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The Washington times., 1920-06-19
By L. J. FAULKNER.


Good news comes from Detroit via 'Motor Indus
tres, that will be welcome not only to the automobile
dealer but to the prospective owner well The center
of motordom is fast recovering normal conditions in out
put and occupies position today better than at any time
since the signing of the armistice.
A dominant note of optimism is apparent through
out the district Factory executives who In some IN
stances took a very pessmistic view of the situation
three weeks ago and OF whom expressed fear OF
shutdown, enthusiastic improved conditions and
predict still better production for June.
The production for May in Michigan, and including
the WilysOverland plants, show total of 156,l7s
and 1882 trucks, compared with lll96l cars and
1871 trucks in April Ford made the biggest gains his
output for April being 81 066 and 7179 trucks. In
May he turned out 10000 cars and 10000 trucks.
These reports encouraging when one recalls
the recent reports of the discharge OF large numbers OF
employees in the automotive industry. These discharges
not the result of lack of work material but
merely sitting out of the necients for the purpose OF
increasing production That this proved highly success
full demonstrated by the production record despite the
handicap of freight shortage
One peculiar result of this freight shortage has
been what is aptly termed family drive-aways." The
splendid weather conditions, coupled with the good roads,
has caused many dealers to bring their buyers, with
their families to Detroit where they have been enter
tanned handsomely by the factories and then have
joyed the overland trip home in their own This has
become quite fad and one that is enjoyed by all.
The "drve away" has solved to large extent the
freight congestion, connection with the great help
given overland trucking "A great many
Michigan have been receiving parts from all over the
State and acent States in trucks which, had they not
been able do would have caused the shutting down of
their plants due the lack of facilities available for
railroad transportation.
Report comes from Detroit that the next sixty days
will and the road from that
district. The Wlsce, description of which is promised
within ten days and delivery within sixty; the Lin
coin the Handley knight. and the Jacque will be
moving over the roads, as will the Friend, being pro-
duced by the Friends Motor Corporation AT Pontiac the
HarToun and the new Saxon.
1t is also noticeable that the part manufacturers have
reported improved conditions There is little Indication,
however, that these conditions will permit reduction in
the cost of parts but it is not believed there will be
further increase, for the present at least.
What effect this will have on the price of automobiles
cannot be stated The of trucks long hauls that
necessary now due the crippled railroad conditions
increasing the cost of production and it would not be
surprising to increase in price of automobiles with
in the next thirty days at the outside
The Washington times., 1920-06-19
ENGINE WILL IMPROVE
WHEN RUN l,5OO MILES

Because most motor car manufae-
turers advise using generous
amount OF oil in the new engine for
the nrst 800 miles, or until the new
power plant has a chance to get well
run in." the chances are that the
owner Will need to bring the valves
OF his new engine oftener than ne
will after the engine gets down TO a
steady operating basis.
Don't think that becausee the valves
get pretty dirty at nrst and require
attention that the motor Is going
TO be so fussy always. Give II a
chance TO get accustomed to It's life
work before criticising IT,. Every
body knows that a car which has
been run about 800 miles is a better
car than one which Is brand new and
has never been\ on the salesroom
fioor.
The Washington times., 1920-06-19
CALL TRUCK COMPANIES
FOR CONFAB IN CHICAGO
Hope to Solve Problems Of Trans
portation and Carriage in
Big Cities.
By international New Service.

CHICAGO. June ia conference
June 20 and - by organizations rep
resenting carriage companies in prac-
tically every important American city.
The purpose is TO organize a national
association for the clearing OF all
problems connected with motor truck
transport and allied matters.
During the last two years the com
mercial hauling field has been called
into action to far greater extent
than ever before to augment freight,
transportation facilities so constantly
overtaxed. This created many prob
lens such as the construction Of high
ways powerful enough to stand up
under heavy loads. study of automo-
tive construction elements. research
in operating costs and equalizations
Of loads. problems connected with the
necessity for cooperation between
commercial haulers in different cities
in order to keep hauling equipment
supplied with return loads from long
distances and many other matters
vital TO this industry.
Meetings will be held in La Sale
Hotel Chicago, under the auspices or
the Detroit Transportation Associa-
tion and delegates will attend repre-
senting commercial hauling associa-
tions from Iowa. Kentucky. Michigan
New York. California. PENNSYLVANIA
Ohio, Indiana, Missouri. Massachu
setts, Nevada, Texas. Colorado. ore
gon. Illinois, Georgia Louisiana.
Nebraska and other States. 1t is th'
ultimate hope of those directing thi'
movement to place the carriage indus
try of America on basis where u
can relieve the pressure on other
methods of moving commodltles
where the older established arterle'
are now overtaXed.
The Washington times., 1920-06-19
AUTOMOTIVE
SECTION
WERE TWO-ARMeD SWANS.

In the spTnE, a young san's fancy
OFT my spotlight will reveal.
Is-one arm about his Nancy
And the other on the wheel.
Times sgone, OF equine sporting
Times that modern youth disdains-
Youth used two arms for his courtinG.
Trusting Dobbin with the Teins.
Motor Life.
The Washington times., 1920-06-19
sPEEDOMETER WISDOM.

Aside from standpoints OF tire econ
omy and good driving, II the car has
a transmission-driven speedometer J.
is advisable to refrain from spinnins
or sliding the rear wheels. rms prac'
tice is liable to spring or break tn
Speedometer shaft or cause an error
OF , to per cent in odometer read
ines-enough to throw one off route
directions in following a tourists
puide hook.
The Washington times., 1920-06-19
GEAR CHANGE NECESSARY.

When you change from normal size
to oversize tires. IL will be necessary
TO change the speedometer gear IL you
want the instrument TO read abso-
Iutely accurately. The rule 20 follow
Is that the number OF teeth in the
large speedometer gear, that IL. the
one attached to the road wheel must
be twice the diameter of the tire In
inches. For instance. II your car IL
equipped with 80 by 3 N Inch tires. the
speedometer gear should have So
teeth. But II you put on the oversize
tire which fts- the same wheel. i.e., 33
by 4, the large speedometer gear
should be changed TO a 66-tooth.
The Washington times., 1920-06-19
Erred OFFTER DING GER

promoter of sales. whose
valuable services have been OBJ
tanned by Wayne Smith a Co.,
representatives for the Haynes
character ears. Fred OTTER
dinger, known throughout the
motor-trade of Washington as
"Ofty," carries with him a val:
liable knowledge of motors and
sales.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
DUPONT COMPANY is SEEKING
MORE MEN.
New Construction Work
is to be Done by the Company
this Season and Crew of Men
Will Be Largely Increased.

The dupont Company at Barks-
dale is seekiny two hundred addi.
tional men for work on construction
and operation at their plant, and
scouts are now out getting the re-
quired number Of men. They are
advertising for carpenters, carpen-
ter helpers, pipe filters and pipe
filters helpers, electricians, etc., as
well as men for the operating depart
ment of the plant.
The information is given out that
some new construction work is to be
done at the plant and that The COM
pany will be able to use upwards of
two hundred men in this work.
Not since the war has there been
such a demand for labor in this city
as there is at the present time. The
number of men now employed is the
largest since 1918.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
LARGE CROWDS ATTEND
FIELD DAY MEET AT JUNCTION
Hundreds of Farmers and Others At
tend the big Field Day Demon
stration and Picnic held at the
State Experimental Farm.

In spite of the fact that this is
haying time and the farmers of this
part of the state are exceptionally
busy, one of the largest crowds ever
asempled at the state experimental
farm, 400 in all, were present to
view the crops, hear the talks, and
see the demonstrations.
The following took part in the pro-
gram m:-Messrs. Luther, Briggs, Lit
tie, Musbach, Cooper, Prof. Halpin,
Mrs. Nellie Kedzie Jones, Prof. Nor
risno, agricultural experimenter at
Madison, John Sweenhart and E. R.
Jones of the land clearing depart
ment. Mr.. Rainbow of Price Coun-
ty and 7. j. Madden of Washburn
and Walter Duffy of Moquah.
The demonstrations as carried out
during the day and the talks as given
by the different men all proved very
interesting and instructive and the
farmers present took keen interest
in the work being carried out.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
XII EMPLOYEES PICNIC

The employees of the Kenfeld-
Lamoreaux company and their fanil-
les and lady friends are going to have
big time next Sunday afternoon
when they hold their annual picnic
and outing on the shore of Long
Lake. COMMITTEES are now busy
arranging for the big time. Or1ers
have already gone forward for twenty
gallons of ice cream, several cases Of
lemons, a ton Of ice, and other
things which will be furnished by the
company as, their part of the affair,
and those attending are asked to
bring their lunch baskets prepared
to have good time.
There will be games, swimming
contests, diving exhibitions, ball
amusement, a big dinner, and a time
that will long be remembered. The
X L employees know how to
have a good time and if the wealth.
er is favorable next Sunday you can
rest assured that they will have some
fun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
BREAK GROUND
FOR CREAMERY
ERECTION OF BUILDING AL
READY STARTED
Is to be q Cooperative Institution
and will be Controlled by the Far
mers of the Washburn District.
Work to be Rushed.

Ground was brokn the first Of the
week for the new creamery to be
erected by the Chequamegon Coop
erative Creamery Association on lots
facing on Washington avenue, and
materials are now being hauled to
the grounds and the actual construct
ion of the building will be started
the first f next week.
The building is to 5e 40 x6O feet in
size and will face on Washington
Avenue with the side of the build
ing extending along Omaha street.
The building will be built of concrete
blocks with metal roof. T. F. Mack
miller of Iron River has the contract
for the cement work, while Roy Jack
son of this city will have charge of
the carpenter work.
Mr.. Mackmiller and Mr.. jackson
expect to rush the work through in
the shortest possible time and to have
the building ready for occupancy
within the next forty days.
1t is the intention of the creamery
association to equip the building with
the latest improved butter making
machinery and next season it is the in
tention to install an ice cream plant
and to manufacture ice cream for
the trade in this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
OMAHA FLOUR SHED is TO BE
DISMANTLED
Cleveland Wrecking Company is Here
to Raze one of the Old Water
front Structures. Rumors as
10 New Dock.

Representatives of the Cleveland
Wrecking Company of the Twin Cit
les have been in the city during the
past week and are advertising for
a crew of from 80 to 60 men to be-
gin the work of wrecking the old
flour shed on the Omaha docks in
this city.
They expect to begin the work at
once and to rush it through as rap
idly as possible in order that the big
shed may be dismantled in the short
est possible time.
Since it was known in the city
that the big Omaha shed was to be
torn down rumors have been afoat
about a new merchandise dock to be
erected here, while other rumors have
it that new steel coal dock is to be
built on the site by the Northwestern
Fuel company, but neither Of these
rumors can be confirmed.
The O,.ial.g flour shed was built
many years ago and at one time in
the city's history was the scene Of
great activity. Ir the early days a
large amount of package and -four
and other COMMODITIES was shipped
through the city to eastern points,
went through this city by the water
and rail route for western points.
For many years this dock has re-
mained practically idle, it's only use
being for the storage of products Of
the Dupont company and OCCASION
ally the dock was used for the ship
ment of lumber.
The people of this city hope to see
the Omaha company make some use
of this excellent site for it is one Of
the most valuable dock sites on the
lakes, where there,is also a sufficient
depth of water and where storms do
not interfere.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
KENFIELD.. -. LAMOREAUX CON-
PANY INCREASE FORCE.
Start Saw Mill at Their Factory
Plant on Day and Night Shift.
Factory May Also Operate ca
Double Shift.

On Tuesday of this week the Ken
field Lamoreaux Company started
their small saw mill operating on
the night and day shift and the plant
will likely run on the double shift
from this time on. About twenty
five additional men are being en-
ployed. The little saw mill is run
in connection with the factory and is
used for cutting up bolt lumber for
use in the factory and as soon as suf-
ficient stock can be gotten ahead it is
possible that the factory will be
operated on the night and day shift.
The box and Grating factory of the
company is operating steadily on the
day shift and Plant No. 2 of the COM
pany, which was formerly the Lake
Shore planning mill, but which was
later made over into box plant, will
be started again as soon as enough
dry stock can be gotten ahead to in
sure steady run.
This company is now employing a
large force of men and their pay
days are being felt in the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
CRET WERDEN FOR
STATE SENATE
MOST POPULAR FELLOW WITH
ALL PEOPLE.
Knows the Needs of North Wiscon-
sin District and Would Make
Valuable Man in the Senate.
Wilkinson Not to Run.

There was great rejoicing through
out the Senatorial District of which
Bayfield, county is a part on Wednes-
day when it was made known that
Mr.. C. H. Werden Of Mason, now
residing in Ashland, had consented
to become a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for State Senator for
the Twelfth Senatorial District COM
prising the counties qf Ashland, Bay
field, Price, Rusk and Sawyer, for
it is doubtful if there is more pop
ular man in the entire district, and
one who is as well liked and who
knows the needs Of the district better
than Mr.. Werden.
For some time the many friends of
Mr.. Werden have been prevailing up
on him to make the run and after due
consideration he has finally decided to
become candidate.
A. H. Wilkinson of Bayfield,, who
represented the district during the
past two terms, has decided not to
be candidate this year.
Chet Werden, as he is Familiarity
known, is one Of those fellows whom
everyone likes. For number Of
years he was member 0f the county
board of Bayfield, and during the time
he served as q member Of thas body
he was elected Chairman AID all
members felt keen regret when he
could no longer serve on account Of
other business. For many years he
was engaged in the lumber business
at Mason and - still has large in
terests in BsyiAld county, He has
been keen follower of agriculture
in the Nortl. lvispspsin region and it
was through his Efforts and others
that the district around Mason has
come so rapidly to the front in an
agricultural way. If there is any
man in this region who knows the
needs of this district that man is c..
H. Werden. He came to this region
when numbering was the chief in
dustry, and he has remained through
to see farming take the place of lum-
bering. G. HI. Werden is popular with
everyone who knows him, whether
that man is among the farmer, the
laborer or the banker or the business
man for he is friend of every man.
During the late war Mr.. Werden
devoted practically his entire time,
without charge, to the cause for which
our boys fought, and he is forever
working for the interests of Northern
Wisconsin.
He is a man who can accomplish
things for Northern Wisconsin and it
gives the Times great pleasure to en-
dorse and recommend his candidacy
to all voters,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
DOWNS FOR ASSEMBLY

Since the announcement Of Assem-
blyman Frank w. Downs that he
would seek the Republican nomination
again this year he has. been receiving
very encouraging reports from all
parts of Bayfield, county endorsing
his candidacy and the indications are
that he will have no trouble in land
ing the nomination.
Mr.. Downs made an excellent rec
ord in the Assembly during his first
term and voted right on all legisla-
ton affecting labor or the farmer,
as well as looking out for the interest
of Bayfield, county faithfully. He has
a record of attendance that would be
hard to beat.
People generally feel that Mr..
Downs is entitled to another term and
Republicans throughout the county
are enthusiastic over his candidacy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
CANNOT STOP FISHERMEN
Decision of State Supreme Court
Sets at Rest Contention that Rivers
and Streams are Owned by Land
Owners.

MADISON, Wis, July 17.-Hunt-
ing lodges IN the state which have
been damrning up rivers and raising
the waters on marsh lands cannot ex-
'clude the public when hunting and
fishing on these waters once the areas
have acquired the public right OF
navigability. This was the decision
of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Saturday in the case Of the state
against the Bay Boom Wild Rice and
Fur Company. 'It has been repeat
edly held" said Judge Siebeckel., "by
this court that bodies Of water like
this one existing under the conditions
referred to above constitute navig-
able waters and are subject to the
public easment of boating for pleas
ure as well as profit and the public
cannot be enjoined from hunting and
fishing thereon. 1t Matters not
whether such waters were originally
navigable or made so through arti-
fetal agencies, if they in fact existed
for sufficient length of time as
navigable bodies of water"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
TO GIVE STREET DANCE

The members of the Woman's
Council are planning on monster
street dance to be held on the even
of Friday, July 30th, on the pavement
in the west end of the city. For this
occasion the street will be washed
and will be covered with corn meal
and wax to make it in fine shape for
dancing. The street will be roped
off and traffic will be diverted during
.ne progress of the dance. The
Washburn City Band will furnish the.
music. for the dance which will be-
gin at nine O'Clock and will last until
after the midnight hour.
The ladies are also planning on
serving light refreshments during
the dance.
Tickets have been placed at one dollar
for the dance, and the ladies assure
everyone that they will be given
their moneys worth of dancing and
amusement. The proceeds from the
dance will be used for che civic ac-
tivities of the Woman's Council and
as they have been. doing much good
work along civic lines everyone should
purchase a ticket. In case of rain the
dance will be postponed and the tickets
will be good for another dance to be
given by the Council.
An invitation is being extended to
all adjoining towns to attend and a
monster crowd is expected.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
Merchants Picnic to be
Held at SaIn.o July 29th
RAILROAD MEN GET
BIG WAGE INCREASE
But many say they are Not Satisfied
with the Award as made by the
Labor Board, and it is Likely
that Referendum will be taken...

The United States Railroad Labor
Board awarded the nearly two million
organized railway workers increases
totaling $6OO,0O0, 900.
The increase amounts to practic-
ally 81 per cent of the present rates
of pay.
The Board assumes as basis of
this decision" the award says, sthe
continuance in full force and effect of
the rules, working conditions and ag-
reements in force under the author
ity of the United States railroad ad-
ministration. The intent of the de-
cision is that the named increase, ex-
cept as otherwise stated, shall be
added to the rates of compensation
established by the United States rail-
road administration.
The decision of the Board grants
to the railroad workers approximately
so per cent of the $1,OOO,000, 900 in
creases which they sought.
Presidents of the leading brother
hoods and representatives of the rail-
road managers We're present when
the decision mas made public.
The increases follow
Passenger service
Engineers and motormen, firemen,
helpers, 80 cents day.
Freight service
Engineers, firemen, helpers, $1.04
per day.
Yard service
Engineers, fremen, helpers, 1Sc
per hour.
Passenger service
Conductors, ticket collectors, bag
gagemen, firemen and brakemen, $50
per month.
Suburban service
Passenger employees $50 per mo.
Freight service
y Conductors, fiagmen and brakemen
$1.04 per day.
Superseding rates established by
the railroad administration, the board
fixed the following schedules.
Yard service
Foremen, $6.96 per day helpers,
$6.48; switch tenders, $5.O5.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
To the voters Of the 18th Senatorial
District:

To the voters Of the 18th Senatorial
District:
Being a. candidate on the Republi-
can ticket for State Senator, solicit
your vote at the September Primary.
Raised on a farm, worked in saw
mill, as merchant supplied loggers,
miners and farmers of North Wis
consin; served in the Civil War,
twice wounded, raised a Company
during Spanish war, served on Lib
erty Bond board, for two years de-
voted all my time in the State Legis-
lature. MY record and experience
will as State Senator enable me to
work intelligently for the wants of
our section Of the State.
Sincerely,
John H. Hellweg,
Hayward, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22

the creek near the picnic grounds
and those who know Georges abil-
ity as swimmer say he has some
thing in store in the way of deep
diving, for the water in the creek is
only about thirteen inches deep.
Then there will likely be a ball
game. Several of the young, old
fellows have been getting out on the
back lot during the past week getting
in shape for this contest.
A general invitation has been ex-
tended to everyone in the city to at
tend the picnic. Bring the ladies and
children with you. Remember this
picnic is not alone for the members
of the Merchants Association but is
for everyone, SO come along and make
day of it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
Advertise in The Times.

The Boy Scouts returned the latter
part of last week from their camp
ing trip to mo.The teys were in
charge of Scout Master Phil Gushing
and all say they had the finest kind
of time. Mr.. Gushing is entitled
to good deal Of credit for the a.
mount II time ard attention which
he devotes to the members of the Boy
Scout organization, but he feels amply
rewarded by the esteem in which he
is held BY the Scouts,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-22
HAVING FINE SUCCESS

The big stock reduction sale being
conducted by Ike Berman Of the Pal
ace stock which he purchased, has
been having fine success and Mr.. Ber-
man is more than convinced of the
value of advertising when you have
real bargains to offer. Big crowds
have been coming here from all parts
OF Bayfield, county and from Ashland
and vicinity, to avail themselves of
the bargains being offered.