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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
6
Scientists may place Baraboo on the earthquake map as the region experiences rare rocking motions. The piece notes that towns are shocked occasionally but not often by earth movements and cautions about judging a man by talk or guilt by the fish he catches.
A witty remark notes that public distrust of law enforcement is evident in the rising tally of fish cases in frying pans. The line highlights a humorous view of crime and punishment in everyday life.
City council considers stricter rules on the Sunday screen lid after an earthquake appears unable to loosen it. Officials warn about safety and structural integrity while pondering revisions to current regulations.
Several Baraboo citizens insist an earthquake occurred recently, challenging prior claims and urging officials to verify seismic activity. Local sources emphasize quake chatter as evidence of a genuine event affecting the community.
A North Carolina man plans to die before an inheritance tax law takes effect, hoping to avoid future tax implications if Congress passes the measure.
A reader remarks that there is no day named Decoration Day and affirms the existence of Memorial Day used to decorate the graves of national heroes. The letter underlines the shift in naming and observed remembrance practices.
Editorial remark signals desire for a national standard on mental health information in magazines and newspapers. The piece envisions a future law governing content quality and reliability across publications.
The article notes an influx of unusual four legged eyeless and earlike birds emerging from concealment within the county, warning that the situation could produce enough odd specimens for a freak department at the upcoming poultry show.
The Ohio State Journal notes aging signs in a quip about tiring of a circus parade before it ends, reflecting a lighthearted view on aging and public spectacles.
A Montgomery Alabama man was arrested for robbing a gas meter of two dollars. Police report a theft incident involving a gas utility and an individual detained in connection with the crime.
A Philadelphia man wagered he could drink two quarts of whiskey in two hours and died. A Chicago girl bet she could waltz for an hour without rest and died. The adage about the fool-killer lurking behind such bets is noted.
A man who stole a gum machine from Von Wald's store argues that a good term deserves another, and a few nights later he took the machine from Kivenson's pharmacy defending his action as a political or personal grievance.
The council considers the marshal’s report on compliance with the new screen ordinance and the behavior at places where Bacchus reigns. The question rises whether offenders will reform and whether the marshal’s authority remains strong.
George Carpenter argues a fine concrete bridge across the Baraboo river, just west of the Island Woolen mill, will raise nearby property values and spur improvements, making it a sound city investment. He says increased taxes will pay strong interest.
Baraboo clings to a new long aluminum dog tag bearing a number and inscription. City Clerk Worthman and social dog leaders model the vogue, while square or triangular tags are deemed unfashionable for streetwear.
Officer Buckley and the force pledge to enforce dog control as summer heat arrives and dogs are kept on leads, ensuring citizens' safety and order.
The article marks Memorial Day forty four years after the Civil War, noting dwindling veteran survivors and growing generations with diverse heritage. It honors those who fought for the Union and urges Americans to pause and honor the blue heroes with flowers or thoughts.
Complaints rise over petty thefts of flowers in public places. The writer warns that beauty belongs to all who view it and condemns night thefts as mean and contemptible, noting cultivated blooms require patience and labor.
A lively editorial argues for coordinated extermination of dandelions to protect lawns. It notes young plants are easier to remove while blooms spread seeds, urging residents to dig them out in the evenings and take concerted action to prevent widespread reseeding.
Baraboo portion outlines population 5885 in 1905 over 33 square miles at 890 feet elevation with 31.9 inches annual rainfall. It notes 19 daily Chicago and Northwestern passenger trains, 491 city telephones, 300 rural lines, and key landmarks such as Devil's Lake and Mirror Lake. It lists new buildings including a $100000 courthouse and $75000 high school, and mentions early settler Abe Wood and Jean Baribault as origin of the name Gem City nickname.
Mr J R Curry and Mrs Curry hosted Memorial Day guests, Mr and Mrs Marsh of Chicago, for a social gathering.
The Baraboo News and The Evening News celebrate 25 and 15 years respectively, tracing their origins from L. H. Cook’s Delton Mirror Lake Echo to J. F. Kartack’s Baraboo ownership. The Advertiser debuted March 26, 1884, with four pages, later expanding to seven and then eight pages as the papers grew.
The plant moved in October to Third street above F. E. Brewer shoe store and in October 1889 to the second floor of William Power's Oak street building over Koppke's store. Ownership shifted from Kartack, Dorsett, and Cole to J. K. Matchett of Pierceton, then to Cole and Dorsett. Matchett later joined Matchett Bros. & Co. in Indiana. Dorsett sold his interest January 1, 1907 and joined a Chicago book company after operating a paper at Eldorado Springs, Missouri.
Henry B. Hansbrough former North Dakota senator and Baraboo resident resigns as expert on governmental expenditures with the Senate committee on expenditures in Washington. He left after learning Hemenway earned 7500 dollars annually while Hansbrough had been offered 5000 dollars, citing salary discrimination.
Mrs. August Brecht of Sauk City is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. J Platt.
E T Hobson of Lake City IA issues Foot Prints of Abraham Lincoln with pictures of the Haskins triplets of Baraboo named by the great emancipator. A New York boy on a Wisconsin farm notes milk comes from cows here. An editor troubles knee deep with a hyphen in Lord-Helper. A Greenfield courtship ends with a quip about thunder and Miss Goodlooks.
A Reedsburg household recounts a bear trapped in a hollow log then moved to camp for winter fuel. A mother scolds her daughter about her visiting suitor, who replies that he enjoys the attention. The article recalls an Outing Magazine tale of a hunter who used holes in a log to pull a bear.
Walt Mason laments the modern circus as a relic with weary camels elephants and painted zebras. He notes the removal of infamous acts the Ossified Man Cannibal Chief and Circassian stunt and hints the familiar freaks have aged disappeared or faced misfortune.
An exchange notes a boy can occupy a six inch square seat on a sled tethered to another sled moving at nine miles per hour. The fragment ends with an incomplete idea about sitting on a sofa for five minutes.
Kentucky resident Mrs. Lamaster credits eight bottles of Peruna and three of Manalin with curing long battled bladder and kidney issues after a 26 year struggle. The ad cites catarrh as a common cause of kidney disease and claims Peruna as a systemic remedy reaching catarrh in any organ. Another testimonial from Mrs. J J Bross of San Antonio endorses Peruna for severe bowel inflammation.
A column mocks idle talk and small comforts from church pews to foolish bets. A Coles Valley genius claims hens lay more with a lantern mischief while a wedding vow parodies commitment and family ties in a humorous, if sleepy, survey of everyday absurdities.
Gasoline engines provide immediate start and efficient operation for various tasks. Fairbanks Morse offers 1 to 250 HP models suitable for farm use such as cream separators churns washing machines and water pumps. For catalogue and prices contact C. H. Farnum 135 3rd St Baraboo Wis.
The Eagles beat Baraboo High School 8 to 5 on Monday as the field remained a sea of mud.
We express heartfelt thanks to kind friends and neighbors for support during our brother and son's illness and death. Gratitude extends to the Methodist church pastor of Merrimack for words of comfort. Signed by Christ Reese and families Reese Morrow Putz.
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