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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
7
A collection of aphorisms stressing self awareness and perception. The author notes that boastful people are less valuable than those who refrain from belittling others. It argues true measure comes from kindness and restraint.
Ex cursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars and The Best of Everything. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Local notice offers dry block wood with orders to be left at the Corner Drug store or with C H Carr who resides at 319 Eighth Street. The ad requests patrons to place requests for timber and delivery details at those contacts.
Reduced fare sale via the North Western Line on May 17 and 18. Return travel allowed through May 19. Applications to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
North-Western Line offers discounted excursion tickets from May 16 to 19 with return eligibility through May 21. Apply via Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Anyone desiring cement walks should see A S Hawley at once as he leaves Baraboo May 14.
Over a million acres in the Shoshone Indian Reservation will be opened to settlement on August 15 1906. The lands are reached via the Chicago and North Western Bay route from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and other Mississippi Valley points. Send 2c in stamps for pamphlets maps and particulars to W B Kniskern PT SM GC & N oWe B y Co Chicago.
Charles L. Thompson invites patrons to visit the Shadow Town Co at 409 Oak St Baraboo Wisconsin. Edison phonographs records moving picture machines and films stocked with school supplies confectionery and cigars. Phone 63 for news.
S C Blair, superintendent of schools in St Albans West Virginia, reports his young daughter recovered from St Vitus dance after trying Electric Bitters. He cites three bottles as a complete cure. The tonic claims to aid nervous complaints, debility, female weakness, weak blood and malaria, offered by Fisher Bros. drug store at 50 cents.
The beaver uses its tooth as a natural chisel for dam construction. Its enamel outer layer is hard and sharp, while the dentine beneath provides resilience. As the softer material wears away, the tooth develops a bevel and a projecting edge that stays sharp through use.
Doctor King’s New Life Pills advertised as cure-all for liver trouble and bowel disturbances. The copy claims quick relief from constipation headaches and dizziness and promotes a 25 cent price at Fisher Bros druggists.
The Greenland birch is a tiny perfect tree with lifespans of 75 to 130 years. It rarely exceeds ten inches in height even under favorable conditions. Vast coast bluffs of Greenland host thick forests of this diminutive species, while in poor frozen soils it forms forests decades long yet reaches only four inches tall.
When a rug has a long nap, place it with the nap against the light so the light hits the pile. This highlights lights and shadows, especially for oriental rugs, and enhances the rug’s appearance.
A square denim trunk cover shows a hem stitched with white mercerized thread and a central or corner monogram in white. The design notes that coarse linen or canvas can be used instead.
Left over yolks after using egg whites stay usable for several days when stored in a bowl of cold water. Lemons also keep longer in cold water than on a shelf.
A strong liniment made of bella donna, chloroform and alcohol is noted to often relieve severe lower back pain, termed lum bago, in traditional remedies.
Sauk County sheriff will sell the Allendale and Lillie Allendale real estate at public auction on June 2 1906 at Baraboo city hall. The parcel lies in section 31 town 13 north range 6 east and follows a detailed boundary description near Mirror Lake. Judgment entered April 24 1905. A. R. Smith attorney for the creditor.
State of Wisconsin Sauk County Probate Notice to creditors of late of Bear Creek that claims must be presented by November 6, 1906 or be barred. Regular county court term December 4, 1906 at Baraboo court house to examine and adjust claims. Dated April 12, 1906. W T Kelsey judge. Bentley Kelley attys.
Real estate pitch offering lots acres or houses with no commission. Payment options described with small down payment. D Ruggles advertises control of the property and states no third party interference. Office and phone listed as 101 Fourth Street.
Classified ad notes multiple real estate listings including a house and lot near Third ward school priced at 1400, a 150 acre farm near La Rue, and various city and farm properties with prices ranging from 800 to 3000. Includes requests for rentals and trades, loans, and a 285 acre stock farm price on application.
Heavy wrapping paper suitable under carpets offered in rolls for five and ten cents a roll at the News office.
Platt and Ruda announce upcoming ice season with first class service. Rates listed include nine dollars for the season, two dollars per month, and thirty five cents per hundred from coupon book.
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