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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1906
Page
9
The Baraboo News repeats a decade old free seeds promotion for subscribers and new joiners. Old subscribers may claim ten seed packets by paying $1 before April 1 or by bringing in new subscribers. new subscribers can also participate. The seed list includes vegetables and flowers from J. Briggs & Co. and packets are 5c each.
The Baraboo News outlines annual subscriptions at 1.00 with six months at 0.50 and a three month option at 0.25. Edutor H. E. Cole and Puliatard A. Dorsett are named as staff.
Reportedly John D. Rockefeller was seen in Battle Creek Michigan sparking discussion on the breakfast food industry. Analysts advise a wait and see approach before any market changes.
A news item notes that several U.S. Senators hold positions as railway directors or own railway stock, prompting discussion on potential conflicts of interest and the propriety of lawmakers with transportation ties shaping policy. The piece flags named individuals and calls for scrutiny of ties between government and rail interests.
A historical remark notes that Japanese people are judged by their stature and are viewed as large enough by those facing difficulties with them. The line reflects attitudes toward appearance and potential conflict in intercultural contexts.
After a long tie to Boni, Anna Gould faces a turning point as she considers marriage to a new partner. The social circle watches for a decisive shift in her engagement prospects and public persona.
Peoria officials stress that although the banks are closed their operations managed real money and financial records during their service period.
The jury declares Pat Crowe innocent, and the defendant’s strained countenance betrays relief as the verdict is read. Crowe’s supporters breathe easier while prosecutors prepare to review the ruling for possible appeals.
The opening address delivered for Parliament shows no surprises as the writer stuck to safe phrasing and avoided bold new assertions.
It is claimed the Senate expects the House to kill the pure food bill, yet observers doubt Speaker Cannon leads a house that would do so.
The article notes that life insurance companies continue to rely on a cadre of expert suppressors to manage claims warnings and policy difficulties.
A reflection on how the British aristocracy might change if not supported by American money and the beauty of stage glamour. The piece notes reliance on transatlantic wealth and cultural influence shaping a long tradition.
Secretary Taft adds Army Increase to lecture topics and is ready to schedule talks in any cities that may request them.
Senator Cullom wired his endorsement of the Hepburn Deliver railway bill. He could have sent it by freight and been in ample time for the effect upon the result.
The fragment notes a parallel between the slogan Asia for the Asiatics and the earlier Boxes for the Boxers, suggesting such phrases gain traction after prior expressions become common. It hints at patterns in xenophobic or nationalist messaging in public discourse.
A careful toastmaster should introduce Secretary Taft without implying a presidential nomination. The line between cordial respect and political inference marks courteous conduct in public speaking.
A quirky column notes Grover Cleveland selling his Princeton farm. It remarks on appearances in an insurance office. It mentions an Iowa professor returning from the Philippines claiming natives have an aversion to work and suggests making U S Senators from them.
A survey of the Chicago situation argues the mayor should adopt immediate municipal ownership of an adequate police force as the pressing demand.
Col Henry Watterson predicts Hearst will control the next Democratic national convention but his forecasts are unreliable and prone to reversal as he uses opposing notions or collapses into shifting ideas.
The Pennsylvania railroad shows a net income of 38 million dollars for last year. Politicians struggle to understand why a prosperous road does not offer favored friends a free ride.
Official figures place the center of population six miles southeast of Columbus Indiana, correcting New York speculation that it lay at Broadway and Forty second street. The clarification shifts the geographic focus from a Manhattan intersection to a precise rural area in Bartholomew County.
The Democrats place no candidates to challenge Mayor Marriott and Assessor Avery. The two incumbents are assured reelection and praise their past service. They promise continued good work and seek to improve further with support from their party.
The article reports General Shafter fearing a massacre of Americans in China and urges prompt government action. It describes mailing a photograph of Shafter with a bold stance against Spain to disturbance centers, predicting strong reactions from Chinese observers.
A reader argues curfew adoption increases parental duty to prevent youth crime. They warn that homes may push boys away, cluttered parlor and a restless atmosphere risk breaking the law, urging parents to keep children engaged.
Baraboo Wisconsin columnist R. M. Dunlap argues that regular Sunday routines boost farming success. He urges waking early for milking and feeding, using spare time for sociability, and attending church to find comfort, suggesting regularity yields money pleasure and potential eternity.
University of Wisconsin issues bulletin 106 by W D Kirchoffer on water supplies and geology. W H Shults releases Mythic Poetry of the Western World tracing red man myths including the Winnebago creation. Congress to publish George D Perkins funeral address for ex Speaker Henderson. Perkins a former resident now in Sioux City. University investigation sessions show support for reinstating Professor Knapp at Prairie du Lac.
A classical reflection ties March weather to a lion and a lamb. The lines cite Bryant and Shakespeare on March winds and daffodils. The saying warn of the month’s volatility and the Soothsayer’s warning to beware the idea of March.
An analysis argues Baraboo's yearly fuel bill of 105100 dollars could drop by using peat briquettes. Peat offers heat equal to coal ton for ton, more gas, cleaner burning with no smoke, and minimal chimney soot. Nearby peat beds promise centuries of cheap, clean fuel.
An advertisement claims nerve energy can be restored by Dr Miles Nervine, a tonic for nerves and the entire nervous system. A testimonial from Cunningham of Allegheny Pa recounts long illness and recovery after using Nervine, with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
A brief health note states neglected cold is generally the first cause of catarrh. It stresses proper care to prevent lingering nasal inflammation and related discomfort.
The article notes rapid progress in turning raw peat into briquettes and predicts a revolution in the fuel industry. It cites President Hill of the Great Northern Railroad forecasting Superior Wisconsin becoming a rival to Pittsburg in steel due to abundant peat and iron nearby, arguing peat’s lack of sulphur yields higher quality steel. Baraboo stands as a site with both resources, prompting the question of its future use.
Judge Kelsey presided at the March term rendering judgments on wills and estates. Wills mentioned include Schutte Cordes Secker Bird Butterfield O'Neill and others with final judgments or continued actions. Administrators named include Jennie M. Pabodie and Alban Lippitt, and items note admissions of wills and continued proceedings to April term or March 13.
Estate of Kirk J Hood administrator appointed. Will of Elizabeth Gade order appointing administrator. Estate of Herman Gluth final will of J R Woodruff continued. Will of Cecelia Roy continued. Estate of F N C Ellsworth James Hill appointed administrator. Will of Ferdinand Krahn continued. Will of Harriett E Miles continued. Will of W H Harris estate continued. Will of Ida Payne continued. Will of W J Bennett continued. Will of John Sommers final judgment. Will of James H Smith continued. Will of Catherine Norton continued. Will of William Creasey continued. Will of Patrick H Conway John Conway appointed administrator. Guardianship of Anna Rieder examination of annual account.
Farmers report very bad mud on unpaved rural roads with depths over a foot in central Illinois. Rural free delivery carriers cannot travel, even on horseback, halting nearly all business until roads dry.
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