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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
5
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble stressing its blood filtering role and urging trial. The text shifts to a political discussion about Mr Wylie, delegates, and county contest, noting affidavits of integrity and disputed statements.
George Wylie replies to a letter from F R Bentley denying a prior claim about a second term. He states his renomination decision followed Sauk County Republican administrators urging him to run and confirms his candidacy is on their support. He asserts no memory of telling Bentley otherwise.
A letter relates a Baraboo convention remark attributed to Senator George Wylie of Columbia County about not seeking re nomination. The writer, a former candidate, states he expected to run again and sought clarity on potential opposition. The note expresses no desire for public dispute.
The piece defends Martin F. Foley as a strong, active candidate for the 27th district senate seat, highlighting his clean, principle driven campaign. It urges Columbia and Sauk counties to unite, citing his work on the curfew law and public improvements, and argues Foley will champion Sauk County and farm interests.
Island No 9 in the Wisconsin River near Troy is surveyed and its plot will be filed at the Wausau land office on Sep 20, allowing entry. The feature notes the island's location, and that government-to-private transfer is underway in sections 2 and 3, township 8 north, range 5 east.
Friday visitors include Mrs. Cora Compton and her young son from Winona visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Block. Ellen and Lizzie McMahon of Harvard stay with F. Manor and Chas. Boodle. Chas. Hoyt of Antigo joins his wife and daughter with Mrs. Hoyt's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Blanchett.
A brief, quirky missive blends casual slang with hints of sorrow and resilience. The author signs off with playful numbers, suggesting a personal code or cadence while acknowledging hardship.
Mayor Marriott presented a July financial report to the city council showing total receipts from all sources of 2340.02 and expenditures of 359.51, yielding a monthly profit near 2000. Water pumped reached 25,625,000 gallons with 39,000 by steam and the remainder by water power.
The Clerk of Court office in Keller has relocated to a newly completed courthouse. The move consolidates operations and improves access for the public and legal professionals.
A veteran and several notable figures approve Peruna as a preventive and curative tonic for catarrhal ailments tied to climate and exposure. Letters from F R Cox and others describe stomach hemorrhages improved after Peruna, with observers praising its travel and wartime usefulness and Col. Arthur L. Hamilton noting low casualties in his regiment.
An advertisement claims Peruna treats thickened mucous membranes and related loss of hearing smell and taste by acting on all mucous membranes. It cites testimonials from Dr. Hartman and Mr. Fred Derseneh praising its safety no narcotics and long term daily use. It promises free medical advice from Dr. Hartman and confidential correspondence.
Mrs. Herman Weinki visits her brother in Wonewoc. Bertha Lanich returns from Chicago. Henry Grantine goes to Madison to work. Mrs. C Hall visits Madison with daughter. Oscar Gust and bride return from Milwaukee and Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John Enge visit Baraboo. H.M. Johnston’s family camp at Devil's Lake for two weeks. Leone Langdon Key returns from a Madison visit. Edie Grantin returns to Reedsburg. G. Blaubusch family visits La Valle. Erma and Frieda Aaron of Milwaukee visit Greenfield. The Starrs and Sweet visit Fern Dell. J. M. Hyland and wife visit Sauk County. Hyland was once Sauk County Agricultural Society secretary and later mayor of Sac City. Galena and Lancaster excursion to Devil's Lake. G.R. Bonnell aboard. Oscar Nietz returns to Winona. stays on. Nietz plans extended visit. Ed Kindschi and wife visit Prairie du Sac. Eddie and Katie Kindschi accompany home. County Clerk Junge moves into new court house office for primary election needs. Nomination papers due. county and state ticket to be published next week. Other officers to occupy new quarters by Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Brooker of Lancaster return home after city visit.
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