davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
WONEWOC.

Miss Hilda Osenroth came home
Monday from Madison to spend the
summer at home.
Mrs. b. Truber left Monday for Able
man and North Freedom TO make q
short visit.
Miss Paula Moeller of Milwaukee
came home to ,isit her parents a few
| weeks.
Harry Klitsner, Albert Dixon, G. w.
| Bishop and E. L.. Winscr left Monday
for Milwaukee.
left Tuesday for Sparta.
Carl Herrewig is spending weeks
vacation at Milwaukee and Oshkosh.
Miss Alma Peters returned home
from New Ulm, Mimi, where she was
attending school.
Miss Blanche Nc Coy of Reedsburg
was here visiting her friend, Alma
Foltz, Saturday.
Mrs. Ferd Lange and daughter re-
turned home from Kendall where they
visited her daughter.
Mrs. G.. A. Rabuck was seriously in
jured last week Tuesday by being
thrown out of a buggy in the public
highway near Oscar Karsretter's home
in the town of Wonewoc. The accident
is alleged to have been caused by
pile of boards and rails left in the road
by some auto owner who had been
stuck in the mud az that point. Mrs.
Rsbuck will be laid up for some time.
John Grant died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Henry Lange, of
Wonewoc June 10, 1912. The funeral
was held in the Spiritualist hall at II
a. N. Wednesday under the auspices
of the G. A. r. Rev f. Halsey AM
brose of Footville Off Heated. The de-
ceased was born in Stratford, Aron,
Eng land, March 3, 1916 and came to
Genesee, New York, when two years
old. When nine years old he moved to
the Grant farm near Union Center
where be resided until be enlisted in
the war. He was married to Mary
Ward of Summit on Jan. 20, 1861. To
this union children were born: Mrs.
Emma Potter of Summit, Julia who
died in infancy and Mrs. II. Lange of
Wonewoc. He leaves one sister, Mrs.
Esther Perry, of Forest City, Iowa,
and a brother, Robert Grant, of Rush,
colorado.
Mrs. Rush was visiting at e. Dehler's
and other relatives and returned
to her home in Baraboo Monday
Ed. Dehler is busy picking straw
berries.
DR.. Dehler left for Mansion Monday
forenoon aud will return Wednesday.
Miss Paula Moeller and John Rirke
will be married June 26.
Louis Talg and Esther Mailman
will be married June %.
Rudolph Penshorn and Martha
Voighths are another couple that will
soon be married.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
LIME RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Borland of Yuba
spent Friday and Saturday at the
home of their son, Sam Borland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zell Pollock and son
and Mrs. Werden spent Sunday al
Frank Tyler's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Smith spent
Sunday with E. L. Gibson and daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Morgan and two children of
Yuba spent few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Borland and family.
Hazel Baublit of Ironton returned
home Tuesday after spending few
days with her uncles, j. and II. Sell
den.
Mrs. Joe Hunt aud son of Linden
spent few days with her sister, Mrs.
John Hunt.
Mrs. Charlotte Sooles spent Sunday
afternoon at John Hunts.
Fannie Bodendine is spending s
week with her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs,
f. B. Tyler.
A party was given at August Rig
gert's Saturday evening.
Eardman Geazke spent Sun day
with his sister, Mrs. William Rotzoll
Several from here attended Mothers
service Sunday.
A number from here attended the
contest at the Reedsburg trainins
school last Saturday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

Many people can't stand warm
weather. It upsets their stomachs;
they can't eat or sleep; not exactly
sick, but out of-sorts; feel mean. All
you need is HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea; sweetens the stomach; cools
the system; makes you eat and sleep
Best summer remedy. J. B. Donovan
e. Go
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20
PAID ADVERTISEMENT.

The following announcement is
ordered by VIM. Welk, who will pay
therefor the sum OF $1.98.
FOR SHERIFF
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

There's little room in this great world
of our IS tor the tfatn woman. She's a
hindrance to herself in street cars.
fats, elevators. Warm days she's lust
miserable. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea makes fat people cool and
happy; fills them with life and energy.
just try it. J. B. Donovan & Co
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

To the voters of Sank County:
herewith announce myself candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for Sheriff, subject to the approval of
the voters of Sank county, whose sup
port at the primary election Sept 8, L
respectfully solicit. If nominated and
elected | pledge myself the discharge
of the duties of this office fairly and
impartially, and in he public inter
est.
Dated, Baraboo, Wis, June 10, 1912.
WIN. WELK.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-20

Children's latest straws Just in. The
Fur store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04
s1
@Wdss Hail.

The custom Of drinking to the health
of friend and foe at the season OF
New Year dates back to very early
days. Indeed. "our forbears" exem.
pii6ed this idea at the season OF New
Year more fully than we. their prosaic
descendants The picturesque old was
sail-boMl relic Of Saxon days
from which each man drank spiced ale
witt IA .Wass hall" or Here's to your
he Ath.s to his neighbor, was always
feature in their celebration of the
closing night of the year Hence grew
the custom among the poor Of going
a-wassailing. or carrying a riAbon.
decked bowl from door to door, and
asking aims that would enable its bear
ers to enjoy similar libation to theil
richer neighbors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04
AID IN STUDY OF BOTANY
California Newspaper Pleads for Es-
Enlistment Of Special Garden
for the Purpose.

$. The especial necessity of botan-
ical garden must appeal to us all.
Every one having a so or @10o,foot lot,
who is trying to establish beautiful
home among us, must have wished at
some time to make this home attrac-
tive by planting choice trees and
shrubs about it. and would like the
plants to be little different, perhaps
more beautiful, than the common ones
having seen more than an occasional
tree in neighbor's garden that he
particularly fancies, and having no
means of learningN the correct name.
he must be content with what the
nurseryman chooses to offer him. and
If 1t should be some new and rare
variety, he Is ignorant as to what size
1t Will attain, whether he will like the
flowers. what space 1t will require to
fully develop its individual beauty.
and under what conditions 1t will
flourish. --l=-e z=
All these questions would be an
swered by a visit to botanical gar
den, which would be a botanical die
tionary with the most exquisite and
truthful colored plates, .colored by the
hand of nature A lettered board
would give the name, family. species
and native home. We would learn
how very few of the thousands of
beautiful things we here enjoy Los
Angeles Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

q
peared with the team ready harnessed
to the bob-sled. on which four empty
barrels could dimly be discefned
Have you put the pail and rope inf'
asked the boy
The man nodded as they solemnly
shook hands. while the boy shielded
his eyes with the crook Of his arm
and gave the horses their heads He
tried from time to time to peer into
the storm. but the snow made wraiths
round him and froze his eyeiashes to-
gether.
How the horses got there the boy
never knew. but get there they did, and
whilst the icy blast probed remorse-
lessly. amongst HIS clothes for the
flesh beneath. and poured the powder
ed snow down his neck
The maddened animals charged him
as he lowered the bucket into the well.
and spilled the water all over him az
they fought for the first drink
It was slow process at best. and
bis clothes and mittens cracked with
the CONCEALED fee as he hauled up each
pail When they had drunk their fill
they quivered with the cold. and
plunged to get back. but the boy bound
the reins round the runners Of the fore
most bob They bucked as the frozen
bits CALLED them, clusing him to spill
as much as he put In the barrels. and
to slither about on the rapidly form
ing ice. rendering foothold almost
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

least, that the nearest we'll Is old
man Reds, which is three miles away,
and that you can't see six feet in
front of you?"
Il know all that said the man,
and more. can tell you that the
horses will go like the wind, and
when they have had their fill of cold
water therell be no holding them
while the barrels are filed. OF course
he trails obliterated. but they'll find
their way like a blue streak.
Sounds inviting" said the boy with
his ridiculous laugh. sd offer to toss
as to who goes If had a coin, but as
i haven't tmore injusticel. wen draw
straws.
Its the only way replied the man.
Those cattle are our all II they
break loose they'll be frozen stin The
one that wins harnesses the horse. and
divides the water round when the loser
gets back. Is 1t bargain? ?"
The boy cut two straws of unequal
length. put them in u basin. covered ii
with cloth and shook 1t about.
You draw first. said be. Long one
gets the water. short one hitches
the horses"
When they came to measure the
boy had drawn the long one, My luck
again, remarked he,
Without word the man passed
through the door, which the boy closed
behind him. but not quickly enough 10
escape cloud Of snow which swirled
round the room Silently he pulled on
his moccasins and wrapped himself
In such outer clothes as he possessed
cursing luck generally that he bad no
furS
BY and By there was tinkle 81
sieigh-bells outside. and the man ap
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

impossible In between times the boy
rubbed his eyes and the frozen places.
1t was slow and tedious task. and
he soon was tagged. because at 10 the
muscles are not hardened. The horses
knocked him over and the sleigh ran
over his legs. but. being light. only
bruised him. In his puny rage he
slashed them with the pail rope. and
1t warmed him until one of the horses
trod on the bucket and bent it fat.
Foolishly he took off his mittens to
straighten it, and only learned sense
when he felt the sensation of many
needles piercing his hands and the
skin on his fingers adhered to the
metal
1t was painfully slow job; to lift
filled pail shoulder high and empty II
in barrel mounted on a sleigh re-
quires strength. and his was fast ieav.
ing him Moreover. the water ran up
his sleeves and froze, until he was like
an automatic block Of ice, II such a
thing can be conceived He became
such an embodiment Of misery that he
no longer troubled about anything. but
occasionally buried his head In his
arms to rest, and had only sufficient
strength left when at last 1t was fin.
ished to put the reins behind his back
and brace his feet against the hind
most barrel before returning. and in
this position the water stopped over.
him and played Its sweet will uncheck-
ed.
Where the horses went he knew not,
and If they tipped the lot over again
he cared not He was past caring.
with what little sense remaining him
he rather hoped they would. and SO
end 1t. He believed they stopped. but
couldn't be quite sure. 1t seemed hours
after in a dream that he fancied he
heard the mans voice: Ny God,
thought you were never. coming back"
and in the same, dream he heard him.
self saying: Neither did r
knew the boy in those long years
ago. see him and it is in day dreams
myself sometimes even now, especial
| ly on New Years day as sit round
| the fireside here at home. 1t Is incon-
gruous that pictures should appear in
the embers, but SO they do, or else
ones fancy paints them there. Then
coal drops out. and wake up to
! the remembrance that was once that
| hoy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04
Uniform PLANTING.

The. trees upon each street should
be Of one kind, equal distances apart
and, If in ordinary parkways. In a
straight line. ihen we get really
sensible in street building we shall
have narrow driveways In residence
districts. with correspondingly wider
pathways Then shall We have infor.
NAL paintings Of street trees and
ghrubbery masses. with all subjects
enjoying perfect health through being
In nearly natural conditions as regards
air, water and surrounding vegetation,
grass. etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Demand for Good Streets.

With the general use of the automo-
bile came the demand for the best OF
streets and roads, a demand that cam
not be suppressed and will not be de-
MED The more one, loves nature. the
more he appreciates that which en-
ables him to see the most and best OF
it. In the automobile. on azgcod street
or road. one is able to enjoy the beaa-
ties of both garden and field. unham-
pred by clouds of dust or the rude
jostlings incident to travel over
"natural"t?C dirt roads We have to
thank the automobile for our present
good roads. andagnany have to thank
the good roads for having an automo-
bile (intact).
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

MAKING THE CITY BEAUTIFUL
Some New Ideas That Have Been
Adopted by the Municipalities
Of Europe.

European cities are discarding the
checkerboard street plan. says the
New York World. Paris led the way
in Napoleon His time when Baron
Haussmann. project of the Seine.
build great boulevards and avenues By
the hundred. laid out diagonal avenues
between important points and con-
structed engirdling boulevards. The
sum of $240.000.000 was spent in this
work. and last year it was decided to
devote $175,000,0 900 more thereto.
London has done similar but
smaller work to King's-Ways The
German cities are following neither
the checkerboard nor the radial ave-
nue.. ring boulevard plan, Their new
streets wind perceptibly so as to open
fresh vistas and permit of collateral
effects of parking and statuary.
Instead of locating their public
buildings at random, the capitals of
Europe arrange them with relation to
each other and to some park. open
space or boulevard, so that they con-
tribute to one central effect. The nm
est is the Ringstrasse of vienne. and
other notable examples are Berlin's
Unter den Linden and Lustgarten,
Moscow's Kremlin, Dresden's Twin
ger. the Louvre region of Paris and
the Grande Place of Brussels.
In Dresden citizens have undertak-
en- to induce every Landlord and ten
ant to decorate yards. buildings and
easements with plants, vines. shrubs
and window boxes. The authorities
have co.operated by decorating mum
cipal buildings. and at a small expen-
zditure the summer aspect of the city
has been transformed,
The color sense has been INDUCED
in ali Russian cities Building ex-
teriors are of plaster to protect the
brick from the frost. and every year
these are repaired and reprinted. and
red blue. buff, green, white and gilt
diversified with mosaics are success
fully employed =
Every important European city has
regulations restricting the height of
buildings the width of balconies. the
projection of cornices. the size of win.
dows. and the character of lamps,
signs. awnings. fences and doorways.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04
Boosts OF, Roads.

At the time the old .sprinkling sys-
TEN was first talked Of good many
taxpayers were opposed to It. but ii IS
a safe predictica that It would be hard
to find man now who would not vote
for it again, Every street in the village
has been perfectly free from dust all
summer and the cost Of oiiing the en-
tire village was not much more than
the few people used to pay for having
a few Of the principal streets sprin-
lsied every day with water Palmyra
Courier,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

- white snow through the
cap of the stove-pipe, which thrust its
end above the level Of the roof top, 1t
shrieked all sorts OF menaces to the
man and the boy who sat huddled
round the fire. their feet in the oven
with the idea of extracting the last
particle of warmth from. the rapid
ly diminishing embers. =
Even If the blizzard was baked Of
It's desire to wreck the shanty 1t was
not wholly to be denied. but drove in
between the ill-joined logs and bellied
out the sacks and blankets which had
been hung against them for protection.
while the in-driven snow lay In oddly
assorted mounds on the floor
Both were reflective, the man be-
cause he realized the gravity of the
situation, the boy because he had 50
recently left home In the east.
1t was the first day of the. new year,
and possibly he was picturing to him
self what they We're doing at that iden-
tical time.
Presently the man looked up Did
you hear that?" he said.
NO. replied the boy. What was
1.-THE waits?r
Listen again." said the man and
Just then above the shrek of the bliz-
card was heard muffled chorus Of
deep bellows
IF those cattle don,thaye water
they'll tear the stable to pieces They
get extra thirsty feeding on straw. and
It's three days since they had drop.
Why In h that we'll wanted to give
out can't think"
Yes, said the boy. 'thirst's shock
ing thing Used to have one myself
In days gone by. Now, If we could only
10 the widows cruise OF oil business
we might make this lot go round" indi-
eating a pot which stood on the stove.
Cant you ever be serious?" protest
ed the man. We've got to fetch some
water
by all means. replied the boy. Just
touch the bell for the waiter"
Don't be fool, retorted the man
"If you'd been in this country three
years. instead of three months. you'd
know what blizzard means. and
wouldnstbe SO mighty cheerful over
It,"
Aren't you a fool to suggest. fetch.
Ing water?" said the boy Why. you
got lost walking to the stable not an
hour ago
The man did not reply until the boy
asked him whether he really
considered his suggestion possible
YES" said the man slowly. lit is
possible
Il suppose. remarked the boy. you
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Dairymen realize, perhaps far bet
ter than they have ever done before.
the value of summer silage in tiding
the animals over slim pastures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Corn and alfalfa usually can be at
tended to when the wheat needs no
care, thus distributing the labor more
equitably throughout the season.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04
A Men Yeas PoflfeT

The real New 7 earss resolution Il
to WORK together for the common good
That is the surest means Of realizing
the common wish OF the dag for 8
happy New Year
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

All houses and nests should be
clean. The eggs should be kept in
cool. clean, dry places. and placed
there Immediately after gathering
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

1t is poor economy to feed stock
musty or spoiled ensilage. The but
ter will have bad flavor and the milk
viii! be far below standard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

The majority of mistakes are made
in The poultry business In the over
loking of details In management
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

The things which are important in
the poultry business are the things
which are deemed the least import
ant by the big raisers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Giant watermelons grow in Diar-
bekir, NAsiatic Turkey Some Of them
are as large as q -four barrel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Lime is generally considered one of
the most efficient disinfectants. be-
cause it possesses the ability to de-
stroy organic matter as WeHzas bac-
terra.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Variety is of great Importance in
feeding all live stock for whatever
purpose, except it may be the last
stages of fattening hogs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04
10 Doubt About That.

Gone a.ong downtown with me,
Mabel
s'f,t ! h2rts no money with me
what's the dIsferenceg TWO can
= assys ~ rf,ealSly as OYe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Those who do not have a supply
of alfalfa on hand will find red clover
to be satisfactory substitute
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Cold rains are much harder on COWS
than dry cold. Damp cold penetrates
to the bones. Provide dry shelter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

This is year of high-priced feed
.ing-stuffs and you ought to know just
what 1t is costing to feed your COWS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Rabbits. mice and other things go
to make the rearing of an orchard
unpleasant for its owner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

When the white of an egg is watery
it shows that one is not feeding a
good, well balanced ration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

The calf is the COW in the making.
Feed with that. thought in mind Gen
erous feeding now ensures generous
milkings by7and7by.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

1t is claimed that string beansIgrow
in the dollhouse very politically, and
are tender and delicious.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Roup can usually be traced to damp
quarters. drafts in the poultry house
and oyercrowding.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

One of the greatest troubles with
milk is that it is so susceptible to
Eeighboring odors and odorous foods.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Fall calves grow about as much in
twelve weeks as the spring calves
would in eighteen, is an assertion fire.
quently made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Are the hens roosting out on the
trees these cold nights? Better get
them in and avoid frozen combs and
feet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Thing is proving to be the very
best way of making good roads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Water is very essential in winter
and summer to the health and yigor
of the flock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Dat straw that is free from mold
makes an excellent winter forage for
mules, young cattle and boarding
horses,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

During the winter months sheep
should be well protected from storms
Of all nature.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Chickens should have good food and
plenty of it as well as clean fresh wa
ter and clean coops.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Crushed oyster shells in enormous
quantities are imported by Germany
from England every year They are
used by the Germans in feeding poul.
try
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

Dairy products are now bringing I'm.
usually high prices, being above the
values usually seen at this time of the
year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

ration for a dairy COW should full
fill the following requirements: 1t
should be balanced palatabfe, home
grown as near as possible, and finally
it should-be- economical.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

One bit OF impurity in the pail may
spoil whole dairy's milking.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

1t is a good plan to feed colts lit
tie grain just as soon in. life as they
will eat it, but If this is not done it
should at least not be put OF until
the colt is weaned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

The alright storm window is the
friend of tuberculosis and the enemy
of health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-01-04

A litter carrier will add much to
keep the barn clean because the boys
and men will work more readily than
If they have to depend upon the old
method.