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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
4
Railroad capacity questions and wartime debt compare
Figures shown to the Interstate Commerce Commission by President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio argue shippers could boost railroad capacity by reducing loading time and increasing car loads. Debates on national debt, wealth, and per capita figures contrast 1865 with 1920, while British War sentences raise concerns over cowards and desertion amid wartime psychology insights.
Dithmar Breaks Away in Baraboo Endorsement Plea
Lieutenant Governor Dithmar of Baraboo gains a solid governor bid as Sauk county officers back him, joined by Baraboo dailies and county weeklies. The pledge highlights his integrity and anti profiteering traits while critiquing loyalty to the La Follette movement and urging self respect and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Sauk County
Mr. Dithmar
la Follette
Rate Increase For Railroads Sparks Wide Debate
The passage discusses a proposed billion and a half dollar earnings rise for railroads and its wide implications. It notes higher consumer prices, larger war taxes, and potential improvements in service, while warning of possible shifts in government revenue and economic impact.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as The Best Tonic
An ad-style claim urges readers that persistent fatigue signals the need for a tonic. Hood's Sarsaparilla is presented as a superior blood purifier and the best remedy for restoring energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Higher prices spark public discontent says producer prices
The text argues that prices paid to farmers and manufacturers affect the buying public who may revolt at higher costs. It notes profiteers can endure strain, but those who pay more face a tougher situation. It suggests better service could ease the high cost of living.
Labor Demand Drops Across Industries
The article notes the Pennsylvania Railroad laid off 12,000 workers due to payroll constraints. It reports hundreds of thousands of factory workers idle along the Atlantic coast and weak labor demand outside farms, with prudent workers clinging to secure positions as economic strain grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic
Madison Democrat
Five Federal Problems in Postwar America
The piece lists five national issues: U S role in world affairs the party to enforce prohibition, industrial reorganization for efficiency, reducing paper money and profiteers, and cutting government costs in Washington. It notes further problems will emerge after these are solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ingenious motor car turnabout and seaside reminiscences
A London railway terminal uses an attachment to turn a motor truck in its own length with auxiliary wheels. The piece recalls whips and phaetons, notes the shift to motor cars, and mentions prohibition affecting scrubwomen as sober husbands bring home wages. A reader’s take on funny mispronunciations follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London
Boston
Picnic Etiquette Urges Clean Parks After Holidays
Chicago Tribune laments after each holiday invasion by picnic vans. It cites broken shrubbery scattered newspapers and unsightly luncheon remains in parks and woodland preserves around Chicago. It argues self-respect as the sole law to keep the scene clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Man credits Peru-Na for ending 26 year chronic bronchitis
Mr. E. J. Toupalik of LaCrosse Wisconsin recounts a 26 year battle with chronic bronchitis and winter hoarseness. After using three quarters of a bottle Peru-Na, his hoarseness and fatigue vanished and he plans to keep Peru-Na in his home. The ad claims Peru-Na helps with catarrh and related conditions and is available in tablet or liquid form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Kansas
New York City
New York
Sun and Herald
E. J. Toupalik
Rose Street
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Local visitors and family updates from Baraboo and Sumpter
Miss Emma Krinz of Baraboo and Miss Ella Heimlich of Sumpter visited relatives here last week. Rudolf Liedig had his house painted recently. Mr and Mrs John Waurok and Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Wawrok spent a day recently at Madison. Miss Ella Kinz is visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Krinz
Baraboo
Ella Heimlich
Sumpter
Rudolf Liedig
John Waurok
Gottlieb Wawrok
Madison
Ella Kinz
Delton Family Reunion Marks Hattie Higgins Milestone
Mrs. Hattie Higgins celebrated a milestone with a large gathering of family at Delton. Attending were B J Higgins and Lloyd of Bara Boo, Chas Higgins and Winifred with Clifton and Chester, Roy Higgins and Wendal, Myrtle Higgins of Fairfield, George and Carl of Delton, and Ethel visiting friends in La Crosse. Also present were Mrs. Martin Cummings visiting from elsewhere and Perry Shults who spent the week at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Higgins
B. J. Higgins
Lloyd
Bara‘boo
Chas. Higgins
Winifred
Clifton
Chester
Roy Higgins
Wendal
Myrtle Higgins
Fairfield
George
Carl
Delton
Ethel
la Crosse
Martin Cummings
Minnesota
Perry Shults
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Bros
California Syrup of Figs Adverts For Children
An old advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs for children. It highlights the product’s fruity taste and full directions on each bottle, stressing the importance of saying California to ensure a safe laxative effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
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France
Tion
Altis
Dithmar
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the Times
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