Carignan, a hotel owner from Iron River, was found not guilty in federal court in Madison on the Mann Act charge involving two girls transported between Superior, Iron River and the Minnesota line. The jury deliberated ten hours after a late Saturday-to-Sunday verdict. Names of witnesses and participants were kept secret due to social prominence and later marriages.
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Madison
Wis
Adolph Carignan
Carignan
Iron River
Superior
Minnesota Line
Washburn Legion Lectures Start Oct 22 at YMCA
The Washburn Post announces a lecture course by the American Legion in the city with the All Sisters Quartette performing on the first evening at the YMCA. The Midland Lyceum Bureau supplies the programs. Adult season tickets cost 2.20 dollars including tax and student tickets are 1.10 dollars.
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Washburn
American Legion
YMCA
All Sisters Quartette
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Prohibition Push in Wisconsin Suits Enforcers
A civic leader argues for strong police cooperation to enforce Prohibition. He compares prohibition to clearing a field, saying it requires patient, persistent effort by city forces and citizens to prevail and keep liquor out of the stills.
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Wisconsin
Dental Clinic Well Attended at Dr Wescott's Office
A dental clinic held at Dr Wescott's office on Saturday October 1 attracted 105 children for examination. Extractions numbered 134 with 93 permanent teeth needing filling. 16 cleanings were advised and four cases required teeth regulating. Baby teeth were filled in developing jaws. many permanent teeth were removed due to decay or infection.
Federal Vocational Education at 1921 22 Year Marks Growth
The federal board reports progress in vocational education and industrial rehabilitation for 1921 22 with the Veterans Bureau taking soldier rehabilitation. Enrollment rose from 116 to 3155 federally aided schools and pupil numbers from 164 000 to 265 000 in early years, likely over 300 000 in 1920 21, roughly three times the disabled service members enrolled by mid 1921. Calls for Kenyon Fess amendment seek separate funds for home economics and commercial education. Federal cooperation spans 48 states in vocational education and 33 in rehabilitation.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Federal Board
Kenyon-Fess
Chambers of Commerce and Trade
Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association Meet Set in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association plans its annual meeting at the Health Service Building in Milwaukee on October 20 to 22. Dr David Russell Lyman of Wallingford Connecticut a former president of the National Tuberculosis Association will be a principal speaker on the program.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Health Service Building
Milwaukee
David Russell Lyman
Wallingford
Connecticut
National Tuberculosis Association
Lyman
Box Factory Reopens Boosting Washburn Industrial Life
The Renfield Lamoreaux company revived the box and crate plant in Washburn this week, with 30 to 40 extra workers joining a 60 percent run and plans to speed production as orders return. The firm, now about 150 employees, expects roughly 200 once at full capacity, signaling broader business revival as suppliers regain momentum.
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Kenfic
Samoreaux Company
Renfield-Lamoreaux Company
Alex Gackowski
Washburn
Does Washburn Want the Y
Du Pont Company plans to withdraw its 200 monthly support for the Washburn Y M C A secretary and annual operating costs total 33 000 plus city tax about 1 025. It offers the city the use of the Y if residents raise funds to operate it, otherwise it becomes a Du Pont club for its workers. Chas Rummel was elected chair of a six member Ways and Means Committee to fund and advise on Y financials.
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Washburn
du Pont Y. M. C. A
du Pont Company
du Pont Club
du Pont
Chas Rummel
The Christian Ship Christening Tradition Through Time
The article traces ship christening as an ancient pagan rite, noting wine libations to gods at launch and the figurehead’s role, showing how the custom survived into modern maritime practice even after the original meaning faded.
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Salamia
Public Health Workers Program Planned in Connecticut
The Gaylord Farm Sanatorium in Wallingford, Connecticut plans a program intended to aid public health workers across the state and to those interested in public health efforts.
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Gaylord Farm
Wallingtor
Connecticut
Partridge Season Opens in Bayfield County
County Clerk Jake Yderstad reports partridge season opened Tuesday and runs to Saturday. More than eleven hundred hunting licenses have been issued amid high interest in open seasons across Bayfield County. Hunters have faced dense foliage making field work difficult but hope for bagged birds before the deer season renews license demand.
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Jake Yderstad
Yderstad
Bayfield
Police Court Justice Hoffmann Contested by City Council
City council debated abolishing Police Court Justice Hoffmann position after Alderman Henry Johnson opposed action without full facts. A signed resolution accused Hoffmann of neglect during a brief vacation to New York. during absence D. M. Maxcy acted as keeper of court duties under law. The office yields no salary and finances go to city revenue. council seeks to end this revenue stream and remove Hoffmann.
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Police Court
F. Hoffmann
Henry Johnson
F. W. Gray
Hoffmann
New York
East
D. M. Maxcy
Mr. Maxcy
Accident Injures Holman Boy During Target Practice
Floyd Holman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Holman, was accidentally shot in the leg with a 22 caliber rifle while tar getting in the woods behind the Holman home. Carl Myhre was with him as the gun discharged. the bullet entered one leg, traversed flesh and bone, and lodged in the other leg. The accident was serious but doctors say the boy is improving and not expected to be permanently hurt.
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Floyd Holman
Anton Holman
Holman
Young Holman
Carl Myhre
Myhre
Miss Elsie Stein Operated On For Appendicitis
Miss Elsie Stein daughter of Mr and Mrs I J Sten of Washburn underwent an appendicitis operation last Thursday at the Ashland hospital.
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Elsie Stein
I. J. Sten
Washburn
Ashland
Elmer Family Visitor Spends Week in Greenwood
George Elmer of Greenwood is visiting his brother W. A. Elmer and family for the past week in Greenwood.
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George Elmer
Greenwood
W. A. Elmer
Things Doing at Drummond Thrives on Town Growth
The Rust-Owen Lumber Company plans a townsite in Drummond with a plat by George L. Nason and Franz A. Aust. Lots for residence and business are for sale as streets and alleys are graded. A 60 by 60 foot tile brick garage and a 34 by 52 foot bank and office building are planned. A new church is arranged and inquiries come for hotel, restaurant, stores, and drug shop. The lumber industry employs many workers and farming is expanding with Drummond opening for settlement, signaling a thriving town ahead.
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Drummond
Rust-Owen Lumber Company
George L. Nason
Franz A. Aust
Bayfield County
Messrs Anseth, Catura and Anderson
Northern Wisconsin Grain Show At Spooner This Winter
The Northern Wisconsin Grain Show will be held at Spooner this winter with prizes totaling $5060. Bayfield County exhibitor W. E. Brubaker coordinates grain entries, with a cutoff for samples by November 1. Farmers should prepare corn ten ears per entry and ensure clean, well cured small grains, peas, and beans for a strong display.
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Spooner
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
W. E. Brubaker
V. E. Brubaker
Ed Ravey of Ironwood in the City on Sunday
Ironwood businessman Ed Ravey spent Sunday in the city attending to a series of business matters and meetings with local partners.
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Ed. Ravey
Ironwood
Bayfield County Units Rally to Fight Abandonment of Battle Axe Road
A broad coalition from Iron River to Washburn plans a special Bayfield county board meeting to oppose Northern Pacific Railway’s bid to abandon the Battle Axe Road. Towns, clubs, and residents warn the move would cost taxpayers about 400000 dollars, depress land values, and strand central county areas without rail service.
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Bayfield County
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Iron River
Washburn
Tripp
Port Wing
Oulu
Hughes
Clover
Northern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Pacific Railroad
Port Wing and Clover
Miss Nora Monthriand Returns to Duluth for School
Miss Nora Monthriand, after visiting, returned to Duluth on Sunday where she will attend school.
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Nora Monthriand
Duluth
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Anti-Saloon League
John Doe
Anj
Wescott
N. P
CO. Board
Battle Axe Road
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