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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
5
Shortest Days Defy Baraboo Wood Pile Scene
Baraboo residents note the year's shortest days clash with stacks of firewood, as frigid temps linger and wood piles rise along Main Street. Local weather and supply patterns shape daily routines and heating efforts.
Wall Street Questions Purpose of Sucker Stereotype After Criticism
After sharp criticism, Wall Street wonders why markets attract such harsh labels and what value critics see in branding participants as suckers. Investors debate resilience, risk, and reputational costs amid public scrutiny.
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Wall Street
Utah Moves Toward Slow Cure for Plural Marriages
Utah signals readiness to tackle plural marriages with a measured approach. Officials emphasize gradual reform and consider phased policy changes to address long standing family and legal complexities.
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Utah
Comparison of Dowie and Chadwick Money Methods
Question discusses which path yields money more easily between Dowie’s methods and Mrs Chadwick’s. It frames a debate on efficacy and ethics of each approach as presented in the source text.
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Dowie
Kentucky Gentleman Water Phrase Sparks Conversation
A brief line notes Kentucky gentleman drinks water and remarks that it does not take much water to break. The fragment suggests casual town dialogue about beverages and patience without specifying a clear event or source.
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Kentucky
Kuropatkin Comment On Christmas Dinner in Tokio
General Kuropatkin reportedly commented on dining in Tokyo during the Christmas season, reflecting on hospitality and military life abroad. The remark appeared in a brief dispatch noting his impressions of the Japanese capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Kuropatkin
Tokio
Carnegie Credit Crunch Threatens Libraries and Banks
If conditions persist the philanthropist will curtail library endowments and support to struggling banks, risking reductions in public library access and financial aid programs.
Democrats Sweep Boston Municipal Election
Democrats won all major posts in Boston's municipal election. The result is described as a broad victory with little opposition, seen by some as a consolation prize for rivals.
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Boston
Open Winter Expected With Cold From All Sides
Leland correspondent reports an unusually open winter with cold air pouring in from every direction. The forecast hints at a widespread chill and extended season ahead.
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Leland
Politician unrest in New York mirrors Wisconsin moves
The push by some New York figures to remove Senator Depew echoes similar maneuvers in Wisconsin. The fragment suggests political maneuvering and comparisons between states without detailing names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Depew
Wisconsin
Invention Promises to Replace the Telephone Operator
A new invention is announced that could eliminate the need for the telephone girl, while the speaker notes their own operators will remain in service despite rumors of others' changes.
Watertown firm pays $2000 for stuffed geese in a day
In Watertown Wisconsin a local firm spent about $2000 on stuffed geese in a single day last week claiming the city is the greatest market in the world for the birds.
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Watertown
Wis
Mrs Chadwick's conduct blamed on religious duty toward bankers
Mrs Chadwick indicates her actions with several bankers stemmed from a sense of religious duty. She says they were strangers she "took in," framing the arrangements as charitable hospitality.
Tariff Revisionists Claim Victory As Stand Patters Claim Name Day
Revisionists declare victory over tariff changes while stand patters insist the date of revision must be named. The competing camps dispute timing and method as the policy debate continues.
Illinois Votes for Prohibition Candidate Despite Whiskey Leadership
Illinois, the nation's top whiskey producer, cast the largest statewide vote for the prohibition candidate. The unusual name Swallow associated with the candidate might have influenced voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Union
Prohibition
Manchurian Farmers Profit From Selling Chickens
Manchurian farmers reap sizable earnings from poultry and related goods, requiring them to converse in several languages to handle diverse customers worldwide.
Baraboo Notice Cautions On Hobson Visit
Baraboo residents are urged not to anticipate Hobson's upcoming visit too eagerly warning that the aging figure has changed since sinking the Merrimack and noting that the town's older women are now in the spotlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Our City
J P Morgan Purchases Old Piano At Unlikely Price
A report notes J P Morgan paid six thousand dollars for an old piano in Baraboo, arguing the purchase reflects questionable judgment compared with the cost of a new instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Baraboo
Call for more intelligent citizens to accept public office
At a Fortnightly club meeting it was stated that better government requires more intelligent people to accept public office without pay. Citizens should call out their public servants rather than let office seekers compel themselves on the public, with conditions improving immediately.
Partisan Leaders Guided by Nonpartisan Vote
An Emporia Gazette editorial argues that government remains party driven but leaders and members increasingly seek nonpartisan guidance. It notes parties no longer rely on machine canned platforms and candidates.
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Emporia ‘Gazette
Rewards Offered for Information at Devil's Lake Break-In
Not everyone can earn $75 as easily as the man who can identify the culprit who broke into cottages at Devil's Lake. The Kesha wagoes put up $50 and H. L. Halsted $25 for information leading to arrest and conviction. The informer will also help place undesirable characters where they cannot commit further mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil’s Lake
Keshawagoes
H. L. Halsted
Esch Named as Likely Wisconsin Senate Candidate
The piece advocates Congressmen Esch of La Crosse as a capable successor to retiring Senator Quarles. It lauds his brains honesty and public spirit, notes his moderate La Follette alignment, and urges western Wisconsin to unite behind his candidacy if Quarles leaves the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarles
Wisconsin
Congressman Esch
lLa_ Crosse
la Follette
Mr. Esch
Lawson's expose on Wall Street wolves and Standard Oil
Thomas A. Lawson writes in Everybody's Magazine about Wall Street wolves and the Standard Oil influence over life insurance companies and banks. The series urges every saver to read and every vot er to act to curb the system and protect national welfare.
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Thomas A. Lawson
Everybody’s
Lawson
Wolves
Wall Street
Peron
A Friint to the Ladies
A young city woman dislocated her shoulder after violently throwing her arm around a friend. The piece urges women to place their arms properly to gain sympathy and keep men’s lives happier.
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San Francisco
Misdirected Efforts and Letters to Santa Claus
A Baraboo postman finds a sealed letter to Santa Claus in an iron box but cannot open it due to postal rules. The piece laments misdirected efforts from airship plans to failed ventures, urging readers to seize opportunities, correct errors, and avoid uncertain records that cause disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Bystanee
Washington
Widow Bride Mixup Baffles Indiana Clergyman Daughters
A southern Indiana widowed clergyman on vacation sent a telegram saying he married a widow with six children. Returning home he found his two daughters in tears asking where the widow was. He replied with a twinkle that he had married her to another man, sparking laughter.
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Indiana
Americans Find High Apple Prices in Europe
A traveler in Meran Tyrol reports seven ounce apples selling for 25 cents, noting European prices are steep despite U S apple abundance and quality. The piece suggests the United States is a paradise for apples due to large production and high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Meran
Tyrol
United States
Globe
Wisconsin
Baraboo Merchants Issue Notable Calenders This Year
Baraboo merchants circulate calendars including a notable piece from W C Schabh's shoe shop praised as a fine art item. The industry trend shows shops using artistic calendars to attract customers and promote offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
W. C. Schabh
Prevent and Cure Headache with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills
Headache prevention and relief advice from Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills ad asserts early use halts attacks. It notes nerves influence attack frequency, assures no opiates, cocaine or chloral, and promises safe use with guaranteed refund if ineffective. Sold by pharmacists in 25 doses for 25 cents. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Peruna touted as cure for consumption and coughs
A crude advertisement arguing that repeated colds lead to catarrh and then consumption, claiming Peruna cures the entire chain. It cites Miss Lillia of Illinois and U.S. Senator Thurston as testimonials, urges early Peruna use and offers free medical advice from Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillia
Illinois
Startey
Peruna
U.S
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Washington, D.C
Jno
M. Thursio
Alma Lillia
18Th St
Rock Island, Ill
Alma Lulia
Calendar makers face rising paper costs and small print
The insurance firms seek smaller calendars with large figures readable from afar but struggle to produce them as paper prices climb, constraining the calendar trade.
Wisconsin farmer’s misheard hymn stirs church fight
A young Wisconsin farmer promised $2 for hymn books after selling a calf. Weeks later he misheard the choir singing The Half Was Never Told as The calf was never sold and began a brawl at the village church.
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Wisconsin
The Holly Wreath Name Origin And Holiday Use
The holly shrub originated from the term holy tree due to its branches used to decorate churches at Christmas. Its glossy leaves and bright red berries make it a beloved evergreen widely used in decorations, native to Europe and parts of Asia.
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Europe
Asia
America
Mass of Christmas packages delayed by express confusion
On Thursday numerous Christmas presents were carried through Baraboo in two cars when the express messenger could not separate the mass for unloading. The cargo went past its destination. it was later sorted and sent back, causing delay but no loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund Guarantee Card
A company notice from Yisher Bros J B Donovan & Co guarantees refunds for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Yisher Bros. J.B, Donovan & Co
Razorback Praised for Flavor and Market Worth
The Florida Times Union extols the Razorback as a hardy creature whose meat could fetch Smithfield rivaling prices if quality matches quantity. It notes some state exchanges lamenting the survival of the genuine Razorback and predicts future value when the qualities align.
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Smithfield
Florida Times-Union
New Life Pills Promise Fast Relief for Headaches
Thousands report quick relief from sick and nervous headaches using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The remedy claims to purify blood and boost health. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Fisher Bros Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Fisher Bros. Druggist
Railways Own Staircases In London Underground Stations
London stairways and elevators serving underground stations do not occupy street space. Railway companies had to purchase land within a block where a station needed access, ensuring station entries remain off public roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Year of Suffering Ends After Tar Treatment
Mrs. Carrie Askey of Cumberland Wyoming endured over a year of sore throat and constant coughing before using Warner's White Wine of Tar. The remedy stopped her night coughs and she reports she has not lost a night's sleep since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Askey
Cumberland
Wyo
Warner
Man in Missouri coughs up eight cent coin
A Missouri man who swallowed an eight cent silver piece years ago has finally coughed it up. The Boston Transcript notes such tales remind everyone that some people take a long time to regurgitate tiny sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Bostsen Transcript
Notice of Final Settlement in Sauk County Probate
State of Wisconsin Sauk County Court in probate will convene at the Baraboo courthouse on Feb 7, 1905 at 10:00 AM. Jacob L Hil administrator requests final accounting and residue distribution for Walt S Hyer late of Sumpter township. Dated Dec 17, 1904. By order of the court W T Kelsey County Judge E Aug Runge Attorney Baraboo Wis.
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Sauk County
Baraboo
Ten O'Clay
Jacob L. Hil
Walt S Hyerlate
Sumpter
Iis
W. T. Kelsey
E. Aug. Runge
Wis
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