Time Machine Trip to March 1920

Kaukauna Times by Lyle Hansen

March 4, 1920

In a communication that is remarkably different from the ordinary official communications the Fire and Police Commission recently reminded the City Council that the horses belonging to the fire Department were 18 years old and have seen 13 years of active service and were entitled to that rest and pasture which is supposed to be prepared for them  in  horse heaven.  The Commission did not say in so many words but calling to attention the situation renewed more urgency and steps to purchase a new fire truck as something to be done.  

March 11, 1920

The social meeting of the American Legion Post here last Thursday evening was by far the most successful one that has been held. The veterans of the last war had the pleasure of the company of Mr. John D. Lawe and Mr.  Rubin Whittaker, both veterans of the civil war, whose remarks relative to the founding and growth of the G.A.R. were helpful.  

Kaukauna will have at its disposal one of the cannons now being allotted by congress to certain localities. Mayor Raught urged Kaukauna’s claim some time ago and on the 6^th of this month an answer was received. The 1912 howitzer weights about 1100 pounds and will be shipped from Rock Island, Illinois.

March 18, 1920

Residents of the newly annexed portion of the city formerly known as Buchanan are reported as anxiously asking when they will be given water and sewer connections. Due to the financial conditions at this time it cannot be done, and the situation will not be very much different next year.

Little Chute - Jacob Coppus Post of the American Legion was organized here Monday evening by L. Hugo Keller, of Appleton. The officers elected were commander, William Brogan; vice commander, Henry Heesackers; adjutant, Michael H. Verstegen; treasurer, George Look. The Post starts with a charter membership of sixty, nearly all of whom were present. The meeting was held at the village hall.   

March 25, 1920

The erection of forty new and modern houses on the plat of ground opened up by the Thilmany Pulp and Paper company for the benefit of those wishing to avail themselves of the company’s service took definite shape last Monday when eight carloads of pine were unloaded at the new storage warehouse located at the corner of Du Charme and Grignon Streets.

The Gantter-Bedat bowling team of this city, which won the state championship at Manitowoc recently have now received the handsome gold medals awarded in commemoration of their great achievement. The team is composed of H. W. Johnson, Henry Minkebige, Allen Peterson, Paul Smith and Lou Gantter.

School teachers should be provided with a comfortable living such as persons of similar standings. No one renders more valuable service to society than the teacher and she should not undergo hardships or be caused to leave her profession for lack of remuneration. A teacher should be enabled to carry herself well, to present a pleasing and attractive personality and to be tidily dressed.