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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
9
Mrs. Maria Goertz of Orienta Oklahoma praises Dr Hartman and his medicines. She claims the remedy restored her health and increased her weight from 100 to 140 pounds. Her husband and children also report cures of asthma earache stomach catarrh and throat catarrh.
June 6 1912 quotation discusses misreading ambition, the value of good roads, and the cost of speed, noting accident bulletins show high payments for fast travel. It contrasts admiration for a pie with the likelihood of eating it, using witty local period voice.
Henry Watterson ridicules Theodore Roosevelt calling him as mad as a March hare over irrigation worries. He notes Louisiana farmers would feel better about it if they had directly sought land irrigation.
A pretty young widow stirs rumor as she camps on a bachelor’s path, prompting gossip about an engagement or a possible marriage, reflecting social expectations and romantic tension of the era.
The remark about being struck below the belt suggests authorities could intervene, as Mr taft voices grievance that could trigger a police raid in the escalating confrontation.
The Swedish people present King Gus with a new warship for the royal navy to replace an older vessel that has worn out.
The item compares two hats in the presidential ring, noting one is a rough rider style and the other a high crown top. It highlights distinct hat designs, framing their differences as part of a broader discussion on headwear in political contexts.
Sir Robert W. Perkins, M. P., criticizes American election cycles as overly lengthy. The remark reflects a British observer noting the humor in the U S political process.
A noisy critic claimed the Republican Party has more breaches than the elephant’s trunk can hold, sparking a heated exchange over party discipline and integrity.
The article notes that Congress may stay in session all summer as lawmakers seek to avoid a fall campaign lull and push ahead with legislative business.
An unknown man who caused excitement in London by wearing a black dress skirt at the opera may be a Pittsburgh millionaire seeking familiarity. The report notes speculation about his identity and motives.
Cheaper grades of meat cost less in New York yet the head of the family still faces the same carving challenge as he attempts to cut and portion the meat.
Twenty six persons were bitten by dogs in Chicago within two days, a spike that highlights concerns about vicious dogs in the city.
The Rev. Benjamin Young of Portland Oregon reportedly missed a Board of Bishops seat after his vote fell short as a smoking rumor gained traction. The Janesville Gazette notes Methodist preachers face calls to accept secondhand smoking implications.
The Madison Democrat reports locomotive engineer John E. Fellows was crushed while trying to stop his engine near Chicago. Fireman escaped. Fellow’s fatal courage and forty years of service are praised as hundreds of passengers rode in the coaches. Mourning spreads along the line for the loyal, duty bound engineer.
A review notes Chicago’s repeated role as host of the Republican National Conventions from 1856 through 1912, detailing venues Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore Cincinnati Minneapolis and the presidents nominated, including Lincoln Grant Garfield Blaine Harrison McKinley Roosevelt Taft and the upcoming 1912 Chicago gathering.
A playful verse describes the difficulty of catching a clever fly. The speaker taunts the insect, noting each grab misses as the fly vanishes just as the hand lands, leaving the pursuer puzzled by its elusive path.
Mrs. J. H. Doppler and her son Oscar travel to Racine for a wedding anniversary celebration honoring Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cowles. Mrs. Cowles is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doppler.
In 1859 near Baraboo two huntsmen N M Risley and Samuel Hathaway spotted a bear in Seth McGilvra woods as neighbors joined the chase. Gillem wounded the bear, one dog died and another was mortally wounded. A pond encounter with Patrick Knelly ended when Risley fired and knocked the bear. Knelly claimed the carcass while Risley kept the pelt. tale to continue next week.
Miss Emma Morrison returns to Chicago after a week with sister Mrs G A Wright. Faye Blanchard visits her parents for two days. Mrs B Hawkins on sick list. Blanche Hawkins visits sisters in Ableman. Carl Tyler of Huron and Fred Tyler of Valpariso visit mother. Mrs Geo Seamans of Reedsburg visits Ina Se mans. The Clark family and daughter visit Reedsburg. Mrs A J Blakeslee and sons visit uncle in Cazenovia. A J Bakeslee goes to Milwaukee. Mr Daniels of Reedsburg visits his brother. Cemetery meeting at M E church Tuesday June fourth. Commencement exercises at M E church Monday June third. Ivan LaRue suffers severe thumb injury playing ball. hand operated on after X ray at Reedsburg hospital.
Mrs James Harris and daughter Lucile visited friends in Ableman. L S C members held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Pearce Sansom at Mrs George Howards. Simeon Haskins and daughter from Colman Michigan visit A L Haskins.
Carpenters work on an addition to O. Ballinger’s barn in Bethel. Mrs. Weidman travels to Reedsburg for her mother’s illness. Mrs. Frank Feiver and children visit John Sosinsky. Lester Smith dines with his grandparents for his grandfather’s birthday in Reedsburg. Churchgoers from here attend Walton services. Lena Mortimer visits Reedsburg. Carrie Sinclear’s school closed and she returns here.
A compilation notes multiple Sauk County place name origins and changes. Ableman derives from Col. Stephen Van Ransalear Ableman with former names Ableman’s Mills and Rock Springs. Baraboo evolves from Adams and Baraboo to Brooklyn then Baraboo after 1886. Black Hawk post office likely named for the Sauk leader, discontinued 1907. Bluff Postoffice linked to a nearby bluff. Cassell named for Dr. Cassell. Cliff House arose from Devils Lake hotel later renamed Cliff House with post office at the hotel Devil's Lake.
The Misses Ella and Elsie Bermann and Miss Minnie Agnoli left Wednesday night for Williston North Dakota where they have employment.
About twenty friends gathered at Miss Althea Dodge's Seventh Avenue home on Wednesday evening for dancing, games, and refreshments, enjoying a pleasant surprise.
Mrs. E. M. Huebing plans to return to Boulder Colorado on Monday. She will be accompanied by her mother Mrs. R. Wilby and sister Miss Doris Wilby who will reside in Boulder. Mrs. Wilby is making a short visit in Waukesha before going west.
Mr and Mrs A F Reiner arrived from Fond du Lac and will spend weeks at the home of Mrs Reiner’s mother Mrs MceDermitt on Oak Street.
City residents A. E. Boyd and wife along with Paul Welk William Vogler George Urban Herman Welk and David Clark traveled to Reedsburg to see the Yankee Robinson circus today.
William McGuire leaves post office work for 3 to 4 months to travel for Champion Register Co of Cleveland Ohio. William Plummer will fill his place during the temporary absence.
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