Nation mulls protests as calls for change rise
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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
4
Abolish Em All Primary Debate Portrays Government Faith
The Iola Register argues against abolishing the primary and elections, calling for educated use of democratic tools. The Emporia Gazette supports responsible citizenry over abandoning institutions, insisting government should be educated, not annulled.
Keeping the Treaty
The piece notes that the Versailles treaty may be respected by all parties and calls for adherence and eventual amendment. It cites French restraint in the Ruhr, calming Polish tensions, British satisfaction, and Germany’s efforts, arguing that democracy rests on adherence to law even if the treaty is flawed. It stresses respect for law as a test of democracy and optimism as signatories comply.
Harvard Sets Bible and Shakespeare as Core for Bachelor’s Degree
Harvard University will require all bachelor's degree candidates in the liberal arts to study the English Bible and Shakespeare. The rule underscores the value of these two works as essential to understanding English letters.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Said To Relieve Ailments
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla eases pure blood related ills including boils eruptions rheumatism tired feeling loss of appetite and other complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpure
Hood
Harvard program shapes English life and letters influence
The Harvard program presents without selectivity the two basic influences in English life and letters, showing how mood and mood shifts shape literary taste. The Daily News notes Harvard benefits undergraduates and sets a standard hard to imitate elsewhere.
Harding's First Three Months Draw Mixed Verdict
An Emporia Gazette excerpt sums three months of the Harding administration as a mixed record. It cites a strong cabinet and favorable personal impression, reentry into Europe, a Colombian treaty, budget adoption, and many creditable appointments, but notes tariff muddling, economy promises undone, little government reorganization, and weak congressional leadership.
Ollapodrida Short Communications Requested
Short Communications sections solicit concise notes from readers. Contributors are invited to submit brief items, ideas, or observations suitable for quick read across the page. Letters should be clear, accurate, and non defamatory, with contact information provided for verification if required.
Six Changed for Four Mrs L A Dudley Glass Cans Question
A letter from Mrs L A Dudley of Durward's Glen asks why Miss Durward exchanged six glass cans for four and why she did not use four of the six and keep the other two. The writer notes that if N P asks the same question Miss Durward will likely reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Dudley
Durward’s Glen
N. P
Miss Durward
Ideal Life of Dr MacGregor Shaped By Strength and Service
The portrait recalls Dr MacGregor as a vigorous, kindly leader and educator. He chaired the board of regents, inspired graduates with probing questions, and urged high professional ideals. Born to rugged stock, he stayed active, worked the soil, and kept a lively garden life into old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. MacGregor
Board of Regents
McGregor
Mrs H A Perkins Visits Baraboo Home After Years
Former Baraboo resident Mrs. H A Perkins nee Sarah Ambler visiting scenes from 1854 at her old home. She finds her father’s grave, recalls family ties to Baraboo postmistress Lucy Perkins and local editors. A small reception at 107 Gattiker Street honors her, with readings and prizes. Mrs Perkins, now 80 plus, travels easily across the continent to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Perkins
Sarah Ambler
Baraboo
William Stanley
Jacob Ambler
West Street
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Perkins
Sioux City
Miss Ambler
Lucy F. Perkins
James H. Wells
George W. Perkins
Congress
Perkins
The
New York Tribune
John W. Blake
Wisconsin
Noyes
Holah
Baraboo Valley
Gattiker
Seventh Street
E. N. Marsh
J. H. Newman
Rose Morley
H. G. Mertzke
Eliza Chapman
Helen Keith
Reedsburg
Mary Barney
Manston
Newman
Marsh
Mrs. Perkins
Lion Canal
Venice
California
New York
Connecticut
Second Street
Doctor McGregor's Lifelong Wisconsin Educational Impact
Concluding remarks recall Dr. McGregor, 84, a philosophy doctor who for more than fifty years guided Wisconsin's normal schools and shaped many youths' futures. President Royce jokes about his garden as McGregor jokes about planting two hundred hills before breakfast. Contributed by Mrs. Clara T. Runge, Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Jocosely
McGregor
Wisconsin
Clara T. Runge
Board of Regents of Normal Schools
Baraboo
Wis
Baraboo Faces Criticism Over War Memorial Honors
A Baraboo letter cites Frank R. Bentley's piece claiming city officials and residents lacked patriotism after two World War I soldier burials. The writer defends Baraboo, noting a May proclamation by Mayor Adolph Andre highlighted soldiers' funerals and urging reflection on proper tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Bentley
Baraboo
Albert Marquard
Donald Duncancan
Bentley
Adolph Andre
Local Criticism Over Bentley Attendance At Soldiers’ Funerals
A letter questions former official Bentley for not attending two soldier funerals and instead fishing. It notes the mayor attended in person and loaned a car for mourners, urging employers to permit veterans to attend ceremonies and praising the preacher who practices his principles. The writer contrasts Bentley’s absence with civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
Albert Marquardt
Briggsville
Donald Duncan
Wisconsin River
Newport
Real Estate Transfers List for Sauk County
The notices record transfers of land across Sauk County including Kirschner to Pretsch in Sauk City for 3900 dollars, Carson to Carson in Baraboo for 1 dollar, and multiple deeds in Reedsburg Baraboo Spring Green LaValle with prices ranging from 1 to 1700 dollars. The list names buyers and sellers such as Foster Endthoff Stricker Meyers Claridge Gilbertson Lamberton and Organ with properties in Baraboo Reedsburg Sauk City LaValle and Spring Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest F. Kirschner
Fred Pretsch
Sauk City
George Carson
Eva Carson
Baraboo
I. W. Foster
G. F. Endthoff
W. A. Stricker
Wm. __ Stricker
LaValle
Burton Peck
D. D. Jones
Spring Green
H. W. Riggert
Teel Farm Case Settled in Madison Circuit Court
Judge E Ray Stevens forgave disputes between heirs of Henry Teel and Adolph J Zantow after a long hearing. Zantow remains in possession until December 1 paying 1000 for noncompliance and 1500 cash rent this season plus ten tons of straw to be removed. remaining crops and no timber cutting. property to be re sold in November with new possessor by December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley & Meier
Adolph J. Zantow
Zantow
W. H. Cady
H. H. Thomas
Stevens
Zanton
Joe Ragatz
Edith Flinn Named Advisor at Door County Cherry Camp
Miss Edith Flinn of Baraboo and 13 other young college women were chosen as advisors for a Y W C A cherry picking camp near Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin this summer The camp can host about 150 girls ages 18 to 20 who will pick cherries to earn pockets money The camp offers barracks an open air dining hall a recreation hall a nurse a recreation director and a good cook with swimming campfires and stories in free hours Miss Ethel Troy leads the project with Miss Blanche Monette and invites interested girls to apply through Baraboo or Chicago offices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Flinn
Baraboo
Universty
Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay
Door County
Ethel Troy
County Young Womens Christian Associations
Mise Troy
Miss Flinn
Blanche Monette
Troy
Stevens Bldg
Chicago
Reedsburg Prepares Fourth of July Celebration
Preparations for the Fourth of July in Reedsburg progress well. Prof. A. B. Hall of the University Extension will deliver the oration. He is a national figure, and Reedsburg is fortunate to secure him. Sports and amusements are planned for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
A. B. Hall
University Extension Department
Five Wisconsin cities appoint policewomen
Five cities in Wisconsin now have female police officers. The states include Madison with two officers Racine Superior Eau Claire and Janesville each with one officer.
Baraboo Journey Recounted by Judge Nippert of Cincinnati
Judge Alfred K. Nippert recalls his father Rev Louis Nippert journey from Cincinnati to Baraboo in 1849 50. The narrative traces rail boat stage wagon and river travel via Detroit New Buffalo Milwaukee Janesville Madison Fort Winnebago to Baraboo then a walk to the farm west of Rock Hill cemetery. The elder Norton family later settled Sauk County after war and one son served in World War I while another attended Culver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred K. Nippert
Cincinnati
Ohio
Baraboo
Buckeye
Louis Nippert
Sandusky
Detroit
New Buffalo
New Haven
Milwaukee
Janesville
Madison
Fort Winnebago
Portage
Michael Nippert
Michael Hirschinger
Napoleon
Moscow
Captain Hills
Monroe County
Powhatan
Nippert
Ohio River
Freeport
Sauk County
Hirschinger
Rock Hill
Germany
Frankfort
America
Judge Nippert
James
Louis
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oo Cole
Airyer
Kansas
Florida
Ernor
Emporia Ga
Zette
Mary
Tion
Wilh
Ruhr Valley
Great Britain
England
United States
H. G. Wells
Shakespeare
Mr. Wells
Harvard University
Harvard
Eral Arts
Wells
Ecclesiastes
Life and Letters
Daily News
Harding
Washington
Ches
Europe
Gress
Tory
Emporia
Gazette
Ollapodrida
Yours
Teel Farm
E. Ray Stevens
Henry
Teel
Olive Grisim
Cherry
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