Monroe Daily Journal History and Rates
The Monroe Daily Journal began October 13 1898 and has been under various management. It lists affiliations with AP Inland Daily Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation. Subscription rates are 12.50 yearly by carrier in Monroe, 7.00 in Wisconsin and Stephenson County IL, 8.00 elsewhere, all prepaid. Office hours 8:30 to 5:30 with after hours numbers for news and business.
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Associated Press
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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Monroe
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Stephenson County
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Old Faithful Clock Returns To Schedule After City Revolt
An editorial laments the unreliable town clock in the old court house which caused public impatience as timepieces in daily use drift. The piece notes the clock’s restoration yesterday and the renewed comfort of residents who now trust their watches again.
Tightening Money Rolls Back Inflation
The federal reserve ordered banks to add two billion dollars to reserve, tightening credit to curb inflation. The policy is seen as a measured move with uncertain direction of impact, but banks are expected to keep doors open for sound enterprises and community growth.
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Federal Reserve
Election Interest in Monroe Primary Voter Totals
The Monroe registration period closed with 3,482 qualified voters. With little local contest beyond one race, turnout may lag for the fall elections. Gov Rennebohm and challenger Ralph Immell visits aim to energize electors amid ward redivision discussions.
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Monroe
Rennebohm
Ralph Immell
Kee
Truman Says United Stand For Berlin Rights
The piece notes President Truman's forthright pledge to defend rights in Berlin and critiques his Potsdam stance. It argues Berlin is the pivotal issue shaping overseas policy for the next five to ten years and flags a cautious view of Soviet influence and Western prospects.
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Truman
Berlin
Potsdam
New Glarus Schools Enroll 302 Pupils
Times Special reports New Glarus public schools enroll 302 pupils, four more than last year. Elementary grades total 184, up six. high school enrollment 118, down two. Kindergarten and first grade show the largest increase.
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New Glarus
Deaths and notices from September 10 in local column
Ten years ago Herman J. Schroeder age 87 of Clarno Township died September 10 1938. Miss Florence Berg wed Lawrence T. Vogt. Walter S. Haman age 62 died in Sylvester Township. Farm Bureau softballers lost to Highland 3 1 at Truckers picnic in Mineral Point. Mrs Roy Davis shot in ankle by stray bullet in parked car on courthouse square. Gertrude Lysser grazed by bullet with torn dress and stockings.
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Herman J. Schroeder
Clarno Township
Florence Berg
Lawrence T. Vogt
Walter S. Haman
Sylvester Township
Farm Bureau
Highland
Mineral Point
Roy Davis
Court House Square
Gertrude Lysser
Happy Time of Life Between Ages of 20-30
A Syracuse University study reported to the American Psychological Association finds the happiest decade is ages 20 to 30. Dr. Raymond G. Kullen led 300 participants and notes happiness rises from work for unmarried women and from family and home for married couples. Unhappiness stems from illness and death of loved ones, with many in the 20s facing troubles.
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Boston
Syracuse University
American Psychological Association
Raymond G. Kullen
Kullen
Albert R. Chandler
Ohio State University
Chandler
Maurice E. Taylor
Oneida
New York
Norwich
Richard Kundert Named Band Head
Richard Kundert son of Mr and Mrs Henry Kundert elected president of Monroe high school senior band at annual election yesterday. Other officers Patricia Gren Virginia Knaack Robert Martin Allan F Lernard named Kathryn Janet Krauss student conductor. Marylyn Zuercher head of twirling squad Jean Babler signal drum major. Band and orchestra members first rehearsal 3 55 next Tuesday. Junior band orchestra rehearsal 3 55 next Wednesday.
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Richard Kundert
Henry Kundert
17Th Avenue
Monroe High School
Patricia Gren
Virginia Knaack
Robert Martin
Allan F. Lernard
Kathryn Janet Krauss
Marylyn Zuercher
Jean Babler
Midwest Holds Edge In Miss America Race
Atlantic City reports the Midwest leading in the 1948 Miss America pageant with Marilyn Robinson of Ogden Utah and BeBe Shopp of Hopkins Minnesota ranking high after last night's talent and bathing suit events. Shopp placed well in swimwear and talent honors went to Dorothy Jane Free of Chattanooga Tennessee. Vera Ralston of Wichita Kansas had won the bathing suit event earlier.
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Atlantic City
Midwest
Marilyn Robinson
Ogden
Utah
Beatrice
Bebe” Shopp
Hopkins
Minn
Miss Shopp
Vera Ralston
Wichita
Kas
Dorothy Jane Free
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lamont girl among six vying for Platteville Dairy Queen
Miss Joy Wilson of Lamont 4-H club competes as one of six candidates for Platteville Dairy Day queen tomorrow. The winner, with five runners up, will form the queen's court and all contestants receive a free trip to the National Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa next month.
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Darlington
Joy Wilson
Lamont 4-H Club
National Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Girl Scouts Clean and Sort Books at New Glarus Library
Girl Scouts reorganized the children’s section and cleaned shelves in New Glarus library. Some books were set aside for later repair. Margaret Meythaler Ann Luch Singer Jeanette Duerst Gale Erb Monica Figg Lois Bell led by Maryon Fuhrmann with librarian Fay Zentner supervised the public works project.
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Glarus
Margaret Meythaler
Ann Luch- Singer
Jeanette Duerst
Gale Erb
Monica Figg
Lois Bell
Maryon Fuhrmann
Fay Zentner
Saddle Club Plans Four More Rides
Green County Boots and Saddle club meeting at Decatur Community hall, near Brodhead, approved four trail rides this fall with dates set from Sept. 19 to Oct. 10 plus a Halloween party. Local visitors and weekend guests from Madison, Milwaukee, Rockford and other areas attended.
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Green County Boots and Saddle Club
Decatur Community Hall
Brodhead
Clare Schultz
Monroe
William Stockdale
John Michaelis
Wil
Michaelis
Durand
Conrad Bosshardt
Earl Demrow
Marion and
Arlene Lang
New Glarus Weekend Visitors List From Hoesly Families
A list of weekend and holiday visits across Wisconsin includes Kenneth Hoesly of Cincinnati visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Hoesly in New Glarus while Ray Werndli and Moritz Kurg johann Jr. travel from Madison and Rockford to relatives here. Other guests include Florene Gibbons Madison and Miss Viola Hoesly Milwaukee enjoying vacations with their families.
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Casper Schmid
Loretta Concord
al Eckan
Milwaukee
Robert Green
Davis
Henry Schmid
Jack O'Neil
Beloit
Amelia Gmar
Henry Kundert
Madison
Mary Kundert
Walter Mills
Barbara
Margaret
Chicago
Fred J. Marty
Wilbert Bennet
Albany
Jacob Tschudy
Vernon Tschudy
Dakotas
Mary Helgeson
Richard
Robert
Donald
Janesville
Wilbert Frick
Pasadena
Calif
Mollie Frick
Glen Dahler
Andrea
Clarence Hoesly
Minnie Voegels
Belleville
Herman Zweifel
Giles Wallen
Black Hills
Margie Disch
Irvin Disch
Sylvan Frick
Appolonia Zweifel
Homer Zweifel
Montello
John Kundert
Kate Disch
Clyde Jones
Lake Mills
Alvin Ott
Fred Holcomb
Monticello
Robert Wild
West Coast
Kenneth Hoesly
Cincinnati
Joshua Hoesly
Ray Werndli
Moritz Kurgjohann Jr
Rockford
Florene Gibbons
George Gibbons
Earl Zweifel
Evanston
Ill
N. K. Zweifel
Viola Hoesly
Andrew Hoesly
Walter Hammersly
Sally Ann Monticello
Barbara Werndli
Rosemary
Gilbert Hoesly
Edna Hefty
Arthur Beerbohm
Elsie
Monroe native named UW Centennial Ball chairman
James Hamilton, former resident of Monroe, is named chairman of the University of Wisconsin 1948 Centennial ball set for October 9. He serves as orchestra chairman selecting and contracting the band. The event opens the fall social season and marks the centennial of the university with a formal student ball in the Union building's three ballrooms. State and university officials are expected.
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James Hamilton
Monroe
University of Wisconsin
Louis Schoch
New Glarus
Hamilton
Mosses Named by Dioscorides and Plinius
The text notes that many mosses retain names coined by ancient scholars Dioscorides and Plinius. It highlights the enduring influence of classical botanists on modern taxonomy.
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Dioscorides
Gaius Plinius
Dewdrop to Diamond Vision Reflects Morning Light
A devotional verse contrasts a dewdrop turning to a diamond with God’s majesty, while a school health note urges uninterrupted study. An ad promotes The Tread Right Shoe Repair Shop, stressing repaired toes, heels, and weather readiness to extend shoe life.
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Tabitha Marie Ritzmann
Weather Winky snow suits and home care goods advertised
Becker's Leader Store promotes Suits for children from 1 to 12 in red brown blue with matching hood and coats for older girls Kay McDowell. Also offers Kirby vacuum cleaners from Monroe via Etter's with a wax polisher attachment and lifetime guarantee. Telephone or visit for a demonstration.
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Becker’s Leader Store
Kay McDowell
Becker
Kirby
Monroe
Etter’s
Lee's offers fall wardrobes for school and home wear
Lee's advertises a full stock of fall and winter outfits for teens and women including sportswear dresses coats and underwear. Baker's Book Store promotes plastic duck night lights for children priced 1.98 plus a wide selection of books and gifts.
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Lee’s
Baker’s Book Store
If We Knew Each Other Better Poem by Annette Densted
A reflective verse urging recognizing others burdens and sorrows. It promotes praise over blame, understanding, and small acts of kindness to build friendships and a kinder future. The piece emphasizes effort, empathy, and trust as paths to connection.
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Annette Densted
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