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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
6
The text recalls Kepler’s defense of astronomers who turned to occult studies. He addressed the critic Tertius Interveniens, arguing that astronomy must support itself and that scholars often sought income through astrological readings to survive.
A simple tonic claims to relieve constipation by awakening sluggish organs. The ad states it prevents appendicitis and tones the system and lists Fisher Bros drug store as the seller for 25 cents.
A noted young college woman conducts criticism classes for affluent patrons lacking education. She reviews the latest books plays operas and arts and requires thorough note taking. Tuition is twenty dollars for twenty five lectures and private instruction costs one dollar per hour.
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine recalls a near fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold. His life was saved by Dr. King's New Discovery, a cough and cold remedy sold by Fisher Bros. drug store with 50c and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle offer.
A young western woman dazzles eastern society with a coat made from six anacondas she killed herself. The garment features mottled gray and white skin resembling lizard hide.
Reported joke from Life magazine notes a flying machine failed to work until it rose high enough to avoid injury, illustrating a humorous take on early aviation mishaps.
Monday social notes list visitors and residents in Baraboo and nearby towns including Mrs Ed Terry and Mrs Henry Niles on sick lists, travels to Chicago and Kilbourn, and gatherings at First M E church. Local engineers, teachers, and officials are mentioned along with plans for a masquerade ball and sleigh rides. The item includes family deaths and community events.
A rapid courtship unfolds after a Thursday introduction with a girl claiming a past life memory. The seaside engagement returns as the man recognizes her as the fiancée he had last summer, bizarrely linking present passion to previous ties.
The diamond challenge sculls of the Henley royal regatta are two crossed silver sculls with a laurel wreath and diamond pendant. They rest in a velvet lined box with winners’ names and are presented yearly, with each winner also receiving a silver cup as property. Established in 1844 by the Royal regatta committee.
A quirky line from a janitor philosopher notes that some girls prefer the dining hall music to Chopin and Wagner, saying to some young men the music in the dining board sounds sweeter than classical piano works.
A woman told Lord Palmerston her maid disliked Isle of Wight travel due to a cold climate. He replied you should take her to the Isle of Man next time. The quip reflects Palmerston’s witty handling of social travel complaints.
An old ad promises to cure a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The label bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co swears firm will pay 100 for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure sworn December 6 1886 notary public A W Gleason. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. F J Cheney Co Toledo sold by all druggists 75c Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
State of Wisconsin. County Court for Sauk County. In Probate. Final settlement hearing for Louisa Armbruster executrix of John Armbruster late of Freedom town. March 6, 1906 at 10 a m at Baraboo court house. Proceedings for allowance of final account and residue distribution. Dated January 27, 1906. W T Kelsey County Judge. Dithmar and Carow, Attorneys.
Eva Bower files against Henry Bower in Sauk County Wisconsin and a summons requires appearance within twenty days after service or judgment will be entered. Grotophorst Evans and Thomas Attorneys Baraboo represent the plaintiff.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding and protruding with Pazo Ointment. Druggists authorize refunds if the product fails to cure in six to fourteen days.
The Boston Gazette prints an ad by Paul Revere, Goldsmith near Dr. Clarke's Wharf, offering artificial tooth replacements and fixing methods learned from Mr. John Baker Surgeon Dentist. The notice claims to restore looks and speech by securing false teeth and invites those with loose teeth to seek his services.
An article extols sound sleep as essential for health and virtue noting that among equals the deeper sleeper is healthier and more moral and efficient. It claims good rest cures irritability and peevishness and improves happiness.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet the nursery tale is humorously retold with the old mother and her dog facing hunger until a sudden idea yields sausage for supper. The piece preserves familiar characters in a playful, era tone.
In Lynn Massachusetts a taxidermist named N Vickary tricks an old man known as Uncle Ben by offering him a goose to take home. After a second offer with an owl, Uncle Ben asks to see the goose feet before taking it home. The tale hinges on the wary humor of the exchange.
In the Houston Post remarking on Jim Beerby, readers debate his fortune and fame. The exchange notes Beerby has kept out of jail, contrasting with others who have achieved wealth. The story hints at past legality without detailing specifics.
An English judge recently held that a husband and wife are one and indivisible in law. A reader asks how a railway would handle traveling with a single ticket shared by the pair.
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