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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
2
The Baraboo News lists subscription rates and features a June 10 edition with President Roosevelt claiming he will not buy a car while horses still exist. It includes William Allen White critiquing Taft and social commentary on women and consumer choices.
Differences over the ruler’s title linger with some using Ameer others Amir. The remark notes that after England’s impact the spelling may settle on Dennis as a unifying term.
A Michigan judge has ordered a man to eat a square meal as punishment. The unusual sentence drew attention as a nontraditional penalty in the courtroom.
A Delton correspondent urges better mail facilities noting three days to cover five miles with mail circling to New York and back. He advocates an electric county line to improve speed as swift communication grows with telephones and weekly papers arriving late to readers near Baraboo.
A Youth's Companion piece urges new graduates to seek any honest first job rather than chase ideal fits or high pay. It stresses gaining a foothold over social status, advocating practicality and self suitability over luck or titles.
Daniel Ruggles declares his candidacy for District Attorney on the Republican ticket. He appeals for support in the primary and provides his address at 191 Fourth Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin.
W H McFetridge announces candidacy for state assembly as a Republican. He pledges to faithfully serve the state and district and asks for citizens support in the district.
A Sauk County voter announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Clerk at the September 1 1908 primary, seeking support from voters in the county.
James H Hill announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of Court at the upcoming primary on September 1 1908 and asks supporters for encouragement and votes.
Wilbur Cahoon, running on the Republican ticket, asks voters for support for a second term as member of the assembly. If nominated and elected he pledges to continue using his best efforts for district interests.
Atley Peterson of Soldiers Grove Wisconsin announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress Third District before the September primaries. He pledges to work for the best interests of the district and state if nominated and elected.
Purported remedy ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills to relieve stagnation headache biliousness and jaundice by purifying liver and bowels. Described as reliable and gentle with no grinding or griping and priced 25 cents at Fisher Bros. drug store. Also touts Rocky Mountain Tea for night use and claims universal happiness from the product line.
Hib as D. W. Worth rests ill in bed while Mrs Clinton Archer visits Milwaukee. Miss Ellen Tinkham visits from North Freedom. Miss Christine Kier graduates in Kendall. Walter Braun attends commencement in Madison. E L Powell of North Freedom a candidate for register of deeds. Riverside Creamery estate sale to H Sorge & Sons of Reensburg for about 3200 dollars. Priscilla Acott celebrates her second birthday with friends and refreshments.
E A Smith of Baraboo turns 86 today after arriving in 1851. Born in Maine on June 3, 1822, he is among the region’s oldest residents, once a type caster, clerk, Bos ton fire department member, and sailor. He recalls church life in Baraboo’s old Methodist building and remains active, visiting the city’s business district.
Miss Cora Cooper of Merimack visits the city while Charles Wild sells his Wayne automobile to E. J. Battles. Florence Parker of Janesville visits the Evenson home. A party including Mrs. Wald and Mrs. Thaerer, plus Ward Munroe and Maude Munroe, tours Madison and the pleasure drive. Former Sheriff W. W. Stackhouse and Mrs. Stackhouse arrive from Loganville to attend their son’s graduation. Ernest Stackhouse and family come from Chicago. Hazel Martin enjoys a birthday gathering with friends, an orchestra, dancing, and festive refreshments at her parents’ First Avenue home.
Baraboo Farmers Mutual Telephone Co held its annual meeting at the Y M C A building. Reports showed strong finances and a new line to Hill from North Freedom. Subscriptions reached 200 with plans to expand to 400. New directors include George Karstetter L H Palmer and Simon Cobleigh. officers elected S Cobleigh president George W Harrison vice president William Halsted secretary Orrin Getchell treasurer.
Letters from readers in Tennessee Minnesota and Colorado praise Peruna for catarrh of the stomach noting relief improved health and renewed strength after using the remedy. Accounts describe long illness prior to Peruna and claim life saving benefits with broad recommendations to others.
An old advertisement by J. B. Donovan & Co. touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as curing ills and building strength with tea or tablets priced at 35 cents.
IRA CRAWFORD relates a dramatic incident from Fort Leavenworth when a river crossing ferry operated by Engineer corps detachment broke its cables in swift current. Despite 31 men’s efforts the raft sped downstream until six anchors failed. It beached near the Home Riverside mine three miles downstream. soldiers crossed back by boat. Officers included Captain Slattery and Lieutenants Peterson and Sultan. Soldiers called it the best army joke of their lives as they signaled with shirts and imagined pirates and desert islands while the raft ran its course.
Amos P. Johnson a Civil War veteran and member of the Iron Brigade died at 3:30 P.M. in Williston North Dakota after months of illness including blood poisoning. Born in Maine about age 71, he joined No. A 6th Wisconsin Infantry in 1861 and saw action at Gainesville South Mountain Antietam Chancellorsville Gettysburg Wilderness and Cold Harbor. Interment will be at Williston.
The Old Settlers at North Freedom organize a large picnic for Wednesday June 24 at John Hackett's grove near the village. Committee members named to arrange the event are J. M. Blachly John Hackett Mrs S A McCoy Mrs Dan Fullmer and Mrs R M Dickie.
Miss Helen Fitch of the First ward school will spend her vacation at Kosh konong and, next year, will teach at Madison.
A fair visitor questions Chief Umbrella about authenticity. He replies that “squaw” now comes from college and insists education is bad for the red man while women work and men mind the papoose.
In large cities such as Chicago and New York horses suffer many winter deaths on asphalt. A promising iron chain tread shoe is being developed that buckles quickly without tools, is self adjusting, strong, cheap and durable and may reduce accidents on icy streets.
A movement among graduates of German universities seeks to abolish mandatory drinking by student corps members. Currently abstainers are excluded and initiates are required to drink heavily during ceremonies, leading to calls for reform.
Fisher Bros offers Parisian Sage a French hair restorer at 50 cents a bottle. Invented by Prof. Giroux and manufactured by Giroux Mfg. Co. in Buffalo NY with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure dandruff or stop hair loss. Product touted to promote hair growth and lustrous hair in about 10 days.
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