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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
4
A long list of Baraboo residents and visitors appears, noting names like Martha Warn of Fairfield, Orin Lippitt in Madison, Conductor Ward on leave, and Mrs. Baldwin ill. Short items cover rentals, sales, weather incidents, and social events at the Baraboo community hub.
Listed names include Risley Bros and Lee English Hardware Co among twenty one participants. The article notes that the prize winners will be determined soon.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism lameness aches and pains urging readers to ensure they get Hood's.
A Kansas paper notes late sprouting of fall sown wheat. A Missouri editor jokes about Wagnerian music heard as tone in town. A teamster’s load shifts, prompting opera misperception. Senator Depew credits wit of women at a Washington dinner. A husband mocks his wife’s use of false hair and skin comparisons arise in a humorous exchange.
J. W. Davis advertises Lehigh Valley coal at present price 8.50 cents and warns buyers to order before June 1 as prices will rise. He touts Lehigh Valley as the best on the market.
Wednesday event lists a Congregational Churches coffee at Mrs Ed Selleck home. Thursday features a Lutheran Ladies supper at the 10 G A R hall.
Short notice inviting readers to use the want column for selling items renting property or seeking help or job postings. The message emphasizes advertising opportunities in the newspaper’s want section.
Local florist advertises supply of cut flowers for weddings entertainments and funerals with rose buds as a specialty. Prices described as reasonable. Orders may be left at the post office or 11 Second Ave. Phone 282.
Local advertisement lists bedding plants for sale including celery tomato cabbage asters stock salvias and verbena. Contact R F D No 2 Lyons by phone number 140 with two rings.
Public notice states Dr. A. L. Farnsworth has moved from 402 Oak Street to the office formerly used by Dr. Gorst above Fisher Bros. drug store.
The Ladies Sewing Society of the Presbyterian church invites all church and congregation women to a Wednesday afternoon coffee at the home of Mrs. Selleck on Fourth Avenue from 2 to 5. Bring friends.
The Lutheran church women will host a supper at the G A R ball Thursday evening starting at 5 o clock. Tickets are one dollar. Everyone is invited to attend.
For sale a good farm of 24 acres with all machinery stock growing crops and nearly 200 acres improved. Will be sold at a very low figure and upon a small payment. Possession at once if desired. Inquire Bates and Sherman Reedsburg Wisconsin.
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