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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
9
Weather Note Teases More Coal Runs
The weather report hints at additional coal runs being needed as conditions require extra heating material. A cautious forecast suggests cooler days ahead and potential supply adjustments for households relying on coal.
Castro Plans Personal Demonstration Before Return From Exile
The article notes Fidel Castro arranging a solo demonstration in the interim as he prepares for his potential return from exile and reentry into public life.
Incognito traveler fuels chase of rapid-fire photographers
A man hidden from view to avoid attention only stirs more effort from photographers pursuing him. The scene underscores the persistent media pursuit and public interest surrounding elusive figures.
Speaker Cannon Receives Cigar Stock Viewed With Caution
Speaker Cannon has been presented with a large shipment of cigars, but he regards them with suspicion. The items may be loaded, prompting concerns about safety and intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Public figures chase attention over accuracy, critics say
Some public figures seem to favor being seen as active over being correct, a view shared by critics who warn that haste to appear decisive can breed errors and sensationalism. The debate centers on balancing transparency with careful verification.
No Prohibition in Georgia Said by Mr Mays Ball
Mr S Mays Ball asserts there is no prohibition in Georgia. He credits Col Hi Ball as the source of his information and stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Mays Ball
Georgia
Col
Hi Ball
Boston man claims aurora borealis cause found
A Boston man asserts a true cause for the aurora borealis, while Col. Jim Ham Lewis is noted as having visited the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Col
Jim Ham Lewis
Russia’s Alaska Coal Attracts Guggenheims Say Observers
The Washington Star notes Russia would not have released Alaska if it had known the territory held 16 billion tons of coal. The piece adds the Guggenheims, aware of the vast coal, are reluctant to part with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Star
Russia
Alaska
Guggenheims
Tomah Ballots Distract Officials in Confusing Vote Scrutiny
Citizens note a disputed Tomah vote as ballots were reportedly sent to the county clerk rather than the city clerk. Confusion over officials and procedures fuels a tense local political dispute and questions about the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Retail liquor association forms committee on saloon complaints
The Retail Liquor Dealers' association names a complaints committee to hear charges against saloonkeepers accused of violations. Only one warning will be issued. if ignored, association officials will move to close the establishment. Janesville Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Janesville Gazette
Poor Old Friendship Faces Railroad Spur Talk
Adams county residents fear the Chicago and Northwestern main line will miss their village by about two miles. A swamp lies between the station and town and locals push for a spur to bring trains closer, believing it could wake up the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Chicago & Northwestern
Iron Horse
Most Healthful Writing From Abroad on Vital Statistics
William E. Curtiss urges the United States to adopt vital statistics similar to Europe. He notes only eighteen states keep official records of births deaths and marriages and names the states that do. The piece questions national progress and public health record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record- Herald
William E. Curtiss
United States
Curtiss
Union
Europe
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Wisconsin Named Most Healthful State in Vital Statistics
The La Crosse Tribune quotes Mr. Curtiss noting Wisconsin ranks as the most healthful among 18 states with vital statistics while many states lack birth and death records. The article highlights Wisconsin as a model that could attract international immigrants seeking healthful living. Indiana is second, with a wide gap between the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont
Washington
Ohio
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Union
Potomac
Curtiss
Indiana
la Crosse Tribune
Simple Life Keeps Atchison Man At His Best Past Ninety
An Emporia Gazette obituary notes a respected Atchison resident who lived by old fashioned rules. He died peacefully after a long life of regular habits, including lights out at ten each night and seventy years of marriage to his devoted widow. He avoided theaters and circuses but derived joy from simple routines and ample sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kansas
Atchison
Vishnu
Emporia Gazette
End of Cannonism Signals New Democratic Era
In Success Magazine the author argues for stronger citizen influence through initiative referendum and recall, urging use of the postal service for letters of commendation and critique to counter special interests. The piece envisions a more responsive democracy where citizens collectively shape representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
New Indiana humorist Kin Hubbard likened to Abe Martin
A new funny writer emerges in Indiana. Kin Hubbard may become as familiar as famous local humorists like Riley and McCutchen. He is identified with Abe Martin of Brown County and joins the Indianapolis News staff to publish truthful gentle droll verse in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Riley
McCutchen
Abe
Kin Hubbard
Abe Martin
Brown County
Indianapolis News
Abe Martin’s Foolish Wit Delights American Magazine Fans
A collection of Abe Martin sayings as noted by George Ade stirs reader anticipation. Jokes touch on Ole Ez Pash whitewashing a chicken coop, Miss Germ Williams missing Morgantown plans, mothers’ behavior, false teeth in place, unlikely small talk, Miss Fawn Lippincut’s waistline pledge, Grandmother’s benzoate soda stash, and jelly hiding for preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Abe Martin
Ole Ez
Germ Williams
Morgantown
Professor urges dime novels to kindle boyish knighthood
Professor Margaret Ashman of the University of Wisconsin argues high school boys benefit from action filled dime novels rather than being deprived. She suggests titles like Treasure Island and The Virginian over classics, urging fathers to provide adventure bound books to foster knightly spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ashman
University of Wisconsin
Monte Cristo
A Mother's Call for a Father's Day Tribute
A column advocates creating a Father’s Day to honor fathers, noting widespread Mother’s Day and urging daughters to show appreciation. It mentions a church sermon on Father’s Day May 15 and hopes for broad family support and acts of courtesy to recognize fathers' loving care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Department
Welk Father of the Fountain Drives City Drinking Water Plan
Alderman Welk champions a public fountain in the court house square after a three year effort. A city county funding dispute delayed progress, with $150 from the county and city short of funds, sparking renewed agitation after two Fourth of July celebrations without a drinkable public source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Welk
Welk, Risley
Hofstatter
Water Commission
Clark
County Board
Baraboo Secures Fountain Project With County Contribution
The county agrees to pay 150 toward the fountain and the city covers the remainder. The structure will be sanitary in design and serve as an ornament to Baraboo, the county seat, addressing a long standing need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Chills Persist in Arkansas Encounter
A traveler in Arkansas finds an elderly Black man perched on a log. The man explains chills have kept him in place for about thirty years, joking that he might catch another disease if he moved. The exchange highlights a harsh regional dialect and lingering poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Shade
Traveling man seeks cornbread honey on tour
A salesman from a small East town toured Ohio Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee staying in a country hotel with table d hote meals. At breakfast he enjoyed cornbread and honey and urged his wife to join the next trip. Weeks later the waiter forgot the honey and the man asked Sambo where his honey for his wife who then planned a silk dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Beecher Asks Barnum To Sit Front At Beecher’s Church
Henry Ward Beecher admired P T Barnum and always sat front at Barnum’s circus. When Barnum entered Beecher’s church and sat in the back, Beecher urged him to move up front, saying he always takes a front seat when Barnum attends his church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
P. T. Barnum
Barnum
Mr. Beecher
Mr. Barnum
Mr.Barnum
National Food Magazine
Forgetful Husbands Prompt Laughs Among Wives
A minister's wife, a doctor's wife, and a traveling man's wife compare their husbands' forgetfulness. The minister's wife recalls his lost sermon notes, the doctor's wife recalls misplacing his medicine case, and the traveling man's wife recalls a humorous mistaken identity at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Food Magazine
Miss Johnston Requests Paper Address Change
Miss Mable E. Johnston seeks to update her paper delivery address from 318 Clay Street Los Angeles California to 433 South Hope Street Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable E. Johnston
Clay Street
Los Angeles
California
South Hope Street
Country trip ends in cow renting negotiation
A Soston gentleman sought to rent a small farm for a country stay last summer. Negotiations proceeded smoothly until the farmer offered the cow as part of the rental. The farmer praised the cow as excellent even after feeding her calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soston
Beautiful Spanish Dancer Praises Peruna Tonic
A Spanish dancer praises Peruna as an honest tonic that invigorates without habit while boosting appetite and digestion. The ad notes eye strain from vocation and suggests a seasonal demand for tonics during hot summers, arguing Peruna meets that need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pilar Monterde
Peruna
Mfg. Co
Calf and Cow Swap Suggested by Boston Visitor
A Boston gentleman reacts to a farmer claiming a cow could provide eight quarts of milk daily. He laughs at the figure then notes the calf trailing the mother and offers to hire the small cow, remarking it may suit his family’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joke Exchange Opens With Slips Of Speech
A humorous exchange features a woman clutching her neck and mispronounced phrases like pillereater taperkiller kitter piller as she pleads with George. He laughs off the confusion and calmly brushes away a butterfly, easing the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Ice Cream Firm Thrives as Bunker Opens New Store
The article notes Charles H. Bunker’s new ice cream business thriving as customers flock to the new store. The venture is meeting with notable success and prosperity, with a growing patronage already in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Bunker
Risley Building Front Clad In Terra Cotta On Third Street
The Risley building on Third street rises rapidly with terra cotta facing. A front mezzanine and rear mezzanine will maximize space to display goods and serve customers. The store aims to be the finest in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risley
Third Street
Postcard From District Attorney Sparks Prairie Visit
Stanley H. Klawitter received a peculiar postcard from District Attorney J. A. Malone who traveled to the Dakota prairies. The card shows a two person cottage scene with a smiling young lady on a fine horse in the foreground and bears an inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley H. Klawitter
J. A.malone
Dakota Prairies
Young Man Goes West Elephants Act Up This Year
Aged elephant known as Old Charley, owned by Evansville showman G. W. Hall, has been troublesome. Reportedly over 100 years old, the pachyderm adds to a year of unruly elephants nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
G. W. Hall
Evansville
Pollock Faces Vagrancy Charge In Madison Court
In Madison municipal court James Pollock, described as broken by drink, offered to walk to the county farm if released. He stated he did not want to go to jail but faced a vagrancy charge and awaited the judge’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pollock
Madison
Pollock
Man Seeks Return to County Farm for Sobriety
Pollock, previously committed to Verona institution, walked away and now agrees to report to the county farm where he would be housed and fed. He says he is glad for another chance to quit drinking and sober up. Madison Journal reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollock
Verona
Madison Journal
Parisian Sage Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Results
Fisher Bros. guarantees Parisian Sage will rid the scalp of dandruff in two weeks with money back. Mrs. Moreau of Concord, N H reports improved scalp condition and less hair shedding after use. The ad touts a 50 cent bottle, nationwide distribution, and mail order options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Bros
F. J. Moreau
Oak St
Concord
N. H
America
Giroux Mfg. C
Buffalo
N. Y
Book Notice on Health Guide Free Offer
An advertisement promotes The People’s Medical Advertiser by R V Pierce M D as a comprehensive home medical book. The 1008 page cloth bound volume with engravings is offered free to readers sending 31 one cent stamps to cover wrapping and postage from the World’s Publishing Association Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Medical Advertiser
R. V Pierce
M.D
World’s Publishing Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
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