Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-08-02
County Life Association Held Gath
ering at Kirkland on Thursday
Weather Is Warm
SHORT ADDRESSES ARE
MADE ON INDIAN MOUND
ONLY About Half as Many as Last
Year in MISUNDERSTANDING
Of Crops Interferes

In0 annual picnic Ol IHe EOduh OOuh-
ty Country Life association was held
at Devils Lake on Thursday. A spe-
cial train came from Elroy in the
morning and returned in the evening,
the actual cost of running the train,
SIP, being guaranteed by the Bara'
boo Commercial association. The at
tendance was only about half as great
as last year, this being due to the late
ness of the season. Many had hay TO
make, grain to cut or corn to ploW,
which forced them to indulge in a pic
mic at home. The gatherings have al
ways been held on the last Thursday
of July, and those in charge thought
best not to change the date. A picnic
two weeks later would no doubt have
brought pleasure to a greater number.
The Program
After the picnic lunch at noon, the
program of music and speaking was
given on the big bird mount on the
Kirkland shore Vocal selections were
given by Henry Koppke, E. R. Thorn
as, Carl Wichern, Edward McGilvra,
F. A. Thomas, A. Templin, F. Tempt n,
w. Ray Cowles and Earl Thomas. Ma
tional airs and community songs were
sung.
The invocation was given by Rev. G.
E. Weed. pastor of the First M. E.
church in Baraboo w. E. Smith, prin-
cipal of the Sank County Training
school at Reedsburg, presided, and in
opening spoke a word Of appreciation
for the Baraboo Commercial associa-
ton in guaranteeing the special train.
He said it was fine day for a picnic
and admitted that it was also fine
day to work. The association has been
organized six years, the growth OF the
movement being due to the activities
of the SIX Creek Farmers club, and
largely to the activities Of William
Toole. (Applause.)
County Superintendent George W.
Davies of North Freedom spoke Of the
day being an open book where all
might read. He said the people of
the community missed an opportunity
of a lifetime if they failed to attend
these events.
He also said the county would make
another exhibit at the state fair and
that the work of collecting would be
done as usual by Messrs. Wichern and
Eschenbach.
E. L. Luther, Madison, who has
charge of the farm Institutes in the
state, spoke of the work of the council
of defense and what to do to conserve
the crors. After 140 years Of exist
ence, this country faces the greatest
problem it has ever known. The ma
ton was unprepared, and it is like
David going out to kill the giant with
only a stone and sling.
Early the state organized the coun-
Gil of defense. The organization first
secured seed for the farmers, then
aided in getting labor, established IA
Dor agents in 45 counties, is assisting
in enforcing the Huber law getting
the slackers to work. has kept an eye
on the slackers in high places, sue
ceeded in reducing the price of coal 81
ton, and other things.
He had with him specimens Of bar
ley and oats which had been attacked
by disease and told how with formal
dehyde at the cost of four cents an
acre much could be saved. Concern
ing the young men going to war to
fgbt TIE greatest artocratic idea the
world has ever known. he said if need
lie, he would lev down his life in the
cause. (Applause)
Grade tire Potatoes
In 1913 this country produced 431
millions OF rotatoes, ard the sneaker
urged that inferior tubers be fed tc
the stock at home. Raise a good quail
ity and demand good Price.
He urged all to guard their property
and as for agents, give them the toe
Of the nearest shoe. Do not culver
do not waver; have open sentiments
and stand firm for this country. Zap
plarse)
w. II. Babcoclz, ccuntv Y. M. C. A
secretary. then announced the athletic
events to take place. He had charge
of this feature.