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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
The article reflects on 53 years of woman suffrage debate in Congress, noting Susan B. Anthony's 1877 petition gesture and the eventual equal voting rights concept. It also lauds Baden-Powell and the Boy Scout movement for shaping patriotism, citizenship, and governance.
The Philadelphia Press notes the German covenant for a league of peace contains sixty six points suggesting Germany would not have been satisfied with fourteen points if they had received them.
The New York Tribune says the battleship Oregon should be retired and turned over to Oregon as an historical display. It notes her standout role in the Spanish American War, her voyage around South America to prove a trans-isthmian canal was needed, and her memorable assault on Cervera’s squadron at Santiago.
The Boy Scout movement is encouraged for its wartime service and public spirit. Scoutmaster E. C. Henke and the Baraboo scouts marched with citizens to camp in rain or shine and contribute to outdoor robustness and skills. Their monthly pictures will become a treasure for future members.
The Chicago American argues that government life and accident coverage could be cheaper and fairer, noting the wartime war risk bureau's marine division posted a profit of over seventeen million dollars after being cut, and warning against public ownership experiments in railroads and telegraphs.
Officials warn of three curses facing civilization in the United States. The statement highlights social, economic, and political challenges acknowledged by responsible authorities.
The Winnipeg strike escalates as 4,000 soldiers sworn in as constables attempt to halt citywide disruption. They declare restraint and oppose government rule by force, while recognizing workers’ right to union activity.
A Harvey's Weekly editorial urges equal devotion from citizens in bearing the financial costs of the war, calling for shared sacrifice to support the national effort.
A collage of snippets notes divorces and local goings on including Mrs Jurgenson in Chicago divorcing over mendings not her pants. Winsted Connecticut hosts a rattlesnake club moving toward closure. Fourth of July boasts Baraboo Marine band at Marion Park Prairie du Sac Sauk County. Soldier memories and letters back from France. Odd anecdotes about Churchill Irish humor and a barrel garden asides loom in the mix.
Prosperity results from intelligence and industry enabling people to produce more than they need and exchange for what others produce in surplus. It depends on growing needs and greater ability to meet them. It often follows great wars as belligerents seek basic goods and struggle spurs invention and organization.
The piece argues Germany bears responsibility for the war and should suffer its economic consequences. It attributes ship and coal shortages to German actions, not peace terms, urging reparations and equal sacrifices to repair the wrong. It stresses justice and common sense in holding Germany accountable.
The obituary recalls John G. Spooner once a Wisconsin and national political power. He left the Senate and other offices with a reputation as an able statesman and steadfast friend to colleagues. His later break with the Wisconsin idea ended his active leadership.
A recent forest preserve incident shows demonstrators acting violently in the name of loving nature. Critics warn such behavior risks injuries and calls for review by authorities.
J. P. Sprecher longtime Baraboo resident and merchant is honored at a Sunday funeral at the Evangelical church. Rev. C. E. Maves notes his pillar role in the Baraboo church and county, with interment in Baraboo cemetery. Survived by many relatives from Wisconsin and Ohio.
The funeral was held at the Andross home in Lyons Sunday at 2 pm with Rev. E C Henke officiating. A quartet sang while pallbearers G W Andrews Herman Neitzel George Howe Julius Putz William Trueman and A L Bettendorf attended. Interment followed in Delton cemetery.
Isador Tippman 65 longtime La Crosse band and orchestra leader and musical critic shot himself in San Diego California after a year of mourning following his mother's death. He was known as a prominent figure in La Crosse's musical scene.
Milwaukee physician Dr. F. T. Riley announces a ten minute treatment for piles that he says cures the worst cases in four days without surgery. He guarantees a permanent cure or the treatment costs nothing and offers free particulars by mail from 435 M and M Building Milwaukee.
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