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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
9
A satirical note references Baraboo and Winona, praising sheriffs and aldermen while joking about curfew blows, fire escapes, and county fairs. It jokes about authorities and public safety with playful, era-typical newspaper whimsy.
The Sauk county fair is hailed as a great success by officers and friends, celebrated as warmly as spring flowers.
Report notes Winona raiders attacked Baraboo men. authorities now pursue suspects. The incident prompts calls for safety and vigilance in the region.
As work begins on the electric line, officials announce no further need to record this in the joke book. The statement signals a shift from satire to serious infrastructure progress.
The line notes Abbott lost 13 votes in Franklin and suggests he will be wary of that tally in future counts. The remark implies caution over similar results likely affecting his stance or strategy ahead.
The Sauk county fair drew large gate receipts and saw a track record broken, making the 1908 event memorable for attendees and officials.
A photographer shows cool composure as numerous sheriffs gather on Thursday, presenting a scene of crowded law enforcement presence and the challenge of maintaining balance during the encounter.
With the Northwestern road on one side and Baraboo on the other the Crawford crossing should become passable after forthcoming improvements.
A county fair saw two records broken in a year marked by sharp competition. The event featured notable participants and drew crowds, highlighting progress in local agricultural and competitive displays.
Assemblyman Cahoon buys 40 acres for about a thousand dollars and sells half of it for six thousand dollars, a deal described as a strong potential for prosperity.
City officials conclude idle wagons and other useless objects must be removed from streets to improve order and safety. The measure targets neglected vehicles and debris hindering traffic.
Weather officials and fair organizers join exhibitors visitors and stockholders in praising the Sauk County Fair as a historic success and urging continued support for next year.
W. D. Cox, the prohibition candidate for governor, spoke at a campaign stop drawing attention from supporters and rivals alike. The remarks emphasized his platform and called for reform.
The passage notes a candidate not expecting Brewers to rally votes, hints at a September storm, bans straw hats with swimsuits, and mentions Medicine Hat affecting the watermelon market. It also compares Bell to a loud bass drummer, calls circus posters and certain voters to take sides, and mentions Professor Drew’s September weather record as an entertaining read.
This year a large field of national politicians is engaging in campaign appeals and speeches as part of the electoral season. Voters see frequent appearances, rapid-fire messaging, and mounting fundraising drives shaping the race.
The Ableman woman who marveled at the Wellington dining room shows eye for beauty. Campaign managers could use a fraction of that zeal. Across the city residents greet news of lowered water meter rates with glad tidings.
When November arrives, candidates focus on Franklin where the town is famed for its association with thirteen. The remark hints at a local quirk or tradition tied to the number 13 in Franklin.
A farmer recounts taking half a bushel of yellow dent corn to the county fair hoping for first prize. The judge explains limited premiums, suggesting more entries would have helped. He notes officials and odds, then goes home to prepare for next year and haul manure onto his land.
Rally Day was celebrated Sunday at the First Methodist church with Misses Horton Grace Munroe and Ruth Cheek among speakers. Pastor J S Crowder delivered a short address and Groat of the Y M C A reviewed the Bible study work. The primary department sang. The evening illustrated sermon for children was postponed due to bad weather.
Baraboo High School football squad drills ahead of a season opener against Reedsburg scheduled for next Saturday afternoon at the Baraboo fair grounds. Key figures include Coach Superintendent R C Chamberlain, Manager H E Swenson, and Captain Max Adanss.
A boy writes an obscene line on a school chalkboard and faces after school punishment while a separate Wisconsin anecdote claims Harlowe R. Hoyt and George F. Lounsbury pulled a drowning man from the Milwaukee River. The survivor left without identifying himself, inspiring local legend.
The column mocks road rules for motorists with farcical mandates such as stepping aside and tarpaulin coverage to match scenery. It jokes about red rockets and Roman candles on night country roads while a horse passage rumor leads drivers to dismantle machinery and hide parts in grass.
A 1631 Wicked Bible, printed with a misprint in the ten commandments, remains in the Marriott line. The book, once burned in England after printer punishment, reportedly survived lockdowns and now rests in Baraboo area custody after winning a county fair premium.
A promotional mix touts Doan’s Ointment for piles with a 40 cent price and claims many obstinate cases cured. It also markets Dean’s Regulators for bilious attacks at 25 cents and Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil for cuts burns and bruises, promising rapid pain relief.
Framed group photo at Sauk County jail brings together past and present sheriffs. Notables include Alexander McGinnis 1873-74 and W W Stackhouse 1907-08 with deputies from Reedsburg Sauk City Prairie du Sac Baraboo and North Freedom among others. Only two of the listed sheriffs were Democrats.
Born to Mr and Mrs Bert Hintz a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Rowland Sansum of Janesville a son Wednesday Sept 23. Born to Mr and Mrs Meyer of Lake Street a son yesterday.
Letters from Mrs. Tressie Nelson of Nashville and other readers describe dramatic relief from backache headache and debility after using Peruna. They credit Dr Hartman's remedy and urge other women to try it while noting improvements in health and vitality.
Dr. Frederick D. Grubnau a Konigsberg graduate and former head of the Hoeher Tochter Schule of Danzig died at his daughter Mrs. Adolph Krafts home in Baraboo aged 96. He spent 86 years leading a girls school and lived in the United States 21 years without naturalization to retain his German pension. He leaves two children Karl in Philadelphia and Mrs Kraft in Baraboo. Funeral plans await word from his son.
Henry Ratzberger Sr died at his home in Woodland Plum Valley aged about 65. He resided there about 80 years. Survived by two sons Henry Jr and William and one daughter in Chicago.
An advertisement promises cures for many diseases with a private sanitarium and anatomy museum in Rockford Illinois. It claims diagnostic accuracy without questions, offers a one week trial, and urges readers to contact the "Illinois State Specialists" at the listed Rockton Avenue address.
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