Baraboo Weekly News December 18 1919 issue
Baraboo edition edited by K R E Cole and H K Page with subscription rates listed. Three months cost 45 cents, six months 1.50, and one year if shown. Dated Thursday December 18 1919.
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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
4
Emma Goldman And The American Upheaval
The piece contrasts Miss Goldman’s strong convictions with her imprisonment and praise from safety groups. It mocks her advocacy for Russia and suggests she move there to speed upheaval, while noting American upheaval would come slowly. Chicago Tribune quotes frame her as unseriously agitational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Goldman
Lenroot’s Position on League of Nations Critiqued
The Madison Journal argues Lenroot’s Milwaukee address shows a selfish Americanism. It says his plan favors the United States while demanding nothing substantial from others, risking a powerless League if other powers adopt his reservations.
The Real Arbiter on Harvests and Strikes
The piece contrasts widespread strikes with bountiful harvests across regions from New England to the Midwest. It notes 2.9 billion bushels of corn and imagines generous distribution to every person as crops reach maturity in October.
Global fallout from war hits all nations and classes
An Empria Gazette editorial argues that postwar chaos affects every country and social group. The middle class bears the heaviest burden through taxes and rents, while labor unrest grows worldwide with radical and conservative factions challenging existing governments.
Blood Purifier Claim Promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla
An advertisement asserts that ESURE BLOOD is essential for perfect health and credits Hood's Sarsa parilla with thoroughly purifying and cleansing the blood to keep it pure.
Mother Earth’s bounty frames our common wealth
A Collier's Weekly excerpt praises Earth's produce with a focus on large harvests. It notes nine hundred million bushels of wheat and ample oats, potatoes, peaches, and apples. The piece argues this abundance justifies trust in the earth over money, urging a life centered on nature rather than profit.
Bayer Aspirin Headache Remedy Promoted by Physicians
The advertisement touts Bayer as the genuine source of Aspirin tablets sold in Bayer packages with directions for headache cold pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It claims Bayer has supplied genuine Aspirin for nineteen years and notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Willison Heads Madison Rail Men’s Society
J A Willison a Milwaukee road mechanic at 621 West Johnson Madison was elected president of the Mutual Railroad Men's association formed in Madison at the Commercial National bank building. L E Daggett and R W Allen were named vice president and secretary treasurer with directors also chosen. The non stock group limits membership to whites and seeks to unite railroad workers and employers while planning local club rooms. About 25 Madison railway men have signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Willison
West Johnson Street
Madison
Milwaukee Road
Mutual Railroad Men’s Association
Commercial National Bank
L. E. Daggett
East Dayton Street
R. W. Allen
United States
Bishop Webb Speaks Sunday at Trinity Church
Milwaukee bishop W. W. Webb preached at Trinity Episcopal Church on a Sunday morning sermon and confirmation. He contrasted ancient architecture with modern welfare, urging continued funding for humane services for orphans the elderly and the afflicted, noting ongoing needs in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
W. W. Webb
Milwaukee
Greece
Rome
World coal shortage estimate from Shipping Board release
The Shipping Board states the global coal shortage is about 62.463 million tons after excluding pre war US exports. It breaks down needs by Canada, China, Belgium, the Netherlands, and notes England France Italy and neutrals rely on English coal, with England’s exports falling from 67 million to 23 million tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Towle
Milwaukee
Shipping Board
United States
H. Y. Saint
The
Germany
Canada
China
Belgium
Netherlands
England
Italy
France
South America
Quips on Free Verse Writeup Sparks Banter
In a casual exchange, Ted calls it a queer gink who enjoys writing free verse while Noah counters that tastes vary and notes readers who claim to like it. The dialogue centers on literary preferences and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Noah
Reckham affords George D Cker a local honor
George D Cker receives recognition from Reckham city officials in South Dakota for his community service and longtime involvement with local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D
Cker Reckham, S. D
Missoula reader thanks paper amid pleasant weather
A Missoula resident Mrs Harley Johnson writes that she has relied on The News for 15 years, saying she never misses a copy and enjoys the paper during the pleasant weather while residing at 311 East Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley €. Johnson
E. Spruce Street
Missoula, Mont
Waukesha Community Letter Cheers Local Growth
A resident expresses enthusiasm for weekly home news and praises Waukesha as a busy growing city. The note is signed by Mrs. E. F. Edwards of 812 Broadway, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
E. F. Edwards
Broadway
Wis
Baraboo Weekly News praised for variety and depth
John G D Mack of the State Capital Madison Wisconsin commends Baraboo Weekly News for its excellent paper. He notes four articles on the front page of the last issue plus many items of general interest and information throughout the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo Weekly News
John G. D. Mack
Department of Engineering
State Capital
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin News Praise From Baraboo Reader
A letter to the editor from Baraboo, Wisconsin praises The Wisconsin News for a comment about the peace treaty, calling it the best line in print and saying the country has refused to make an international idiot of itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin News
Max Taras
Three White Frame Houses on Fifty-fifth Street NYC
A sympathetic snapshot describes three white painted frame houses on Fifty-fifth Street near First Avenue in New York City. The homes sit back from the street with long guards in front, conveying a quiet residential scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-fifth Street
First Avenue
New York City
Wind on me stomach joke in mistaken mercy tale
A family notices a rear neighbor’s cries then learns the man complains of wind on his stomach. The Nichols mother contemplates helping but replies with relief as the situation turns into a shared, lighthearted misinterpretation that becomes a local byword. The piece ends with a signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Marmum
Noted Violinist Powell Faints During St Louis Concert
St Louis reports Maude Powell, renowned violinist, fainted on stage during a concert and was taken to a hospital. The article identifies Mise Powell as related to Mrs. W Hamilton of Baraboo and to Major Powell, famed for exploring the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Maude Powell
Mise Powell
W. Hamilton
Baraboo
Major Powell
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Towser’s Bold Pledge Rewrites Canine Romance
A Boston Transcript verse playfully contrasts a loyal dog Towser with a friend who seems true only in word. The lines humorously claim Towser’s tail wags with genuine affection, not empty vows, delivering a lighthearted ode to canine devotion.
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