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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
5
Temperance advocates wish Gates would corner rye market
The remark suggests temperance supporters would rate John W. Gates higher if he controlled rye supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gates
Milwaukee financier Bigelow sparks frenzied market chatter
Bigelow stands as Milwaukee’s emblem of wild finance as Gates quits the wheat corner after a million loss. Joe Leiter, a fellow veteran, concedes that level of dirt-cheap risk accompanies the era’s trading frenzy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Milwaukee
John W. Gates
Joe Leiter
Joe
St Louis Objects to Chicago Drainage Canal
One reason St Louis objects to the Chicago drainage canal is that it makes the Mississippi river that much wider to cross on these dry Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Carnegie Says Dukes Are Equal If They Behave
Mr. Carnegie clarifies his remark not to insult dukes, arguing a duke is as good as a coachman when he conducts himself properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carnegie
Dukes
Philadelphia Considers Estate Value Shrinking to 10 Million
The city notes a late citizen's estate has sharply decreased to $10,000,000. The provocative question asks residents how they'd feel if their own property similarly diminished in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Plan to appoint receiver may end surplus dispute
If the plan to appoint a receiver for the Equitable in each state is carried out, the surplus of 80,000,000 over which the officials are quarrelling will not last long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable
Missouri Mules for Panama Canal Work
Missouri plans to provide 10 000 mules for Panama canal construction. The saying goes that no other offer can rival the Missouri mule in courage and usefulness for such a task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Wheat Cornering Sanctions Declared Unnecessary
A commentator argues no law is needed to punish men who attempt to corner wheat. The average offender already faces insufficient means to endure further punishment.
Telegraphic Wedding Across State Lines
A wedding occurred with the bride in Kentucky and the groom in South Dakota, about a thousand miles apart. The ceremony was conducted by telegraph, the couple’s hearts connected as if wired together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
South Dakota
Subtle Ad Claims Best Imitation Maple Syrup
An Iowa grocer markets what he calls the best imitation maple syrup on the market. The copy hints at honesty that may be suspicious as the word imitation is omitted in another instance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Columbia University Receives Half‑Million Anonymous Gift
Columbia University has been given 500000 dollars anonymously. Debates arise over whether such unchaperoned money can be tainted. Mr Rockafeller is slated to speak on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Rockafeller
Bank theft case reveals security gaps at Milwaukee bank
The theft of 1 500 000 dollars from the First National Bank of Milwaukee by Frank G Bigelow was discovered by accident, highlighting weaknesses in bank safeguarding and investigation follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Milwaukee
Frank G. Bigelow
Preacher criticizes oil talks as loaded and unclear
Reverend Washington Gladden laments Standard Oil rhetoric as stacked and loaded. He urges preachers to choose expressions ordinary people can understand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Washington Gladden
Baraboo News Celebrates 21st Birthday Milestone
The Baraboo News marks twenty one years of publication with thanks to readers and friends for support. The paper notes two decades of advancement, quality improvement, and growth of its field, expressing appreciation and a hope for continued influence and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barasoo
Walls of Leipsic Fall From Brass Band Fortissimo
A Leipsic brass band practice in a garden near old city walls ends with a fortissimo blast causing the wall to crumble into fields. No injuries reported, cows in the meadows frightened as the ancient barrier collapses, cited as an urban Jericho-like incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipsic
Jericho
Europe
Talking postcard goes on sale for sixpence
The Liverpool Mercury notes a new talking postcard priced at 6d and sold in many shops. It features a picture card with a celluloid disc attached containing music or recitation that plays via a gramophone and is designed to withstand postal handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Mercury
Moving Mansion Prompts City Curiosity In Baraboo
The Ringling residence is being slowly shifted from Broad Way to Fourth Avenue drawing public attention. County supervisor John M. True expects no demonstration at the corner stone laying for Baraboo’s new courthouse, with dedications planned later. Advertising by Nabisco and its origin, along with N. W. Ayer & Son, is noted as boosting sales and shaping brand naming history through the famous Biscuit coined origin tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Ringling
Broadway
Fourth Avenue
Victor H. Sanderson
England
John M. True
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Baraboo
National Biscuit Company
Nabisco
National
Biscuit
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
College student and governor exchange verses
Reading the New York Times note recalls a college student sending verses when short of funds. The governor replied with a counter verse about money and affection, mentioning a $50 gesture and playful rhymes about colors and kindness.
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New York Times
Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Henry Gannett presents a bulletin No 258 by the United States Geological Survey. It compiles local and general history from manuscripts and sources, detailing how places got their names. Extensive correspondence with state and local societies and officials yielded valuable material for this second edition of Bulletin No 197.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gannett
United States
United States Geological Survey
Bear Creek Wolves Scalp Haul Tied to Lime Ridge Men
George Talbot and Walter Wheeler of Lime Ridge hunted wolves in Bear Creek and recovered eight pups valued at 48 dollars. They fired at the dam or mother but missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Talbot
Walter Wheeler
Lime Ridge
Bear Creek
Strawberry Plants for Sale at Briggs' Feed Store
Leave orders at Briggs' feed store for strawberry plants grown by C. L. Pearson.
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Briggs
C. L. Pearson
Peruna Tonic Promises Health Benefits For Women
An advertisement features testimonials from Miss Helen Whitman of Milwaukee and Hal. P. Denton praising Peruna as a cure for tiredness and nervous weakness. The text urges boosting blood health and personal vitality, presenting Peruna as a spring tonic used after illness and for general well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Whitman
Grand Ave
Milwaukee
Wis
Peruna Suggested As Spring Nerve Fortifier and Tonic
Readers are urged that Peruna acts as a spring tonic to cleanse the blood and brace nerves. A Lynchburg Virginia user says it greatly benefits the nerves and praises its spring use as part of a short course, alongside spring air, to combat long standing catarrh.
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D. W. Timberlake
Lynchburg
Hartman
Lumbus
Ohio
Anglican photographer offers baby portraits in local paper
The London Chronicle cites an Anglican photographer advertising enlargements tinting and framing of babies for 6s 6d. Amid jokes about bishops, bedbugs, and a rural school report from 1905 lists pupil counts, attendances, and named students in Wood land and Dellona with teachers Mary Green and Bertha C. Mosing.
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The
London Chronicle
Bedding Plants for Sale Advertisement
Yard notice lists bedding plants for sale including celery tomato cabbage asters stock salvias and verbena. Contact R F D No 2 Lyons via telephone number 140 two rings for details and availability.
End of May 1905 School Report La Valle Woodland
Jr. School District No 6 Towns of La Valle and Woodland reports May 5 1905 month end data. Twenty days taught 31 pupils enrolled fifty one days attendance average daily attendance 2 53. Students receiving certificates Albert Alice Robbie Charlie Hochmuth Clarence Eddie Rolly Iva Blanche Doerig Ruby Ellis Clarence Kingery Clinton Mittauer Alta Dehler. Tardy but not absent Johnny Tessie Lits. Absent not tardy Adolph Sanders Hilda Wendel Mihlbauer Robbie Hein Leona Lydia Eddie Kenneberg D Ia Esther Voigt Bessie Lits Glen Apple Esther Howard Doering Anna M Mosing teacher.
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la Valle
Woodland
Ave
Albert
Alice
Robbie
Charlie Hochmuth
Clarence
Eddie
Rolly
Iva
Blanche Doerig
Ruby
Ellis
Clarence Kingery
Clinton Mittauer
Alta Dehler
Windsor guest Hazel Cramer at Schrofer home
Hazel Cramer of Windsor stays as guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Schrofer. She is described as a nice guest. Mrs Laura E Watson has concluded her visit in Wasa Mina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Cramer
Windsor
Joseph Schrofer
Mrs. Schrofer
Laura E. Watson
Wasa Mina
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Floval
the Baraboo News
HE. Cole A.D. Dorsett
Editors and Publishers
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Peru
Leone Colehan
Commerc
Minneapolis
Minn
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Peruna
Hal. P. Denton
Mrs. Leone Colehan
London
Algiers
Heaven
J. Ben Lee
Town of
Clara Doering
Eva
Orpha Schwartz
Nora Backeberg
Christie Haffner
Archie McDaniel
Arnold Backeberg
Freddie
Johnnie Retzlaff
Herbie
Cora Hochmuth
Wesley Street
Ismay Stoutenger
Bertha C. Mosing
Dellona
Walter Foss
Minnie Foss
Hazel Dryer
Lila Dryer
Willie Simpson
Robert Simpson
Jessie Simpson
Bessie Simpson
June Brown
Esther Rossow
Lillian Rossow
Agnes Ryzcek
Tressie Ryzcek
Tony Ryzcek
Clifton Dryer
Walter Zimmerman
Alvina Zimmerman
Lizzie Zimmerman
Alma Foss
Guy Thompson
Clyde Thompson
Irene Rossow
Mary Green
David Sansum
Lyons
Anna M. Mosing
Mr. Donovan
Sue
Alli
Yvan
Joseph A. Donov
Plaistow
New Hampshire
Haverbil Ae Plaistow
Williams
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