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Newspaper
Baraboo Weekly News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
4
Old residents say the bright northern lights portend a hot dry summer, though the heat is not certain. The note comes from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and is treated as a probable forecast based on observed aurora activity.
A Chicago Daily News excerpt quotes a logic professor arguing cars foster crime and sin. He extends the case to water, noting drownings and Sunday fishing temptations as further reason to abolish both.
The piece urges urban and rural families to plant a garden to hedge against price hikes and possible hard times. It recommends growing potatoes, cabbages, carrots and stocking the cellar, noting no one can predict the economy a year ahead. A cautious, practical appeal accompanies hopeful sentiment.
The article reflects on a decline in automobile accidents since liquor became scarce, arguing that the demon alcohol has departed. It asserts newspapers now show fewer tragedies from crashes and praises a perceived improvement in public safety.
A statement from the Controller of the Currency in Washington reports national banks lost more than 901 million dollars in deposits over two months. Government experts link the drop to reduced earnings, slower business, labor unrest, strikes, and other disturbances as the nation moves through the European war era.
Documents issued by officials show a shrinking gasoline supply as priority allocations tighten. The notices detail expected decreases in distribution and reveal handling restrictions for distributors and stations.
An advertisement touts ready to take ready to cure Hood's Sarsaparilla as two great advantages. It claims the product is made from purest and best ingredients for health benefits.
The Geological Survey warns gasoline supplies are dwindling as demand soars. With 8.5 million motor vehicles consuming about 4.25 billion gallons yearly, even a penny rise in price would cost consumers $42.5 million, prompting talk of substitutes or smaller cars and a potential fortune for breakthrough fuel technology.
A note in the Ollapodrida column asks contributors to keep short communications concise. Editors request brevity and clarity, urging writers to limit submissions to compact items suitable for quick reading and easy compilation.
Charles G. Herr of Merrimack Wisconsin requests readers to supply the newspaper, urging continued access to news essential to daily life and local civic awareness.
Mrs. John Howard Adams of Adams Wisconsin passed away leaving a long, quiet life centered on family. She was remembered by neighbors and local residents for community involvement and steadfast kindness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Adams funeral home.
Mrs N G Abbott of Lodi Wisconsin endorses the News calling it the best paper for the money with abundant news coverage.
A reader from Belleville Wisconsin, Mrs Clara W Morse, notes the newspaper helps her feel a connection when a copy is missed, saying she regards the paper as a missing friend.
Peter Greenhaugh of La Vale Wisconsin writes to express appreciation for the local paper and states they do not want to miss a single issue, highlighting loyalty and reader satisfaction.
Mrs C E Barstow of Chicago Illinois writes that she has been a steady reader of the News for over twenty one years and cannot imagine life without it.
Lieut. Lyle Clarke has been ordered to Norfolk Virginia as property auditor, the same as his duty in Pennsylvania. Mrs. L. C. Clarke writes that he has recovered from illness and is expected to be discharged June 30. They will spend a short time in Baraboo after leaving this week, with Mrs. Clarke at Hutchinson court Newport News Virginia.
A Hutchinson reader complains about irregular newspaper delivery and delays spanning months. He criticizes Democratic governance and laments the absence of a strong national leader, joking that the country has lacked a president for seven and a half years.
A reader asks about Frances Sharp a Baraboo milliner and later Prescott Longley’s wife. The inquiry seeks whether she is living and details on Sharp children and any surviving relatives or friends from the old days. The office received the card from Mrs L B Avery, formerly of the city.
A reader from Chippewa Falls Wis writes gratefully for any help in reaching someone again. She notes spring comes slowly in the area and expresses hope. The message ends with thanks and signs as Mrs L B Avery care Ruttledge Home.
In this note from Devils Lake J J St Louis recalls a fifty year old French import the planchette. A heart shaped board with pegs and a pencil used by fingers to spell words on paper. It never gained popularity like the Ouija board.
In response to a kind invitation we visited the Park View club at the Kuuth home. The group meets regularly during war and peace. J L Bonham leads with inspiring oratory and Mrs H Mertzke directed the literary program. Members contributed to the success and enjoyed refreshments, perhaps ice cream, and left joyful. Mrs A K Basset.
A clipping recounts how a father stays a moral hero for his son even when challenged by new math problems. The boy notices growth and the father remains frank, admitting memory lapses yet still admired for character and guidance. The moral contrasts intellect and virtue across fatherhood.
A mix of notes on cold weather, grape vines in Wisconsin, and local people. Mrs. Julia W. Crouch writes from San Diego about moving, while Baraboo reports liquor availability with a physician’s prescription. Potato pricing, planting costs, and biologist views on seed growth frame a broader agricultural snapshot.
A list of land transfers shows numerous individuals selling properties in Baraboo Reedsburg Winfield Sauk City Westfield Woodland and other towns for amounts ranging from 1 to 7000 dollars. Names include Aaron Hewitt Nora Hewitt George Hilbert Ben Greenwood and Mary Ripke among many others with transfers recorded in Ironton Fairfield Reedsburg Sauk City Westfield and Delton.
Emerson poem fragment describes Daughters of Time marching with diadems and fagots, bearing bread kingdoms and stars. The speaker stands in a preached garden, watches a pump, takes herbs and apples as the Day turns and departs in silence. Scorn is seen under a solemn fillet.
In Milwaukee on Friday prices jumped 25 cents a hundred pounds with fresh stock selling at 8 to 8.25 dollars. New potatoes are arriving from the south slowly while native stock could rise to twenty cents a pound retail. Many have dropped potatoes from the weekly menu.
The Lu ¢v Opera House in Madison has been leased to Ralph W. Jackman and Dr. W. G. Beecroft both residents of the city. Dr. Beecroft is brother of Mrs. George C. Astle of Baraboo. Built in 1890, the building will receive improvements.
Advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for dyeing skirts, coats, blouses and more. It guarantees rich fadeless color on wool, silk, linen, cotton, or blends with a Direction Book included and a Diamond Dye Color Card available from dealers.
A street scene note about a boy who imagines being the son his mother believes him to be. The piece urges readers to be true to their mother's view rather than chasing distant ideals. It closes with a simple moral about living honestly and earning parental pride.
The Newark Advocate reports heavy rain causes slippery streets and disruption as residents struggle with slips and pooling water. A humorous verse from Luke McLuke mocks the downpour and its stubborn persistence.
Bayer promotes aspirin as genuine Aspirin tablets in Bayer packaging with directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. The Bayer name signals a nineteen year physician prescribed product. Tin boxes hold 12 tablets and cost a few cents. Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid trademark.
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