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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
5
Portage train robbers staged a picturesque incident. The paper references clairvoyants in town and hints at political foresight. The absence of a railroad announcement for Cazenovia would leave the public uninformed.
In time the free love Kilbourn doctor may find that he must advertise for someone to sew on his buttons.
Mr. Peach stands nominated for governor of Connecticut. A lighthearted omen warns that if he isn’t picked by November the frost will get him.
President Roosevelt issues a note warning Panamanian authorities against adopting Pennsylvania style election methods. He urges adherence to fair voting practices and rejects external influence on their electoral process.
Hetty Green notes her daughter is not yet ready to marry the best man living. She adds she will not approve marriage unless the daughter moves away from New York.
The comment suggests several candidates for congress are eager to present their views and challenge rivals while others have already entered the race and will not delay.
A political remark questions Senator Foraker's reliability for delivering keynotes. The speaker asserts he would press the black keys too hard, using a metaphorical critique of his speaking style.
With political excitement easing, focus shifts to the league team’s current standing and performance. Readers are reminded to track updated results and forthcoming schedules as organizers assess the club’s progress this season.
The London Spectator surveys American optimism but suggests revisions may follow as politicians heighten public alarm, reflecting a tension between national mood and political rhetoric.
Commander Peary remains as confident as ever that he will reach the north. Tom Watson shares that same confidence as ever that he will win the presidency.
The London Times seeks the reason behind recent beef price increases and plans to question Mr Armour currently on vacation in England about the matter.
The city has halted horse car service on all but three routes, signaling a shift toward progressive transit. Officials frame the change as modernizing urban transportation while critics warn of disruption to riders.
A plight over scarce timber prompts a call for political parties this year to limit prangs in their platforms and avoid wasteful excess, stressing practical focus and conservation.
Market chatter says Theodore Roosevelt Jr may take summer employment with United States Steel Corporation as the big trust appears to be using politics more than ever.
The report notes Mr. Bryan played at Fairview catching well but slow on the lines. It adds a parallel in politics, calling him a good receiver yet slow in the running.
The June Lyceum and Talent notes a Baraboo in Sauk county and recounts stage lore about actors losing wigs or costumes in the Baraboo. It recalls local deaths linked to chairs and a closing aphorism on being early.
An elderly farmer near Rolia attempted to grasp a playful young bull by the tail in a humorous local tale. His widow recalls Joseph was never known to stick to anything longer than ten minutes in life.
A playful remark from a girl frames a humorous thought about memory. She says her grandfather walks around thinking of nothing, then remembers something different from what he meant to recall, illustrating a comical memory mix-up.
In an Iowa town a defense attorney addressing the jury grew excited and cried that there were 36 dogs involved, claiming that number was triple the jurors in the box. The remark did not change the verdict.
Dr. W C Abaly performed a left eye removal on George Mitchell of Baraboo at his Madison office after an injury from a stone crusher. The patient was sent home in good condition and is to receive an artificial eye within two weeks to restore appearance.
One night a peculiar strain awoke the sleeper as a faint music grew louder. On the couch the listener watched a row of players led by an orchestra of Thomas performing in a rustic woodshed setting.
A warden reveals a former graft politician enjoys prison garden work. A visitor asks about borany and the warden explains the man likes removing top soil and any kind of take-off appeals to him.
Miss Jessie Lynde Hopkins will be one of the soloists with the Apollo club of Chicago at two concerts. The 200 member club performs at Winona Lake on July 10 and Alth.
A playful sequence follows a chain of dawn pursuits with the early bird seeking a worm, the cat catching the bird, the bulldog taking the bird, and the dog catchers arriving to seize the scene.
Rev J S Crowder receives a letter from Dr Michael Benson, once Baraboo pastor, read at the First M E Church old folks meeting in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Benson recalls 58 years of ministry and notes September 16 will mark 40 years with his wife in ministry. He reflects on health, faith, and fellowship, blessing Crowder’s church.
An observer comments on Baraboo July 4 parade floats representing local businesses and a central Washington Uncle Sam display. The leading float, drawn by two strawberry roan horses and driven by D. J. Taylor, embodies American independence, military sacrifice, and national pride, urging remembrance of 1776.
A colonial era advertisement touts Burdooth Blood Bitters as a national cure for dyspepsia, claiming it strengthens stomach membranes and purifies the blood. It also promotes digestive flow and a skin itching remedy, with Dean's Ointment for piles and eczema. Narration includes testimonials and a Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claim as a long standing household remedy.
Maude Newell Williams reports on Colombian kitchen life in Bogota, describing open charcoal fires, roofless kitchens, and peon cooks. She notes the heavy labor of washing by gente women, the slow weekly cycle, lack of running water, and improvised stone work for grinding and cleaning, with low pay and old-fashioned tools.
Daniel Ruggles announces his candidacy for District Attorney on the Republican ticket. He urges support in the primary and provides his Baraboo Wisconsin address at 101 Fourth Street.
Atley Peterson of Soldiers Grove Wisconsin announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress before the primaries to be held next September. He pledges to use his best efforts for the district and state if nominated and elected.
Richland Center veteran David G. James declares as a Republican candidate to succeed Colonel O G Munson in the 26th district comprising Vernon and Richland counties. James, a former department commander of the Wisconsin G A R, has served with state commissioners to erect a monument at Andersonville site in Georgia.
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart says customers buying a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills get the value of that weight in gold when suffering from constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Fisher Bros drug store priced at 25 cents.
A testimonial from R Sylvester E Smith of St Louis Missouri praises Peruna as a health restoring remedy. He describes prior bronchial and exposure related illness and credits Peruna with rapid improvement and complete recovery over several months.
In the matter of the estate of Smith Jennings deceased creditors must present claims by January 12 1909 to Baraboo County Court or be barred. The February 2 1909 term will examine and adjust claims at 10 a.m. in Baraboo. Dated July 7 1908. By order of the court W T Kelsey judge W H Cady attorney for administrator.
The Milwaukee Free Press offers all Baraboo News subscribers a one dollar full access until January 1, 1909. It promises complete campaign coverage and other news for the rest of the year. Send payment to The News in Baraboo Wisconsin.
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