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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
9
A mix of editorial notes and quotes discusses U S war aims and democracy with focus on food policy, suffrage, and national solidarity. It cites figures like Hoover Ford and Clark, plus a referenced Chicago Evening Post view on Ireland and Ulster cooperation.
The Springfield Republican reports that drafted men will be promoted to officers as readily as volunteers. It argues that the war department must promote mature ranks to leadership as officer training camps lack sufficient skilled candidates. The piece warns against “kid officers” harming the army and predicts conscripts will include privates who outshine Plattsburgers, improving the military machine only after proper sifting.
The article urges Sauk County youth to learn French before possible military service in France. It extols French heroes and literature, and suggests soldiers and Red Cross volunteers study the language to ease fellowship, understanding, and adaptation overseas. It recommends using waiting time to acquire basic reading and speaking skills.
President Charles H. Van Hise spoke during the University of Wisconsin commencement exercises on Wednesday, explaining the reasons behind the nation’s entry into the war and urging resolve among students and faculty. He framed the conflict as a defense of liberty and democracy, calling for support for the Allied cause and unity at home.
The article argues that 101 delegates will form an Irish convention with 15 named by the British government and varied representation from boroughs, cities, religious and labor groups. It asserts the gathering offers a fair chance for self government if conducted with orderly wisdom.
A July Women’s Home Companion essay argues war imposes cost and fright but yields national gains. It asserts men use full lung power under pressure and nations rise through crisis to discipline frugality and thrift, leaving a poorer yet wiser people.
A department invites readers to submit timely topics or questions limited to 300 words. The request appears in a plea for public input and engagement on current interests.
The excerpt from The Salesman titled Outclassed shows the Devil resigning and quipping about other rulers as he laments his role. A church incident in Eureka Springs Arkansas recounts a preacher’s fall after a table misstep, witnessed by N G Abbott of 30 Singleton Street describing 64 years of curious events.
William Albers from Hale Center Texas praises the paper and recalls Sauk county living. Della Payne passes state civil service exam third in her class. Ethel White of Seattle claims a Wisconsin trip before birth. Ernest C Savage reports an operation with hopes to be discharged soon. Charles W Ellis notes New York editors dropping Dr title for non advertisers, aligning with California practice.
A collection titled Jefferson's Ten Rules presents maxims such as do today what you can, avoid burdening others, earn before spending, and avoid purchases for cheapness. It includes guidance on self reliance, temper, prudence in spending, and measured speech.
E L Luckow relays Henry Ward Beecher's acclaimed speech on Abraham Lincoln's death. The excerpt laments the twilight sorrow of enslaved peoples and envisions Lincoln as a transcendent martyr whose legacy renews patriotism, law, and liberty across regions.
L D Harvey, president of The Stout Institute in Menomonie Wisconsin, notes a recent bulletin promoting food conservation and economical cooking. Over six weeks the institute’s young women prepared Red Cross material and trained in economical food use, forming a course they can teach in schools next year. Copies of the bulletin may be obtained by writing President Harvey.
The article notes two Apostolic Holy Roller branches in Eureka Springs with differing Trinity beliefs, causing public nuisance concerns and arrested members, plus a personal account of observing a chrysalis develop into a butterfly. Benj Simonds reports Baraboo editor notes general cellular life.
The passage speaks on how cells in different organs perform their distinct tasks and how evolution has diversified cells to carry out specific work. It highlights metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly as a remarkable example of cellular action driving dramatic transformation.
John D. Jones of 5768 La Salle Street Chicago writes to the Chicago Journal urging laws to curb willful idleness and require every capable person to do their bit daily. He cites occupation as life and links recreation to reducing burdens on others.
A 1917 Chicago Herald extract argues against reducing alcohol content and urges personal accountability to curb sale and manufacture. It cites opposition to liquor as a beverage and emphasizes individual responsibility over blaming producers or legislation. The letter is signed by John D. Jones.
A Baraboo newspaper clipping recalls a Wednesday performance by Miss Crandall s kindergarten. About 400 spectators praised Mabel Wood in the title role with Florence Savage as the queen and a parade of young attendants, dwarfs and characters delivering charming dignity and comic moments.
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