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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
9
Rail equipment plans under war time control challenged
In a Madison Democrat column dated June 13 1918 the piece argues gov ernment buying of cars and locomotives is two thirds of peak private output and less than the railways would have under rate control. It blames demagogic politicians for railway mismanagement and asserts rail service remains adequate with proper policy.
The Blind Leading The Blind In German Press War
The Milwaukee Germania-Herald admits its German attack on civilization has misled readers and the Prussian junkers. English papers now reveal the wolfish savagery of the German government, correcting decades of language bound bias among German readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania
Germania-Herald
America
Germany
W. D. Hoard
Ft. Atkinson
Socialists oppose alien teachers in New York schools
A New York legislative debate framing alien teachers as a political issue is highlighted by Socialist members who vote against a bill requiring public school teachers to be American citizens or to show intent to become citizens. The piece critiques press bias and monitors views on national loyalty and immigration in education.
Loyalty in Wisconsin see the light at last
A Wisconsin perspective argues German influence waned as the war clarifies loyalties. It credits Wisconsin and Milwaukee for strong pro liberty stance, high enlistees, and generous war bonds while noting Debs shifts and socialist education through conflict. It frames the war as a battle between two classes for freedom.
Teeth as a Cause of Trouble Among 2 500 000 Men Examined
A historical item reports on dental health as a factor in military fitness. It notes findings from a large examination sample and discusses how dental issues affected the suitability of men for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mili
Casting Off an Evil Name in War Time Business
The United States wartime drive forces many insurance firms with German names to rename. Examples include German American to Great American and Germania to National Liberty. About one third of those examined were rejected for military service, chiefly for defective sight or teeth, highlighting rising dental X ray use to detect hidden issues.
Loyalty Comeback Amid War Front Unity
The article cites the Philadelphia Public Ledger and the Cleveland Press praising Wisconsin and Milwaukee for loyalty progress. It describes Patriots fighting hard and defeating voices of defeat, noting conversion of those misled by foreign influence to loyalty.
Wanamaker Predicts Postwar Prosperity for United States
John Wanamaker predicts the four years after the war will bring peak American prosperity. Leaders in business echo this view noting Europe will rely on U S for raw materials and goods. The risk is Congress may drop tariff protection when European competition returns.
Overman Bill Deemed Harmless If Quiet Activity Proceeds
Baltimore Sun quotes that the Overman bill should be interpreted by its spirit and intent to avoid injustice. The piece argues that decent Americans need fear it only if they seek trouble or foment unrest.
A Socialist's View of War
G A Hoehn argues in St Louis Labor that Americans should oppose the Kaiser's military victory. He urges German descent citizens to separate autocracy from democracy and warns that a German victory would threaten German democracy. He calls for clarity on the German situation during the war.
Dr Henry van Dyke Adds A War Time Stanza
The poem stanza by Dr Henry van Dyke formerly of Brick Presbyterian Church New York and now naval chaplain adds a wartime line to The Battle Hymn of the Republic The contribution references the Hun victims and asserts to fight for world wide freedom until victory is won with God marching on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
Brick Presbyterian Church
New York
Holland
Woman Describes German War Losses From Berne
A German woman told a Bern cor respondent that twenty five relatives were killed five were invalid and only two unharmed out of thirty two who served. She noted her husband was killed near Arras and her uncle sent seven sons to the front with six killed in two months. She called German losses since the March offensive terrific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Arras
Child Welfare Conference At Public Library Concludes
This week long child welfare conference at the public library featured strong programs on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. W. W. Biege was ill and replaced by Mrs. H. M. Acott for the infant layette talk. Edith Hoyt from the university extension department was set to address "Children's Year" as the sessions wrap up with good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Biege
H. M. Acott
Edith Hoyt
University Extension Department
Waste Not Food American Home Guidance
The passage lists numerous ways food is wasted in households. It covers stale bread, bread crusts, table crumbs, kitchen garbage, improper cooking, fats from meats, bones, eating the wrong foods, neglecting to render fats, overeating, frying fats not saved, potato peeling losses, sour milk and buttermilk discarded, keeping many pets, uncovered food inviting spoilage, not substituting other foods for beef wheat and bacon for overseas needs, and overfeeding protein to the elderly and sedentary.
Free Speech in War Time Debate Overman Bill
The piece defends free speech during wartime, arguing the principle remains intact despite Overman bill fears. It contends wartime speech must change to counter German propaganda and asserts broad powers are necessary for effective control.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Ready to Take and Cure
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as ready to take and ready to cure. It emphasizes purity and the best ingredients used in its preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eady
Hood
Women Prepare for Relief with Dr Pierce Prescription
Thousands of Wisconsin women report cure from backache headaches and nervousness using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Available as tablets at 60 cents per package or liquid. Non alcoholic and non narcotic with ingredients printed on wrapper. Send 10 cents for trial package tablets to Doctor W M Pierce Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
W. M. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Mrs Bevins Praises Doctor Pierce’s Medicines
Portage Wisconsin resident Mrs. Peter Bevins of 316 East Howard Street reports using Favorite Prescription during expectancy and illness with her children remaining strong. She commends Doctor Pierce’s medicines and recommends them with safety.
Doctor Pierce Favorite Prescription Praised by Wisconsin Reader
A Wisconsin reader from Lac du Flambeau credits Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription with boosting her health during schooling and pregnancy. She says it built her up quickly, aided a smoother expectancy, and left her baby strong and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Flour recall ordered for excess Oshkosh deliveries
Gustavus Milling and Schmidt Milling officials appeared before the state food administrator on Thursday and were ordered to recall all excessive flour deliveries. The action targets advertising wheat flour for sale and seeks to curb oversupply affecting the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavus Milling Company
Schmidt Milling Company
Oshkosh
Surprise Hecked Departing Teacher at Fairfield Meeting
The Lower Narrows community club of joint district No 6 Fairfield met at A R Barber home on Tuesday night and surprised the teacher Miss Patterson who left this week for her Sauk City home. About sixty five attended with ice cream and cake. A good time was reported by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Narrows
Fairfield
A. R. Barber
Patterson
Sauk City
Grandson of Baraboo Family Dies in Detroit
Mrs. L. D. Stillson learns her one year old grandson died in Detroit after a brief diphtheria illness. The child, buried at his grandmother Mrs. J. J. Tillapaugh’s Wolcott New York home, and the mother also suffered the disease. The Stillsons and their daughter Jane traveled from Wolcott to Detroit and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Stillson Hsas
Leonard Stillson
Detroit
Fined for Not Holding Food Laws In Green Bay
The Green Bay Dennessen company grocers were fined $100 by State Food Administrator Magnus Swenson for failing to hold food laws as required. The Red Cross in Green Bay will receive the fine proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay Red Cross
Magnus Swenson
Dennessen Company
Grocers
Green Bay
Berlin organ demands peace aims defined for German war policy
A Berlin based Kreuse Zeitung urged the German government to immediately launch a peace offensive and publicly declare its war and peace aims, drawing notable attention in Tuesday’s German press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kreuse-Zeitung
A. H. Clark Seeks Clerk of Court Election
A. H. Clark runs for the clerk of court post. He has held the office for years and served faithfully in the trust. His former home was in Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Clark
Clark
Trust
Reedsburg
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Tual
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Comes Over and Takes Charge of Us
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Hie
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P. E. Gravely Tobacco Company
Danville, Va
Gravely
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