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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1907

Page

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Wisconsin Caucus Could See La Follette Vote Unite

Madison April 13 reports say the senatorial race may force Lenroot Stephenson Hatten and Cooper to unite to defeat Esch as Connor-backed supporters push Davidson candidacy. Assembly debates Barker bill on hotels and anti misbranding measures plus long session wrangles color the day.

Madison, Wis Lenroot Stephenson Hatten Cooper Connor Esch la Follette Davidson Assembly Barker

First District Convention Of State Federation Held In Janesville

Club women from Racine Whitewater Beloit Edgerton Evansville Monroe Milton and Milton Junction converge in Janesville for the annual First district convention. An estimated 150 delegates and visitors will attend representing twenty six allied organizations totaling 1033 members. Monroe is represented by several named members including Mrs John Strahm Daisy Bolender Martha Relf Mary Pietzsch Mary K Rote Margaretta Whitcomb and Jos White among others.

Racine Whitewater Beloit Edgerton Evansville Monroe Milton Milton Junction Janesville State Federation Monroe Club John Strahm Daisy Bolender Martha Relf Mary Pietzsch Mary K. Rote Margaretta Whitcomb Jos. White Pauline Christensen

Homecoming for Mr and Mrs J B Treat after Cuba trip

Mr and Mrs J B Treat return from Cuba where they joined their son Maj Chas G Treat US Army inspector visiting army stations and key cities. The family traveled mainly by auto and endured a three day delay in a gale en route to Newport News before touring the Jamestown exposition grounds.

J. B. Treat Maj Chas G. Treat Cuba Maj. Treat United States Army Newport News

Weather Forecast and Local Notices in Chicago

The forecast calls for rain and warmer conditions tonight and tomorrow with variable winds. Local notices mention Beloit school district plans for a new high school building up to $100,000, roofing options from M T Gapen of Monroe, and D C Ryan reports the season’s largest monument sales with major projects in multiple towns.

Chicago Beloit City M. T. Gapen Monroe Emerson Street Wisconsin D. C. Ryan T. H. Earle Darlington J. J. Cunningham Donahue Sisters Janesville James H. Vick Warren J. F. Williams Nora Ill Wilhelm Zunker Winslow Madison Freeport Beloit Rockford Brodhead Mineral Point Stockton

City Council closes year with water plant deal finalised

The adjourned meeting reviewed city finances as the water works agreement nears completion. Bonds canceled amount to 179000 dollars and old trust deeds released. Land deed back to Mayor Ludlow, 2500 street signs planned, costs itemized include streets and sewer work, police and fire expenses, with 12894 dollar balance.

German Insurance Company Ludlow Saucerman C. T. Meythaler Monroe Evening Times Robert Rote Paul J. Weirich Water Commissioners Jackson Street West Payne Street Ald Gorham Trickle Alds Nalty Shriner Blumer Karlen Jones Jac. Reger, Jr Alderman Nalty Ald. Shriner Bauman Ald. Trickle

Bengal Government Rewards for Sharks in the Ganges

The Bengal government offers rewards for sharks caught in the Ganges. Payouts range from 0.25 rupees for small sharks to 1.50 rupees for sharks about six feet long.

Bengal Ganges

Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea for Children

Advertisement claims Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea and Tablets restore health in children, improving appetite sleep and growth with bright eyes and rosy cheeks. Promo credits Lichtenwalner and lists price 35 cents for tea or tablets.

Hollister

Standard Oil Hit on Rebates Guilty on Most Counts

The Standard Oil Company of Indiana was found guilty on 1,463 of 1,903 counts in a six week trial before Judge Landis in federal court. The remaining 440 counts were dropped due to errors. If upheld the verdict could impose a $29,260,000 fine under the Elkins law for each offense.

Standard Oil Company of Indiana Landis United States District Court Alton Railroad Whiting East St Louis Ill Elkins

Madison Plans July Homecoming for City and Era Anniversaries

Former Madison residents invited to Capital City homecoming July 2 to 5 celebrating Madison’s 50th municipal birthday and Lake Monona settlement anniversary. Event may feature a Fourth of July celebration. President Roosevelt possibly attends one day.

Monroe Madison Capital City Eben Luther Peck Lake Monona Roosevelt

Real Estate Sales Totals And Buyers Across Several Towns

James P. Cullen sells 240 acres in York section 19 to Anton Logeson for 17500. Mortimer Tilley sells Lot 5 Block 12 in Albany to Arthur Webb for 1025. Andrew Hartwig sells parcel in Clarno section 36 to John D. Fritsch for 25. Jeremiah Weckerly sells Cadiz section 20 tract to E G Weckerly for 2000. B L Wood sells Lot 100 Lybrand's donation in Monroe for 1. Alburtus A Gillett sells tract in Spring Grove section 2 to Frank Briggs for 1400.

James P. Cullen Anton Logeson York Mortimer Tilley Arthur Webb Village of Albany Andrew Hartwig John D. Fritsch Clarno Jeremiah Weckerly E. G. Weckerly Cadiz B. L. Wood A. S. Wood Lybrand City

The Modern Bombmaker and Its Lethal Tricks

The article describes how bombmakers craft dangerous devices from common materials. It details a concealed detonator envelope bomb and a boxed explosive using chlorate of potassium, sugar, and acid, noting how placement and design trigger deadly blasts.

Eyebrow Shapes Said to Reveal Temperament and Traits

The article explains that heavy eyebrows close to the nose signal a violent temper and overbearing behavior. Thin eyebrows angled upward indicate inquiry and possible conceit, while uneven thickness suggests strong thinking powers.

Rocky Mountain Tea Cures All Ailments Tenor Tablets

A marketing line touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a life giving preparation that cures when others fail. It lists Tenor Tablets priced at 35 cents and credits A F Lichtenwalner as the source.

A. F. Lichtenwalner

Juda Correspondece Notes Local Visits and Illness

On a warmer Sunday locals report visits and travel updates. Amman mother of a missing man arrives from Racine. Al Davis family return from South Dakota after typhoid. Mrs Barnum hosts, Hutzel returns from Shenandoah. Anna Roderick visits Juda. Vera Gifford starts spring school term. Vanderbilt remains ill. various residents hosted guests and traveled.

Amman Wm. Amman Racine al. Davis Lee South Dakota John Miller Spring Grove S. J. Barnum John Hutzel Shenandoah Iowa Jesse Irene Miller Newman Reynold Lyman Chas. Lyman Hiram Dunwiddie Freeport John Barns Monroe Vera Gifford Riley Bulah High Davis

Hyomei Claims Quick Cure for Catarrh

An ad touts Hyomei as a direct local treatment for catarrh with immediate relief and potential cure. The complete outfit sells for $1.00 at Trukenbrod's Pharmacy, which guarantees the price only if it cures.

Trukenbrod

Hogs Echo Ancient Creece Cry in Chicago Stockyards

The article notes Chicago hog drivers use the same call once used by Greek swineherds to urge porkers. It comments that culture travels westward through this shared practice.

Chicago

Playing Poverty Princess Victoria Louise Plans New Game

The young Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia proposes a novel play idea to her companions wishing to imitate poverty. She imagines a scenario so extreme that they would be "frightfully poor" with only two lackeys to serve them.

Victoria Louise of Prussia Serene Highness

Absence of Occupation Is Not Rest Quote

A Daily Thought notes that absence of occupation is not rest and a mind left vacant becomes distressed, attributed to Cowper.

Have You Ever Noticed It? slippers and aging comfort

A short reflection on aging and comfort as men grow older and slip into slippers as a familiar solace. The piece notes how slippers become a near sole source of ease for aging men and hints at daily habits.

Card of Thanks from Fritz and Durgin Family

Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Fritz and Ames Durgin express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kind assistance during their deepest bereavement.

Ferdinand Fritz Ames Durgin

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the Times Senate Roehr Senator Froeming Froeming Marsh D. Roberts Committee On Agriculture Fish and Game Committee On Judiciary Committee Hughes House Weather Forecast W. R. Kilpatrick Fargo, N. C Nellie Johannett Richmond, Ill H. W. Johannett City Council Standard Oil Mother of Trusts Arts OF the Juda Anna Roderick Friinds Maria Berryman Vern Dodge God the Holy Spirit
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