17 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
1
Governor E L Philipp launches his electoral bid with an address at the Al Ringling Theatre in this city. The event marks the start of his campaign as he outlines his plans and priorities to supporters gathered at the venue.
Governor BE Philipp opened his Baraboo campaign at the Al Ringling theatre. Rain and wind kept many away as he spoke of reducing state expenditures. Assemblyman R B Dickie introduced him and recalled local Baraboo ties and past roles.
Baraboo weekly and daily papers face steep cost increases as paper prices more than double. The Baraboo Weekly News will rise to 1.50 per year after October 1 1916, with old rates for prepayment allowed. Advertising and job work costs also to rise to cover higher material and labor expenses.
A Boston visitor recounts California wonders from vast size and ancient trees to geysers and wine tanks, then another traveler confirms truth in time. The piece shifts to politics, real estate folly, and a forecast of intermarriage and racial dynamics along the coast.
In Seattle the dry wave since last January shuttered 336 saloons paying 1 000 licensing fees. Voters chose to go dry despite liquor interests arguing loss of 336 000 yearly revenue. Merchants praise the change as crime falls and business stabilizes, while land and lumber prospects remain strong.
Reports from the north state say the blueberry harvest is nearly complete with fruit selling in Baraboo at about 16 cents per box. As more land is cultivated, prices are expected to rise in the future.
At the University of Wisconsin summer school the degree of bachelor of science in agriculture was awarded to Ralph A. McGilvra. A total of 119 graduates received degrees. McGilvra is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. McGilvra.
E. G. Marriott, a Baraboo resident and prominent citizen, died suddenly at about 1:30 a.m. in Sheboygan from heart disease while on a pleasure auto trip with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law. They had traveled north to Sturgeon Bay before the incident.
The Albert C Ringling estate valued at $1 137 000 will pay $29 406 75 inheritance tax. The widow receives 355 000 plus use of 100 090 until death. Four brothers each get 153 818. Inventory lists circus assets including giraffe 1 000 tiger 300 elephants 700 each monkeys 7 hippopotamus 2 000 and animals from Ringling and Forepaugh Sells circuses.
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