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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
5
A New Currency of Life Units for Fair Pricing
A reader argues to replace money with units of human labor as the true measure of value. Prices would track the actual effort and materials to produce goods, ending money as wealth, with life units stored as credits for essential needs and public goods. Baraboo voices wartime unity across groups in pursuit of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Humanity
Bread Loaf Tales Spark Small Town Memory
In a homespun anecdote from Mrs. L. A. Dudley, a man recalls old large loaves from across the ocean and a Glen neighbor’s tale of a German farmhand pounding pieces from his loaf with a spade at the rocn hour while a mother tracked the sound. The memory mixes supper talk, spades, and quaint rural scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Mueller
Herman
Lines to the Boys from E F U Support Message
A patriotic message from Mrs S A Collins of Reedsburg expresses solidarity with servicemen. It pledges presence at the cantonment, sea, and battlefront and promises to help bear burdens and protect families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantonment
War effort unites faiths in united American front
The Chicago Examiner noted by W. H. Aton praises nationwide religious groups for swift support in wartime. It highlights Red Cross cooperation with the Y M C A Y M H A and Knights of Columbus, saying the conflict breaks down old jealousies and prejudices while rallying to humanitarian needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Aton
Chicago Examiner
United States
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
After Thirty Years To Our Baraboo Friends
Dave Crandall writes from Vancouver Washington recounting a return to Baraboo after thirty years. He notes landmarks and changes, fondly recalls Crandall family homes, old neighbors, Sunday School memories, and praises Baraboo’s beauty while proudly mentioning local sites such as the Columbia River and prune orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Courthouse Square
D. K. Noyes
Ash Streets
Crandalls
Kittie Crandall
Morris C. Crandall
Fair Grounds
Eighth Street
Washington
Crandall
Hugo Langdon
Herbert Grubb
Cole
Who Wears This Shoe
A letter from Hugh Kelley condemns certain citizens for digging small potatoes as bragging rights and mock patriotism. He derides those who neglect ideals, likening them to narrow brass who shun war relief, and calls for a blunt moral speak to the two contrasted groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Hoover
K. C
Red Cross
America
Hugh Kelley
Baraboo
Daughters Leave for Home Through Denver and Salt Lake
Daughters depart for home traveling via Denver and Salt Lake, marking a planned journey back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Salt Lake
Pinnacle Rocks Found in Alaskan Ship Channel
Field Engineer John A. Daniels of the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey reports 21 dangerous rocks in 42 miles of Alaska ship channel located this season. A 600 foot pyramid rock rises near the surface, now charted instead of the former 109 fathoms, likely missed by earlier surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kirchoffer
Madison
Baraboo
John A. Daniels
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Ship Channel
Alaska
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Daniels
Washington Monument
Templar Visit Portage Brings Baraboo Delegation
Baraboo Commandery No 28 Knights Templar journeyed to Portage and exemplified the Temple in Fort Winnebago Commandery No 4. A 6:30 PM banquet in the Masonic Temple served about 100 members, then Baraboo knights performed the degree work to wide praise. Delegates listed include Dr George Thaerer and many Baraboo notables. One car sped from Baraboo City Hall to Portage Bridge in just 32 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Templar
Portage
Order of the Temple
Fort Winnebago
Masonic Temple
Order
Baraboo Commandery
Ib. Wright
BE. P. Wright
J. W. Davis
F. E. Morey
H. M. Acott
H. L. Halsted
Briscoe
P. Wiis
W. Frenz
L. H. Hill
F. E. Warner
H. L. Brethauer
W. T. Marriott
W. E. Baringer
J. W. Herrington
T. R. Deppe
H. H. Taylor
N. H. Gerber
H. Kasiska
William Schellenberger
A. C. Reisz
Charles Stadler
Portage Bridge
Side Lights on the Circus Business
The article notes railroad efficiency in handling big shows like Barnum and Ringling with four sections and crews. It discusses schedule improvements with daylight saving, tour expenses rising, and the Hagenbeck-Wallace, Ringling, and BeLOi shows visiting Monroe and Beloit. It also mentions Ray Thompson joining Camp Sheldon for cavalry training and crowd turnout in Cleveland for Ringling despite storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Beloit
Janesville
Uncle Sam
Ray Thompson
Coop & Lent’s
Circus
Camp Sheldon
Miss
Thompson
Cavalry
John Miller
Miller
Cleveland
Ringling Circus
Work or Fight Order Explained by Pro Public Reports
General Crowder issued detailed guidance on the work or fight order for draft act enrollees after July 1. The rules define who is productive and who is nonproductive, with exemptions for service workers and certain employment. The guidance notes baseball as nonproductive for now, with cases to be appealed from local boards before a ruling.
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Crowder
General Crowder
Reedburg High Selects Faculty for Coming Year
Reedsburg High announces its new faculty for the next school year. Appointments include Alvin B. Olson as supervising principal Milton Frazier science William V. Arnold history Marian Richardson English and dramatics Mildred Little mathematics Elmer Luedtke commercial branches Ella J. Watt foreign languages Erna Maurer domestic science Lester W. Bowker manual training Bessie Gingles assistant commercial branches Grace Smith English and history Lydia S Cocke music Enrollment day is set for Monday September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Alvin B. Olson
Milton Frazier
William V. Arnold
Marian Richardson
Mildred Little
Elmer Luedtke
Ella J. Watt
Erna Maurer
Lester W. Bowker
Bessie Gingles
Grace Smith
Lydia S
Cocke
Local families attend camp and return from road trip
Mrs P E Waddell and three children with mother travel to Fond du Lac for a ten day S D A camp meeting. Dr and Mrs G D Beech hosted Miss Ruth Beech who will work in Fond du Lac library. L H Hill and son Hotel Warren toured 1258 miles to Seymour Indiana visiting Dr and Mrs L B Hill. Mrs Hill and daughter joined later. Gasoline as low as seventeen cents noted. road conditions praised. spark plugs unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Waddell
Anna Barker
Fond du Lac
C. Hildebrandt
Henry
Milwaukee
A. Fingerhut
G. D. Beech
Ruth
Ward Munroe
Beech
Madison
L. H. Hill
Warren
Seymour
Ind
Worth Freedom Visit Members at John Wagner Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Frederickson and her sister Miss Oleson of Big Hollow and a friend from Spring spent Sunday at the John Wagner home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Frederickson
Miss Oleson
Big Hollow
Spring
John Wagner
East L Mbridge Social Notes
Mrs Murry Phillips is ill with tonsillitis. Mrs Markley visits her mother. The ladies aid will meet Mrs August Wagner on June 27. Albert Rotzell entertained a Lodi crowd. Rotzell Borland families visited Obio relatives. Frank Warren and sister visited John Hunt. Mrs Sarah Hainstock of Barron county visits her sons. Ben Rotzell spent Sunday with Lodi relatives. Herb L Smith family and Jessie Hainstock visited S R Phillips home. Henry Hainstock and family visited R Hainstock home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murry Phillips
Markley
Ladies’ Aid Society
August Wagner
Albert Rotzell
Lodi
Sam Borland
John Borland
Obio
Frank Warren
John Hunt
Sarah Hainstock
Barron County
Henry
Richard
Ben Rotzell
Herb L. Smith
Jessie Hainstock
S. R. Phillips
Henry Hainstock
R. Hainstock
Red Cross Dance Aids Fund with Quilt Sale
Loganville reports a financially successful Red Cross dance with tickets and supper bringing in 124.90 dollars. A quilt made by Red Cross women raffled for about 35 dollars. Visitors included Mrs Charles Fisher and children of Cazenovia joining local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
the Red Cross
Charles Fisher
Cazenovia
A. Leicher
Irene du Bois
Baby
Ware
P. H. Luehrson
Embroidery Club
Mark Hitchcock
N. Forester
Narrows Prairie
Guy Selden
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Funeral
Mr and Mrs Christ Scharra and daughter were guests of Paul Scharra. M and Mrs Adolph Lambert of Sterling ND visit relatives here. John Kosack Sr and Jr and Adolph Kosack of Union Center stayed with Paul Burlla last week. Walter Alwin attended his uncle Jacob Kingleman funeral in Woodstock last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Scharra
Paul Scharra
Adolph Lambert
Sterling
N. D
John Kosack
Adolph Kosack
Union Center
Paul Burlla
Walter Alwin
Jacob Kingleman
Woodstock
Adams Only City Over Top Eight Times
The village of Adams in Adams county Wisconsin reportedly led the third liberty loan drive by exceeding its quota eightfold with about $40,000 subscribed. They plan to display their service flag on the Fourth and hope Camp Robinson’s military band will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Adams County
United States
Camp Robinson
Wisconsin
Necedah
Caledonia Kinfolk Visit Round Madison Area
Felix and Joe Kerwin of Madison visit Mr. and Mrs. Louis Prescott. Henry Zemke and Portage visitors come Wednesday. Edward Schirmer and family and Benjamin Voss of Baraboo visit H. C. Kunow home. Dan Hanifan of Portage visits his mother Mrs. William Seifert. Dekorra’s J. R. Hastie and Grace visit J. W. Hamilton. Grandma Rebelz returns to Portage after visiting F. Hildebrandt. Schulze family Emma of Portage visit Grandma Geyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hildebrandt
Portage
Samuel Schulze
Emma
Local Society Notes Show Visits Across Town and Nearby
Earl Lyons visits his mother Mrs. Ida Newell in South Carolina while others from Madison Norwalk Ironton Hill Point and Loganville visit relatives in the area. Families enjoy Sundays at Devils Lake Portage Hartford and a lake cottage with fishing at Merrimack and other social calls and travel noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lyons
United States Cavalry
South Carolina
Ida Newell
Oscar Berkans
Madison
Berkan
George Blakeslee
Ironton
Frank Cleveland
J. C. Rodger
Norwalk
Newell Roger
A. Bartlett
Marguerite
West Point
Prairie du Lac
Will Hamermeister
Hill Point
John Klipp
Minnie Hamermeister
Loganville
George Hamermeister
Devils Lake
Frank Prine
Roy
Ed Steinbrink
Ableman
John Berkley
Anna Lee
Reuben McFarland
Newport
Wilbur Berkley
Howard Hanley
Freedom
Tinkham
Frank Berkley
Harley
Bernard
William Berkley
Bernice
Merrimack
Messrs
and Mesdames L. Loomis
Christ Schara
Cecil Raymont
Charlie Smith
John Henderson
Adolphus Busch III Reclassified to Class 1A
Adolphus Busch III, son of August A. Busch the brewer, has been moved from Class 2A to Class 1A by his draft board. His wife and child, plus children from a former marriage, are noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Busch III
August A. Busch
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Adam Forenaugh
St. Paul
Pennsylvania
New York
Ottokar Bartik
Aesop
William Chambers
Ringling Bros
D.W. Watt
Burr Robbins
Adam Forepaugh Circuses
Chambers
Ringling Zoo
Monkey
Reedsburg High
East L'Mbridge
Gity
Caledonia
Felix and
Joe Kerwin
Mrs
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