Baraboo Memoir recounts hair dye mishap and dances
In Baraboo memories, Ed Luckow and J E Ne Collins appear as acquaintances from Washington and Baltimore respectively. A humorous tale follows of a teenager who attempts a home hair dye to create a mustache, aided by curl papers and a chase with camouflaged results, ending with a dawn dance break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. L. Luckow
M. True
Washington
Baltimore
J. E. Ne-Collins
J. T. Durward
St. Thomas Aquinas
Crotona Parkway
Bronx
New York City
N. Y
George Washington
John D. Jones
Chicago
Ills
Jones
Hank” Hook
Lodi
Hank
Eliza Allen
George Woodley
Canton
S. D
L. W. Carncross
Jennie Kurzleman
Fisher
Baraboo
Sarah Church
Old Man Burghert’s
West Merrimack
Charlie Kunzelman
Bill Carroll
Father
Reaper
New York Ledger
Borneo
YWCA Drives Support for Military Camps Hostess Homes
The YWCA operates 109 camps with 34 hostess homes to aid relatives and workers at military camps. Funds are needed to build and maintain these facilities, and a public drive via schools, lodges, and churches will collect small, voluntary contributions. A fundraiser will be held at First National Bank on Saturday, December 1, organized by MT Acoft, Chairman Publicity Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Information
Council of Defense
First National Bank
MT Acoft
Woman’s Committee
Camouflage, pockets, and a schoolyard misadventure
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls wartime camouflage, a self styled inventor defending credit, and a humorous tale of early hip pockets from a Baraboo writer. The piece dismisses rival claims, notes comedic schoolyard episodes with Bill Kelley, and ends with a defiant closing from Hugh Kelley.
The Coal in Beer Warns of War Time Strain
Mrs. Henry Netcher reports Ohio fuel official Mr. Leach stating that coal used to brew beer would fuel millions of tons of supplies. He says moving raw materials to breweries requires vast coal and train capacity and urges saving coal to support national war efforts.
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Henry Netcher
Second Street
Baraboo
Leach
Ohio
Germany
Ohio State Journal
Swallowing of Young by Snakes Debate Remains Open
A reader cites W P Bassett and criticizes scientists over whether snakes swallow their young. He recalls historical feats of engineering and expresses strong trust in Bassett's word over scientific opinion, arguing for practical observation over theory.
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Tist
Bill
Percy Crossman
Glen
Benj. Simonds
York State
W. P. Bassett
Rockies
Brooklyn Bridge
Jones’ Stoker
W. C. Brann
Red Cross Program Highlights Glenville School
The Glenville school held a Red Cross program featuring recitations readings and drills. Miss Riney secretary of the Baraboo Red Cross division gave a talk on the history and deeds of the Red Cross. Pupils collected a Red Cross box containing 7.50 dollars.
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Glenville School
Afernoon
Red Cross
Riney
Baraboo
Red Cross Division
John O Connell Falls Through Skylight at Madison
At Madison, John O Connell stepped into a skylight and cut his foot. The incident occurred while he was navigating a skylight area, and medical staff treated the minor injury.
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Madison
John O’connell
Germans Spend $100000 In Shells During U S Raids
American ordnance experts estimate German raiding parties into American trenches have thus far used more than $100,000 worth of ammunition. The figures reflect the intensity of the raids and the costly stalemate on the front.
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U. S
Copy Deadline Rules For Daily And Weekly News
Friends should submit copy to the printer by the day before daily publication and two days before weekly issues. This ensures space and prevents last minute demand overload that makes publication impossible when copy arrives at the office.
Fuel plan in Eau Claire to cut dead trees
In Eau Claire crews will harvest dead trees from the city cemetery and parks for fuel over the next few weeks. The work aims to reduce fire risk and supply wood for heating. Local officials emphasize safety and orderly removal.
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Eau Claire
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE STATE BANK OF MERRIMACK
Financial statement for the State Bank of Merrimack Wisconsin as of November 20 1917 shows resources including loans and discounts 106706 43 cash on hand 4502 19 due from banks 24635 81 and other items. Liabilities show capital stock 10000 90 surplus undivided profits 1094 16 and deposits 167495 49. sworn by cashier E J von Berg and attested by directors with notary public on November 27 1917.
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Merrimack
State of
Wisconsin
County of Sauk
Ss. I
E. J. von Berg
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Meranink
New York
the Centaur Company
Olapodrida
Bill Kelley
Grove
N. G. Abbott
Eureka Springs
Ark
Hugh Kelley
Baraboo, Wis
Glenville
State Bank OF Merrimack
Gattwinkel
A. Gross
G. E. Kirchstein
Notary Public
Wellington
Lueth Bros
Fourth Ave
A. Reinking
Julius Hoppe
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