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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
8
Mr. Simeon Ford recalls a humorous Philadelphia tale about a quiet domestic woman who enjoyed a trip to New York. The exchange centers on a “good time” measured for new spectacles at the Bible House, as reported by the New York Herald.
Fifty years ago most linen rags supplied the poor, but now wood pulp dominates. Experimenters plan to make linen or a substitute from pulp. Artificial silk from pulp exists and the demand exceeds supply. A patented process spins fabric from moist pulp.
An elderly man aboard an uptown car rushes to see a dentist due to a toothache. He explains he ate a pound of candy in frustration and fears the tooth will “pound the roof off” the car if he delays. The brief exchange with the conductor shows the urgency and humor of the situation.
Prof Stephen A Forbes dean of the college of science at the University of Illinois resigns his chair effective in June. As state entomologist he led the college for twenty years to devote time to scientific investigation. President and Mrs James hosted a reception in his honor.
George W. Beavers former chief of the salary and allowance division of the post office department was placed under 20000 dollar bonds to appear in Washington on May 2 to answer to postal fraud charges.
Rome April 29 reports the death of Cardinal Anégrea Ajuti archbishop of Verona Italy after a long liver illness. Born 1849 in Italy he was created cardinal in 1903.
New York April 29 A rumor is in circulation claiming an officer of a trust company is short about $2,000,000. The report mentions internal suspected shortfall but provides no official confirmation or details.
Scientific American notes the larvae of a fly in California near Lake Mono as a unique edible. Indians collect windrowed larvae from shore sands, sun dry them into a rice like meal called kooh chah bee, and thrive on this rich diet.
Germany shipped bicycles worth 4.046 million dollars in the first nine months of 1903, more than doubling the value for the same period in 1901, signaling a rapid growth in the domestic industry and overseas demand.
The program lists Memorial Day events in Baraboo with Mayor G Marriott as President of the day. Marshal Charles H. Davis and orator Dr S A Munneke lead, Rev M J Simpson conducts as chaplain, with a Gettysburg address read by J S Worthman and choral selections. The parade forms along Ash, Third, Second, Oak, Fourth Ave and Broadway before proceeding to the grand stand.
Dr. William McMurtrie recalls an English visitor at the Paris exhibit asking if American wine comes from America and what it is made of. The man expresses childlike admiration upon learning potatoes can yield wine, surprised by America’s ingenuity.
The Elberfeld system named for the German city divides towns into districts and wards with voluntary helpers to fast track relief applications. Each applicant must apply personally to their local helper, aiming for speed and prevention of abuse while identifying genuine distress for registration. Adopted in Leicester Bradford and other English towns.
A British Weekly source quotes a woman familiar with Tsarist life disputing claims that the czar avoided addressing his people out of cowardice. She notes palace gossip of a minister fleeing in terror during the Servian murders, while the czar mocked Servian timidity and affirmed he would not fear death.
The Japanese anticipate recovering fifty vessels from salvage at Port Arthur and employ 1,200 workmen to repair ships while storing coal. Captured artillery, vehicles, locomotives, cars and other trophies are ready for shipment. Meanwhile at Highland Park a few old bent trees marking the Pottawattamie trail remain, with theories on their purpose.
Excursion tickets to the United Commercial Travelers meeting in Oshkosh Wisconsin sold June 8 and 9 only, valid return through June 12. Apply to Chicago & North-Western Railway agents.
Excursion tickets offered at one fare for round trip to Milwauker Wisconsin via the North Western Line. Valid June 21 22 and 23 with return limit June 24. for the Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Reduced fares to Toronto Ontario offered June 18 19 21 and 22 with favorable return limits for attendees of the Triennial Convention International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Bay.
Reduced excursion rates apply June 5 and 6 for trains reaching Milwaukee by noon that date. Return must be by June 9. Applies to agents Chicago and North Western Railway Fishermen's Superintendent. Fishermen near Marconi wireless stations in England petition Parliament to remove it claiming it causes deluges.
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