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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
Local merchants unveil a sweeping cash discount sale featuring coats from $1.65 to $6.95 and fabrics, skirts, and suits at substantial markdowns. The campaign promises wide selection across departments with discounts extending to menswear, ladies wear, and children's clothing.
A fragment from a newspaper grocery page shows various price listings and discount items. The readable lines include prices like 1.39 1.35 and small cents values, indicating typical sale promotions.
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded: Mrs Joyce in Duluth, A LeBarron in Lodi, James Madden from Huron, Mrs John Orton visiting relatives in Duluth, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson from Huron, Mrs Chris Laushe in Winona, Arthur Carson returning from 8 D, Charles Brant back after a few days away, and many more. The column notes root trips, social visits, and local happenings, including a high school football score and community concerns such as dogs wearing muzzles due to hydrophobia. A carload of eastern apples arrives at Goldsfarb's. notable trips to Milwaukee, Chicago, and Dallas are mentioned along with store improvements and state park discussions.
The Sauk County general election is set for November 8 1908 to choose President and Vice President electors Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General Insurance Commissioner a U S Representative and two Assembly members plus county officers including County Clerk Treasurer Sheriff Coroner Clerk of Circuit Court District Attorney Register of Deeds and Surveyor. Also included are joint resolutions proposing constitutional amendments regarding governor veto procedures internal improvements and electors. The notice dates August 28 1908 from the Sauk County Clerk.
The Wisconsin legislature adopts a proposed constitutional amendment altering naturalization provisions for foreign born residents. The measure specifies that those who declared intent before December 1, 1908, may acquire rights under the law, but such rights terminate December 1, 1912, upon approval by both Senate and Assembly.
At the 1905 Wisconsin biennial session an amendment to article VIII section 1 is proposed to add taxes on incomes privileges and occupations with graduated and progressive rates and exemptions. The senate and assembly agree and the amendment is set to read with the uniform tax rule and added taxes. Dated at Baraboo August 28 1908.
An advertisement promises cures for various diseases at a private sanitarium and Museum of Anatomy in Rockford Illinois. It claims no questions are asked, uses unique testing instruments, and offers one week of free treatment with medicine to those who write for dates.
A terse notice collection invites readers to advertise sales housing or farm rentals lost articles or job desires in the local market pages. It urges posting inquiries to secure occupancy sales or employment opportunities through the paper’s classified column.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical cure for catarrh including the nose throat stomach bowels and other delicate organs. It stresses comprehensive healing and urges readers to buy the product.
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