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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
5
The Baraboo News offers free seed packets to subscribers and new signups. Details include eligibility, pricing, and a list of vegetables, flowers, and seeds available, with instructions to underline chosen items and mail orders to The News in Baraboo Wisconsin.
Wednesday March 21 notes Mrs. Mizner may have altered plans but did not inform the billboard owner.
A whimsical note speculates that Rockefeller might purchase all the lime light and redirect it, humorously imagining control of publicity and spotlight for his own ends.
In a folksy remark, Uncle Eben warns that many men land in trouble by bragging about abilities and then failing to back them up when given a chance to prove them. The line captures a social lesson on humility and credibility.
The passage notes lawmakers frame the period as an open season for railroads, signaling active congressional scrutiny or action. The phrase suggests heightened government attention and potential regulatory or legislative movements affecting rail lines and operators.
The rumor suggests Mr. Rockefeller refuses to testify, aiming to spare investigators a humiliating exposure, while supporters insist his case is robust enough to speak for itself.
Senator Tillman moves closer to Administration positions amid stalled party unity. Report notes debates realign as he negotiates support on key issues.
News reports indicate Count Goluchowski was removed from the Austrian cabinet with speculation that a successor may have an unpronounceable name. The move signals potential shifts in the government lineup.
If Russia had known how hard Japan's famine would be, or if Japan had known how serious the Russian revolt would prove, those countries might be fighting yet.
A Chicago newspaper notes Standard Oil Company aims to deepen public contact, saying it has long been within a suggested touching distance and questions what further outreach it seeks to pursue.
Bankers warn the graft committee against deep investigations fearing harm to reputations. The piece questions the odds and hints that a major grafter needs both strong and minor targets, signaling tension between accountability and protection of insiders.
Washington speaker K. V. Millard told the Secular League that men are imprisoned angels who fail to recognize their own potential, noting that many understand this yet remain modest about it.
The Reverend Doctor Madison C Peters denounces young women drinking champagne in New York as cases involving men old enough to be their fathers. He argues social mores and age gaps fuel concerns about propriety and influence.
A Roosevelt letter to John Mitchell on the coal strike is described as personal and unofficial yet dated from the White House. The document is likely to be treated as such in official circles.
In a Sardon post, Andrew Carnegie notes that rich men who laugh are rare and urges fellow millionaires to laugh and be happy. The remark frames wealth as a road to joy rather than solemn constraint.
A Chicago Record-Herald item notes Dr. Mary Walker declines to reveal her age and argues clothing cannot define manhood. Other papers mock prophet Dowie and poke at civic issues from meters to ballots and relics, reflecting playful, contrarian editorials across cities.
Insurers will request a city damage appraisal under state law after the high school fire in Baraboo. The move signals a potential proceeding to determine compensation and responsibilities for repairs and rebuilding costs.
The article argues Baraboo will not recover the full 16000 dollars from insurance. appraisers acknowledge human judgment limits and experts place material damage well above insured value. It notes school inconveniences and high costs, and states the city’s loss is total with only brick walls and fire escapes remaining, to be sold if valued.
Mayor Marriott chaired a full council session with aldermen present. The city attorney urged minor changes to a gas ordinance and proposed an inspector to test gas quality, with legal action possible if the provider fails. Discussions included Ash street sidewalk grading, a gasoline lamp at Seventh Avenue and Summit Street, and purchasing steel dies for a stone crusher. The engineer was assigned to plan macadamizing business streets paved with blocks. A dispute over removing “old soaks” names from a posted list drew comment. The State Horticultural Society may hold its next annual meeting in Baraboo. The Board of Education may settle fire loss on the High School with insurers. Numerous claims were approved, including for drayage, lighting, coal, printing, and city work. A marriage license was issued to John Guetzkow and Amelia Mueller.
The Inter Se club met at Mrs. J. W. Wright home with proverbs, a piano solo by Miss Viola Selleck, and a paper by Mrs. Newman on Mary Stuart Queen of Scots followed by a reading. The Twentieth Century club gathered at Mrs. Donovan’s home with talks on women in forestry and irrigation and a report on Dr. Ludwig Fulda and Die Zwillingsschwester.
The South Side Pedro club gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. D. N. Torpy as host. A choice lunch was served and Mrs. Fred Junk was a welcome visitor. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. Meyers.
A New York Sun joke notes a physician opening a model insane asylum with an automobile ward. He shows off its furnishings while a friend asks where the patients are. The physician replies they are under the cots fixing the slats.
Recent relocations and visits include Mr. Warren Horr and family moving to Beloit, Marvin Dyrud and Switchman Dickie to Montana, William Zach to Winona for work, Miss Josephine Sandberg to Madison to visit relatives, Mrs. Harry North and child and Miss Lila visiting Chicago, and John Lindsey hosting a birthday party. Mrs. Sayles and daughters visited Black Earth. H Sayles met with Dr. Sayles. I. Fuhrman plans a large new double store at Ash and Third streets, a notable Baraboo business milestone.
D Crumbo former mayor of New Albany Indiana writes from Oak Street endorsing Peruna. He claims it cures catarrh indigestion headache and general illness when used as directed and notes many men praise it with no disappointments. A later Aug 25 1904 letter says his health is good but he would use Peruna again if needed.
A vintage health ad urges readers to check for heart weakness with symptoms listed and promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine with testimonial from Mrs Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio. The Miles Medical Co offers a money back guarantee and druggists stock the remedy from Elkhart Indiana.
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