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Newspaper

Baraboo Weekly News

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

4

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Straw vote indicates Hoover and Wood top party picks

A St. Paul paper on March 4 1920 reports Hoover leading Democrats and General Wood leading Republicans in a presidential straw poll. The article notes Canada seeks emigrants from rural areas and mentions rising wages bringing new names to the income tax rolls.

St. Paul Hoover

The Price of Delay

A New York Times editorial warns that Bolshevism dominates Russia and threatens broader regions, including Poland, Afghanistan, and India, with Western agents active in Europe and the U S. It argues delay in forming a lasting league harmed a united front against aggression.

Self-Reliance and Individual Enterprise Emphasized

The Ohio State Journal urges readers to pursue self-reliance and personal enterprise rather than depending on others. It argues that true manhood lies in directing one's own destiny, with a current opening for individual initiative amid organized industry.

Freezone corn treatment promises painless relief

An old advertisement claims Lift off Corns with Freezone costs only a few cents. It says you apply drops to corn or callus and instantly the pain stops. The bottle is sold at drug stores and promises quick, painless removal.

Emma Goldman and Bolshevik Deportation Debate

A columnist argues for deporting Bolshevists to stem unrest, likening it to historical Puritan practices. The piece defends national self protection and internal security, asserting America must not become a venue for radical agitation. It frames deportation as a government right and duty.

Ott visits Baraboo as rail reforms tour nears Madison

Charles William Ott regional railroad director for the Rocky Mountain district visits Baraboo, interviews John C. Bunn the Baker of Baraboo, and plans a Salt Lake City stop before Madison. He recalls passes, rail privatization aims, and a safety tale from Dunkirk.

Charles William Ott Telegraph U. S. Railroad Administration Rocky Mountain District Salt Lake City Jack Boyle East Chicago Mr. Ott San Francisco Baraboo Ott United States John C. Bunn Bunn H. E. Cole Mr. Bunn Madison Wisconsin State Historical Society

Badger Indian Chiefs Visit State Museum

Chief Kahquados and Chief Wamegasako of the Potawatomi in Forest County visit the Wisconsin Historical Society en route to Washington to prove chieftainship claims. Exhibits include a 1827 treaty grandfather signed, a George III medal, and an 1835 Jackson-era flag.

Kahquados Wamegasako Forest County Pottawatomi Wisconssin Historical Society Washington United States George III England Andrew Jackson State Historical Museum Kehquados Wavar

Reedsburg Council Fixes Local Salaries Across City

The Reedsburg council sets multiple salaries including Mayor at 150 dollars yearly and City Clerk at 125 dollars monthly. Several positions receive monthly or hourly rates such as Street and Assessor at 0.40 dollars per hour, Fire Chief at 25 dollars yearly, and Watchman at fires at 50 cents per hour.

Reedsburg E. & W. Dept Herman Meyer Lorenz Spraetz Weed Hook & Ladder Chemical Fire Dept

Baraboo News Briefs and Local Happenings

Local items report births and births names in Prairie du Sac, Baraboo and nearby. Family movements include Simonds, Gibbons, Stackhouse and Koltes. Community notes cover club events, fire department call, and university malted milk figures. A nighttime party, a surprise gathering, and charity card games are noted along with public notices and civic activity.

Capener L. R. Capener Baraboo Prairie du Lac Sauk Sauk County Speeders’ Club William Simonds Mr .Simonds Fred Simonds Vee Gibbons Kenosha William Stackhouse Jr Reedsburg F. N. Kinsley Women’s Relief Corps Washington Paul Amaro Fort Sheridan E. M. Koltes Oak Street Adolph Andro Andro Verge Parker Northwestern Madison Fred Becker Ash Fourth Streets Oscar Mertzke Watertown California Mertzke J. F. Kartack Gertrude Kartack A. D. Keller Kewanee, Il M DeBray DeBray James Young Herman Grotophorst St. Petersburg Florida Grotophorst Alexander Smith Willis Ryan E. P. Hall Harry Butterfield J. E. Stekl T. H. Tudor Texas France Beraboo Devils Lake University of Wisconsin Statetician Hazel Brown Dorothy Rounds Edith Lippett Margaret, Pierce Mary Elizabeth Reinking Elizabeth Stackhouse Howard Newberry Norris Clement Samuel Fisher Eighth Avenue Kent

Illness hits family of John Astle in rural route report

Rural route carrier 2 Riel P. Plummer reports the family of John Astle is ill. The garbled text references a farm and route details, indicating a health issue affecting the Astle household during delivery.

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General Wood Canada Russia Poland Afghanistan India Britain Europe Ion the Great Alliance Germany New York Times Indus Ohio State Journal Emmma Emma Goldman Emma Dane County Bolshevists America Uncle Sam Anne “ Fatman Dunkirk New York Connecticut Detroit Cincinnati Pennsylvania Rhode Island Grand Rapids Kansas City Minneapolis Idaho Indiana St. Louis Wyoming Colorado Iowa Ohio Chattanooga Boston Jerusalem New Jersey Barabo Sauk Currt B. J. Kramer Eliza Ringling Delton Stewart & Alexander Lumber Co L. M. Jacobs Second Street Kkogg Hitea O. D. Brandenburg Vulcan W. D. Stanley G. H. Hill Thoreau R. A. Leonard DePere Kate Maine Maryland Providence Newport Kate Chase Sprague Canon Chet Kate Reignolds Kate Brownlee Sherwood Kate Foote Kate Fisk Kate Claxton Kate W. Hamilton Kate Vannah Kate Fisher Kimball Kate Kidden Kate Douglas Wiggin Kate M Badger State Museum Council
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