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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

'They tell me that your boy, Josh.
has grown TO be middiin' wild young
Teller since he come back from trav-
cling around with them marines" said
Farmer Brown to his neighbor.
WALL" drawled the father. "he
amt exactly what I'd call wild. He's
been goin' to the movies a coupla
times a week. smoked cigarettes.
drinks a right smart lot of lemon
sody and has started TO collect pic
lures Of them show actresses. But
l reckon the boy amt bad-he's Just
sowln' his wild oats,'-The Leather.
neck.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told 10 eaea
psrtase Of genuine Bayer Tablets o.
Aspirin. Then you will be toliO",n .a,
the directions and dosage worked ous
by physicians during q years anu ~
~ nyovea safe By millions. Take 20
chances with substitutes. If you Sc
Tho Baver Gross on tablets, you can
take them without fear ior o .,,.,
,Isaaache Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Earoche. Toothache, Lumbago apu
for Pain. Handy tin boxes OF twe, ,.s
,ahlets cost few cents. Druggists also
sel larger packages. Aspirin Is me
trade mark Of Bayer ManuIae.u.s =
Observation-Disclosures Of salicyiicaeio'-
Advertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
8OYearSOld
Was Sick
Now Feels Young After
Taking Eatonic for
Sour Stomach

II had sour stomach ever since l had
the grip and 1t bothered me badly
Have taken Eatonie only a week and
am much better. Am so years old"
says Mrs. John Hill.
Eatonie quickly relieves sour stom-
aeh, indigestion, heartburn, bloating
and distress after eating because II
takes up and carries out the excess
acidity and gases which cause most
stomach ailments. II you have tried
everything and still suffer, do not give
up hope. EatOnie has brought relief to
tens of thousands like you. A big box
costs but trifle with your druggists
guarantee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Young Lady-Do you know where
John Smith lives?
Polieeman-Yes; the third house on
the left-hand side of the street In the
next block.
Young Lady--But which is the left
hand side of the street in the next
block? I'm a stranger In the city.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
NO DIFFERENT.

The regular conductor of the advice
to the lOye-iorn column being away
the red-headed office boy had oeeh
temporarily promoted 10 that Joo,
under the general supervision OF inc
sporting editor. -
Here's gInk who wants to kho"
how long girls should be courted tne
Office boy reported. what'll ! tell him
y Use your own brains, boyF the
sporting editor growled. Tell him Just
ne same way as short girls, Of course.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

when l was a boy my parents did
not allow me to read dime novels"
remarked a serious citizen.
Neither did mine" replied Miss
Cayenne. I'm very grateful TO them
for not allowing me to Indulge in SEN
sational fiction to an extent that
might spoil my taste for the modern
motion picture thriller"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

"who was it said that life is like
poker gamer
Dunno, but be was wrong, anyway.
In poker its the gayest man that has
the blues"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Ralph-How about that 100000
will case?
Gerald-oh, they settled that to the
satisfaction of the lawyers on both
sides.
"Ahi Anybody else get anythingrn-
London Answers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Benson-Do you know when a baby
begins to think2 /,
HobsOn-Yes mine began to thihk
ought to walk the floor with him when
he was a week old =
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
softansd-

IT see you have new office girl"
"No; it's the same girl. She blop.
dined her hair"
"But when called you over the
telephone this morning her voice
sounded different"
"Ahl She's In love now"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

"The largest contributor to our cam
palgn fund wants his money back"
Have you spoken to our candidate
about THAR"
ayes. He wants to know what's a
million between friends"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Mammal wonder who has been in
the sugar bowl while l was out7
Elizabeth flour years old)--Well, 1
hope you don't suspect me. You know
I'm too big to get In such little thing
as that.-Detroit News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

"snoop, what did your literary club
discuss last meeting?"
Milton
Didn't you find him rather dry7"
Yes. and our host had nothing with
which TO relieve the drought"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Mr.. Justwed-l want to get nice
bunch Of roses for my wife. How
much will they COST
The Flofist-I can tell better IL
rou'll describe The nature and violence
II the quarrel
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

She-Just think of ii A few words
mumbled by the minister and people
are married.
He-Yes, and. by George, a few
words mumbled by sleeping husband
and people are divorced.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

And double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin com
fort and skin health. No mug no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste no
irritation even when shaved Twice
daily. One soap for all uses--shavine,
bathing and shampooing. Advertisement
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

"They say that radium is constantly
giving off particles of itself. yet ii
never gets any less
Gosh That's the kind of stun for
a bank roll"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
Fine for wrlters

Inspiration ink-It flows freely.
This is sign we have never seen,
but we hope to see it some day In a
notion store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Enthusiastically, madam. this gown
makes an entirely different woman
out of you.
Customers Husband-Take It, Hell
en-never mind the pricei
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

He (calling)-Reading poetry are
you7
she-yes, I'm wsding through Ten
nyson.
He (glancing at page)--Ahi And
you've just got to the middle of The
Brook"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Bix-"Do you ever have your own
hat blocked?" Dlx-"Sure; generaiiy
about year after | have my block
limited"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

THAT Judge is human dynamo.
He electrified the courtroom during the
trial"
"And what is he doing now"
Charging the jury"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

From an Indians standpoint ifs
America for everybody but the Amer
leans. .
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
~. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEw

MEN. wONEN--soMEt:ilIi.Aiic s',or ~ /, lust
~ ,Sine for you. sMOorHo will keep yog,s
ssnase,plexlon clear, viii stimulate anq ~
eei'p nt-tn sNOoTHO l. uneNcelleh iol
the 'xr.rda sunburn Insect Bites A.
me ~ NV Shaving Lotion sMooTho e un s..
nassed sMoOTHO is cooling i 70 ". r-er,,
WI 49, puard your skin against inieeti 'a.s
ssnd Fifty cents teoin or two.een. s1s'',P d,
for your bottle. g VERONA La 3sanfs wanted:
ratton ST. Brooklyn n = Asen's
~ exclusive territories lett
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

ture ? Injecting friend at exhibition
she--S do you like Browns pic
snest free,,,l Why. l thought It
~, nee II isn't, can
And It wasn't uR' ~
that she realized that g. ,..a~
him a back-hander. - .,,a,,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

"Great days for kids" "What nowT"
"They say school plates will replace
textbooks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

First Shew Manager-Do you be
lleye in the influence Of environment
Second Ditto-Yes; on my first
nights | always put the grumpiest
critic In Seat B9.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

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Lydia Pinkhams Private upon Pecu-
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The Lydia Pnkbam Medicine Co., Lynn
This contains valuable information.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

He-Can you give me no hope7
She-None whatever; I'm going to
marry yoG.-Boston Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

II YOU bet Sls on race, and lose.
It's unlHcky.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

"what sort of business is Clip.
in now?' y
"He says he's doing little some
thing in OIL
"Remarkablei"
"Why sol"
That's the first time ever heard
Of an oil operator who didn't claim to
be juggling with millions"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

contentment would never have dis
covered America.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

Good liars are scarce. but some are
very SKiiIfuI.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12

NO INDEED
$50 you wouldn't want to marry
an old guy. eh7S
mot " that wac HE only qualIflca.
ton"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-12
RECIN AT HOME

-,.,. .,,.litrauitai We teach. start and help
Win SUI, .,ifa ii 90 BRyANT g. CLAFP.
yy 9yS, p 4 charies 81. BALTIMORE ND.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
BUTTERMAKERS
MET YESTERDAY

A sectional meeting Of the Wiscon-
sin Buttermakers' Association COM
prising the members in this vicinity,
was held at the hotel Huntley in that
city Rather good sized attendance
was present The time was taken up
largely in discussing shipping arrange
7ments with the railroad companies.
H. B. Loucks, sJr. travelling agent for
the G. &. N. w. Ry., with head quar-
ters at Madison and H. G. Larson, of
Madison, State Sec. Of the Wisconsin
Buttermakers, were in attendance, also
T. B. Towle of the Excelsior Creamery
of Baraboo and B. F. Thomas of Bara-
boo.
A banquet at the Hotel Huntley
was. served at 500 to the visitors and
local buttermakers. some twenty-five
being present t-Reedsburg Times.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
10th CENTURY CLUB
DISCUSSES CURRENT
BOOK, PHYSIOLOGY

The Twentieth Century club met at
the home of Mrs. J. H. Hill Thursday
afternoon The meeting was called to
order by the President, Mrs. w. H.
Hatch. Seventeen members answered
to roll call and two visitors were pres
ent.
Mrs. Charles Kunzelman read chap
tels 10 to 18 in the book, All the chill
dren of all the People" Mrs. Oscar
Wieglow read chapters 19 to 26 in the
same book. This book deals on psy-
chology and is very instructive. It
was written by William Hawley Smith
who also wrote. "The Evolution Of
Dodd" Among the topics the book
deals in are:
l. What education must do for a
child.
2. Bits of history.
8. Some why's and wherefores.
4. The law of the individual.
5. What is education.
6. Sympathetic vibration.
Mrs. Exilda Hackett White became
a member of the club.
The fund for the Dr. Anna Howard
Shaw memorial has not been com
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
RADCER LAND
IS VALUED AT
$l26 PER ACRE

The average acre value Of all Wis
Econsin farm lands with improvements
is estimated by Joseph A. Becker of
the Wisconsin Cooperative Crop Re
porting Service (U. S. Bureau of
Crop Estimates and Wisconsin State
Department of Agriculture) at S126,
compared to $130 in 1920, S109 in
1919 and $102 in 1918 Average value
of farm lands without improvements
is estimated at $84 per acre, COM
pared to $50 in 1920, $50 in 1919 and
$72 in 1918.
Poor plowlands averaged $62 per
acre, compared to $66 last year, $50
in 1919 and $58 in 1918.
Good plowlands were worth $122
per acre, compared to $125 last year,
$110 in 1919 and $100 in 1918; all
plowlands sos; compared to s100 in
1920, S89 in 1919 and $82 in 1918
Average vaue of cut-over lands is
estimated at $26 per acre, compared
to $28 a year ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
DANIELS BUYS
WITTER HOTEL
FROM CEROWS
Former Baraboo Resident Pur-
chases HosteIry at Wisconsin
Rapids---Possession Immediate

Lester p Daniels, for many years a
clerk in the Baraboo postofice, has
purchased hotel at Wisconsin Rapids
formerly Grand Rapids. The Daily
Tribune of that city on Friday says:
Lester P Daniels, well known young
business and travelling man who has
made his home in this city for the
past several years, today became pro
prietor and manager of the Hotel Wit
ter, when he purchased the complete
ownership of the business furnishings
and hotel equipment and stock in the
Witter Hotel Corp from D. j. Gerow,
who has successfully managed the To-
cal hostelry for the past nine years.
Mr.. Daniels takes possession of the
business Immediately.
Is Good Business
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerow came to Wis
consin Rapids nine years next May
from Owossa, Mich. They bought the
hotel business and Immediately set
out to improve the furnishings and
equipment, putting several thousand
dollars into the business. Under the
management of Mr. Gerow, the pat
ronage of the Witter Hotel has been
growing steadily and the business has
developed into lucrative proposition
for the owner Many improvements
have been made in the building since
Mr.. Gerow came here, the chief one
being the new dining room and 20
room addition which was built a few
years ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Gerow's plans
are incomplete. They expect to remain
here for another month or six weeks
before departing unless they decide to
locate here permanently in some other
line of business.
Daniels Well Known
Mr. Daniels is we'll known in Wis.
consin Rapids, although he is a ma
tive of Baraboo. He has made his le-
gal residence and headquarters in
this city for the past several years
while he was on the road travelling
for several large houses He has been
in the city the past two and one-half
months managing the Witter Hotel
during the absence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. j. Gerow who enjoyed sojourn
in California. Mr. Daniels was very
successful in conducting the business
and Mr.. Gerow speaks very highly of
the ability Of his successor for the
new owner Mr. Daniels will have the
best wishes of his many friends and
he will be welcomed to the business
fraternity in Wisconsin Rapids.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
THOUGHT STOLEN
CAR IN BARABOO

Baraboo officers received word
from Madison early this morning to
be on the lookout. for a Ford automo-
bile which was stolen in the above
city was reported to be headed to-
ward Baraboo. The sheriff and chief
of police in this city discovered an
auto in front of one of the local ho-
tells later which might have answered
the description of the stolen car. The
suspicious automobile had had an &C
cident, the top was in rather bad shape
and considerable mud gave evidence
of long journey. The Baraboo Off
GERS, however, did not have time to
confirm their suspicious as the Madi-
son authorities telephoned that the
stolen car and theft were discovered.
The chase was abandoned in Baraboo
at the receipt of this message.
The owner Of the muddy car stopped
in Baraboo on his way to La Crosse
and stated in the Park restaurant that
he had tipped over four times on the
journey. The car is also from Madi-
son but did not have a license plate.
The Ford owner stated that the roads
are in bad condition.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
PRICES DECLINE
In FEBRUARY

Wholesale prices of commodities
continued to decrease in February
with drop of 3-4 per cent for the
month, or total decrease of 1875 per
cent from the high peak prices of
May, 1920, said the monthly bulletin
issued on Thursday by the bureau Of
labor statistics at Washington.
Food declined Z per cent for the
month and 38 per cent from prices a
year ago, the bulletin said Building
materials per cent for the month,
25 per cent below prices year ago;
farm products prices, 5 IA per cent
during the month, or 45 per cent for
the year; cloth and clothing prices,
3-4 per cent for the month and more
than "A per cent for the year.
Fuel and lighting prices dropped
Ia per cent from January prices, but
still showed an increase of 16.5 per
cent over prices year ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
'AMERICANISN' IS
SUBJECT OF ADDRESS
OF M. j. CALLAHAN

In honor of st. Patrick's day pro-
gram was held Thursday evening in
st. Joseph's auditorium and the af-
fair was well attended M j. Gala
han of Milwaukee was the principal
speaker. Mr.. Callahan had for his
subject, "Americanism," and present
ed the condition of this country at
present telling of the bright prospects
which may be looked forward to in the
future. The speaker also told of the
war conditions and the situation in
Ireland. Mr. Callahan was an inter
esting talker and gave several jokes
with his speech.
Fr. E. C. O'Reilly introduced Mr..
Callahan and acted as chairman at
! the meeting. Other phases of the pro
gram included: Selections by the
Melzl quartette; piano solo, Miss
Foley; piano solo, Philip Hornung,
and selections by the audience such as
America
After the program meeting was
held for the purpose of electing Off
GERS to create fund for the Irish
cause. The following officers were
elected: president FIR. E. G. O'Reily; /;
vice president, NJ J. Coughlin; sec
retary, Miss Katherine Falvey;
treasurer. C. A. Melzl
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
REPORT OF THE
RED c. DRIVES
~

The result OF the Red Cross drives
is as follows, according to Miss Helen
Riney, the secretary:
County
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
CAR is STOLEN
AND RECOVERED

Herman Latotzka attended the Al
Ringing theatre Saturday evening
with his family and left his Stude-
baker automobile parked in front OF
the playhouse. After the show the
owner of the auto came out and found
his car missing. Mr.. Latotzka resides
on the West Sauk road and was not
in favor of making the trip on foot
so a search was Immediately institut.
ed for the missing machine. 1t was
not until Sunday morning however,
that the auto was found, on the fair
grounds road.
The joy riders, who took the auto,
became stuck in the mud near the
residence of Gill Henry. Mr.. Henry,
who was in the midst of taking a
bath, heard the noise outside tand
went to the window to discover the
trouble. The car thieves stated they
were stuck and Mr.. Henry put on his
clothes to offer his assistance but
when he reached the scene of action
the men were making retreat. One
of them told the newcomer to watch
the car until they came back but it
would have been a long watch for Mr..
Henry il he had obeyed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
ANNEX STUDENTS
ARE REWARDED
FOR HIGH MARKS

Students Of the Annex assembled
this morning in A room Of the build
ing for the purpose of receiving hon.
Qrs for scholarship. Pupils having an
average of 80 per cent or above in all
subjects were presented with pink
carnation. Charles Gust, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Emil Gust, who had the
highest average was the receiver OF
a red carnation. The student had an
average Of go per cent.
Supt. A. c. Kingsford addressed the
Annex boys and girls and presented
the rewards.
The following is list of the aver
ages in the 80 per cent mark and their
respective teachers:
8 A-Miss Geisert-
Charles Gust 80 per cent.
Ormand Capener-91 10 per cent.
Eileen Wilcox 80 1-3 per cent.
Is B-Mrs. Andrews
Edna Rau-90 per cent,
Marcella Miller-90 per cent.
Juanita Goold-90 per cent.
Lucinda Jenewin-9C per cent.
II A & B-Miss Sayle-Miss Nelson.
Muriel Graff-91 1-3 per cent.
Philip Roser-90 per cent.
Edna Schaefer 81 40 per cent.
Jean Biege-90 per cent.
Elsie Dockham-91 per cent.
Rose Wartzok 80 per cent.
Il B-Miss Stienberg
Helen Davenport 81 40 per cent.
Marion DwinelI-91 per cent.
Richard Moog-9o per cent.
Ruth M. DyrUd-90 per cent.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
LODI COUPLE
MARRIED FOR
SIXTY YEARS

On the 14th day of March, 1861,
Walter Van Ness and Clara Shurtleff
of Lodi were married. They have
spent sixty happy years of welded
life. Last Monday, on their anniver-
sary, they celebrated, being helped
in the event by many relatives.
The couple has lived the entire per-
iod in West Point and Lodi. Both
are native New Workers, Mr.. Van
Ness coming west in 1851 and his wife
in 1854
Mr. and Mrs. Van Ness have two
|sons-L. G.. Van Ness, an electrical
|engineer of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Frank, planter in the "Iand Of cot
ton, Arkansas. There are six grand
daughters.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
LADY CELEBRATED 18TH
BIRTHDAY AT REEDsBURG

On recent afternoon number OF
friends Of Mrs. Fessey, Reedsburg,
gathered at her home ON Vine street
to help in celebrating her seventy
fifth birthday anniversary. After a
pleasant afternoon spent in visiting,
the guests repaired to the home OF
Mrs. HI. E. Rindfleisch where the
birthday feast was spread and to
which all did ample justice.
The decorations in the dining room
were in pink and white.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-03-24
"A SWITCHING TRAIN
DERIVES A TRUCK
OF TWO WHEELS, ETC.

Melvin S. Hillstad and George Me
Lean had a narrow, but lucky escape,
ia few days ago in Lodi. They were
in the formers truck, crossing the @.
& N. w. railway tracks near the OFF,
ce Of the Lodi Grain Company. Mr. Hill
lestad says they saw freight train
on the side track and stopped, but
not noticing it moving started to
cross. AS he reached the side track
the switching cars, moving slowly,
hit the truck and knocked off a rear
and front wheel, and also bent the
frame of the truck Both Hillestad and
Mclean were thrown from the truck
but escaped injury Enterprise.
pleted as all the members have not as
vet contributed.
Mrs. Hill served delicious refresh
ments after which the club adjourned
to meet in two weeks March 81.