Local Newspaper Masthead 1920 Editors and Prices
Front page shows editors H E B Cole and W K Page with proprietorship details and subscription rates of 45 cents 75 cents and 1.50 for the Thursday March 25 1920 issue.
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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
4
Front page shows editors H E B Cole and W K Page with proprietorship details and subscription rates of 45 cents 75 cents and 1.50 for the Thursday March 25 1920 issue.
The piece portrays President Wilson as dismissing Secretary Lansing for informal cabinet meetings. It argues Lansing acted as a patriot seeking consultation, while noting Wilson’s harsh rebuke. It also covers Ludendorff’s views on Germany, rare book auctions, and curiosities about spring sap and local notes.
General Ludendorff contends Germany's fate hinged on Imperial power and acknowledges American stance, notably President Wilson's Fourteen Points, as pivotal factors in the war's conclusion. He argues wartime outcomes depended on U S influence and Allied strategy.
Dr A B Stout formerly of Baraboo High now directs laboratories at the New York Botanical Garden and lectured in Princeton praising local historical associations and Washington recollections. The Chicago wets movement targets Republican and Democrat delegates with a Wet or Dry question and Booze or Bust as a rallying cry. Zona Gale’s new novel Miss Lulu Bett is announced by Appletons, detailing a young woman in a small town.
A tiny bottle of Freezone is advertised to instantly stop pain and let you lift off corns and calluses from toes or feet with a few drops. The copy emphasizes ease, lack of pain, and cheap price at drugstores.
A large crowd gathered at the Black Hawk church for the funeral of John Gassner Sr who died March 11 after a lingering illness. Rev A E Happe officiated with mourners including the family and relatives from Prairie du Sac Baraboo and Dodgeville. He was 72 years 10 months and 22 days old. Miss Lillian Jennewein accompanied Mrs Gassner to Madison for eye treatment.
Fairfield notes report Jake Weirich's short visit to his brother Fred and Mrs. Charles Cline and Lois' illness easing. Florence Pearson quits nursing at the Weirich home while Mrs. Weirich recovers. Mrs. Luce improves after a week of illness. A Getchen family reunion at Baraboo includes Getchew, Herbert Getchen’s Beloit relatives, Lynn Loomis, and Guy Spaulding. Elsie Getchow plans a week stay. Farmers sold potatoes recently. A large flock of robins was observed March 16 as the area faced heavy visitation Monday and Tuesday.
The passage notes extreme wind storms and a long sleighing run ending after one hundred days, with snow nearly gone except in banks. It reflects local weather and a historic stretch of winter conditions.
Clem Brei recovers after appendicitis surgery in Madison hospital. S. F. Wells visits Haywood on business. Mr. and Mrs. Folz return from Livingston and Beloit. John Reuschlein in Madison for work. Claire and Edwin Casper heading to Richland Center to supervise concrete work for E. B. Prouty. Village caucus nominates new trustees. Pine farm sale yields Rhode Island Red hens at 5 dollars each and roosters at 6 dollars each. Wood stave silos unloaded for Wilson Creek and Harrisburg areas. Carl and Mrs. Woods visit village en route to Lodi to live on a farm.
Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Wester Smith dated March 18. Baraboo visitor Mrs James Hill stayed with relatives. James Hansberry bought the McWillard residence and will move to the city. Families relocate to New London for business. Navy enlistment of Robert Bates. Mrs Binda Wright now able to be out. Mrs Alf Randall ill recently. Thelma Powell returned from school to attend sister Mrs Hugo Riggert's funeral. Otto Riggert visiting from Chicago. Lee Wadleigh visiting Cazenovia. Will Skinner to move into Ed Schroeder residence. Potatoes sold to the warehouse at 5.25 per 100 pounds. Auto crowds went to Baraboo to see the show. Will Wolters visiting from Hillsboro. Grace Conklin now drives a new Chevrolet.
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to G. A. Briggs for comforting words, to the singers, pallbearers, and all who sent flowers. Mr. and Mrs. R. Alexander, Mrs. Lydia Miley, Mr. and Mrs. Israel Huber.
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