Baraboo Weekly News Highlights Early 20th Century Curiosities
A collage of brief items covers topics from Japan's military costs and car deaths to Philadelphia planning a school of photoplays, stamp collecting curiosities, a Paris to Boston race, and a Salem Hawthorne connection. It notes hoarding taxes in Germany, a Chicago to New York flight record, and Charles Garland of Buzzard's Bay declining a million dollars. An array of anecdotes from crime to aviation illustrates the era's wide concerns.
The Forest Problem When the White Race Came to America
The article recalls the vast virgin forests once spanning the continent and notes extensive deforestation driven by settlement. It discusses the government confronting the consequences of forest loss and the need for action to address environmental decline.
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Amer
Nationalization urged to expand forests across the country
The Madison Journal notes calls for national control of forests, cites Switzerland's 1904 forestry ordinance, and argues war pressures will heighten forest care. It cites Sauk County variations in tree cover and urges tree planting for beauty erosion control and landowner returns, praising the American Forestry Association campaign.
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Sauk County
Much Ore Goes From Ash Land
Ore shipments from Ashland rose about 40 percent in 1920 compared with 1919. Docks are being extended for growth, with Ashland's past years showing rising totals from 1915 to 1920 and the ore measured in gross tons of 2,250 pounds.
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Ashland
American automobiles drive global exports in 1920
The National City Bank of New York reports 1920 exports of automobiles and accessories will total about 365 million dollars, reaching over 650000 machines sent to more than 100 countries and colonies from Azerbaijan to Zanzibar. The piece notes a possible revival of blue laws and recalls strict early colonial penalties for various offenses.
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Arctic
South America
North Sea
SANTA CRUZ NOTES AND HISTORICAL ODDMENTS
Clippings mention rainfall in Santa Cruz, Titanic talk at a city boarding house, and rising university enrollment figures. It recalls Brazil’s centennial celebration plans and a list of local bounties on wildlife and naturalization developments affecting women seeking citizenship, with references to Irish-born Mrs. Byrne and local officials.
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Ash
Fourth St
Frank B. Moss
Augusta Rehr
Franklin
Mary Gruenwald
Prairie du Lac
Anna Byrne
James Bryne
Bear Creek
Baraboo
Ireland
America
Bryne
Byrne
Marinette Accepts Stephenson Gift for Riverside Park
The Marinette city council formally accepted a riverside park site from the estate of the late U S Senator Isaac Stephenson. The donation includes land from the library to the river and part of Stephenson Isle with the soldier's monument. A resolution of thanks was passed and a copy sent to Mrs Isaac Stephenson of Milwaukee.
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Marinette
U. S
Isaac Stephenson
Mr. Stephenson
Stephenson
Stephenson Isle
Milwaukee
Korean Church Talk Highlights Korea’s Independence and Christian Ties
Dr. H C Whiting told about 200 at the Presbyterian church that Korea has a 4250 year civilizational line and strong independence, with 300000 Christians, missions in Shantung and Manchuria, and Japan’s oppression met with steadfast resistance from Koreans and pro Christian sentiment in Japan.
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H. C. Whiting
Korea
Presbyterian Church
Orient
Japan
Shantung Province
China
Tokio
Manchuria
Elks Arrange Christmas Tree for Baraboo Children
Baraboo Elks Lodge schedules a Christmas program at the Al Ringling theatre on Friday December 24 for all Baraboo children twelve years old and under. The event runs from 2 to 4 pm with music a Christmas picture refreshments and a Santa Claus appearance. A women’s committee will supervise the children and each attendee receives a present.
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Baraboo
The
Elks
Sisters of Elks
Santa Claus
Little Folks and Elks Seek All Children Present
The Little Folks and the Elks call for every child to attend the event, aiming for full participation and communal cheer. Community groups urge families to bring youngsters to join festivities and activities planned for the day.
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Elks
Spring Green Resident Returns From Ireland Visit
William Cole of Spring Green returned from a trip to Ireland where he saw relatives and also visited daughter Mrs John Coyne and family in New York. D N Ferris has gone to Los Angeles for the winter. Miss Gertrude Michaels has been given a shower wedding soon.
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William Cole
Spring Green
Ireland
John Coyne
New York
D. N. Ferris
Los Angeles
Gertrude Michaels
Reverend Sword of Reedsburg Sails to Orient
Reverend Victor H Sword of Reedsburg Wisconsin will sail from New York on Tuesday December 21 aboard the City of Benares for the Orient as a representative of the American Board foreign mission society. Mrs Sword will accompany him.
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Victor H Sword
Reedsburg
Wis
New York
City of Benares
Orient
American Baptist Foreign Mission Sociey
Bubonic Plague Found in Three Brazilian States
Reports indicate bubonic plague has been detected in three northern Brazilian states. Health officials urge monitoring and preventive measures as authorities investigate the outbreak.
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Brazil
Miss Ellen Sabin Resigns Milwaukee Downer Presidency
Miss Ellen C Sabin of Dane County resigns as president of Milwaukee Downer College effective June after nearly 80 years of service. She cites long tenure and no policy conflicts with trustees. Sabin, educated in Dane County and the University of Wisconsin, previously led Portland public schools and was named to the state board of education.
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Ellen C. Sabin
Dane County
Milwaukee Downer
Milwaukee
Downer College
Miss Sabin
Fox Lake
Milwaukee College
Portland
Ore
University of Wisconsin
Windsor
Philipp
State Board of Education
Fur Prices Drop Posts Trappers Back To Traps
E D Ochsner of Prairie du Sac reports Baraboo that fur prices have fallen sharply. Muskrat and mink are protected, skunk hides now worth about two dollars, musk rats may drop to a dollar next spring. Bees yielded good honey. he protects hives with a double hive to endure winter.
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E. D. Ochsner
Prairie DU Sac
Baraboo
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