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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
4
Foes of Freedom Denounce German Irish Independence Links
The Lowell Massachusetts United Irish League condemns Sinn Fein support for Germany as hypocritical and harmful to Ireland. It labels German aims as a catspaw while slamming pro German sentiment among Irish in Ireland and the United States. It accuses Washington officials of echoing German propaganda and urges continued public education until the truth is known.
La Follette’s shift sparks war era backlash in Wisconsin
A Madison Journal critique accuses Senator Robert M. La Follette of betraying progress and aiding Germany by opposing the war effort and blocking munitions embargos. The piece portrays him as a faded progressive turned reactionary, damaging U.S. defense and democratic ideals.
Public debate over munitions and democracy in war era
Victor L. Berger criticizes Washington officials over publicity spending and argues for war production in defense of democracy. He contrasts La Follette’s views with Wilson and Lincoln, warning against Prussianized policy and endorsing munitions for liberty despite costs.
Ringling Gift Offer to Baraboo Theatre
The Ringling Brothers offer Baraboo a grand theatre built by their late brother A Ringling. The city council has accepted, pending possible minority taxpayer protest. A few citizens oppose the acquisition and urge full consideration of legality and governance.
Germany's fading hope and Baraboo theatre debt debate
A local commentary argues Berlin pursues war aims through politics, while Baraboo faces a disputed theatre project. It cites 1916 finances, comparisons with Richland Center and Madison, and calls for municipal support to avoid debt. The piece condemns autocracy and questions public spending priorites.
Only One Obstacle to Peace in 1917 Editorial
The Minneapolis Journal argues the sole obstruction to immediate peace is Wilhelm II. It compares to Napoleon’s abdication after Waterloo and urges the German emperor to renounce the throne to end war. The piece warns America faces danger from autocracy and calls for global resolve to topple despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Napoleon
France
Italy
Baraboo asked for a building and now it is offered
The piece argues the city should accept a proposed park and bandstand gift citing unity and civic pride. It condemns detachment and praises England and France while urging adoption of the gift as a worthy yuletide offering to boost wealth and happiness for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling
United States
la Follette
Baraboo
Death Blow to Liquor Promises Nationwide Ban
The article argues Congress will banish alcohol and predicts a seven year path to a dry nation. It asserts liquor wastes farm products and ruins lives, calling for the knockout blow to John Barleycorn as civilization advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Baraboo Tales of Army Boy Mentors and Made in Germany
An elderly Baraboo couple, alone with no relatives in the army, are approached by a Red Cross worker and offer a name that turns out to be a soldier's mother. A Baraboo boy returns a German-made purchase, exchanging it for loyalty to the cause. The Waco Morning News reports Jewish guards presenting a flag to a temple in Waco as a welcomed symbol of civic warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Baraboo
Oife
Germany
Waco
Local Notices Chronicle Moved Addresses and Stays
Items reaching The Nevys office after the December 20 weekly show Mr. and Mrs Jack Maculy moving to the Ulrich Enge house with Enge staying there. Mrs Jacob Jark of Prairie du Lac stayed with the Herman Koenig family last week. Tan Mawnan and Krathar Wilt left Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevys
Jack Maculy
Ulrich Enge
Mr. Enge
Jacob Jark
Prairie du Lac
Herman Koenig
Tan Mawnan
Krathar Wilt
Sat
Look Yourself Over Carefully Hood s Sar saparilla and Hood s Pills
An advertisement urges readers to assess their health and consider Hood's Sarsaparilla, Hood's Pepticon, and Hood's Pills as a valued investment. It claims the medicines combat tiredness, pallor, anemia, waning strength, backache, kidney trouble, constipation, rheumatism and related ills, with many needing the trio or at least one remedy for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Weekend News From Leland Area
Residents planned a Saturday trip to visit George Schneller in the hospital. Alvira Koltz, employed at the Schneller home, vacationed at her Denver residence. The Oscar Cramer's family relocated to the Schmalz Bros. farm after last summer’s stay with the Cramers’ parents. A Leland stone crusher moved to Peter Enge hill will resume crushing for macadam road work toward Black Hawk this year. John Buelow and daughter visited Ernest Buelow’s family in Leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urday
Iowa
George
Alvira Koltz
George Schneller
Denver
Oscar
Cramer
Peter Schneller
Schmalz Bros
Leland
Peter Enge Hill
Black Hawk
John Buelow
Ernest Buelow
Lyons Defeat Sauk City in 28 13 High School Game
The Liberty boys of Lyons beat the Sauk City high school pick-up squad 28 to 13 Friday night. Lineups list Lyons players Berkley Britton Prine Lusby Pierce Lynch and Harley Berkley leading the scoring as both teams stayed spirited. a return game is set at Sauk City high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Boys of
Lyons
Sauk City High School
Sauk City
Henn
Schmitz
Ganzer
Kirchstein
Bach
Lyons R
Harold Berkley
Britton
Prine
Lusby
Pierce
Lynch
Harley Berkley
Westfield Social Roundup From December 20 Issue
Westfield residents hosted and visited family and friends including the Schutz and Behn families. Eleanor Rork and children from Greenwood joined at the Henry Weidman home. Cora Braun also visited. Funeral attendees Burdette Sutherland were joined by Anna Cole of Rockton and Lloyd Sutherland of Beloit who returned home. Grant Weidman travels to Waco to see son Captain Harvey Weidman as he prepares to depart for France. Grant’s wife plans a Madison visit through the holidays. A Christmas tree and program is planned at the German M E church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schutz
George Schutz
Alvin Behn
Ernest Koeig
Eleanor Rork
Greenwood
Henry Weidman
Cora Braun
Anna Cole
Rockton
Lloyd Sutherland
Beloit
Burdette Sutherland
Grant Weidman
Maple Valley Social Club Forms Red Cross Group
The Maple Valley social club met at Mrs. O. H. Cook's home with about 70 attendees including Baraboo business people. Speakers backed the Red Cross drive and the new society began strong with receipts totaling 24 dollars for Red Cross funds. The Man Mound Farmers' Club met at the schoolhouse, reorganized, and elected officers with Mrs. H. H. Porter as president and Edith Frazier as editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Valley
O. H. Cook
Baraboo
Man Mound
Ready to take Hood's Sarsaparilla ad claim
An Exchange snippet mocks wartime shortages with a verse about meatless wheatless heatless and other isssues then promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as ready to take and ready to cure claiming it uses uninfected ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
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