davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

hand. Last winter when a minor
was arrested he told the police he
could obtain the "killjoy' at any sa-
loon in Baraboo except one. The
brewers have been in politics too
much and the business has tried to
keep a hand on the helm all the
time. There have been violations
from time to time, too many drunken
men, and too many men losing their
money while intoxicated. The court
records lately have been bad.
In the third place the w. G. T. IT,,
the church people, the business men
and others joined forces in the fight
The w. C. T. u. has the credit of
starting the petition this spring, and
many business men came forward
with money to finance the campaign.
There was more money for the fight
this year than ever before. Big firms
and little firms see that the money
which is going to waste might just as
we'll be spent in other lines. A dry
town will mean more cash for meat,
furniture, dry goods, clothing, grocer
les and reading matter.
Then, too, the committee this year
was able to obtain excellent speakers.
When such men as Judge James
O'Neill, Secretary of State Merlin
Hull, Editor Richard Lloyd Jones, Rev.
Father Hogan, Rev. Mac Laurin and
others came forward their messages
had weight
1t cannot but be the best thing that
has ever happened to Baraboo. 1t
will mean much to many families, for
the thousands of dollars wasted for
liquor will now count for great deal
To wipe out eighteen saloons, to cur
tail the sale from two breweries, and
to have a number of business places
vacated, means readjustment. AS
to this phase of the problem, more
will be said at another time.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

err As to the sinking Of ships, it is
much as if some citizen of Baraboo
should declare that he intended to
shoot everybody that came upon the
streets, and that persons must not
venture out. The ocean, like a street.
belongs to everybody. All nations
are supposed to have free use of the
seas. Germany says, like the man
with the street, keep off or I will
kill you. 1t is autocracy against de-
mocracy. That is the whole thing in
a nutshell. The United States must
either keep off the seas or assert her
rights-the rights of international
law. Since the government has decid-
ed to go into the war there should
be no backing down. The nation
should go in with all her might to de-
fend the flag. This nation has never
been cowed by foreign power, and
it is not for Germany, England or any
nation to tell this country what to
do.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
THE ELECTION OF MIR. DAVIES

The many friends Of County Super
intendent c. w. Davies are pleased
that he has again been reelected at
an increased majority. Mr.. Davies
has been instrumental in placing Sank
county on the map. His work in con
nectiOn with the annual exhibit at the
state fair and his efforts in develop
ing the educational atmosphere in
this county have been above the usual
effort. Look at the pupils who have
received state recognition! Look at
the standing this county has in the
state educational field! Mr.. Davies
has improved the schools and has
centered the remainder Of the state
on Sank county. His many friends
are pleased that he may continue his
chosen work in his chosen field
While Mr.. Warne has been most sue
cessful in his school work, yet both
could not be elected to the same office.
The voters have chosen Mr.. Davies
and the citizens should now stand
shoulder to shoulder in aiding him in
his work.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

Spring Green. The open letter fol.
lows:
Harry Kuykendall,
Spring Green, Wis.
Dear Sir: When I read about yowr
"red blue jay" in The News I was
very much interested, as my grade as
school has bird club and we are al.
ways curious when we hear anything
new about birds.
I took the article to school and We
believe your birds are Cardinals. I
am sending you picture of one. The
cardinal is very familiar here and we
can see them most any time in our
yards and trees. We suggest that yoN
encourage them to stay with you, as
the cardinal is an insectiverous bird
and will be help to you besides
their beauty and sweet singing.
Sincerely,
MISS VESTA ABBOTT.
80 Singleton street
Eureka Springs, Ark.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
, GUARD YOUR SPEECH

Be careful what you say. Remem-
Der this nation is at war with Ger
many. A thoughtless word in favor
Of the German government or against
this government might mean embar-
rassment if not trouble. Although this
is free country, care should be TAX
en- in time of war Many are now in
prison for saying and doing things
against this nation Remember you
are under the Stars and Stripes, re-
member you are citizen Of this coun-
try, although you may have relatives
in the Kaiser's ranks. This nation
must stand as a unit, must stand by
congress and the president, must
stand by the flag. There are many
who read these lines who deeply feel
for the land of their birth. The war
is terrible thing and many of the
German people are opposed to the
conflict. 1t is perfectly proper to dis
cuss the question, but care should be
used in speaking against this govern
ment. Practically the whole world is
against the central powers. Why?
There must be a reason. This coun-
try has chosen to aid the allies and
all must aid the nation.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
WAR DECLARED ON GERMANY

BY a vote of 80 to in the United
States senate and by vote of 373 to
so in the house Of representatives, the
United States has declared war on
Germany Events have been trans
piring for two and one-half years
which have led up to this historic
and possibly tragic event. Germany
sent men and money to this country
to destroy property, she has carried
on a campaign in favor of the cen
trail powers, her diplomats have been
sent home for criminal offenses in
this country, her subjects have been
placed in prison for acts committed
against this nation, ships have been
sunk without warning, and American
lives have been taken by the whole
SALE The officials at Washington feel
that international law has been violat-
ed again and again, that Germany
would send warships and an army to
this country If she could, and that
the only thing to do is to join the al
lies in an effort to subdue the offend
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
Poem by Request

Mrs. n. f. Sherman Baraboo, sends
the following poem to this Office for
publication. The poem was written
by Elias Lieberman and appeared in
a recent number of Everybody's mag
azine. The poem follows:
The Nation TO its Foreiqn-Rorn
Front face! Are you prepared to do
your part?
Come here and tell me so; l know
you can.
Stand straight and answer squarely,
heart to heart;
You're not grain of dust to step
on, man!
Look up! The truth! I mean to try
you out
When passions heat is white, to
search you through
And see if anywhere there lives a
doubt
To whom and where your loyalty is
due.
You're stanchly true? Then breathe
holy VOW
That, come what may, your soul
will cling to me.
sheltered you, when first you came,
and, now,
I want your faith and deeds, if need
there be.
But if your thoughts go fondly back
to where,
A subject once, you ate your potted
meat,
Or where you scraped and bowed to
kings, why there
You must return. You cannot stand
white heat.
There is no middle course for loyalty,
And love should never waver. She
who nursed
Your Drawn and brain and soul, who
dubbed you free,
Should stand alone in love, in duty
first.
All this you stand resolved to pledge
anew?
You call to witness Him that rules
above?
Then rise, Sir Knight, my future rests
on you,
On all your utter faith, your utter
love!
Elias Lieberman.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
Fror,, California

After reading Mike Makers letter
in the weekly News I conclude there
nothing more to be said for Cali
fornia! Mike" seems to have COW
cred the ground thoroughly
I am sending for publication in Oh
lapodrida poem clipped, or copied,
from the Long Beach Press, which
strikes me as quite timely. I think
it will be much appreciated by your
readers.
What is the matter with P. H. Cross
man? Has he worn the point off his
pen. Very sincerely,
ADA NJ. BURNHAM.
Eleanor Apis, IS Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, Calf
The Poem
Then and Now
Come seventeen years it was, think,
TN never forget the day.
l took basket to the store
And when the clerk had looked me
DER,
Unto him L did say:
"Give me four-bits' worth of lard and
quarters worth of ham,
And ten cents worth of that husky
cheese
That comes from Rotterdam,
And five cents worth Of onions,
And a nickle's worth of eggs"
Well, say, you'd although that blame
fool clerk
Would laugh himself off his legs.
Now, how do you think" says he to
me, with a most offensive air,
You're going to carry all that stuff
in that little basket there?"
Yesterday I went to the store, with a
basket, as of yore,
The same old size, the same old
kind,
ana Wnen the clerk MS ear inclined
l named my wishes DER:
"Give me four-bits' worth of lard and
a quarters worth of ham,
And ten cents worth of that husky
cheese
That comes from Rotterdam,
And five cents worth of onions,
And a nickel's worth of eggs"
Well, say, you'd although that blamed
fool clerk
Had gone On a laughing jag.
Chuck the basket" says he, "you can
carry it all
In this here paper bag"
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

of worldwide democracy and to the
destruction of military autocracy, be-
lieving this the only path to perma-
nent peace.
Resolved further, that we pledge
our concentrated devotion to people of
the United States, rejoicing in the tri-
umph of democracy in Russia, should
aid and encourage her in every posi-
BILE way to preserve and develop liber-
al institutions, recognizing as we do
that this revolution is a great advance
toward the time when all the govern
ments of Europe shall be Of the peo-
pie, by the people and for the people
''Be it further resolved that what
ever measures Congress and the
President may find necessary to adopt
to maintain the rights, dignity, honor
and liberties Of this country, we, as
American citizens, hereby pledge our
undivided and loyal support.
"JOHN M. OLIN.
ROBERT G. SIEBECKER.
GA. E. PROUDFTT.
ORCHARD LLOYD JONES.
ERASMUS B. ANDERSON.
''R. r. KROPF
"a. G. ZIMMERMAN.
"W. w. GILL.
BURR w. JONES'"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
WILSON'S MESSAGE

President Wilson's message is
message Of democracy to autocracy
and should silence Senator Nelso
and all others who are not in hal
mony with the actions of this gov
eminent. Here in brief is his plal
Of action:
/. Cooperate in the utmost
practicable way in counsel and
action with Great Britain, France,
Italy, Russia and Japan.
2. Extend to those govern
ments the most liberal financial
credits in order to add our re-
sources to theirs.
3. Organize and mobilize all
the material resources of the coun-
try to supply the materials Of
war and serve the incidental needs
of the nation.
A. Provide full equipment for
the navy in all respects, but par
ticularly with the best means of
enabling it to deal with the "ene-
v1ou,c', ct1hY,1o TiCoc
5. Immediate addition to the
army of 100000 men chosen upon
the principle of universal liabil-
ity to service"
6. Authorize additional incre-
ments of equal force as soon as
they may be needed and can be
handled in training.
z. Extend adequate credit to
the government, sustained as far
as possible by well-conceived tax
alton.
8. Exercise care in our own
preparation in order not to inter-
fere with the practical duty of
supplying materials to the nations
already at war with Germany.
He says that a state of war exists
shat we cannot trust autocrats, tina
intrigues have been in evidence, tina
eur motive is not revenge, that w
are friends of the German people, BIZ
we must fight for that which is near
est the hearts of the American pee
ple-Democracy.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
LOYALTY At MADISON

At the big loyalty meeting at Madi-
son resolutions were passed which
should be read by everyone. They
are as follows:
"Since the declaration Of war in
Europe two and half years ago, the
United States of America has seen
the danger of being drawn into the
! war grow constantly more imminent.
The nation has hoped not to be forced
into this wicked, wanton and waste
3ul conflict; it has tried to be neutral.
: .,,,
I But more and more the impossibility
of such a position became obvious.
With patience that has been sub
jected to criticism the President of
! the United States has tolerated in
suit to our flag and intrigue against
our peace. Our government has suf-
fered the deliberate attacks upon and
loss of American lives. We have been
| forced to break Off all semblance of
friendly relations with the German
government We have withdrawn our
ambassador from Berlin and we have
returned to Germany her diplomatic
Representatives at Washington.
1--WE have been confronted with a
formal declaration by the imperial
power of Germany that she will attack
and sink without warning any Ameri-
can vessel which pursues it's lawful
calling upon the high seas without
German consent. The time has passed
when we are called upon to consider
only what are our commercial rights.
The time has come when we are forced
to consider what is our duty to our
Of the world The struggle is be-
tween autocracy and democracy. The
destiny of mankind lies in the bal
ance. Autocracy shall not rule the
world.
Therefore, be it resolved that we,
citizens of Madison, Wisconsin, stand
unitedly with the President of the
United States, by the government of
the United States and for the perpetu-
alton of the democracy which was be-
queathed to us by the brave builders
of our nation.
Resolved further that we, citizens
of Madison, Wisconsin, the capital Of
a great American commonwealth,
stand unitedly with American citizens
everywhere for the triumph of the re-
publican form of government in the
eastern as in the western hemisphere.
Resolved further, that we stand
committed as American citizens to
universal military training as the only
means of safeguarding and perma
nently establishing that democracy
ia the world which will make possible
peace and safety for all nations great
and small.
Resolved further that we pledge
our consecrated devotion to the cause
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
Continued on nSx: page.E
STATEMENT OF THE OWNER
SHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCU-.
LATION ETC, REQUIRED BY
THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF
ATTCTICT "a 1919
AUGUST "a, 1912,

of Baraboo Weekly News, published
weekly at Baraboo, Wisconsin, for
April /, 1917.
State Of Wisconsin, County of Sank
SIS. Before me, notary public In
and for the state and county afore-
said, personally appeared II. K. Page
who, having been duly sworn accord
ing to law, deposes and says that he
is one Of the owners Of the Baraboe
Weekly News, and that the following is
to the best of his knowledge and be-
lief, a true statement of the owner
ship, management, etc., of the afore-
said publication for the date shows
in the above caption, required by tho
Act of August "a, 1912, embodied I'M
section 443, Postal Laws and Regula-
tons, printed on the reverse Of this
form, to-wit: .
1. That the names and addresses
Of the publisher, editor, managing ed
itor and business managers are:
Publishers-H. r, Cole and III. X
Page, Baraboo, Wis.
Editors-H. e. Cole and H. X. Page,
Baraboo, Wis.
Managing editors-H. E. Cole aa&
H. X. Page, Baraboo, Wis.
Business managerial. E. Cole ana
H. X. Page, Baraboo, Wis.
2. That the owners are: III. E.
Cole and H. X. Page, both or Bara-
boo, Wisconsin, doing business undeg
the firm name of the Baraboo News
Publishing Co.
8. That the known bondholders,
mortgages, and other security hold.
ers owning or holding 1 per cent or
more of total amount of bonds, morSr
cages, or other securities are: None.
4. That the two paragraphs nexs
above, giving the names Of the own
ers, stockholders, and security hold
ers, If any, contain not only the list OF
stockholders and security holders az
they appear upon the books of tl1s
company, but also, In cases where the
stakeholder or security holder appears
upon the books Of the company as
trustee or in any other fduciary relar
ton, the name of the person or cor
poration for whom such trustee is
acting, is given; also that the said two
paragraphs contain statements en-.
bracing atlantis full knowledge and
belief as to the circumstances ana
conditions under which stockholders
and security holders who do not ap,
pear upon the books of the company
as trustees, hold stock and securities
in capacity other than that OF a bona
fide owner; and this afiant has No
reason to believe that any other per.
son, association, or corporation has
any interest, direct or indirect, in the
said stock, bonds, or other securities
than as so stated by him.
BARABoo NEWS PUB. co.
Per II. X. Page.
Sworn 60 and subscribed before nm
End day of April, 1917.
(Seal) JOHN A. MALONE,
My commission expires July 10. 1919.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
A Grand Rally

This Office has received a poem
from Miss Eliza Chapman, inspired by
the recent dry victory. 1t is too long
for publication, two of the stanzaR
being given here:
Old King Alcohol is vanquished,
Lay him in his grave so low;
He never will STAY another,
This the world at large must know.
oh, the bugle cry is sounding
Joyful -tidings DER the land;
Mothers, now your prayers are AN
swered;
God has raised his mighty hand,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

In his heart King Alcohol in Bara.
boo must be amazed at the patience
and fOrebearance that have been man
ifested. The same applies to Reeds
burg
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

Germany will soon be convinced
that about everybody is out of step
with her
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

King Alcohol is on his last legs,
hut unfortunately he has no legs.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

When Senator Lodge fioored the pa
cifist, he made a stroke that has been
heard around the whole country.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

Voting is less spectacular than are
some other actions, but it is highly
necessary in some communities, to
obtain what the people desire
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

Everyone is going to plant potatoes
this spring. With the price around
two dollars retail there is banker
ing for spuds.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
Ollapodrida


If have something timely topic question
ask, please send 1t to this department. Limit all
munlcations to 800 words less.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

If every city became dry the whole
country would be pretty well dry.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
An Omen Letter

Recently this paper contained an
item to the effect that Harry Kuy-
kendall had seen red blue Jay at
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12
Living on Ten Acres

see in your issue Of March % the
question is asked, Can a man live
ON ten acres?" I answer yes ! have
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

THURSDAY, APRIL IL, 1917
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-12

ng Green. The open letter fol.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
HIeHspIRE poRouGH

Bodmer. Ed. cigars.
Cover. c. A. meats.
Diffenderfer, Walter, news agency.
Durborrow. III. r.. hardware.
Green. o. p, cigars.
Gruber, Il. l.. cigars.
Gruber. L. l.. restaurant
Gruber. I. L.. pool.
Hooker. ]. c.. general store.
Holse. A. j.. coal
Keefer. ]. e., meats.
Leidig. Webster. produce
Leidig, G. e. general store.
Mcdaniel. H.. drugs.
Sides. G. E., groceries.
Shelly. c. B., cigars
Shelly G. B.. restaurant.
Shelly. c. b., pool.
Sides. NJ. o., meats:
steelton store Co.. Ltd, general
store
Walmer. J. H.. milk
Wolf, G. A, groceries.
Woolcott, H., feed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

groceries.
PsTfs6, Psffs6 J. A, i, 1S4I / N Fourth. candy.
Redmond. A., 1890 n. Third. autos.
Schlindler. II. A., 2163 n. Fourth,
Snyder, j. H. 100 N. Third. candy.
snooringer. ]. r.. 224 Hamilton. gro-
sii6ert. l.. l742 N. Sixth. candy.
Sherman, D., sol Hamilton, shoes.
Tripner. G. c.. 1910 n. Fifth. gro
wolIord. j, H.. 1903 N. Third. whole
sale supplies.
wolfOrd. j. H.. 1908 N. Third. gas
Wagner. j. H. 1880 N. Third. cigars.
West End Pharmacy. 1921 N. Third,
weigie. w. H.. 1901 N. Third. gro
Frantz, A. .l7o1 N. Third. groceries.
Fortenbaugh. Mrs. Wm.. 1913 N. Third,
restaurant.
THIRTEENTH WARD
Art. Framing Co.. 72S s. Nineteenth,
Aumiller. Mrs A. E.. 1s4S North,
Acme Tea Co. ls47 Derry. groceries.
Behney Ps e. 1sSs S 6eTry Eetsensh: sfoedrias lse'
capitol Tea Co.. 1885 Berryhill. tea
corl. 3: s.. sls S. Twenty-First.
Eckinger, JOS, 2S2S Derry, groceries.
Hursh. ID. o., Nineteenth and Belle
vue, groceries.
Cooper. Chas.. 901 S. Twentieth, milk.
Diehl. Albert, 1898 Rudy, meats.
Holland. Mrs. Ella, 1919 Derry, candy.
Holland. Mrs. Ella. 1919 Derry. res
Kobler 4 sheafrer. 1915 Derry. cigars
kobler & Shaeffer. 1915 Derry, pool
Hess. S. E.. 1926 Kensington, gro
Kise,. II. E.. 1854 Kensington. gro
Gable, w. t. 2o22 Derry. groceries.
D9eSsIf; DeTSry. drugs. M b. nineteenth and
Holland, w. 1917 Derry. pool.
Holland, W.. 1917 Derry. cigars.
Lutz., ]. S. & Sons, 1852 Derry, gro
Levy, S. ss2 S. Twenty-First, gro
Lewis, Edward 1907 Derry. hardware.
Motter, II. S, 1925 Derry. tires
McAliker. A. NJ, 1900 Holly, groceries.
Myers & Albaugh, lS47ia Derry, candy.
Prowell, Mr.. Twentieth and Kensing-
Reigie. VIM. 2OO1 Kensington. meats.
Raffensherger. r. A, 1916 Swatara,
seegers, G. A.. 1896 Derry, cigars.
Shaner, e. B., 1888 Derry, wall paper.
Smyth. G. {. & Co, 2l01 Derry, gro
Smith, j.. 1s4S swatara, groceries.
Stine. Aaron. 977 S. Twenty First,
s-iEnyI iEGI'SsaieS; store. 1908 Derry. cigars.