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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
6
The first Western Australia place of worship at Perth was unique for its bulrush construction. Built by soldiers after their 1829 arrival, the structure served weekly worship, occasional amateur theater, and as a barracks throughout its history.
A Transvaal agricultural paper suggests reducing swallowtail butterfly larvae by destroying the butterflies using a light fowling piece loaded with dust shot or coarse salt. It notes the approach may seem ridiculous but emphasizes the butterfly's large wingspan makes it a good target.
A US machinery agent secured a Japan order by agreeing to tailor lathes to any size for a large New South Wales backed factory. The British firm balked at a three inch excess, while the American offered custom sizing, winning the contract.
Local dental office returns to operation in the Mills Block with hours from 9 a m to 5 p m. Dr J F Sneathen announces availability for patient care and appointments.
A neighbor quips about a boy named Tommy whose mother cans fruit while his father works as a food inspector. Tension rises as the boy glances toward the window where angry voices spill out, hinting at conflict at home.
An account from the New Orleans Times-Democrat describes Eva Count Brohham sinking for the third time beside a launch. Katherine-Gracious is mentioned as a figure in the scene.
A boastful amateur actor claims he created the part and that only the makeup or costume fixed it. His friend agrees that several people said the makeup was good.
The Washington Star notes a paradox in political rise: a candidate has many friends but few enemies, suggesting limited early controversy that could hinder fame yet also restrain rapid success. The comment frames potential for later abuse and public scrutiny as a catalyst for recognition.
Long list of residents and visitors stopping in Baraboo and nearby towns for Christmas holidays. Names include George Hiller in Winona, Mrs P Mulcahy in Wone wee, Miss Mayme Ward from Madison, Miss Victoria Ward from Madison, and many others traveling to Chicago Watertown Adrian Mich Menomonie Waterloo North Freedom and Woodstock. Also notes Andrew Kiefer ex mayor of Portage dies at noon and state fair planning begins in Madison.
Foreman Rol and Os bourn leaves for South Kaukauna with 11 30 train to winter quarters while heating plant at school house is readied. Crew members Barney Flatley Fred Wagnitz James Merick Hans Hanson and Jim Doherty also head home for holidays to Oconto Falls Kaukauna and Oconto. Doherty notes he helped move over 1.3 million bricks in four months.
Local fur store advertises top prices with ten cents per pound for hides and the highest market price for furs, inviting sellers to bring in pelts for quick cash.
The Delta Phi Sigma fraternity and college club formed at the Y M C A meets weekly to discuss college prospects and enrollment. Ten members from B. H.8 lead as Alloysius D. Keller president and W. Roy Turton secretary with Albert Thaerer treasurer and Erwin F. Rau recording secretary. The group plans a social affair on the fourth Friday each month.
Western Sharpe a former Baraboo resident died in Iowa Sunday and his body was brought back for burial. He served many years on the Baraboo police force and was a painter by trade. His health failed prompting the move to Iowa for treatment. A daughter Mrs Vanderpool lives in Baraboo.
An advertiser promotes Gastrozone as a cure for distress after eating headaches heart trouble and dyspepsia. It promises money back if not cured and claims to be a scientific germicide for bad blood while selling through J. B. Donovan.
A 30 acre homestead west of the city is for sale at a fair price with liberal terms. Inquiries directed to P H Crossman R F D No 3 Baraboo Wisconsin.
80 acre farm under cultivation with buildings eight miles NW of the city. Two houses and lots on Tenth Street the O L Glazier property. Enquiries to R L Glazier 318 Fourth Street. Also sale rental dressmaking and wedding cards available at the office. Hotel for sale or trade at Sauk Enquire Ottille Meyer Sauk City Wisconsin.
A local ad offers a complete driving team survey and harness set for sale at low price. Inquire of S. A. Pelton for details and to negotiate.
For sale pure bred Duroc Jersey sons of July farrow. Enquirer J. W Hazen, 502 Ash St Baraboo Wis.
B F Ames offers a six horse power sawing machine for hire in city or country. Telephone for arrangements.
A rural plea urges farmers to subscribe to Hoard's Dairyman arguing reading boosts profits. A Minnesota to Connecticut dairy census found readers earned up to six dollars more per cow. Prof. G L McKay notes top dairymen are readers. Five months trial costs 25 cents.
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