Bayfield County Fair Sets Attendance Record at Iron River
The Iron River fairgrounds host Bayfield County’s largest exhibit of live stock grains vegetables and other items with Washburn day drawing hundreds of attendees. Bayfield County agents 350 Bayfield Progress booth editors Nye and community groups highlighted strong club work and local war relief efforts.
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Bayfield County
Washburn
Lion River
North County
Barrons
Northern Pacific
W. E. Brubaker
Cash and Carry Milberg Store Adopts Cash and Carry
Walter R. Milberg, a grocery merchant, ends credit and delivery sales and transforms his establishment into a strict cash and carry operation. Customers must carry purchases home and call at the store for line offerings and prices. Milberg reports strong support from many customers for the change.
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Walter R E. Milberg
Metiado Credit and Delivery
Milberg
Sergeant Chester Dahl Appointed in National Army
A letter to Rev. Christiansen from Chester O. Dahl, son of Ole Dahl, states Chester has been appointed a sergeant in the new National army. He served in the regular army previously, recently transferred to the National army, and is stationed at Camp Mead, Maryland. He says he likes army life.
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Christiansen
Chester O. Dahl
Ole Dahl
Chester
New National Army
Regular Army
Camp Mead
Congregational Church Announces Sunday School and Services
The Congregational Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 rally day exercises and welcomes all. A preaching service at 11 features the sermon Shameless Workers a message to parents and teachers. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 20. Graduation exercises led by the Church School Superintendent and pastor's address Those Boys. Prayer meeting Wednesdays 7 30 to 8 30.
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Our Church
For Sale Very Cheap House Lot and Cow
Local notice offers a house and lot along with a cow for sale. Inquiries directed to Carl Zwizynski at 218 East 7th Street.
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Carl Zwizynski
East 7Th Street
Boys Leave for Waco Texas
Sixth Wisconsin regiment from Camp Douglas, including Washburn boys, heads to training camp in Waco Texas. Advance guards depart early in the week to prepare for full arrival later. Furloughs bring Fred Neuharth Gilbert Calder Carl Jeanis Chester Hansen Rinald Flack Archie LeaQuee Owen Paulson Dr Trowbridge F Sterling Ed Souder Leo Enouf Thomas Hawkes Asa Willey Carl Smith Gerhardt Kluge Percy Lowry.
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Sixth
Wisconsin
Camp Douglas
Washburn
Waco
Texas
Texas City
Fred Neuharth
Gilbert Calder
Carl Jeanis
Chester Hansen
Rinald Flack
Archie LeaQuee
Owen Paulson
Dr. Trowbridge
F. Sterling
Ed. Souder
Leo Enouf
Thomas Hawkes
Asa Willey
Carl Smith Gerhardt Kluge
Percy Lowry
Jacobson Rejoins Company D for Texas Military Service
Byron Jacobson son of Mr and Mrs P J Jacobson recently returned from Camp Douglas where he had been rejected due to a minor ailment. He rejoined Company D 6th Wisconsin and will depart for Waco Texas after accepting a brief operation that would allow him to serve in the United States army in the war against Germany. The home community praises his decision and service readiness.
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Byron Jacobson
P. J. Jacobson
Camp Douglas
Wisconsin Regiment
Waco Texas
Byron
United States Army
Waco
Texas
United States
New Cash and Carry Store Opens in Hanson Building
The Chicago Packing and Provision Company will open a cash and carry store in the Hanson building at Washington avenue and Bayfield street. Workmen rush to finish the corner project ahead of an expected October 6 opening. The store will sell strictly for cash with no deliveries. Proprietors are energetic merchants aiming for a neat, efficient market.
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Chicago Packing and Provision Company
Hanson
Washington Avenue
Bayfield Street
Washburn Realty Triumph Prompts Investor Faith
An article recounts a land deal in Washburn where Loveland bought land at $12.50 per acre, re sold for $125 and $250 per acre to Mrs. Peterson, illustrating rising values. It urges locals to invest now, citing past profits and projected big increases as Washburn grows into a port and manufacturing hub.
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Loveland & Company
Washburn
Mr. Loveland
Loveland
W. A. Loveland
Pete Peterson
Peterson
Strong protest from Barksdale auto owners over road conditions
Bayfield County automobile owners at the DuPont plant in Barksdale urge the County Highway Commissioner to improve the Ashland to Washburn road. They criticize recent work, note rutting after rain, detours, and center of road sod packing, and forward resolutions to the highway committee.
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DuPont Company
Barksdale
Ashland
Washburn
Ashland Junction
Highway Commissioner
Highway Committee
Wis
John Sundell
Bayfield County
United States
Road users seek relief from constant delays on worn track
Local commuters express growing frustration with a poorly maintained road. Several groups say they would rather ride railroad ties than endure repeated jarring travel. They urge officials to outline planned improvements and timelines.
Wisconsin man released after hostile utterance to U S government
Andrew Lundgren, jailed last Thursday for uttering damaging statements about the United States government, was freed Tuesday on orders from U S Attorney Wolfe. He later thanked the County Defense Council and vowed to be good. Lundgren, a traveling picture salesman from northern Wisconsin, has a son in the navy and expressed new understanding after his confinement.
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Andrew Lundgren
United States
Wolfe
Lundgren
D. M. Maxcy
County Defense Council
United States Navy
Defense Council
Lungren
Wisconsin
Organizing Wisconsin Loyalty Legion Chapter Planned
A meeting at the Commercial Club on Saturday evening aims to form a branch of the Wisconsin Loyalty Legion. Charles F. Morris leads the effort as other chapters rise across the state. The group supports war effort goals and coordinating with the Council of Defense to avoid overlap. Citizens are urged to attend.
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Commercial Club
Wisconsin Loyalty Legion
Wisconsin
League
Council of Defense
Charles F. Morris
Loyalty Legion
Bayview Farmers and Merchants Review Discount Dispute
Ed Plant of the Bayview Community Club disputes a prior report on farmer discounts. He says farmers will take a ten percent discount from retail when paid in cash, but some merchants seek even higher cuts. Committees from both sides are to meet and report at a future gathering.
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Ed. Plant
Bayview Community Club
Nor. Luth. Church Chr. Christiansen pastor events
Sunday school at 9 30 with morning and evening services. Communion service at 2 30. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs Andrew Solie. Young People's society meets Wednesday evening. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Young People society hosted by Mrs Ed Holt and Mrs Colberg.
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Ladies Aid Society
Andrew Solie
Young People’s Society
Young Peoples Society
Ed, Holt
Colberg
Attorney A P Tomkins Visits City on Business
Ashland attorney A P Tomkins was a business visitor in the city Monday, meeting local professionals and discussing ongoing matters. He is associated with the Ashland firm handling municipal and corporate affairs.
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A. P. Tomkins
Ashland
City
War Dept Cuts Oct 3 Mobilization to 20 Percent
Orders from the War Department reduce the October 3 mobilization to twenty percent of the quota with thirty-five percent deferred to a future date. Local Board notices list Bayfield County men to report October 2 at 4 30 PM. Fourteen men and five alternates named with towns including Mason Wills Brule Detroit Washburn Ashland and Bayfield.
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War Department
Bayfield County
Nels J. Westerlund
Mason
Regner
F. Ottoson
Wills
Francis
Perkins
Brule
John Antus
Marine P. O
Detroit
Peter Nelson
Washburn
Herman Hanson
Adolph C. Stoltz
Golden City
Joseph M. O’brien
Carl Albert Peterson
Ashland
Grover J. Lambert
Bayfield
al. O. Follett
Robert Pady
Eugene F. Barton
Josef. Hovaneez
Moquah
George E. Hare
Barksdale
Hans C. Miller
Leonard W. Johnson
Carl M. Hendrickson
Edward Gruber
Johnson to wrestle Saunders for state title at Opera House
A state championship wrestling match is set for October 9 at the Opera House in this city. J A Johnson, Barksdale policeman, billed as America's strongest man, will face Elmer Saunders of Ashland, a regional favorite. A preliminary bout features Martin Foss of Barksdale versus an Ashland challenger.
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Opera House
J. A. Johnson
Barksdale
America
Elmer Saunders
Ashland
Johnson
Saunders
Martin Foss
Raise Library Funds With Tag Day In City
A tag day last Friday raised funds for the Soldier Boys library fund. School girls canvassed the streets, collecting donations, and Washburn residents contributed generously, making the event a great success.
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Washburn
Regular Boarders Wanted at American Eating House Opening
On Monday October 1st the American eating house will open one door east of Johnson's studio offering the best in dining. Reservations encouraged through the week to start at the opening. A few rooms are now ready to rent. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Patterson.
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Johnson
C. E. Patterson
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County Fair Grounds
Iron River Grounds
H. A. Smith
Bayfield County Red Cross Chater
J.P. Jacobson
Alvord
Mara Fluck
Fair
Bayfield County Fair
Cash and Carry
Congregational Church
O. W. Smith
Washburn Realty
Barksdale Auto Owners
Nor. Luth
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