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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
5
Durward's Glen residents are urged to act against petty thieves while Europe faces Turkey troubles in the backdrop.
A Delton man protests a lengthy sentence as he stands at the front of a classroom, challenging the tenor of instruction and drawing attention to his stance.
The statement suggests alerting the public when city officials complete wedding trips and are back in town. It frames the idea as signaling the public about officials’ return.
After a lull, attention returns to the South Side as payday nears, hinting at renewed concerns over security and potential robberies.
If John D. Rockfeller is a stickler for the eternal fitness of things, his forthcoming book will appear in oil cloth binding.
A farmer watching strong shots evoked imagery of distant lands like Turkey as he faced a tempestuous landscape. The remark ties weather and sportlike intensity to rural life, reflecting a vivid metaphor from the scene.
Farmers note corn is growing well, contrasting with the proposed tournament. The article contrasts agricultural progress with an upcoming sports event, highlighting differing community focuses.
Officials in Reedsburg expect to learn that their fair failed to match Baraboo's appeal as the region watchers compare events and attendance upcoming this season.
When the Baraboo resident awoke he discovered a loss of 105 dollars. The incident underscores how quickly wealth can vanish and leave a person astonished by the sudden turn of fortune.
A reflective line notes that if North Freedom miners had been prudent they would have laid by a small sum to weather hardships, implying foresight and financial prudence in hard times.
A report notes that during railroad excavation at Crawford's crossing crews should consider widening the passage to accommodate a street car line, suggesting future transit potential alongside the railroad project.
A LaRue miner out of work seeks solace in a saloon, hoping for new opportunities and experiences though his sorrows linger. The bleak note of unemployment and the saloon visit color a terse anecdote of hardship in a frontier town.
In Beardstown Illinois a saloon keeper driven from business by the local option turns to digging mussels. His first haul yields two fresh water pearls valued at $2000. The tale carries a moral the piece notes with a wry remark.
The advertisement touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a blood building restorative for pale weak nervous people. It cites Mrs H Harpouch of Mansfield Ohio and claims the pills strengthen nerves enrich blood and build the system with a world famous reputation. The ad notes a portrait and signature on the box and lists 50 cents price with Venson's Pharmacy as a point of sale.
A fashion paper claims the truth about a sheath gown has been stretched, causing readers to doubt the garment’s described fit. The piece notes many necklines appear unnaturally altered in reactions to the design.
A Texas physician asserts that it is impossible to overeat. He appears to refer to the average man’s income rather than his physical makeup, suggesting appetite may be unlimited by financial means.
A man taken into custody in Pomona California recalls nothing of his past and may be a railroad official in training for appearance before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A Massachusetts woman recently received $3000 from an elderly donor who thanked her for a past act of kindness. The donor recalls the woman gave her a cup of coffee during a weak time and hopes the story inspires ongoing compassion for other elderly ladies in need.
The author urges avoiding constant sourness and bouts of complaint. He advises recognizing the many joys life offers, choosing a positive outlook, and keeping a sunny demeanor as troubles arise.
In Chicago, bookmakers who tried to set betting odds on baseball lost over 100000 dollars as fans, knowing teams and players well, beat the system. They introduced a multi team odds scheme but the public favored the correct selections, netting losses for the bookmakers and strong profits for bettors. Saloon bettors and their telephoned bets yielded a 50 percent commission to the clearing house, while veteran derby gamblers found baseball a straight game and not easily doped.
A humorous clump of lines mocks a newspaper eclipse claim and a farmer's gate sign. The sign reads political satire about avoiding voters and offering tools for a vote, implying a busy candidate and a warning to persuade the farmer’s wife to back him.
Daniel Ruggles announces his candidacy for District Attorney on the Republican ticket. He asks for support at the primary and provides address at 101 Fourth Street Baraboo Wisconsin.
Major N. B. Hackett of North Freedom Wisconsin announces his candidacy for the Sauk county sheriff nomination and pledges faithful discharge of duties if nominated and elected.
A Globe item reflects on how the man who avoids talking about others earns lasting admiration and inner comfort. The passage suggests choosing restraint and kindness to feel better within. It emphasizes the value of prudent speech over gossip.
Old navy tale from Admiral Evans era aboard the Indiana recounts a sailor accused of stealing food from a mess chest. The man insists no theft occurred noting a cockroach emerged from the chest sobbing, highlighting a comic misperception during night watches.
Atley Peterson of Soldiers Grove Wisconsin announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Member of Congress before the upcoming primaries in September. He pledges to use his best efforts for the district and state’s interests if nominated and elected.
Grant Dryer, a Republican candidate for sheriff, urges voters in Dellona to support him at the upcoming primary. Your vote will be appreciated at the September 1st election.
S. Z. Hudson of Reedsburg declares candidacy for Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket. He asks for support at the primary and notes his town of residence.
Baraboo attorney John A. Malone is running as the Republican candidate for district attorney seeking the Baraboo area seat. Malone campaigns on crime: reform, efficiency, and community safety. He faces other candidates in the race as petitions close.
A preacher was offered a hundred dollars a year more to switch congregations. He said he would pray and seek divine guidance. A church member asked the minister's son if his father was still praying. Johnny replied that he was praying but already packing up the furniture.
An exchange notes hot nights feel endurable with a big field of growing corn priced at 70 cents a bushel. A man endures almost anything when profits appear at his door.
D. O. Mahoney of Viroqua Wisconsin announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress ahead of the September 1 1908 primaries. He pledges to faithfully serve the district if nominated and elected and respectfully asks for support at the primary.
A Republican candidate for the First Assembly District of Sauk County appeals to voters. He notes lifelong residence except for 61 to 65 and asks for support at the September primary. Signed by Jesse Mather of Merrimack town.
Baraboo residents publish proof of Doan's Kidney Pills curing back and kidney trouble. Mrs. E L Palmer recalls excruciating back pain, bed confinement, and relief after using Doan's at Evenson's Pharmacy. She reports lasting results since 1898 and continued recommendations in 1905. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A note from a Louisville youth asks how to enter the fray of life. The editor replies urging early marriage to plunge into life’s battles. The exchange frames bold young ambition and practical steps for social integration.
Cerl M. DuBois of Bara Boo is the Republican candidate for County Treasurer. Vote for him on primary day September 1, 1908.
The Missouri judge declares that our parents in the Garden of Eden formed a common law marriage. The Churubusco Truth editor quips that no one else was present to keep the poor man from being a damphule.
An old patent medicine ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters to purify blood and aid digestion, Deans Ointment for skin relief, and Dean's Regulets for easy bowel passages. It also endorses Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for toothache earache sore throat and general pain relief.
The Lippitt farm known as The Oaks, about 33 miles west of the city and owned by Mr W C Rodgers, has seen extensive upgrades. Both floors were decorated and varnished, other buildings painted, and Axcyone, the trotter owned by Rodgers, named on the barn. Brown & Fleming did painting and decorating, while Lettergren & Pittman installed a lightning rod system.
Public notice urges readers to check their News subscription expiry and pay overdue totals. It cautions that mail service may stop if arrears exceed a year, referencing Uncle Sam and the postal system.
Rescue efforts for E G Pfeifer of Chicago and his son Ralph continue after a Wisconsin river launch accident at Kilbourn with no bodies recovered. The corpses of Miss Mabel Ward and Mrs Heath were shipped to Chicago for funerals. County authorities decide no inquest is needed.
W. G. Smith markets 25 photos for 25 cents in six distinct positions with five photographs per position. The items are sold as postal novelties from the Reinking Building.
Dresen Bros. of Sauk City hold contracts for a one story concrete and brick bank at Merrimack costing about 2500 dollars. They also build a saloon for John Roselip at Spring Green. Engineer D W Mead of Madison seeks bids on twelve steel gates for Kilbourn dam project and on roof trusses and crane posts for the power house. He also plans a concrete dam head and tail race and brick power house for Crivitz project by Northern Hydro Electric with 700000 dollars in capital.
Plans announced for a $20 million Chicago and Northwestern passenger terminal to be the largest in the country aside from Boston. Classic design features a 120 foot arch on West Madison, four square blocks of footprint, six acres of train shed, and capacity for 250,000 daily passengers with sixteen tracks and sixteen car capacities. Emergency hospital service included.
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