10 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Mineral Point Tribune
Location
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
1
A local notice extols a fair woman’s taste by praising scents. The Mineral Point shop claims superior, refined perfumes such as Curio Violet Bloom Rose Leaves Jockey Club Betsy Rose and others in its inventory.
Mineral Point fair dates August 15 to 18 plus activities include Regalia 10¢ cigars and harvesting progress. Local events mention James Brewer in Rockford, Miss Lillie Jacka visiting Milwaukee, Pearl Terrill to Storm Lake Iowa, Father O Keefe visiting Lake Geneva and Delavan, camp meeting August 11 to 20, J B Reynolds selling cottages, Dodgeville visitors to Wisconsin River, and early closing of local grocers during fair week.
Southwestern Wisconsin Fair organizers announce three days of entertainment with three rival baseball showdowns for purses of 75 dollars, band concerts by Dodgeville Linden Livingston Mineral Point, and racing on a fast southwest Wisconsin track. Special trains, star acts like Lionel Legare and Patrick Francisco, plus a full fair program, are highlighted for August 15 to 18.
A brief note reflects on strikes seen as harmful yet suggests timing matters for success. The text invites readers to Mineral Point to attend an upcoming event.
Ad for Reliable Clothier in Mineral Point announces fall clothing hats and furnishings. It promises stylish nobbiest exclusive fashions and invites customers to visit the store at phone number 7-2.
A sledge wielding vandal damaged all tombstones at the Dew cemetery north of Winslow, a town south of Monroe. The act alarms residents as the old cemetery faces preservation concerns. The piece also warns readers that oily rags can ignite under pressure and moisture in grasses can pose fire risks.
Mr. McIntyre and Miss Gietra Cox, violin soloists, will appear at the M. E. Church in Mineral Point on Wednesday evening August 16. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents. The Burlington Evening Gazette notes a single instrument recitals can captivate for over two hours and leave audiences wanting more.
Local ads invite attendance at the Mineral Point fair with Miller and Dancey furniture offers and Lindsey’s Art Studio discounts. Fitzgibbons Bros plan estate gear and harness displays as rail service notes caution about flagging trains. bids for hay and straw delivery are opened by August 11 for the fair week starting August 14.
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