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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
Elroy, Wis.
"Turn off the Spigot'

Following certain contributions Dy
Mrs. Dudley, Hugh Kelley and others
in The News Of recent date, the edi-
tors ask us to turn off the spigot.
It seems that in calling attention to
a certain now more or less unspeaka-
BILE word, the editors 'sowed the wind
to reap the Whirlwind." Just as we
were beginning to warm up, the dam
per was turned. ! did want to have
the last word, and had few lines
ready to hand in, when, / ran up
against the shut off. It made me feel
like dirigible with punctured gas
bag, striking the earth with one Of
those dull, sickening thuds" we read
about but never experience. OF course
I can hardly expect to be again al
lowed by The News to put in print the
word adopted as a heading for the
Spanish mixture department. The two
Noahs did deluge us with words and
water to flnish-the greatest in
stance of watered stock, both literal
ly and figuratively, that the world has
known. What I wanted to say, but
now would not think of saying, Is
this: The old word is good enough
for me, but, in these days of high cost,
how about Olio, which contains all Of
the properties Of the other word with
out drawing 80 largely upon the stock
Of printers ink and paper. admit
that Olio has a greasy look and sug-
gests a much sold article which some
of us would not spread upon our
bread IL we could get butter without
the aid Of an extension ladder.
If the editors intend to serve up, to
writer's in this department, sample
Of that favorite Spanish dish, which
consists Of all kinds of meat chopped
fine and stewed with vegetables,
have not yet been so Informed.
KHAN.
Up. H. Crossman. Baraboo.)
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to hold a most unique and distinguish
ing place on the map, and also go on
record themselves as men who have
gotten beyond the narrow confines of
provincialism, and want to be patri-
otic citizens, let them adopt the big
Brother" movement, and send forth a
statement to every village and hamlet
in Wisconsin, that any boy who comes
to attend our high school would be
safe. No public house now conduct
ing business in any way detrimental
to the best development of a boy
would dare to let him enter it's doors,
because Of the good men back of the
movement. She said, Nothing worth
while is gained in this world without
a struggle with nature, which means
discipline and sacrifice. The child
should be taught that patriotism does
not mean the carrying Of a flag in
the vest pocket, or wearing one pinned
on the coat, but it does mean being
the very best citizen possible, and in
no way burdening society with acts
that would in any way cause a lower
ing of the ideals of good citizenship
In conclusion Mrs. Kelly said, it is
never right to disparage the good citi-
zen, SO let us, with the Pecksvi1le Poet
Boost your city, boost your friend,
Boost the club that you attend;
Boost the street on which you're
dwelling.
Boost the goods that you are selling.
Boost the people round about you;
They can get along without you,
But success will quicker find them
If they know that you're behind them.
Boost for every forward movement;
Boost for every new improvement,
Cease to be progress knocker
If you'd make your city better,
Boost it to the final letter."
After the paper a short social hour
was spent, when the meeting ad-
iourned until February Z, at which
time Mrs. Robert Fogel will read
paper On What is a Cardinal. Sec.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
Mix Folk
Cut Melon

Employees at the l0eal condensary
were given a slice Of fat melon last
week. The Carnation company de-
cided that their employees, who had
been with them year should have
an extra months pay. When this
months checks came an extra months,
pay was included in the check. EY-
cry person who had been with the
company year shared in the melon
cutting. Several workers at the local
plant not knowing what was to be
pulled off gave up their jobs few
days before the cheeks came and as
a consequence were let out OF re-
ceiving the extra pay.-Richland Gen.
ter Observer.
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Thought One End Was to Rest in
Dane County and that County
Was to Pay

Senator George Staudenmayer OF
Caledonia comes out in the Portage
Democrat as to his position in the
Prairie du Sac bridge case.
. It reads as follows:
To the Citizens and Taxpayers of CO.
lumbia County:
An effort is being made to put the
blame upon me because, by recent
decision Of the state supreme court
Columbia county will be compelled to
pay $4,000 towards the erection Of a
bridge across the Wisconsin river at
Prairie du Sac, when it is contended
that Dane county shall pay, at least,
an equal amount Of this burden.
I do not believe that I am in any
way to blame for this; and for this
reason I desire to give my reason for
introducing and passing a general
bridge law, and to state the conditions
prevailing at Prairie du Sac at that
time, as I saw them.
never could see any justice or wis
dom in the state policy Of heretofore
giving aid in the construction of roads
and Withholding the aid whenever a
stream was reached which was 800
feet wide or over, and have the cities,
villages or towns build the bridges
without any outside aid whatever. I
believe that IL state aid is given at all,
it should be given in the construction
of bridges as well as roads, and for
this reason I became the author of
the present bridge law, the constitu-
tionality of which has recently been
affirmed by our supreme court. AL
ways having. in mind the interest of
the district 1 represent, I made a
personal and careful investigation of
conditions in the vicinity Of Prairie du
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
TWO RESIDS,OtS
BURN TO GROUND
Both Supposed to Have Been
Caused by Defective Chin
neys; But Little Saved

On Thursday evening about $500
o'clock fire was discovered devour-
ing the home Of Frank Hewitt IN
Fairfield. The fire porbably started
from the chimney of the kitchen
stove. The family was eating supper
and did not know of the blaze until
the rear portion was about to fall in.
The organ and small part of the
furniture were saved. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hewitt have gone to the home OF
Clarence Johnson, and the children
are with the family Of George But
terfeld. The farm was recently
purchased by John Mcintyre. Mr.
Hewitt will build a new house on an
eighty acres near by.
Landmark Burns
Friday afternoon the residence on
Sne old Vandeveer farm at the north
end of Webster Prairie burned. The
house was occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark Weidman, who moved there
from near Reedsburg. While they
were in Baraboo, Mrs. Charles Dam
beck, across the road, saw smoke is
suing from the house and notified
she neighbors by telephone. Many
came, but it was impossible to save
anything except the bedding from
one of the beds and table. The
FIRE evidently started from stove or
chimney and soon gained great head
way. When Mr., and Mrs. Weidman
returned they found their home in
ashes. There was some insurance.
The house stood about half mile
north of Ainsworth's Corners and
was landmark of the neighborhood.
The residence was built by J. N. Van
derveer, a pioneer of that part of the
county, and now retired resident Of
Raraboo. He is a carpenter.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01

In regard to the recent appeal to
the ollapodrida column for knowledge
to direct person in course of read
ing which was to include five of the
best novels 1t should be said that this
and similar questions many have at
tempted to evolve, but still it is re-
peated again and again, for as yet no
satisfactory solution has been offered.
1t is true, it is not the easiest thing
to separate FIVE books Of fiction and
say to the world, Here are the five
best" It can't be done. In this age
Of specializing there are SO many
fields entered upon by writer's that IL
would be best to state just what sort
Of books are desired; that is, what
sort Of books your inclinations tend
to lead you and for what purpose you
wish to read them. II enjoyment IL
the only end in view-the persons
own inclinations will best direct him.
Without these two factors the solution
is made doubly difficult. A few sug-
gestions however. Former President
Elliott, of Harvard university has col
Iected shelf Of books which he says
touches every phase of literature. This
is the only set Of books which have
been declared the worlds best"
In selecting set of FIVE novels ]
should select one from Scott and one
from Cooper. Cooper has created an
Indian and frontiersman and placed
them in sphere SO true to their real
life that the comparison is exact. ]
select from these nineteenth century
novelists for it is universally recog-
nized that these older novels far sx-
ceed the majority of those originat-
ing In the twentieth century. Then to
cover as big range as possible ! %.
! lect problem novel such as the 'Tn-
side Of the Cup" which treats with
the intricate social problems OF every
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
APPEALS TO COURT;
COMMISSION DENIED

E. S. Nyeland, well known in Spring
Green, has appealed to the circuit
court from an order of the industrial
commission which denied his applica-
ton for compensation, says the Madi-
son Democrat. Nyeland, 1t is alleged,
broke leg while in the employ Of
John r. Williams ct al, Of Lancaster.
He filed an application with the COM
mission, which held there was liability
on the part Of the employers, but
did not fix any award. In q later or
der the commission denied the appli-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
Hot Lunches for School Children

We have moved to New Richmond,
Wis, from East Delton, near Bara-
boo. am sending you an article on
something in which I am very much
interested, and thought you might be
If you have not already seen 1t. The
schools are receiving 8 great deal Of
attention, and this was one induce
ment for III to buy home In this
town. MRS. 8. A. HEWITT.
Editors note: The article to which
Mrs. Hewitt refers is from a New
Richmond paper and tells of the op-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
From Prairie du Sac to Texas

Alternately, Hale County, Texas.
January 18, 1917.
Baraboo News, Baraboo, Wis.
Dear Sirs: Thinking you would like
to read copy of our county paper
here in which we live now, am send
ing you a copy of "The Plainview
News" of Hale county, Texas.
We moved from Prairie du Sac,
Sauk county, Wisconsin, last March to
Alternately Texas, and we all like it
very much out here. This part of Tex
as is being settled very fast. There is
hardly week but that several fam
lilies move in here, buy land and build
homes. The climate is ideal here;
the temperature never below zero
yet. We are at present building a
modern residence on our two-section
ranch, and have over two hundred
head of cattle. This country is also
excellent for fruit raising.
We enjoy reading the Baraboo
Weekly News very much. Wishing
you success, we are,
Very respectfully yours,
MRS. WILLIAM ALBERS.
Box 62, Alternately, Hale county, Tex.
Editors Note: Mrs. Albers has our
thanks for the copy of the Plainview
News. Hale county is making an eff
fort to raise 100000 for Wayland col
lege.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
BABY BEEF MEET
ATlNORTH FREEDOM

Former Secretary of State Walter
T.. Houser Of Mondovi conducted a
baby beef institute at North Freedom
en- Thursday. On account of the cold
there were not as many present as
Shere should have been. Mr.. Houser
told the young men the greatest good
that came from contests was the ex-
perience received.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
GIFTS MADE TO
LOCAL SOCIETY
Model of a Raft Made by DeRea
Resident and Placed i'm
the Museum

The following have been given to
the Sauk County Historical society:
A miniature model of lumber
raft, made by the late w. A. Truman
of Delton, is given the society. Soon
after making the raft he passed away
and the model is given by Mrs.Tru>
man to the society. Mr.. Truman
worked on RATS for more than thirty
years and was familiar with their
construction and the ways of the riV-
ers. He used to assist in saving the
lumber in the winter, and in the SUM
mer help run it down the river to
market, anywhere between Kilbourn
and st. Louis. The model is what Ia
called rapids piece, several such
RATS being tied together to float
where the river was not turbulent.
Where the stream was wide, as in the
Mississippi, so many would be fasten-
ed together they would sometimes
cover an acre. Not always, but often,
small boats were used to help the
rafts down the river. The RATS and
the raft boats are now gone.
Mrs. Truman also gives a little
broom made of thin split pieces of
wood. In the early days there was
not time to grow broOmcOrn, and the
manufactured brooms were far from
the settlements. Thin pieces of wood
were made into circular splint wood
brooms. They had lasting qualities.
While employed on the Al. F. Foley
place, about quarter of mile east
of the Maxwell dam in the Baraboo
river, Lester Trussell and Coy Gold
ing found a stone pipe partly made.
The bowl was not more than half hoI-
lowed out by the Indian pipe-maker,
and the hole in the stem was not
drilled more than half an inch. A
small fracture runs along one side OF
the stem and for that reason it may
have been cast aside. A collection
of partly made Indian relics is very
interesting, as they show the steps I'm
the process of manufacture. The pipe
is given by Mr.. Foley, Mr.. Trusseli
and Mr. Golding.
Miss Margaret Collins, kirkland,
King county, Washington, gives eleven
arrows found in the eastern part OF
the state. They are of ebert, jasper,
petrifed wood and flint.
The State Historical society sends
copy Of Frontier Advance on the
Upper Ohio" The volume is of the
Draper series and was edited by Miss
Louise Phelps Kellogg of the secre-
tary's staff. 1t contains much infor-
nation of the years 1778 and 1879.
Mrs. Alice Darby gives the triangle
and T square used by her father, the
late w. H. Garfield, when he made
maps of his surveys. The triangle is
of metal and evidently made in one Of
the local tin shops. Mrs. Darby also
gives cane from her fathers collec-
ton.
Mrs. L. H. Palmer gives can of
"squaw" corn grown in the season Of
1916. When Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer re-
sided on River Dale farm in Green
field they planted few grains sent
by Charles E. Brown, secretary of the
Wisconsin Archaeological society, Mad
ison. The seed came originally from
one of the reservations in the north
ern part of the state.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01

opposite extreme, Lew Wallace's ben
Hur" is typical and worth the reading.
To complete the series | should use
"The Last Days of Pompeii," by Bull
'wer. These will lay foundation for
almost any further reading desired.
1t should be borne in mind that ac-
cording to the tendencies of the mind
of the individual, so shall his reading
be; but these books are considered
among the best by the thinking class
of today.
DEWEY D. DUNN.
YTY4
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
Wins Prizes
On Birds

At the poultry show just closed at
Augusta, C. J. Rick of North Freedom
exhibited seven birds, two old ones
and FIVE younger. He was awarded
the following prizes:
First on cock.
Third on hen.
First, second and fourth on puliet.
First on pen.
He was also awarded q cup for the
highest scoring pen. Mr.. Rick raises
ahe Single Comb Rhode Island Reds.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01
The Check Rein

Just looked over the Baraboo News
and note what D. F. c. says about the
check rein. My feelings are so often
aroused in pity that I also would like
to see 1917 made the beginning of a
movement against the check rein.
NETTIE ZWIEG.
Sandusky, Wis.
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FAIRFIELD

There is great rejoicing in the Rolio
Cobleigh home. Born to them We'd
nesday morning the finest daughter In
the land. Congratulations are In or
der.
Mrs. Eldora Getchell passed another
milestone Wednesday. She celebrat-
al hv ynokirc ana racaiv9ny caIJa
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Ollapodrida


you something a timely topc question 10
ask, please send IL to ths department. Limit all
municatons 800 words
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-02-01

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ocker-
nauser. daughter Thursday, Janu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-08

ALLAN =. WALKER 3 co.. NC. 1853 O 81.
5000.
Near 18th and Park road.
Splendid DETACHED residence. IDEAL. Ar
RANGNMENT: rooms on 2 floors; hot-wstsr
heat; electric lights; GARAGE; beautiful lot
to wide paved alley; porches.
NEW HOUSE READY FOR OCCUPANCY, IN
BROOKLAND. 81, $50.
Eight bright rooms; bath; shower; nne
porches: hot-water heat: electricity: open nre-
place.
NEARLY NEW HOUSE. CHEVY CHASE, MD.
Only 5000.
Eight beautiful rooms; bath; electricity; lot
1oCx2Os: spacious porches; hardwood floors: open
freplaces; hotwater heat.
NEW HOUSE NEAR NEW HAMPHHIRN
AVE. AND g..
Twelve rooms: baths; every eonvenisnes;
large porches; room for garage; beautifully deco.
rated and finished throughout; open nrsplaees;
hardwood floors; specially selected electric Hx.
lures. Reduced to 1900.
See this house today
ALLAN e. WALKER Il CO.. INC. 1850 g ST.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ARMY OFFICER AND WIFE WANT SMALL
modern furnished apartment: Ink; walking
distance Capitol. Address Box l65-H. star office
10"
THREE ROOMS AND BATH FOR LII X, BY
couple apartment or private. Address Box Isl
II. Star office. ~
WANTED-F FINISHED OR tNFT ESlSUFb
apt. of three and hath. Address Box
1901. Star office. io'
QNE-RuoM AND EAT1i FURNISHED ATT
wanted. Nov J. throughout winter. i'll u W: stat"
price and telephone number. Address Box III Z,
Star office.
TWO ROOMS. FURNISHED. KITCHEN AND
bath. in northwest not over 500. Address Box
18Th. Star Office. -
TWO ROOMS, KlTCHENETTE MD BATH
modern apartment: northwest section, rent not
more than SO. Address Box li6i. Star office s's
NOV. 1. TWO or THREE ROOMS. WITH
bath; a. m. j., downtown section: lease for
year. Address Box 3.-H star Office. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-08
FOR sALE-HoUsEs.

ALLISON ST BET l4th AND 18th; . RMg.
and bath; a.mi.; In Al condition; big lot: 20
min. to Treasury: must sell; leaving town;
t4.600; terms; immediate possession. Boz l0-R.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-08

FOR RENT. EXCHANGE OR sAIE-LARGE
colonial residence, with porches around it from
which magnificent Views can be had of the entire
city. Plenty Of ground for garden. chickens.
etc. beautiful home for a Congressman or
any one who wants the comforts and pleasure
blocks Of street cars car md . minutes ride from
the center Of the city. &c. fare.-
EDR. G. KRIz, 900 Pa. are. 1.s.. - :,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-08
INVESTMENT PROPERTY

FOR sALE-AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT.
dwelling, with brick garage. Rent. 81. Price.
q $50. Terms
c. W. STEERS. 1920 N. y. ave" nv.
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Government to Operate Elevators.

OTTAWA. October st. V. Crothers.
minister Of labor. announces that. in
order to bring about a settlement Of
the labor difficulties which held up the
operation of grain elevators at Port
Arthur and Fort Williams, the Royerns
ment has taken over temporary dtrooA
ton Of the elevators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-08
FOR SALE-GARAGES.
WANTED-GARAGES.

GARAGE IN VICINITY OF 18Th AND EUCLII
SITS NV. Apply LAAAIAN ENGRAVING COM
PANY Is Post bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-08
WANTED-MONEY.

see SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES
money wanted in amounts Of $500 and up
property valuation; perfe-, titles. absolutely
safe: approved by banks. Why be satisfied with
30 or Sc when you make your money earn
more with equal safety? Call 1884 woodward
bldg. signed J. +. ToMPKISS. Main S74l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-01
The Health Habit
(RY DR.. L. c. BOWERS.

The late Ebert Hubbard once
said: Most people go through
life on a short allowance of good
air and oxygen and too much
food. Life is combustion. The
digestive tract is the boiler. The
value of exercise in the open air
lies in the fact of getting a goodIy
draft of oxygen through your sys-
tenn and this forced draft is both
eliminating refuse and burning up.
Stag" ..
Breathe deeply when in the
open air. Sleep in a room with
windows open wide. Drink six or
eight glasses of pure water daily,
and keep well. But if one has
been shut up within doors during
the cold winter months, has
eaten and drunk things which he
should not, if he or she has over
worked in stale air, that person
needs general tonic and house,
clearing. Especially is this SO at
this time of the year. For a tonic
that will freshen up the blood,
clean the digestive tract and
put new force and vim into
you, ! know of nothing better
than an Alternative extract with
glycerine, made from Golden
Seal root, Oregon Grape root,
Blood root, Stone root and
Queens root-and it contains no
alcohol or narcotic so is perfectly
safe to take.
This tonic has been sold for
nearly fifty years in the form of
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t can be had now in tab
let as well as liquid form at most
drug stores.
When your kidneys feel like
Jumps of lead, when your back
hurts or the urine is cloudy, full
OF sediment, or you are obliged to
seek relief two or three times
during the night, when you suffer
with sick headache, or dizzy,
nervous spells, acid stomach, or
you have rheumatism when the
weather is bad, ask your druggist
for Anuric, double strength.
u fourd in practice that Anuric
potent than l.thia and in
-~ viii dissolve the
>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-01

The National Council of Congregational
Churches of the United States will meet
in Columbus, Ohio, October "a to 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-01
APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD,
Pupils to Be Excused June z, Day of
Confederate Veterans Parade.

Rev. DIR. John Van Schaick, jr, presi-
dent of the board of education. has
written to Robert n. Harper. chairman
of the Confederate vetersSl reunion
committee. giving the approval of the
board to the suggestion that the pub
lie school children be excused June Z,
the day of the veterans parade. The
plan for having public school children
participate in huge flag in the Monu-
ment grounds also is approved. The
participation of school children in the
vehsrans parade is disapproved. how
ever.