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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
A historical note asserts that land in the United States actually owned by Negroes equals the combined area of Vermont Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island, highlighting racial disparities in property ownership.
Secretary McAdoo highlights Liberty Bonds as a bridge between duty and self interest. He notes a $10,000 million spending surge to spur demand for trans-Mouth region goods and assure buyers have funds, framing the campaign as the world’s greatest purchasing effort.
The article traces how the state name evolved from Ouisconsin through Wiskinson to Wisconsin. It notes Governor James D. Doty championed alternate spellings and how the 1846 constitutional convention finalised Wisconsin by striking out the letter a and inserting i, embedding the spelling in the state constitution.
The Madison Journal urges immediate action to support a two billion dollar war bond issue. It damns Congress as dilatory and declares the nation must begin now to mobilize industry, fund the war, and finish on time. The call echoes a naval commander’s plea and national resolve.
President Wilson set June 5 1917 as a national call for youth to register for military service. The article declares the date epochal, marking a new era where equal duty accompanies equal rights in a democracy. It emphasizes universal registration across social classes.
The nation shows readiness as registration for war proceeds with minimal disorder. Officials expect strict enforcement of conscription while praising coordinated enrollment and foreseeing a tough test ahead when the first army forms. Germany faces a long conflict against a potential American force.
The message argues the funds are to be used for food and supplies for allied armies in Europe. It emphasizes this is America’s initial contribution to the war effort and frames the spending as defense against autocracy, not tribute, urging unity and wartime support.
Madison Democrat reports on a proposal by the U S Bureau of Education urging high schools to frame commencement addresses around America’s role in the world war. Commissioner Claxton calls for discussing democratic aims, sacrifice, and unity, with passages from Wilson’s war address read in lieu of speakers.
A son was born this morning to Attorney J. W. Frenz and his wife. The new arrival joins their family and adds to the household. Father is identified as the attorney in the community.
The American commander at Queenstown replied We can start at once, signaling readiness to face U boats. The line is praised as embodying true American spirit, likened to Admiral Dewey’s historic You may fire when you are ready, Gridley. The piece highlights the commander as the first into the navy action.
The article urges American citizens to buy liberty bonds as a patriotic act. It explains funds finance arms, equipment, food, and supplies for U S soldiers and sailors, with part loaned to allies, all spent in America for those defending the nation.
A meditation on work across professions from farmer to congress and clergy likens routine labor to a test of endurance. It ends with a Stoic call to find happiness by accepting daily tasks and facing mortality while recalling that life is real and life is earnest.
Community letters from Baraboo and Chicago readers share longing for The News and local items. A Portage Register dispatch recounts a potato robbery and a lone bean found beneath a bridge, reflecting small-town humor and misfortune. University of Wisconsin students prank Dean Goodnight with a staged nude photo gag. shocker couch setup ends with a joke.
A case before Justice of the Peace H. L. Halsted involved Jacob Alexander as plaintiff and Henry Mertzke as defendant. Alexander sued for 30 dollars for goods from his former implement business. Mertzke countered for 75 dollars over a defective 1914 potato digger. The jury awarded Mertzke 45 dollars, leaving 15 dollars after the admitted 30, with 16.56 costs charged to Alexander.
T. J. Worthman and son Arthur B. Worthman visited Baraboo relatives from Des Moines Iowa. Arthur B Worthman recently joined the first field artillery of Des Moines a volunteer unit already taking the federal oath. He serves as first sergeant and will leave Saturday to rejoin his company.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla combined with Peptiron Pills as an effective economical remedy for scrofula anemia and weak nerves. Claims improvement when taken before and after meals, bringing together the best substances for blood and nerves.
Last summer he spent five weeks at Plattsburg military maneuvers in New York. He met sons of Roosevelt Root and General Wood, with Wood's son in his company. Worthman scored 186 of 250 in marksman practice, four short of the sharpshooter title, and later attended the University of Nebraska where a semi military training is provided.
Government officials locate rotting potatoes spread across fifteen sidetracked cars at Seatonville Illinois and ten cars near Chicago. Potatoes’ owners are identified and face potential criminal prosecution. The public is urged to seek accountability for the crop loss and mismanagement.
William D. Holmes of Prothero McGinnis garage injured when a car started with his hand near the fan pulley, ending with the amputation of the end of his middle finger. He, insured by an accident policy, notes his policy number includes 131313 thirteen thirteen and ponders if thirteen is unlucky.
Chief S A Pelton jailed Rose Clayton Miller of this city and Freda Dailey of Reedsburg after unpaid board bills. Livingston authorities offered release if payment was made. Baraboo woman freed by friends. Reedsburg young woman held by District Attorney Hill on another charge.
An advertisement warns that poor kidney function signals health risk and backs a pill called Anuric. It cites Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo and promises trial packages or full treatment by mail, urging readers to avoid meat salt alcohol and drink water to flush uric acid.
Appleton Wisconsin resident Mrs C M Brarnarp offers a testimonial praising Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for a six year history of womanly weakness. She reports cure within six months and notes no recurrence, endorsing the medicine highly.
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