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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
4
An Erie low rates notice promotes a Saenger festival at Wausau Wisconsin by the North Western Railway lines. The sale dates listed are February 23 and 24 with favorable return limits. Applicants are directed to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
The Chicago and North-Western Line offers a July Denver meeting special train plan. Special low rates from all parts, inviting a farm and city tour of Colorado with congenial company at low cost. itineraries available from North-Western Line agents for 2 cents.
Tickets to Indianapolis Indiana on June 2 16 and 22 offered by North Western Railway agents with favorable returns on account of a national event. Apply to local North Western Railway agents.
Advertises low rates to Denver on the Northwestern Line with sale dates June 30 to July 4. Mentions favorable return prospects and appeal to agents of Chicago and North Western.
Railway advertises daily round trips to Portland on the North Western Line. It promotes illustrated folders and 2 cent stamps for information on the extensive travel options, including side trips to national parks and Alaska, with details to be sent upon request.
A humorous regional remark notes that while God may control the weather, people believe the Devil also has a hand in shaping it. The saying reflects local lore on fickle skies and fate.
The fragment suggests Linovitch’s safety depends on an upcoming peace conference. If the conference occurs first, he might escape harm, implying a volatile political climate and potential assassination risk.
Salter, Philadelphia's boss machine man, resigns to pursue business ventures, stating the move compels him to work for his living.
A Kansas newspaper speculates Paul Morton will take over from Mr. Hyde at Equitable. The paper jokes Morton might look odd proposing $50,000 can-can dinners as part of his role.
Report notes Moscow eyes partnership with Tokyo to shape a future regional balance. Analysts say Russia aims to align with Japan in potential conflicts, arguing strategic benefits outweigh traditional tensions.
A Nebraska man seeks a divorce arguing he was in a trance at the time of his marriage and could not have knowingly consented. He contends the union lacked valid intent and seeks legal relief.
Readers invited to enter the Cheek cash prize contest by July 1. Participants must include their full name on the entry to qualify.
Chicago moves to repurchase street railway franchises from private corporations for a large payment, reversing what officials sold for alleged boodle.
Report notes $100,000 salaries for top executives and $12,000 for secretaries, with agents earning over half in commissions. Critics say rampant speculation of company funds erodes public confidence in the industry.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a complete health restorer and tonic. It reiterates the familiar maxim health equals wealth and urges readers to try the remedy for well being.
Readable items report visits and travel across Baraboo and nearby towns. Names include C G Lee, Mrs Robert Taylor, Lucile Lafferty, Roy Peck, A S Hawley, Mrs Jeide, Mrs H Butterfield, Miss Freda Wareham, Ferdinand Effinger, Mrs Ed Robson, Roy Burrington, Floyd B Hook, Mrs Leek, Mrs Chas Heiden, Miss Helen Wright, B A Tucker, Myrtle, Miss Doerschlag, Morgan Westenhaver, Justice Scovill, E Third and Barker streets, Baraboo leisure, sales, church events, and local incidents.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for strengthening and toning the kidneys and claims it cures ailments including pains in the loins and backache. The tone persuades readers to trust the remedy for urinary and spinal discomfort.
Ice cream and cake will be served by St. Margaret's Guild on the church lawn Wednesday evening for the benefit of the Sunday school. Price 10c. All are cordially invited.
Mr. Clavadatscher and Lena visit Portage while Mrs. Colburn of Winona visits city relatives. Kendalls hosts the Effinger Mead wedding with Mr. Mead’s parents present. Olga Reinking returns from the University of Wisconsin. Dennison family of Ventura visits Mrs. J. H. English. Bank of Baraboo begins heating plant excavation. Express Agent Fuller takes two months leave after 34 years in service. W. F. Russell of La Crosse is in town.
Conductor F. P. Maher is assigned to the Elroy Chicago passenger run. Conductor A. J. Gould takes runs Number 68 and 69 between Madison and Milwaukee. Engine 521 from Madison arrives for repairs and Fireman E. J. Kean goes to Elroy to work.
J Westleim travels to Milwaukee to visit friends for a few days, staying at local residences and planning informal gatherings.
Fireman A. Weirich has left for Milwaukee to take up work there.
Miss Bernice Wichern of Pewit's Nest school has achieved perfect attendance for two consecutive years. She completed this record before her seventh birthday, reflecting consistent school attendance.
Second growth block wood for sale. Terms cash. Leave orders at Brown's dray office.
Mrs C W Lamberton announces a new millinery store on Oak Street next to Weirich Bros meat market inviting Bara Boo ladies to inspect her stock with an open invitation to view.
Central Wisconsin listing for a 32 acre Spring Berry farm near the city limits of Reedsburg. Terms available by inquire to J O Spring of Reedsburg Wisconsin.
Fare set at 21.35 to Asbury Park New Jersey and return via Nickle Plate Road. Tickets valid through New York City. Sale dates June 29 to July 2 with return limit August 31 upon ticket deposit. Chicago City Ticket Offices 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex Depot on Van Buren Street Elevated Loop.
Union Pacific schedule changes shorten westbound Colorado Special by thirty minutes arriving Denver at 9 30 p m instead of 10 p m Eastbound No 12 departs Denver at 4 35 p m rather than 4 20 p m Affects May 28 changes do not alter Chicago & North-Western Bay Nos 3 and 6 departure times
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