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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
5
The article lampoons a Oklahoma good roads drive led by Colonel W. H. Moore. It notes a Muskogee meeting organized by twelve groups, the Good Roads association still active, and its costly 100 dollar daily expense. It mocks lacking senior command but concedes vigorous fundraising and publicity.
Mrs. Nathaniel Field of St. Albans Maine reports severe anemia for about three years with weight loss and fatigue. After trying doctors and failing remedies she used Dr Williams Pink Pills, gaining from 120 to 154 pounds and reclaiming health in three weeks, with restored appetite and sleep. The ad claims cure for anemia and related weakness and lists pricing and mail order details.
Rev H W Weseloh plans moving from Marion North Carolina to South Haven Minnesota. Bert DeKoyer from Dakota to Baraboo announces marriage. A F F Jensen sells property in Dorchester Wisconsin and moves to Baraboo. Mildred Mills of La Valle gains reputation as song composer for W C T U and local rest rooms opening exercises. John Bell and wife relocate to Beloit but still treasure Baraboo friendships.
The Indianapolis Star notes the new Cabinet with figures like Root Cortelyou Hitchcock Straus Metcalfe von Meyer Bonaparte Wilson and Taft. An eastern figure is accused of undermining the State Park movement by telling lake property owners the land is overvalued. Citizens from Devil's Lake Baraboo and beyond are urged to back the park as a top legislative achievement.
A double wedding note reports Ena Newman marrying Jonatha Boothby of St. Paul at 407 Third Avenue with a reception for nearly 100 guests. The couple left for La Seure after a break fast on a 960 oclock train. the groom runs a canning factory there. Out-of-town relatives and wedding party details are listed with ceremonies conducted by Father Barker.
Rev J M Melear united Paul Waltmann and Mabel I Wheeler at the First Methodist church parsonage in Baraboo. The couple, with a St Paul home planned, carry a romance watcher by friends. The Baraboo end noted the romance. the couple reside in Delton. Frank Kaiser and Barbara Smith, both of Greenfield, were married before Judge W T Kelsey.
The advertisement extols Allcock's Porous Plaster as the world’s leading external remedy with millions of annual sales. It claims superior effectiveness for back pain chest cold or local pains from cold or overstrain and notes imitators have failed to match it.
Miss Mattie Whitman of Madison and Alma Heffron of Chicago visit the city while Louis Walrath and Lena Keller from Madison and Prairie du Lac stay in town. Several locals travel to Chicago St Paul and Baraboo for visits. A theft report notes a robe and whip stolen from a vehicle near a store. Mrs J W Babcock is reported seriously ill in Washington. Thanksgiving social and visitation notes include Miss Emma Block Miss Kate Jacobs and Miss Josephine Becker in various towns.
Prominent Canadian hospitals and religious institutions endorse Peruna as a systemic remedy for catarrhal diseases. Letters from Sisters of the Good Shepherd and Hospital St. John in Quebec praise its tonic effects and relief of coughs and fatigue, noting improved mobility and overall health.
Local catarrh remedy Hyomei is promoted as the only effective treatment when inhaled. Fisher Bros. guarantees refunds if not satisfied, with a complete outfit priced at $1 and extra bottles at 50 cents.
Mrs J Maher and children from Janesville visit relatives in the city. Harry Murry of Madison visits Mrs Jorge. Miss Clara Terry of the W A. Mrs Maude Edwards remains homebound on the south side due to illness.
Ordinance 825 authorizes $67,000 in school bonds to be issued and spent on high school construction. Fire Chief requests more smoke protectors for firefighters. Lease between Jerry Scanlan and city covers four acres for a stone quarry. Poll tax receipts total $54. Various bills approved including sprinkling, coal, repairs, blacksmithing, printing, and payrolls. City attorney highlights tax equalization issues between the city and urban territory.
City reports the crusher and buildings used for sewer work have been relocated to the Scanlan property in preparation for next year’s season. Officials seek a dumping ground and note land offered by H. H. Tinkham west of Lyons under specified conditions.
The Inter Se club met with Mrs. T. W. English on Tuesday. Mrs. Wright gave a long paper on Henry Drummond and Mrs. Munneke presented an excellent piece on Dwight Hillis. Mrs. Teel provided music. Next gathering is December 11 with Mrs. Selleck.
A testimonial from Mrs. Howard Ford of Worcester credits Dr Miles Nervine with easing years of nervousness indigestion and heart palpitations after trying many remedies. The ad asserts nerve weakness causes bodily ailments and promises benefit from the first bottle with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana or local druggists.
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