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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
4
The SARABOO WEEKLY NEWS lists A. E. Cole and A. K. Page as editors and proprietors. Subscription rates are three months for 45 cents, six months for 75 cents, and one year for $1.50. The issue is dated Thursday January 22, 1920.
The piece notes radicals facing a tough path with hundreds sent to Europe or to be forwarded. Victor Berger is denied admission to Congress amid accusations of disloyalty. In New York, Speaker Sweet condemns radical socialists and lawmakers block five newly elected members by a 140 to 6 vote, signaling strong backlash against extremism.
The First National Bank of Cleveland funds a lunchroom for employees at an annual loss of 15000 dollars. The advantage shows in higher morning and afternoon efficiency, fewer illnesses, and better overall work. The effort followed a prior survey and aims to provide nourishing meals below cost to boost productivity and earnings.
The issue highlights Antigo city affairs in 1919. B H Strong, former Bara Boo resident, now coal dealer in Antigo. Axe damages over six ty trees on land bought by Attorney W H Cady, extending from East Street to Elizabeth, near the War ren homestead, part of the Warren property north of Warren plat.
A banana tree with a full bunch of ripening fruit stands in Portage observation parlors of A. T. Wooster. Brought from Montgomery Alabama, the tree is under two years old and draws attention during zero weather.
There is only one medicine that stands out for curable ailments of the kidneys liver and bladder Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the highest for the reason that it has proven to be the remedy needed in thousands of distressing cases. Swamp Root is a gentle healing vegetable compound. Start treatment at once and buy from drug stores in two sizes, or send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer & Co.
Orriel Philbrick and Mary Huntington were married at the bride’s mother Mrs Emma Huntington home in Madison by Rev Henry Guy Goodsell. Immediate relatives attended and the couple plans a honeymoon to Milwaukee and Chicago before settling at 143 Third Avenue Baraboo.
Post office inspector and civil service officials trimmed a 30 candidate list to 12 for Baraboo postmaster, with three top names to be considered after further reviews. Past Portage and Boston cases show managerial experience and political factors influence outcomes, though Washington remains cautious.
Members of the Old Settlers Association of Reedsburg met January 13 at Mrs. 90 R. Ryan home to arrange the annual meeting set for February 6, 1920 at the armory. The arrangement committee includes Clark Towend, Jas Sedgwick, Jas Stone, and Chas Clark. Tea and coffee duties assigned to Mrs. Mary Blank.
Dr J H Wagner of Skate Kentucky recommends Peru-Na after using it himself for catarrh and giving it to others for catarrh bloating and other issues. He asserts broad success in all ages and insists a doctor would not risk reputation without value. Peru-Na is available in tablet or liquid form and promises quick improvement.
A long listing of attendees and hosting couples for events in Reedsburg and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs S A Collins, various couples for dances receptions and town notices across Ironton Lime Ridge Winfield Dellona Loganville Excelsior La Valle and Washington.
Howard Briscoe and A F E Jorg sold their interests in Jorg Briscoe grocery to William Smaltz and Samuel Schafer. Smaltz brings fourteen years in Black Hawk grocery work and Schafer was formerly with Deppe Carpenter Lumber. The store will continue as cash and carry under new ownership.
Richard Leitz Cassell visiting Gottlieb Bartnick home Black Hawk. C H Klinert brought home his Schmaltz Bros Olds truck. Al mond Gasser recovering after tree injury in Turner's Hospital Sauk City. Several locals attended Cassell house talk on the Non Partisan League Tuesday. Mrs Carl Baier returned from visit with Rudolph Leidig Denzer.
Plan described by Mr. Briscoe and Mr. Jorg outlines future business directions. The new firm will prioritize poultry and egg procurement and related activities.
George Binley formerly of Portage moved west three weeks ago and was killed by a train in Salem Oregon after falling between cars. A telegram to Portage Superintendent Rossiter confirmed his death. His widow and children remain in Portage. He served as president of Silver Lake lodge No. 428 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
In the Milwaukee Journal European trip primary the vote totals show Miss Leila Johnson of Baraboo with 3,661 votes and Miss Essie Brooks of Reedsburg with 2,673 votes.
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