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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
5
The item lists subscription rates as six months and one year for the Baraboo News. The column then shifts to quips about people seeking prizes and a criticizes Texas politics, mentioning a governor, legislature, and the Houston Post in a teasing, satirical tone.
The 1908 corn harvest reached 2,648,000,000 bushels with an estimated value of $1,615,000,000. Prices are unusually high, with only 1881 and 1901 seeing similar farm prices. The era marks the crop’s record peak, surpassing 1902 and the 1904 1906 gains, reflecting a massive overall growth.
The article describes a new panorama at the Dells with the finished dam altering the Wisconsin River bed. Visitors can now boat to Stand Rock and sail above the former bed, seeing islands created by the water and attracting more travelers from Sauk County to Kilbourn’s resort.
The amended veterinary law allows any person to apply the tuberculin test dehorn cattle and treat minor injuries to domestic animals. A sick horse or cow must be treated only by a licensed holder unless no regular veterinarian is within ten miles. The law is clear but may invite uncertainties.
A writer outlines a rough but detailed plan for starting a chicken farm with cheap housing and keepers, stressing ventilation shade and a varied feed. The piece notes the eggs and dressed chickens market remains strong but cautions many new entrants quit after hardships and losses.
Rev W A Goebel received a dispatch from Dubuque Iowa stating Father L J Vaughan was in critical condition with doubt of recovery. Vaughan had fallen ill last week at Cuba City and was sent to a hospital. surgery removed a gallbladder stoppage and Goebel learned of likely nonrecovery.
Father Vaughan, once an actor before priesthood, gave lectures in Baraboo and at Loreto in Sauk County. He is known for Shakespeare lectures and recently published Sermons from Shakespeare, a press release work.
Dr John Till leaves Almena with $80,000 in earnings and sails for Austria. He reportedly takes no companions and may not return, following disputes with assistants and a split with his sister over a rival plaster business. Allie McDonald confirms the graft is settled for now and Til’s next destination is unknown.
Grace Munroe improves after gall stones operation at Augustana hospital in Chicago. Her husband and other patients at the same hospital are reported improving or in critical condition. Dr. R H Clark travels to Chicago for his son’s operation. A Presbyterian church lunch is planned Saturday from 11 to 7.
Wednesday reports expose several illness-related visits including Geo Brown in Jamestown and Margret True in Memphis. Baraboo officials discuss Crawford crossing subway plans with Chicago engineers while City Clerk Worthman announces a new grandson. The health board backs Dr Farnsworth to succeed Health Officer Dr Theodore Koch, praising Koch's longtime service.
Charles Wild advertises rugs with claim of best quality and lowest prices. The note emphasizes affordability and product value.
Miss Grace Matilda Clark daughter of C W Clark 314 Lynn avenue died Sunday of tuberculosis after a nine month illness. She spent weeks at the Wales sanitarium with no relief. Survived by father and by sister Anna and brother Raymond both of Baraboo. mother predeceased. Funeral from home Tuesday at 2:30.
The funeral service for Miss Grace Clark occurred Tuesday afternoon at her father C. W. Clark’s home, 314 Lynn avenue. Rev. E. C. Henke of the Presbyterian church officiated, with musical selections by Mrs. Henke, Miss Harvey, and F. Nehs. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Hufmeister and Edward Hufmeister of Mauston, Mrs. Paul Carr of Elroy, Miss Stella Leader of Mineral Point, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Pagel of Mineral Point, Mrs. John Hahn, Chicago, and Mrs. Frank Groat and Miss Iva Corseadden of La Valle.
A note recounts a horse pounding the pavement seeking its owner at supper time and later mentions two more animals left shivering in rain. The writer urges authorized protection for neglected animals and for owners to be legally bound to pay, plus a ban on cruelty offenders from owning or driving animals.
Attention buyers in South Dakota's Blue Blanket Valley near a central town offers land at 15 to 25 dollars per acre with improvements. Reported arrival of 131 immigrant cars and 40 traction engines this spring suggests rapid land clearing, creating opportunity for settlers and investors. Contact J P Witwen at 129 3rd Street Baraboo Wisconsin for details.
Nelson Goodrich of La Valle brought charges against neighbor Fred Hendricks for assault with an ironwood stick found in Justice H. L. Halsted’s office. The judge dismissed the battery case after noting the blow did not injure. Hendricks faces trial May 18 for fishing illegally with a spear. dynamiting charges may follow.
The Madison capitol starts tearing down its old south wing where executive offices are located. After adjournment, basement surveys complete and excavation will start as the legislature relocates to Senate and Treasury spaces. The new east wing nears completion and should be ready by September 1.
A Prairie du Sac News letter laments geography as a fad. The writer urges a teacher to promote a daughter to “get through school and get a man,” citing a sister who lacked geography yet married, and noting the writer’s own lack of geography but desire for a husband.
Mrs. Boetcher and her children Miss Clara and Carl visited Merrimack today to attend the wedding of Miss Louise F Neumann and Walter M Dobratz.
The act amends Section 1492e-19 to permit castration of domestic animals tuberculin testing and dehorning of cattle and treatment of minor injuries by non veterinarians within ten miles of licensed practice. It allows compensation based care for diseases at facilities near but outside a licensed office. The act takes effect after passage and publication with approval dated April 28, 1909.
A note from Congressman A. W. Kopp says he has just returned to Washington after a trip to inspect the large government ditch project in the tropics.
Fred Brooks was arrested Tuesday on a drunkenness charge brought by his wife. He pleaded guilty in Justice H L Halsted's court and received a five day county jail sentence.
Editor Joseph Seftenberg of North Freedom sold the Randall hotel at North Freedom to Charles Johnson of Hilbbing Minnesota for 3300 dollars. The building will be remodeled. Mrs. Johnson was formerly Miss Grosinski of North Freedom.
The Steamer Mac Martel heads from Grand Haven Michigan toward New Orleans with two towed boats Rapids and Grend in tow on the Wisconsin River.
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