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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
2
A 1918 Baraboo issue blends editorials with wry quips on poverty politics and social quirks. Bits joke about convicts pay, elopement, gender roles, and a minister’s sermon, ending with a quip on ignorance and kultur.
A Chicago meeting drew a national Socialist figure who told The Christian Science Monitor that the American Socialist party fully sympathizes with the Bolsheviks and regards their regime as socialist by nature, declaring they could not be anything else.
The New Puritan is portrayed as an advocate of cleanliness and bodily care, avoiding alcohol and disease. A physician serves as mentor, with science guiding morals and self improvement for the betterment of health and future generations.
The former German ruler, via his secretary, said he would be glad to share his views with the people ofAmerica if not retired to private life. He noted he still has friends in America, inviting discussion while remaining out of public life.
A concise wartime reflection praises a costly victory over German forces, emphasizing the exalted lesson learned from the overwhelming defeat and the global impact of the military outcome. The sentiment frames the event as a pivotal turning point in the war.
The Birmingham News urges all people to live upright and decent lives. It argues that being decent is safe, right, prudent, and profitable for everyone today and in every nation.
The War Department said on Friday that about 60 000 major casualties have not yet been finally reported. The figure includes killed in action died of wounds died of disease severely wounded and missing. Arrears are larger and efforts are expected to clear them up this week.
Lyons residents recount gatherings with Mrs. Harrison and families enjoying roast goose. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Watson join Mr. and Mrs. George Tinkham and others for Thanksgiving dinner. Visitors from St. Charles, Illinois call on the Hamermeisters as part of holiday visits. School resumes as teachers return after the holiday.
Miss Alma Gutknecht visited with sister in law Mrs W Gutknecht in Portage. Aaron Cromble and Clarence Martin are critically ill with Spanish influenza. Lillian Naber visited J Cahren family. Sylvester Hendrickson went to Milwaukee for eye treatment. Dr. Roberts of Portage visited on business. Fred Belter lost a horse last week. Miss Clara Pee is on the sick list.
Miss Olive Nold from 4 C college visited home from Wednesday to Monday. Local youths held a Thanksgiving hall party with light refreshments. Newton Witwen visiting from Madison. Laura Buehler of Prairie du Lac visited Walter Sprecher's. Mr and Mrs Wesley Sprecher baptized their baby Merrlin Dennis on Thanksgiving. Guests included Rev Hoppe and Mrs Louise Sprecher. Freda Accola returned from California for a brief visit with her sister. Roy and Mrs Gasser hosted a farewell party as they prepare to move to their new farm home.
Richard Kouni, an eggs dealer in Sauk City, has been ordered by the Wisconsin food administrator to reduce egg prices to meet government regulations. The Portage Democrat notes the action as part of wartime price controls.
A number of government officials argue that women should step aside to allow returning soldiers to reclaim employment.
Dean Birge will direct the affairs of the State University after the death of President Van Hise. No successor will be chosen until next year, and Birge will oversee university matters in the interim.
A brief piece follows Mary who walks with a limp and furrowed brow Unable to wear a number one she nonetheless tries it in a symbolic scene reflecting struggle and resilience.
Evidence of German propaganda operations in the United States during neutrality will be presented to the Senate judiciary committee. A. Bruce Bielaski will detail letters by Boy Ed and Von Papen about plots to blow up munitions plants bridges and to foment strikes.
Mrs Annette M Taylor Van Vleet 75 widow of Benjamin Van Vleet died in Portage after a long life born May 13 1843 in New York state came to Milwaukee in 1847 with her parents married May 20 1862 in Jefferson later farmed in Lowville she leaves three daughters Mrs S Keebaugh Paynette Mrs George York Portage Mrs Ira York Caledonia Riley Van Vleet Fr Winnebago and Benjamin Van Vleet Milwaukee
A telegraph from Washington misreported European casualties, stating 60,000 instead of the correct 16,000. The error was identified last week, clarifying the expected number of casualties to be sent from Europe.
In France the oldest classes in the army will be sent home first.
The bulk of the United States fleet will return from European waters soon.
We thank the singers for their selections and Rev Weed for comforting words. Grateful thanks to pallbearers and to Mrs Sarah Pfeil Mrs Edythe Dennis and daughters Mr and Mrs A Haberman and children Mr and Mrs Lester Pfeil and son Mr and Mrs Gilloth and baby.
A terse item notes a minimal statement from Mexico following a described scene of action and pursuit, with the Milwaukee Sentinel providing a brief regional recap.
An eight pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis E Wag ner early Friday morn ing. Mrs Wag ner is remembered as Miss Verd ie Webster of Fairfield. Mother and child are doing well with the mother recovering from the flu. Nearby flu cases include Florence Hirst, Mr and Mrs Jessie Churchill, Charlie Luskfing and family, and the Greenwood family.
The War Industries Board removed all restrictions on news print paper today, effective December 15. Waste must be avoided.
R. E. Hall has moved to Red Wing Minnesota to work for Winona Oil Co. His wife and sister plan to join him soon.
Office staff and several carriers are ill but patrons are thanked for patience. The secretary urges quick notification if the paper fails to arrive and asks that soldiers be granted a month's extra pay as a show of support.
Action on Holland extradition of the former kaiser is postponed until President Wilson reaches Europe, state department officials in Washington report.
Reports from Holland claim eating beets can prevent the flu. The price of beets has advanced as the claim circulates.
For the two weeks ending December 5 about 15 000 000 letters were sent from France to America.
John H. Foster of Elkhorn received a five year prison term from a court martial at Camp Grant for desertion. The case highlights military discipline during wartime.
Physicians prescribe OOD'S SARSAPARILLA and it continues to sell because it provides ongoing satisfaction to customers. The ad highlights trusted medical backing and enduring consumer trust in the remedy.
Notice from Milwaukee area family of Corporal Kenneth McHugh formerly of Baraboo Wisconsin detailing his missing status as of October 4 1918 and later death confirmation. The letter from Sgt H W Efflanat Battery A 120th Field Artillery confirms the final loss and notes his brave character. He was buried among grateful friends and remembered as a noble American son and nephew of Major A L McHugh.
A Porto Rican wood known as Balsa or guano is half as heavy as cork and floats, with porous, insulating properties. Exhibited at the Missouri Botanical Garden, it coats with paraffin for water resistance and is used in life preservers and buoy construction. Prof. Gifford notes trees reach about a foot in diameter with no knots.
A prediction states Lloyd George will be the victor in the English elections. The forecast notes his potential leadership and suggests a decisive victory amid political climate uncertainties.
A bachelor of fifty with a bald head and a fortyish widow who knew him as her late husband's lifelong friend faced a broken romance. She sang Robin Adair at the piano, he recoiled at the reminder of Robin's hair and the moment ended with two lives blighted.
A rich friend entertains two brothers. Conversation shifts to Omar Khayyam. The elder heroically replies that he prefers Chianti. On the ride home the younger chides him, clarifying Omar Khayyam is a cheese, not a wine.
An Allied Europe would have starved without US exports. The message praises voluntary American food aid, noting exports fed twenty-two million abroad and kept millions from famine after Prussian capture. It emphasizes patriotism, humanitarian duty, and the need to feed liberated nations to sustain democracy.
Besides incidental benefits to figure and health, the meatless and wheatless days have yielded fun through a new crop of jokes jibes topical songs and car toons replacing older humor and boosting our reputation for ready bhumer.
A lawyer recalls a railroad case where a green Irish witness defends the whistle timing. The shunter was killed by an express, the widow sues, and the witness insists the whistle sounded for the next man. The courtroom laughter reveals the wit and tragedy of the moment.
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