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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
7
Semi official advices in Germany reveal adequate but limited food supplies. Cereals allow 500 gram bread rations, sugar stockpiled above peace time by 400000 tons, and potatoes plentiful as of Oct 1 with talks of nine pound weekly ration. Diplomats mock Germany's bid to gain allied food aid, calling it a clumsy attempt to win sympathy.
Bettley writes from France aboutCamp Taylor training and Captain Lamar’s November 18 letter from Pont-a-Masson describing shelling, rest periods, and moving by box cars to multiple French camps. He notes Red Cross aid, hospital duties, German prisoners, mail from the States, weather, and observations of French life and food. Howard also serves overseas with Annie L. B. in Norfolk details.
Mrs. Henry Niles of Baraboo received a letter from her son George Niles then in Paris on November 20, 1918. He notes he has not yet been operated on and jokes about Americans’ impact as U.S. troops helped end the war in Europe. He promises to explain everything on his return.
The excerpt presents Private George O. Trussell writing from somewhere in France on October 26, 1918. He describes leaving Camp Meade for an Atlantic port with gear carried on his back and noting the sights of foreign ports and ships as he travels toward duty.
Orson Trussell writes to Newport News describing family concern and charity from School District No. 7, noting clothes for French people and the care at camp. He mentions awaiting meals, staying with friends, and plans to write again as he serves with Evacuation Hospital No. 16 in France.
A letter to Mr. and Mrs. Clark Weidman on the Baraboo Kilbourn road recalls hard fighting in France. Corporal A Weidman writes of Verdun Chateau Thierry Soissons St Michel and Champagne battles, rock pile towns, and pride in American strength and endurance.
Eight young men from Salt County who went to the United States Army training detachment at Madison on October 15 have been honorably discharged and returned home. They studied branches useful in war and may see barracks used for wounded soldiers or torn down. The eight are Paul E. Cross Baraboo Frank Terry Baraboo Fred Schacht Baraboo Merle G. Okern Baraboo Erwin A. Krohn Reedsburg Co E Johnson Reedsburg Harry A. Wiseman Ableman Allan Jabweck Reedsburg.
Six hours before hostilities ceased Chiston Bewick of Madison was wounded by a bowie bullet, according to word received by his parents on Thursday.
Lieut Dagoberto Godoy of Chile crosses the Andes from Santiago to Mendoza in a Bristol aircraft. He flies over the Tupacato range at an altitude of 19 700 feet, marking a record early Thursday morning.
In Philadelphia, 125 roads and 92 percent of the nation's mileage denounce Director General Moe McAdoo's suggestion to retain government control of railroads until January 1924. The statement says such a move would cause delay and demoralize operations and that there is time under the present act to consider a plan just to the country.
George Hinman former Chicago Inter Ocean editor and four year Marietta College president is named as a possible successor to the late University of Wisconsin president Charles R Van Hise. Hinman studied at Hamilton College and in Heidelberg Berlin and Leipzig. He gained fame for foreign history lectures and served eleven years as associate editor of the New York Sun. He resigned last year from Marietta College presidency.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. George Hansen's home. They reported purchases for France including ambulances, stereographs, and kitchens. a fund for electric fans, war bonds, and war chest donations were noted. An immense six million women petition for prohibition was sent as a war measure, and concerns about brewery motives and German connections were discussed. The January meeting plans were announced with hostesses named.
Investment Bankers' Association of America at the Atlantic City reconstruction conference declared against government ownership of railroads and adopted a resolution supporting private ownership. H. P. Wright of New York warned against arousing semi socialists in congress during the lively discussion.
After the German fleet surrenders naval officers discuss the future of a great American fleet in the Pacific and the possibility of a league of nations shaping future deployments. They note that British interests could lead to British dispatches where they predominate.
Russian gold exceeding 60 million dollars has been sent by Germany to Paris under the terms of the armistice according to reports.
A notice from the Secretary of State lists two Sauk county corporations as delinquent and liable to forfeit rights if N.H. fees and costs are unpaid by the first of next year. Prairie Cheese Company Spring Green and West Spring Green Dairy Association Spring Green are named.
Six crewmen die and about thirty are seriously injured after a coal dust explosion aboard the armored cruiser Brooklyn in Yokohama Japan. The blast devastates the ship as navy authorities investigate the cause and assess casualties.
Former Baraboo resident spoke at the Park Hotel in Madison before the Rotary Club describing musical instruments and giving an address to the audience.
The S A T C companies are leaving Madison as vocational men depart. First of section A men go next week. A car with boys reached Baraboo this morning and their shouts and songs were heard by the entire Third ward.
Europeans eagerly await President Wilson's address to American troops in France. The speech, likely at the front, is seen as a key statement of his policy. He may visit Metz and Strasburg, travel to devastated areas, and plan Italy visits with adjusted dates.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and do not realize it. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is promoted as a remedy that restores kidney health, claims to relieve back pain headaches nervousness and fatigue, with sample bottles offered for ten cents and larger bottles at drug stores.
Reworded community items report visits and calls across Fairfield Reedsburg Sauk City and Lyons. Howard Randall visited Charles Randall in Reedsburg while Mr and Mrs Joseph McEnamy called on Mrs Barbara Volkey. The Byrds Randall funeral occurred in Reedsburg with attendees including Mr and Mrs Carlos Randall and Mrs Henry Woll. The Wichern family in Skillett Creek hosted Louise Wichern and family. Royal Watkins and infant daughter visited Albert Watkins's home in Lyons. Henry Tiele hosted Jesse Reel’s family from here. The Koenig family attended Miss Nellie Johnson's funeral in Sauk City after her sudden death a niece.
Sheriff William Welk has traveled to La Valle and Richland Center. The paper notes there will be news when he returns.
In a short quip from Youngstown Telegram a reflection on thrift shows a man who once saved for hard times is now spending on a spare tire as daily life resumes.
The Corporation of London invites President Wilson to a formal address to be delivered in a gold box. The invitation also includes a luncheon in Guild Hall as part of the visit.
The trial of Mrs. Louise Krueger and her son Frank charged with murder in the death of Harry Jenson during a dispute among four Krueger bathers alleged draft evaders has been postponed indefinitely because of the defendant's illness. Jenson was buried at Reedeburg, his former home.
State of Wisconsin Sauk County probate notice for Moses Siggelkow deceased. On December 24 1918 at 10 am at Baraboo courthouse the application of H Siggelko for Charles Siggelkow as administrator will be heard. On May 6 1919 at 10 am all claims will be heard and settled. April 1 1919 creditors must file claims or be barred. Dated November 25 1938 by the Court W T Keebey.
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