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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
2
A sharp critique of price manipulation by major bakers, accusing a group labeled the Pumpkin Pie Trust of exploiting shoppers during hard times. Local merchants report rising costs and limited competition, while consumer advocates call for tighter oversight and fair pricing.
San Francisco mayor Schmitz faces political pressure as changes unfold in Oklahoma and national mood shifts, signaling a new tune in municipal and state affairs.
Officials indicate Woodruff and Odell are set to replace Platt and Depew in upcoming positions. The phrase the frying pan again hints at renewed scrutiny or a fresh challenge facing the transition.
A brief note suggests the President may return to Panama to check if things quieted after his departure, hinting at strategic timing and possible travel plans. The comment implies a cautious, watchful approach to regional developments.
A bank wrecker receives a two year jail term and a $10 000 fine, illustrating the Ohio notion of punishment for offenders higher up.
A witty opinion noting that Colorado women fought for and won suffrage but then quickly opposed it, offering a sharp gendered jab about women changing stances after securing voting rights.
If the canal work continues at the current pace, the present generation may witness the project’s completion. The statement reflects optimism about accelerating progress on the canal in the near term.
Some citizens would be embarrassed if Boni accepted certain jobs offered him, wishing he would work for money rather than for public service.
A French scientist notes people perform wonderful and surprising feats in sleep after investigations. He suggests many individuals may feel they have run for office while asleep, under such unusual conditions, highlighting the odd nature of nocturnal behavior.
Testimonial from Mrs Robinson of Chattanooga Tennessee extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for chronic nerve and heart related pains. The ad emphasizes long lasting relief with 25 doses priced 25 cents and a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
As Democrats narrow gaps in New Hampshire by 3,000 votes and Kansas by about 2,000, the remark about filling the White House with his family for Nebraska evenings invites scrutiny of Mr. Bryan who may not be a pure visionary.
Martha Battles Warn died at her Fairfield home on Friday morning November 16 after a week of illness. Born October 6 1834 in New Vineyard Maine she was 72 years 1 month 10 days old. She came to Wisconsin with her family in the 1840s settling in Flora township later Fairfield and a spell in Baraboo. In 1855 she married William Warn who died in 1890. no children. She lived near her nephew O A Getchell and was known as Aunt Martha for her readiness to help neighbors. She leaves a sister Elizabeth Wells of Madison and many relatives who mourn her.
A store visit offers many suggestions for gentlemen gifts including military brushes toilet sets shaving outfits traveling sets smoking outfits hats brushes mirrors knives and more. Evenson's Pharmacy 504 Oak Street carries good quality articles men want.
White Mound dec 38 Mrs Thomas Davey and Martin Davey travel to Lodi for serious illness of son Thomas. Otto Hamburg examined by Drs Rood and Hulburt of Reedsburg pronounced insane and Sheriff Hill moved him to Mendota. Wire theft totaled about 3800 feet between J L Connors and John Wagners.
Prof Weir traveled to Richland Center for Thanksgiving and Rev May Lewis preached at the F M church Thanksgiving night. Moses Siggelkow of Devil's Lake and Carl Zimmerman visited LA VALLE. Geo Slater and family visited Sparta. Anna Farber of Reedsburg stayed with Grace Marshall. E Darrow bought Jas Hyslop property on Main Street and Porter moves into the vacated residence by Otto Borchers.
Miss Edna Sanford began a trip Friday afternoon to Stillwater Minnesota to visit her uncle Charles Dyson and family. The report notes Bertha Dryer will start Tuesday for Flandran South Dakota to teach at an Indian school. The Olive Branch Mission packing is set for this week at Mrs. Lawrenze. George Butterfield and Asa Camp returned last Wednesday from a Chippewa county trip.
Durward's Glen reports a substitute delivering mail on route 5 while George De Koyer is away visiting home. Edward Meyer constructs a large two part chicken house with plastered walls in one room. Mrs. Steele and Mrs. Mueller traveled to town together last Friday. Mrs. H Dudley visited Portage to see her son Seth who will board a train for Morrisonville for the winter. The U P church Thanksgiving dinner raised over 42 dollars. Alma Mueller returned home after Mrs. Hein recovered from illness. T Degan was buried Saturday in St Marys Cemetery and traveled from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin 44 years ago on horseback.
Dec 8 reports show Rev H R Hogan visiting near Eau Claire and J H Hill in Madison. Judge Morgan from Devil's Lake stayed with relatives, while Mrs A C Hare and baby visited Brodhead and Miss Meta Steinfort returned from Watertown. Wolves sighted nearby and mail agent J F Morrow marked 21 years in service after two wrecks last summer.
December reports a sequence of social updates. Mrs Vreeland of New York has died, Mrs Spauldin learns of it in December. Andrew Henry and niece visit Chicago for a fat stock show. Feltz hosts Mr Birch and family for Thanksgiving. Mrs Ella Wilcox visits Manford Bump family. Minnie Malloy’s surprise 15th birthday party ends with gifts and refreshments. George Henry and family spend Thanksgiving with the Coopers. Saturday December 8.
Greenfield notes show Mr. and Mrs. R. Glazier and daughter Bernice visiting W. O. Jones on Sunday. Herman Wilkinson has pneumonia but improves. Ladies' Aid plans dinner with Mrs. E. O. Jones. Mrs. Chas. Coles gains a telephone on December 13.
Mrs Ed Coates attends the funeral of her uncle Thomas Degan in Baraboo. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Pedis in Caledonia, age 14, ill with appendicitis but improving. Walter Coates of Baraboo visits his brother Ed Coates and family and J A Coates. Maud Parken from Waterloo spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs R Parken.
Local residents report Thanksgiving visits among families from Galesville Cazenovia Baraboo Oxford and Baraboo. A Maynard travels to Marinette for gallstone surgery Mrs Clark shows improvement Main Baker recovers from illness and Wackmans visit near Madison. Catherine Atkins returns home after southern trip. Ed Van Aken Baraboo visitor.
Mrs Arnold Conerus of Elroy visits friends in our city. J A Stone conducted legal business in Mauston during the latter part of the week.
A county convention draws school board members from the area. Earl Quigly visits from Kerenville Wis. Miss Lillie Burns stays at Soldiers Grove. The St Patrick Loreto pastor arrives with Dec 8 service. Bear Valley dance a social and financial success. Ed Crye leaves town for Soldiers Grove. Minnie and Eda Roessler plan a Chicago visit. John Weitzel couple returns from wedding tour at Waukesha. Born to Chris Hutter and Winnie Weitzel, a son. Frances Weitzel Thanksgiving at home.
The Twentieth Century club gathered at Mr and Mrs R Maloney home despite bad weather with a large portion of the membership present. Mrs Train spoke on library extension work by the Federations and on Wisconsin libraries and librarians. Mrs Alexander described the Portsmouth New Hampshire information bureau run by the General Federation of Women's Clubs at an annual cost of 20000 dollars. Mrs Donovan read a piece on What The Novel Should Be and members discussed adding manual training and domestic science to Baraboo city schools when the new high school opens.
Mrs J E English gave a detailed paper on local fungi at the Fortnightly Literary club hosted by Mr and Mrs R B Griggs. She shared views and specimens, enriching the discussion. The club favored the Devil s Lake Park project and planned to meet next at the home of Superintendent and Mrs G W Gehrand.
In St Peter's Lutheran church Reedsburg Miss Katharine Jacobs married Louis Behnke of Winfield on Wednesday. A reception and dinner followed at the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Jacobs home.
Mr Will A Hoffman of Hagerstown Illinois relates a six month course with Peruna restoring his health after catarrh and dizziness. The ad touts Peruna as a popular remedy for over thirty years and invites readers to write Dr Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for free advice.
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