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The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
NEW Houses DANGEROUS

n Jew houses are constantly offered for
~ rent in large numbers in the United
States and real estate agents are
naturally anxious to fill the houses on
their lists with tenants as soon as posi-
BILE. Probably little investigation would
show the desirability in this country OF
requiring a certificate that a new house
will not endanger the health of its occu-
pants before families are allowed to move
into it. Such municipal regulations are
proving valuable in England. Toward
the close of 1912 the Portsmouth (Eng-
land) corporation decided that thereaft-
er no new building intended for human
habitation in that borough should be oc-
cupfed until 1t had been certified as san
itary in every respect.
DR.. A. Mearns Fraser says: THE prin-
cipal evil that it will prevent is the occu-
COPYRIGHT, 1914, BY THI
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
HAPPINESS
and HEALTH
in HIGH
ATTITUDES

llAvE you a pain in your back? Are
you subject to rheumatism or hay
fever or any other Ill to which
poor frajl humanity is heir? Do you feel
unhappy, and are you unable to determine
Just why you are unhappy? II such is
the case lend your ear a moment and you
will learn why.
You are probably living IN the wrong
altitude. Probably your ancestors were
cave dwellers that were wont to hike up
the side of an eight-thousand-foot cliff to
maybe, on the contrary, your ancestor
was a different kind of species which
found long life and happiness among
malarial swamps in the lowlands. But
no matter what they were you owe 1t to
yourself to find out and then fit yourself
to the conditions best fitted to your
needs as determined by heredity, of
course making some allowance for pres
ent environment and inclination.
This idea that altitude and happiness,
or health, go hand in hand is absolutely
demonstrable, according to Professor
Roget, who recently delivered a schoI-
arly opinion on the subject The pro-
fessor said that while mountaineering at
an altitude of 5000 feet, "as il by magic
my corns disappeared and then rheumatic
pains and various ailments vanished or
lessened percepdbly. only to reappear
when returned TO a low altitude"
Il am 6,000foot man." he added
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
INDIANS Give
New FOOD
NEW food plant that will

A NEW food plant that will aid ma
~ terially in helping to feed the
hundreds of millions which may
one day inhabit the American continent
is the latest contribution of the red man
to the white race.
The American Indian, who gave the
world maize, or ordinary Indian corn,
now one of the worlds principal food
products for man and beast, and tobacco,
which has played such an important part
in the history of the world, now pre-
sents the Tepary bean.
The newly-found bean, which was re-
Gently discovered by University of Ari-
zona investigators among Western tribes,
has been cultivated since time fmme-
mortal among the Pima and Papago
Indians. 1t is one of the best dry farm
ing crops known today. Under ordinary
dry farming conditions it will yield nearly
a ton to the acre. AS a food 1t is ex-
cellent, being extremely palatable and
rich in food value.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

nOTTLED smoke Is no longer express
n siye of a whimsical impossibility.
The absurdity OF yesterday is today
an English commercial commodity worth
thousands Of pounds per annum.
Belching smoke and nauseous fumes
which formerly obscured the sky and poi
soned the air are now being collected and
shipped to Germany, France, and even
far-away Japan. Many an almond-eyed
enthusiast runs his motor on smoke"
from a Durham coalpit; German engi-
neers cannot get enough OF II, while the
French motor firms could very we'll do
with twice the present available supply.
Durham is doing its best to oblige.
The mines, formerly mere holes" for the
extraction of coal, are being rapidly trans
formed into combined collieries and
chemical works. Plant valued at over
5000 900 has been laid down and every
day in the week thousands Of gallons Of
smoke are being turned out for the mar
ket.
Commercially, the smoke" is known
as benzol Chemically, II is an acid. pro-
duced from coal in the process of CONVEX
sion into coke, the finished article closely
resembling ordinary petrol. Costing
about one-third less than petrol, benzol IS
claimed to answer all the purposes for
which the older spirit is used.
1t did not, however, always do so. At
first the product was crude and unsatis-
factory in its conclusive qualities. I'M
proved methods of manufacture have now
altered this, and it is confidently expected
that benzol will soon largely replace pet
rol for motors and similar uses.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
WORLDS Largest AEROPLANE Is
Like a Street CAR With WINGS

THE largest aeroplane In the world.
Just completed and in successful
operation in Russia, points the way
to quick realization Of the dreams
Of air enthusiasts who have contended that
great aerial liners some day would move
through the upper regions with greater
facility and speed than steamers or rail-
road flyers.
The giant biplane, which is operated
from a spacious and comfortable vesubule
Just OF the main passenger carrying
minutes duration carrying seventeen
persons without the slightest jarring in
arising or alighting.
The car fitted to the monster biplane
wings Is made after the fashion OF
street car with steel frame and heavy
glass windows which may be opened or
closed at will. In the summer, there
fore, the passengers may enjoy the de-
lightful experience Of sailing along amid
the winds with no need Of electric fans to
keep the air cooled as is necessary in
Pullman cars or steamer saloons.
Decks at each end Of the car are large
enough to permit several persons to stand
at the railing or to permit a chair or two.
The idea of sitting on such an observa-
ton platform and shooting through the air
at the speed Of a hundred miles an hour
is enough to inspire the worlds best minds
in the development Of the new Russian
plane. The fact that the present machine
has been demonstrated to be as complete
a success as any other Of the heavier than
air craft, seems to show conclusively that
the construction Of larger planes on the
same lines will prove practical.
In the movement Of troops the finally
perfected machine Of this type will be
especially valuable. That the great room
on wings" as the machine is called, has
an intensely practical value at present in
addition to the potential value Of the idea
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
FIGHT Fog
By WIRELESS

CLEARING away fogs by hurling into
the mist great bolts from a wireless
apparatus has been demonstrated to
be feasible by the North Railroad Com
pany Of France. The electric waves dis
solve the water particles which consti-
tute the fog.
As much as 500 feet can be cleared in
front of the antennae. With improved
machinery it is confidently believed that
the discovery will prove of great benefit
to ships at sea and will do much to pre-
vent such accidents as the ramming OF
the Empress of Ireland and the drowning
of hundreds.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
FiIipinos TAKE Down
BRIDGES in FLOODS

OLLAPSIBLE bridges for use on
streams over which it is imprac-
ticabie to place permanent spans
owing to the great food hazard have
been developed for use in the Philippine
Islands.
Some of the streams which have ne
cessitated this new departure in bridge
engineering ordinarily carry just enough
water to make them unfordable, but
during the rainy seasons they become
raging torrents which would tear away
the kind of structures the limited funds
of the Philippines permit.
The collapsible bridge, therefore, came
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
HOW To Carrv
a SUITCASE

TRAVELLERS will be interested to
learn how to carry a suitcase or
valise a long distance without be-
coming fatigued.
A French savant, reasoning that the
tired feeling is induced by the fact that
the action OF carrying such an object
hinders the movement of the legs, makes
a suggestion that is said to work like a
charm.
The Frenchman's way to prevent the
inconvenience is to put under the arm a
bulky packet made of a dozen newspa-
pers folded. The handbag, in this way,
is far removed from the legs, allowing
walking without hindrance.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

patton of houses before they have had
time to dry" He adds: 81 would far
sooner live in a house with defective
drainage than in a damp house; the re-
suits from the latter are more insidious in
their onset and more difficult to over
come.
"Dampness undoubtedly greatly favors
the incidence of consumption, bronchitis,
rheumatism, heart disease and diphtheria.
Probably children are more susceptible to
the i'll effects of damp houses than
adults" The departments of health of
our cities might we'll take up this Ques-
ton, says the Journal of the American
Medical Association. Probably most
American municipalities already have the
legal power necessary to require such GER
tificates and the question is only one or
making the regulation and establishing
the custom.
rT r-Hru,T AMI NnnEnaNyu
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
TIE WINDOWS OF THE CoNTRoL HOUSE

is shown in the fact that the Russian de-
partment Of war, acting on orders of the
Gar himself, has ordered several for the
army. In addition, another type is being
fitted with floats for use Of the navy in the
Black Sea.
NJ. Sikorsky, designer of the machine,
has demonstrated that the steering and
maneuvering of the aerial giant are as
easily accomplished as with a smaller
plane. From his cabin the designer can
control the machine with exact precision.
The plane is fitted with four, German
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

Daimler engines and has a dual control.
In front is a great searchlight which
illumines the way at night. while the
steering house and passenger cabin are
lighted by electricity.
Notwithstanding the great size of the
lila Mourametz, as the new biplane is
called. it is exceedingly graceful in the air,
moving through the ether with the grace
full movements OF a large bird when vol
planning. The only objection found by
passengers is the awful roar of the en-
gines, which to the beginner in aerial nav
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

igation is terrifying 1t is expected. how
ever, that engines of the future will be so
constructed as to be free OF this objec-
ton, and. in fact. the inventor is now
working toward this end.
The Gar has personally inspected the
air liner, and is said TO be highly pleased
that a subject of the empire should be
first to demonstrate to the world the prac-
ticability of utilizing the biplane for pas
senger business on a scale which would
make such an enterprise commercially
profitable.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12

into being. 1t is so arranged that when
the river begins to rise 1t can be taken
apart and folded back to the banks Of
the river until the food is past.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-12
FORTUNES In
Bottled SMOKE

DoTTLED smoke is no longer express
siye Of a whimsical impossibility.
The absurdity OF yesterday is today
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
BarabOO Bluffs

Mrs. Augusta Martin and son, Albert,
left on Monday for Kansas City, Mis-
puri, where they will be guests at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Bell dur
ing the holidays.
Mrs. Herman Zantow and daughter,
MdIiel, have gone to Minneapolis to be
with relatives during Yuleti e.
Miss Kathryn Mertzke, who teaches
on Sank Prairie, is at home for Christ
mas vaca ton.
Miss Lottie Bellows, who teaches at
Hetland, South Dakota, surprised her
many friends by returning for the holi-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs Irwin Young from Sank
Prairie were recent visitors at the
home of Fred Schubring.
A hunter recently saw an animal
near Mr. Altpeter's summer home,
which he believes was timber wolf.
Miss Ella Marquardt, matron of the
Kirkland hotel, is at home for the
winter.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
Santa Claus
Burns Hi S
W6iSkerS,Oh!

Last Friday evening large number
gathered at the Lake Di trict school
south of town, taught by Miss Mae
L sing of Sandusky. The audience had
been delightfully."- entertained by the
teacher, pupils and some members OF
the Park View club. AS a climax
Santa Claus entered to distribute the
gifts from a well laden tree. AS ne
started to light the candles his long
white beard accidentally caught fire
and in an instant blazed over his head.
The pupils and visitors were panic
stricken for a moment, but Santa
Claus had enough presence of mind to
jerk the trimmings from his head and
slap out the fire. He was somewhat
burned about the neck and hands and
his hair scorched. Poor Santa Claus
forgot all about the pupils and good
folks in the schoolhouse and fled to the
woods. If no one stopped him he has
probably reached his home at the north
pole by this time and may not appear
again this year.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
DIVORCE MILL IN
PORTAGE GRIlD5

In the circuit court at Portage, Judge
Fowler denied divorce in the case of
Alma Schultz vs. Carl w. Schultz. The
Kilbourn divorce case of Eta Older vs.
Dee Older then came up for trial. Cruel
and inhuman treatment is alleged in the
Older case.
In the Older case the court granted
divorce, and ordered defendent to psy
$40 a month for keep of each of two
children, besides $50 attorneys fees and
costs.
Bertha Traub was granted a divorce
from Lawrence Traub, and Anna Fisher
Trapp of Columbus from Lawrence A.
Trapp. In the Trapp case desertion was
charged.
The divorce case of Martha SimonsOn
VS.. Ed. Simonson was dismissed because
of death Of plaintiff and costs were
taxed upon defendent.
Divorce was denied in the case of
Bessie Meyers vs.. Gust Meyers.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
INDIANS REFUSE
To MIKE SEARCH
FOR DROWNED BOY

When the 5000 reward had been col
lected and banked, the Saltwater Ind
ians declined to tackle the job of finding
the body Of Little Dannie Sutfn, drown
ed in the Wisconsin river, Dec IL, at
Portage.
Fred Sutfin, father of Dannie, receiv-
cd the following telegram from John
Jeremy, Saltwater, Mimi.
eff the river is frozen over it is i'm
possible to do anything until spring. "
Later letter of explanation confirming
Jeremy's last telegram was received
by Mr.. Sutfn from VIM. B. McNaugh-
ton, chief of Police at Saltwater. The
chief wrote as follows:
'In reply to your telegram to John Jer-
envy, he wishes me to write you his rea-
sons for not coming. He says he couldn' t
do anything now as the ice would both
or him and ne dosen't want to take your
money for nothing. He says he knows
he could not find the body with the riv-
er frozen. He says he will come as
soon as the river is clear of ice and find
the body for you if you so desire. "
It is now arranged that all contribu-
tors to the reward fund who wish may
get their money back by applying at
t1e bank within two weeks. Any money
uncalled for will be held as reward
for any person who may find the body.
If the body be not fonnd, then the bal
ance of the fund will be turned over to
the bereaved family. George Clemmons
says he will wire the river channel I'M
der the ice so that the body will be
caught if the current sweeps it down
stream.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
Abl[MAN

Mrs. A. C. Finder spent Wednesday
at Baraboo the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Fred R. Farewell.
Mrs. Paul Schuette entertained the
Good Dame club Wednesday.
Mrs. VIM. Breitzke was Reedsburg
caller Friday.
Miss Lillian Gonsolin of Wheelerburg
spent Friday and Saturday here tie
guest of Miss Eva Coyler.
Misses Ann Smythe and Letha Hoyt
were shopping at Baraboo Friday.
Miss Grace X. Finder arrived from
Spencer Saturday tn spend the Xmas
vacation at her home here,
Roger Fenwick left Monday for Q
weeks visit with friends at Milwaukf 9
and Padus. Emil Gall is taking his
place at the depot.
John Greeney returned to his home
at Portland, Oregon, after attending
the funeral of his mother, Mrs. M. J.
Greeney.
Mrs. Carl Beth snd Miss Eva Coy Ter
spent few hours in Reedsburg Satur-
day.
Mrs. Frank Runge and son returned
home from Reedsburg Sunday after a
short time visit with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. George Black.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
SEVERE RHEUMATIC
PAINS DISAPPEAR

Rheumatism depends on an acid
which flows in the blood, affecting the
muscles and joints, producing inham-
nation, stiffness and pain. This acid
gets into the blood through some de-
feet in the digestive processes, and
remains there because the liver, kid
neys and skin are too torpid to carry
it off.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the old-time
blood tonic, is very successful in the
treatment Of rheumatism. It acts
directly, with purifying effect, on the
blood, and through the blood on the
liver, kidneys AMI skin, which It
stimulates, and at the same time it
improves the digestion.
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today.
Sold by all druggists.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
Greenfield

The basket social in Dist. No. 8 was
a fine success both financially and Sc
cially. The amount made from the
sale of baskets and candy was about
$50. Miss Irma Langdon, teacher; w.
0. Jones, auctioneer.
W. Hippler has recovered from the
effects of a kick he received from one
of his horses.
About forty of the young
people met at the HON e of Mr.
and Mrs. L. A. johnson on 9Th street
and spent very pleasant eve hing.
During the evening an oyster supper
was served.
Mrs. Robt Malloy and Mrs. Minnie
Kunkle and little daughter of Adams
spent Thursday at the Montgomery
home.
Names of the pupils in the Mar
Mound school, who were not absent
during the month ending Dec. 18th
Caroline Bayles, Edgar Hoege, Leonard
Waddell. Grant Waddell, Lawrence
HASTEN. Maurice Porter. frankie Kas
ten. Willie Hoege, Jennette Hoege
Allie Kessler, Ira Hoege, Miss Maret;
Jones, teacher,
Alba Hoege had a well drilled or
his farm lately.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
NEWS NOTES
FROM ADAMS
Items Concerning Former
Baraboo People in New
Town.

Mrs. Phil Stackhousa left Thursday
morning for visit with friends in
Baraboo.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Brandt were.
Christmas shoppers in Milwaukee on
Thursday
Mrs. Guy Moyse has returned to her
home in Chenille after visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harrington
were in Milwaukee the first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Sandberg are
visiting relatives in Baraboo.
Miss Emma Manthey leaves Thursday
morning for an extended visit with
friends near Portage.
Mrs. Grover has returned to her
home in La Vale after visiting friends
here. She was accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Jepson, who
will spend Xmas there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Armbruster will
spend Christmas with friends in Bara-
boo.
Richard LIE Barron is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Anacker went
to Baraboo where they attended tha
funeral of the latter's grandmother
Mrs. Egerer.
The Congregational church will have
their Xmas tree and exercises at the
church Tuesday evening.
There will be home talent MINSTREL
show at the Werner & Nc Cormick hall
on Wednesday evening, Dec. %. The,
proceeds from this entertainment will
go toward purchasing piano for the
Adams public school.
Mrs. Henry Ueker and Mrs. ]. Elliott
spent Thursday in Milwaukee.
Mrs. James Suppry has returned to,
her home in Sparta after spending
some time at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Gilbert Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson BARLEY are
visiting relatives in Baraboo.
Mr. and Mrs. William Board are the
happy parents of a son born Saturday,
Dec. 10.
Mrs. Alex Harrison left Monday
morning for a few days visit with
friends in Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
Card Of III }nk5

We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors for their assist
ance in the sickness and death Of our
dear husband and father, also Rev.
Popp, the singers and the pail bearers.
Mrs. Fred Steinhorst
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Steinhorst
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Rohde
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Steinhorst
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Steinhorst
Mr.. and Mrs. John Newman
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Schuck
Fred Steinhorst
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rehr
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
THEY DRUMMfD
On Tin PANS

The near neighbors and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy E. Randall, about
twenty five in number, came to their
new home on Tuesday evening and
gave them several happy surprises, the
frat being a little of drum ming on tin
pms and blowing dinner horns an
nouncing their arrival. Upon the cor
dial invitation of the host and hostess
all entered the. home where very happy
evening was spent in visiting and play
ng games. Refreshments of cake,
waters and ice cream were served by
the guests who left a shower of gifts
indicative of their love and esteem for
these newly welded young people.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
SunDter

The Home Circle club met at S.
Premo's Wednesday, Dec 16. An
oyster dinner was served. The treasurer
reported about $135 as the net pro-
ceeds of the bazaar.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President Mrs. Peter Gruber.
Vice President Mrs. S. Premo
Secretal y-Mrs. John Meisser.
Treasurer Mrs. Roy Mather.
Mesdames J. Waterbury and S. Promo
were elected delegates to ;he Country
Life convention.
The Sank Prairie Farmers club met
at the town hall Wednesday evening
and elected the following officers for
the following year:
President John Meisser.
Vice RESIDENT. L. Hill.
Secretsry-M Mrs. Roy Kindschi.
Treasurer-Walter Welch.
The next meeting will be held at l..
E Stones Tuesday evening, JAN p.
Miss Nora Steidtmann is improvir G
as fast as can be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Promo visited at G..
C. Astles in Baraboo Friday and Satur-
day.
Mrs. Urban Mather spent last week
i Baraboo with her father, John
Werlich.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
REfDSBURG

The funeral Of Chas. Goodwin was
held Sunday under the auspices Of the
Masonic Order. Another venerable and
much admired citizen has passed on.
Miss Veda Collins came from Chicago
> 81 end the holidays with her parents
Word has been received at the death
of Mrs. st. Denis of Ft. Atkinson. Sew
eral went from here to attend the fun
eral.
Mrs. Kleeber who has been quite i'll,
is improving.
DR.. WorkMeister, who was associat-
ed with the Reedsburg hospital for
some time, is dangerously i'll in a hospi-
tai in Chicago. His wife was called to
his bedside Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pickering spent Sun.
day with friends in Ironton
Sheriff elect Henry Hale of Baraboo
transacted business in our city Friday.
Theodore Collins transacted business
ST. Paul the past week.
DR.. Edwards and wife have gone to
Alabama to spend the holidays with
their two daughters.
Geo. Morse was Chicago visitor the
past week.
E. Courtier and E. Johnson are at
Richland Center on business connected
with the Granite Works.
Word has been received of the death
of Mrs. Rev. Ford of Lexington, Neb.,
she died in a hospital at Omaha where
she had gone for treatment.
Several from this city ATTENDED the
wedding at the Kleeber home in Win
field Saturday eve.
Jaunita Geffert came home from Me-
nomine to spend the holidays. She is
attending school in that city.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24

Gore, Ga p. A. Morgan had occa
SION recently to use a liver medicine
AMI says of Foley Cathartic Tablets:
They thoroughly cleansed my system,
and / felt like a new man-light and
free. They are the best medicine |
have ever taken for constipation. They
keep the stomach sweet, liver active,
bowels regular" c. W. Whitman,
druggist, Baraboo, Wis. Adv.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
TAX NOTICE

The tax roll for the city Of BaraboO
for the year 1914 has been placed in my
hands for collection. / will be in the
Treasurer's office, in the City Hall, on
Saturday, December rs, 1914
from to IL a. M and to p. m. and
daily thereafter, except Sundays and
legal holidays, until March IA, 1915,
inclusive, after which date | am re-
quired by law to return all unpaid
taxes to the County Treasurer.
The fee for collection will be one per
cent until January 81, 1915, inclusive,
and three per cent after that date.
w. B. Hazeltine,
ity Treasurer
Baraboo, Wis.,
December 10, 1911
Adv.