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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
9
Vacation travel spreads typhoid through contaminated water food and flies. Typhoid kills thousands annually. simple sanitary steps prevent it. The piece links war and disasters to quick birth registration reforms and universal birth records for health and civic needs.
A St Louis reader explains in reductive terms how large seven billion dollars is by imagining minting, counting, and banking scenarios. He notes even at daily spending of one million dollars for 12 years there would still be tens of millions left, illustrating the scale of the wartime appropriation.
The Janesville Gazette notes unprecedented public interest in youths' ages and in nationwide birth registration. It argues government focus on exact ages reflects urgency as civic problems accumulate and prior issues are addressed.
Major General Pershing and American troops win favorable Briton reception in London. The encounter signals a broader awakening as England, America, and the world learn from each other amid the war. Kipling’s Eyes of Asia cited as illustrating cross cultural understanding.
Opinion piece contrasts regional wartime behavior noting the East’s flag waving and recruiting drop compared with the West’s steady enlistments and bond purchases. It criticizes New York State’s wartime labor law suspension as a step toward barbarism, arguing regional duty during the war.
Emporia Kansas Gazette asks if the country harbors two minds about war and if the East and West differ in mindset. The piece questions property minded attitudes in the East and whether unity of Americans remains, noting stark regional contrasts in wartime perspectives.
The Railway Age Gazette notes 1916 freight traffic rose 22.7 percent over five year average, yet the Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin shows 66 passenger and 635 employee fatalities in July to September 1916, down 39 percent for passengers and about 8 percent for employees from prior five year averages. The full 1916 train-service casualty record also shows about 10 percent fewer passenger deaths and over 20 percent fewer employee deaths despite higher traffic, a creditable outcome.
The American Press association argues a tax on advertising would force publishers to rethink pricing. Proponents say it would reveal the cost of cheap rates, trigger rate reforms, or push cut rate publishers out of business.
An unsigned July piece in Woman’s Home Companion recalls Washington’s heartbreak over limited support despite 395000 enlistments. It notes repeated desertions, poor clothing and provisions, and difficulties mustering more than about twenty thousand effective troops.
The excerpt recalls the war of 1812 and the Civil War early misjudgments about war duration. It notes American failures on land and failed preparations and leadership delays, citing Bladensburg and Bull Run as emblematic turning points and arguing for decisive long campaigns rather than quick, short actions. Key figures referenced include Lincoln and Abraham as guiding voices during Civil War era.
Charles R. Van Hise urges Wisconsin high school graduates to pursue higher education as patriotic duty amid world war. Dr. P P Claxton notes all spring graduates should enter college next fall to prepare to serve country in war or peace. Colleges and University of Wisconsin will expand to meet rising needs as many educated men may be lost.
County Clerk F A Cooper asked high school boys to provide names addresses and whether they would be available for summer or later work. The cards will help locate help when most needed.
Miss Judith Schultz and Miss Lorraine Brewer receive official G. H. emblems during annual class day exercises at Fond du Lac Grafton Hall. Bishop R. H. Weller presents the awards as Baraboo students conclude their school term.
A spokesman appeals to American farmers to volunteer for service and fund the war by purchasing Liberty Loan bonds. He argues farmers finance the war directly, stresses bonds as a usable loan repaid through food production, and urges broad participation to defeat pacifism and finance democracy.
A letter from Ernest A. Weinke now living in North Freedom describes his experiences as a substitute principal at Marathon graded school. He notes seven tenth grade graduates and a play titled A White Lie. He mentions attending La Crosse to receive a three year course diploma with 217 completing courses, and relatives Genevieve Brilliott and Arthur Weinke attending. He plans to return for six weeks of summer school.
A baby boy was born May 25 to Mr and Mrs Addison Du Weese in Mer Rimack. A baby girl arrived June 7 to Mr and Mrs John Gruber in Prairie du Sac. Amile Schrader owns a new Ford car.
The eighth grade held their commencement this morning with 22 pupils receiving diplomas and moving to high school. The year’s motto urged effort, colors were gold and white, and the yellow rose served as the class flower.
Albert Klitzke, summoned by the death of his brother William Klitzke of Reedsburg, started today for his home in Lyle Minnesota. He formerly lived in Ableman and left there about thirteen years ago.
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