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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
9
A column condemns a proposed post office bill granting the postmaster general authority to deny mail service to any periodical. It argues such censorship could suppress unfavorable publications and urges vigilance amid calls for reforms and publicity via the mail system.
In 1914 U S factory data show 52 012 sleighs and sleds produced a drop of 48 5 percent from earlier years while carriage and wagon shops built 1 123 automobiles up from 544 in 1909 a rise of 106 4 percent. Factories focused on popular car outputs as demand surged.
Work is good for us and idleness breeds unhappiness. The piece urges labor as the path to usefulness, health, and dignity, contrasting the idle rich with workers who wear blue jeans and bear the marks of toil. The Milwaukee Journal promotes diligent, useful work for personal and community benefit.
A Federal Census Bureau preliminary report finds 1914 carriage and wagon production at 397,569 fewer units than 1909, down 25.1 percent, with vehicle value dropping $21,754,002 or 23.1 percent. While horse-drawn vehicles decline, auto vehicles rise and runners become obsolete faster than wheels.
The piece analyzes aircraft impact in the sea battle near Jutland and a prior British raid on a Schleswig Zeppelin base. It notes uncertainty about exact naval use but argues air reconnaissance aided German fleet dispositions, while the admiralty may withhold full details on Zeppelins’ assistance.
The piece notes Milwaukee Baraboo is told that state militia are mobilized to guard the Mexican border, with local men including T. H. Tudor Frank Dwyer and John Sprecher called to serve. It stresses loyalty to the flag and peace through mobilization as Secretary Baker remarks troops head toward Mexico.
A humorous dialogue mix shows a rich suitor declaring devotion while a practical woman questions sacrifice. A punchline references advertising bankruptcy and a local merchant's city-based profits, ending with a dash for St Paul seeking proper medical care.
Reader notice promoting the Common Sense Medical Adviser a 1008 page book. Offers mailed cloth-bound copies in exchange for three dimes or thirty cents in one-cent stamps addressed to Dr. W. M. Pierce Buffalo. Includes claims on hygiene cures and general medical guidance.
A quoted remark shows a cautious stance on intrusions. The speaker warns that entering spaces uninvited may be unwelcome, signaling emphasis on consent and personal boundaries.
August Kluender born in Germany who moved to Wisconsin in 1897 and Ada Minnesota four years ago sent this poem after returning to Wisconsin. He praises Wisconsin as a land of sunshine health and happiness and notes other states face floods storms and other woes while Wisconsin offers reliable crops and prosperity.
Mrs Frank Jenswold and her daughter Helen have returned to Fennimore after visiting the Henry Jenswold home for several days.
Ebenezer Wakeley attorney at law writes from Chicago to The Baraboo News noting the sun's morning position in 1916 is farther north on the horizon than in 1915. He mentions the year 1816 and hints at astronomical observations while not predicting outcomes.
Wisconsin will receive over 1 million dollars from automobile and motorcycle licenses, with the secretary of state's office apportioning funds to counties for highway purposes. Sauk County expects a sizable share due to many local autos, aside from administration costs.
Julius W. Harvey of Merrimack and Martha Zamzow of Merrimack received license to marry, formal notice recorded in the county clerk's booking.
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