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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
4
Three months 40c 75c 1.25 dollars appears on Baraboo News issue dated Wednesday June 24. The item highlights William H. Taft and Sherman as the rallying cry. Elroy comments Baraboo’s band pride as the town shows spirit.
Taft is described as a large man who embodies the size and reach of his party, signaling strong backing and broad influence within the political landscape.
Residents associated with the Taft family report a period of calm and rest following recent developments. No further details are provided in the accessible text.
George Bates expresses clearly that he does not wish to endure the same experience again, signaling a preference for avoiding repetition and seeking different outcomes.
At last the Chicago convention decided who was first in the hearts of his countrymen. The gathering settled on the popular leader, signaling widespread admiration and political sentiment across the nation.
Amid a Republican jubilee the Baraboo Fourth of July event remains a noted memory with community ties and ongoing reflections on past celebration traditions.
President Andrews and Secretary Scott must arrange with the weather man and Baraboo to support the big event, with local aid pledged for the annual M. W. A. picnic.
Mrs Russ Sage selects a mile of rhododendrons as a generous gift for New York City. The plants will be planted in Central Park and brighten the eyes of passers by for years to come.
The Grand Army of the Republic shows aging but active membership in Racine with many veterans still shaping Wisconsin’s history. Honor the honorees and wish them many more reunions as time presses.
A toast by Mrs. Thornton argues women will win the ballot when they rise and demand it. The speaker questions the need for women to vote and suggests suffrage might complicate governance, noting progress without it and asserting the debate remains unresolved.
The piece argues that woman suffrage brings little hardship or utopia, noting women vote like men and are swayed by the same interests. It contends most women lose interest after initial novelty, with the extreme and the faddish most active, and warns voting may reflect as a power for good or evil depending on the home.
Taft tops Republican banners for November with world renown. His U S duties Philippines admin and world tour keep him in the public eye. He aligns with Republican doctrines and inspires broad support due to his character and tact. He won many Chicago convention votes.
James S. Sherman of Utica New York tops the Republican ticket as vice presidential nominee after the Chicago convention. A Hamilton College graduate born in 1855 he is a lawyer banker and president of a canning company.
Daniel Ruggles announces his run for District Attorney on the Republican ticket. He urges support at the primary and provides his Baraboo Wisconsin address at 101 Fourth Street.
Wilbur Cahoon announces his bid for a second term as member of the assembly on the Republican ticket. He asks for support and pledges to use his best efforts for district interests if nominated and elected.
W H McFet ridge announces candidacy for member of the assembly in Sauk County first district as a Republican. He pledges to discharge duties competently and devote best energies to faithfully serving the state and district and respectfully asks for voter support.
D O Mahoney of Viroqua Wisconsin announces his candidacy for Congress on the Republican ticket before the September 1908 primaries. He pledges to faithfully serve the district if nominated and elected and asks for primary support.
Atley Peterson of Soldiers Grove Wisconsin announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress before the upcoming primaries in September. He pledges to work for the best interests of the district and state if nominated and elected.
A humorous note recalls Robert Reed swearing off tobacco as a child insisting he would never smoke. The piece jokes that he kept his vow, while later lines mention the Chicago Daily News crediting a quip about cigars costing three for five. Also, Mr and Mrs Dennis Murphy of Fond du Lac are visiting relatives here.
A farmer near Winstead Connecticut hired a helper who salted a calf in the pasture. Colts scented the salt and chased the calf licking hair off and nearly skinning it. The item notes other assorted local curiosities and jokes from the region.
An annular eclipse is announced for Sunday June 28 visible in America as a partial eclipse. The sun will be largely eclipsed, a rare natural phenomenon, starting about 8 15 in the morning Washington time and ending around 11 15 weather permitting observers in this region may witness a fairly good eclipse.
Funeral services for Alf Coles were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon led by Rev. L A Goddard of the Congregational church. A profusion of flowers and many old friends attended as neighbors paid tribute. Family members were present except three sons away at Lemon D. A telegram was sent to them but they could not be located. John Cole of Grant Park Illinois, a brother of the deceased, attended with his wife. Pallbearers included Rudolph Wieland Theodore Kessler Lewis Johnson Frank Cook David Rogers and William Jones.
Old time remedy ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters to cleanse the blood and improve skin condition. It also promotes Dean’s Ointment for itching and bleeding piles and Dean’s Regulators for gentle bowel action at 25 cents.
The Kerfoot family announces the sale of their summer home Dawn in Kilbourn. The property features 250 acres of land with nearly two miles of river frontage from Echo Point to Dell Creek bridge, reflecting its magnificent grounds and elegant residence.
A Baraboo reader testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney related ailments. John J. Anderson of Cazenovia Wisconsin asserts ten boxes restored his health after years of back pain swelling and nocturnal urination. Sold by dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents at 50 cents.
Born to Mr and Mrs Gary Van Loenen a daughter Wednesday.
In the La Valle Leader editor H H Dunn reports he is again a tuberculosis patient and must undergo another operation after a prior surgery provided only temporary relief. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Jacob Vanderhoof visiting Grand Rapids Michigan for several weeks.
Hon. Thomas Cale of Alaska and Hon. C Slemp of Virginia write in support of Peruna as an effective remedy for coughs and colds. The letters praise Peruna and Peruna tablets as beneficial tonics and cures for catarrh. A Tennessee resident, Boss Craig of Fork Vale, recounts a two year head-cold ailment cured by Peruna.
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