Monroe Evening Times Publication Details
The Monroe Evening Times is a Wisconsin newspaper entered at the post office as second class matter under the Act of Congress dated March 2 1879. It lists Emery Opell (1871 1953) and notes AP membership plus state and national press associations. Subscription options include carrier 40 cents weekly or mail rates varying by region and advance payment. Office hours are 8 30 am to 5 pm weekdays and Saturdays until noon.
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Monroe
Wisconsin
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Jo Davies
Winnebago
Illinois
Isconsin
Regret and taxes in Monroe reflect on budgets and readers
The piece notes the death of Mrs. Hal Boyle and recalls his letters to Mary. It revisits a city versus school budget editorial, showing school costs rose 65 percent from 1962 to 1968 while the city budget grew over 100 percent. It blames readers for taxes and praises Moore Business Forms plant tour.
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Hal Boyle
Mary Frances Boyle
Boyle
Mary
Monroe
the Times
Moore Business Forms
Open letter to Bob Kastenmeier on gun control and CMF program
A reader criticizes political pressure on the Army to curb the Civilian Marksmanship Program and warns of gun confiscation through licensing or fees. The letter defends the NRA and notes support for junior rifle clubs, amid discussion of national gun policy and parliamentary pressure. The piece also mentions Moore firm growth and a local open house.
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Robert Kastenmeier
Bob
Congress
Washington
Army
Humphrey
National Rifle Association
Democrats Press for Session in Fuzzy Tax Debate
A reader letters section discusses Wisconsin political sparring over a proposed special session before the 1969 legislature. It criticizes Mayors Maier and Festge and Governor Knowles, cites Gaylord Nelson’s past actions, and argues for fiscal restraint and accountability to taxpayers. Other letters urge vigilance on taxes and national issues, including readers sharing reading recommendations and toll-road reform ideas.
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Maier
Milwaukee
Festge
Madison
Knowles
TARR
Gaylord Nelson
Renzo P
Bowie
Wisconsin
The Week That Was Rivalry and Praise in Editorial Tone
A reader praises The Week That Was editorial work while praising Bill Stokes and Stokes Pokes. The letter ends with a caution not to sign the name and includes a paid advertisement from Milwaukee officials led by Jack R. DeWitt and Bertram N. McNamara with J.O. Reigle as co chair.
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Bill Stokes
the Times
Stokes
Auth
Cudahy
Attorney General Comm
Jack R. DeWitt
Bertram N. McNamara
J.O. Reigle
Co-Chm
Milwaukee, Wis
Open letter to Mr Kaderly on farming taxes imports and guns
A Green County resident writes to criticise legislation on farming loans and Swiss cheese imports. He argues for gun controls and criticises Congress over perceived wasted time and money, praising the NRA and recalling John F Kennedy. He urges voting for Bob Kastenmeier as the best choice.
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Mr. Kaderly
Green Counties
Bob Kastenmeier
Green County
Kastenmeiers
Congress
NRA
John F. Kennedy
Kelley Introduces Smith Candidacy On Behalf Of Alfred E. Smith
John M. Kelley speaks on behalf of the Alfred E. Smith presidential candidacy. The event highlights Smith and Kelley presenting the campaign in a public address.
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John M. Kelley
Alfred E. Smith
Sheriff race lines drawn as 1958 contestants face off
Glancing Backward recalls the upcoming county election with A Charles Howe opposing Donald Ferris for sheriff and C M Stauffer facing George W Norton with W E Deininger challenged by Dr William Hein. A large dairy barn burns on Nevel Brothers farm in Brooklyn. Also notes 1948 Truman Dewey presidential odds and Halloween policing.
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A. Charles Howe
Donald Ferris
Brooklyn
C. M. Stauffer
Monticello
George W. Norton
Monroe
W. E. Deininger
William Hein
Nevel Brothers
Local WWI notes and influenza figures mark 1918 scene
Thirty years ago on November 1 1918 local interest rose over American participation in the Italian offensive under Maj. Gen. Charles G Treat. First snow of the season fell. Corp Hank Hannaway of Co H France wounded again. There were 125 bedside influenza cases in Freeport and the Minnesota fire sufferers fund reached 2000 in the county.
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Charles G. Treat
Monroe
Hank Hannaway
Co. H
France
Freeport
Minnesota
Promoter Spillman Riggs in Monroe for Chautauqua plans
In Monroe on Nov 1 1908 Spillman Riggs Chicago promoter and Chautauqua manager viewed local fields with aim to include the city. The Wisconsin Telephone company and Dane County Telephone clash for Madison business ends with Dane County sold to Bell interests.
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Spillman Riggs
Chicago
Chautauqua Assemblies
Monroe
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Dane County Telephone Company
Madison
Dane County Company
Bell
Farmers urged to plow sorghum fields to protect livestock
George Hartman, farm management agent, warns that sorghum and sudan grass or crosses can contain Prussic Acid when grazed. He notes late planted corn moisture and cribbing readiness, records high hay yields but lower quality forage, and urges dairy farmers to monitor protein in grain mixes.
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George Hartman
Sudan
Hartman
Governor race ad notes Knowles committee in Stevens Point
A paid advertisement lists Auth. and Pd. for Knowles for Governor. William Kraus of Stevens Point is named as chairman of the committee.
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Auth. & Pd
Knowles
William Kraus
Stevens Point
Water quality drive praised by Udall and Knowles
Secretary Udall lauds the nation leading water quality control program while Governor Knowles issues 709 anti-pollution orders to keep waterways clean and safe.
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Udall
Knowles
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