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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
5
The appeal promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer & Co. as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder trouble, claiming widespread prevalence and benefits for both women and men. It offers sample bottles by mail and urges readers to write with payment and to note the ad’s Binghamton, New York address.
A terse note reflects on daily life in Russia where people spend heavily on weapons and alcohol, hinting at inflation and hardship while wartime pressures mount.
The writer of List en to that Voice is reported suing for divorce. He reportedly grew tired of listening to the songmatic page.
The article notes about 3,000,000 Poles in the country and describes Walter Wellman risking his life and that of his companions for one more polar expedition.
It was a hard departure for Mr. Stensland as he moved on from Chicago taking nearly all his possessions, leaving behind only the banked belongings and the office cat.
Mr Gompers challenges the plan to hire Chinese laborers for digging the Panama canal and asks whether American workers will be supplied to perform the task, signaling a labor and immigration question.
A commentator asserts Bryan resembles a leading Democratic candidate in appearance and impression, noting the strong likeness and perceived fit for the nomination.
B N Robinson announces withdrawal from the Clerk of Court race to Sauk County voters. He thanks supporters and cites inability to afford the pastime as his reason for stepping back.
S H Wood declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sauk County clerk before the September primaries. He asks voters for support and assistance, expressing respect and gratitude.
State Senator candidate George Wylie declares his bid for the 27th district nomination after discussions with Sauk County administration Republicans and attempts to recruit an administration supporter as a candidate.
James H Hill announces his candidacy for Sauk County clerk of court pledging faithful discharge of duties if elected. He asks voters for support in the nomination bid.
Wilber Cahoon announces candidacy for the First Assembly District as a Republican. He states papers circulated by voters, no corporate ties, and promise to represent the people or face recall if elected. The primary is September 4.
Roy MacDonald visits Reedsburg. Various residents travel to Chicago Manston North Dakota Linden and South Dakota. Baraboo Gun Club shoot scheduled. Wages and land prices rise in South Dakota. Wheat harvest details and local employment prospects noted.
Population 5 835 in 1905 with 3 square miles area. Baraboo sits at 890 feet altitude 60 feet above the Baraboo river. Water from six fine wells is pure. Annual rainfall about 31.9 inches. 60 blocks macadamized streets. County seat of Sauk. 1 200 residences. Real estate taxes 1 504 and personal 648. Three graded schools and a new high school at 75 000. Bank deposits 1 400 000. Fruit center with nurseries nearby and local dairies. Iron field opening with quarries and quartzite crushers. Postal receipts 12 412 23. Chicago North Western railroad with 12 daily trains. Telephones 300. Nearby attractions Devil’s Lake Durward’s Glen Mirror Lake Wisconsin River Dells Skillet Falls Palfrey’s Glen. Distances: Chicago 175, Milwaukee 119, St Paul 232, Madison 37. First permanent settler Abe Wood and family in 1839. Named for Jean Baribault. Popular as Gem City. New courthouse 100 000 and post office 35 000. Location longitude 89 14 W latitude 43 29 N.
Baraboo resident Emma Bethke testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her backache and persistent kidney pain after tried remedies failed. She credits the remedy with lasting relief and notes her mother was previously cured. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The office asks subscribers who miss delivery to notify promptly. It will be regarded as a favor to inform the newspaper so delivery issues can be addressed.
Miss Clara Goldan went to Reedsburg to the fair. Mr. F. Effinger has returned from Chicago. Mrs. J. Herrington went to Madison yesterday afternoon. Mr. O. Gilloth left for South Dakota today to visit friends. Mrs. J. Krug went to Chicago yesterday to visit friends. Miss F. Carson went to Reed s. Mrs. George Hoadley is in Mineral Point visiting friends. Mrs. J. Jessop went to Madison yesterday to visit relatives. Mr. S. Harvey went to Reedsburg to the fair. Mrs. W. Schroeder went to Reeds. Mrs. E. Sharp of Madison is visiting friends here. Joseph Donahue and wife are visiting in Milwaukee.
A sixteen month old girl at the Meleyard residence near Friendship Adams county drowned when she slid into a water can in the garden while her mother Mrs. Claude Meleyard was nearby. Attempts to revive the child failed and the mother was overwhelmed by grief.
The Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee runs September 10 to 14 with a one fare round trip and extensive premiums. More than 300 entries compete in speed races with purses up to 5 000 and 2 500 events. Knabenshue Airship ascensions will fly daily. diverse entertainment includes vaudeville acts and four evenings of fireworks.
Advertisement states catarrh is a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 refund offer if it fails to cure, price 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A New Yorker recalls a Swiss journey with Americans and Englishmen aboard a train near a steep precipice. An Englishman shares a tale about a fish curling and rolling at the cliff edge, prompting a quip about Americans telling stories.
Beauty doctors tout watermelon rind rubs for face neck and arms after sun or wind exposure. Economical women reportedly eat more melons to spare fruit. A maid may keep her complexion and please callers with these fruit treatments. Some advise tomato slices for sun blisters and fruit juice as a morning drink.
The United States Geological Survey suspects a diamond source in the nation though its exact location remains unknown. Diamonds have appeared in four regions in superficial deposits, with limited past yields totaling small sums while imports run into millions yearly.
The passage argues that the saying exception proves the rule is misguided if taken literally but true as a test of a rule. It contends that even a single exception tests a rule and, if the rule is solid, remains credible through scrutiny.
The dialogue notes uncertainty about fatal race records and winter track activity. It references a New Orleans track in winter and mentions few athletes going broke there, reflecting casual sports banter on seasonal racing dangers.
The article lampoons yellow fever rumors on the isthmus noting many men reveal a streak of yellow in talk and behavior despite never seeing a case.
Very low excursion rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles offered via the North Western Line. From Sept 3 to 14 a round trip first class fare with favorable return limits on account of the National Baptist Convention. Three fast through trains daily including The Overland Limited and The Los Angeles Limited electric lighted. The China & Japan Fast Mail provides drawing room and tourist sleeping cars to both cities. For itineraries consult Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
Readers urged to send items of general interest at once to ensure inclusion before press time. note crowding during final hours.
Northwestern Line offers round trip excursion tickets to Mexico City from August 15 to September 1 at a single fare. Return limits favored due to the International Geological Congress. Tickets available via Chicago and North Western agents.
Nickel Plate Road offers one fare for round trip plus four dollars for thirty day limit and one fare for round trip plus two dollars for fifteen day limit. Tickets on sale from Chicago August 8 and 22 certificates issued by John Callahan General Agent at 107 Adam Street and La Salle Street Station.
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