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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
2
A surgeon, twice called by dogs to treat broken or painful limbs, first sets and splints a bulldog's master's broken arm then repairs a three legged dog with a pin in its fourth limb, both animals leaving with relief.
The insect, a mantis, mimics a blue flower with a green stalk and a central black spot. It feeds on butterflies and lures them with its orchid-like appearance, while its claws capture prey as butterflies alight.
Montana cattleman T P Montgomery recalls seen bonds between young West Point officers and older Indians during the 1870s. He recounts a 1876 scouting ride near his Montana ranch where a lieutenant and three privates passed within twenty yards of hiding Cheyenne Sioux without hostilities. The Indians knew the officer and likely shared tobacco, letting him pass.
George W. Nalley and his wife credit Hyomei with a complete cure of catarrh after failed remedies. The Hyomei inhaler is sold by Fisher Bros who guarantee refunds if no benefit. The complete outfit costs one dollar with an extra bottle fifty cents. No stomach dosing required.
The Shadow Town Co in Baraboo Wis advertises Edison Phonographs as ideal holiday gifts suitable for city or country homes. The ad promises inexhaustible amusement and new charm for long evenings, noting new and December records just received and listing 5th and Barker Streets location.
An advertisement urges readers to buy farm or city property or insure with Germania Life Insurance Co. It promotes life insurance and claims superior economic management and reserves. Contact J. Witwen at 129 3rd St Baraboo Wisconsin for deals.
New firm Thuerer and Alexander will carry a full line of machinery buggies wagons cream separators and sleighs with blacksmithing and wagon making services offered at all times.
Albert Hook advertises late and popular sheet music including two steps waltzes and marches at 20 cents per copy from his new music store located at 408 Oak Street Baraboo Wisconsin.
T. J. Thompson announces a new repair shop at Elkington's on Fourth Street offering bicycles, electric and general repairs and woodwork at low prices, after November 26.
A humorous verse from Kickapoo Valley Journal parodies Adam and Eve, noting Eve’s wardrobe needs and a playful claim that men must pay for her dresses. The poem blends biblical allusion with light gender satire in a folk newspaper tone.
A Christmas gift suggestion endorses Capt. Whitney's Ballads of War and Peace, noting it emphasizes peace and goodwill. A postal card to J.H. Whitney at 102 9th Ave will obtain the book, priced at 60 cents.
Readers are urged to inform the office immediately if The News does not arrive regularly, as it will be considered a great favor to ensure delivery.
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