Monroe Mayor Offered Bear Placard for Express Fee
Milwaukee report details Willis Ludlow mayor of Monroe who faces a $17.50 bear transport bill from Canada. Henry Bulder offers to pay if Ludlow covers Canada charges, suggesting a tin placard bearing the mayor’s name to decorate Milwaukee's bear pit and promote the donation.
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Monroe
Ludlow
Milwaukee Zoo
Edmonton
Canada
Milwaukee Sentinel
Milwaukee
Henry Bulcer
Washington Park Zoo
Wis
Willis Ludlow
Ludow
Bulder
Hinkel
First Corner in Fruit Saver Noah Rescues All Pairs
In a notable action, Noah manipulated the race setup to protect every pair, securing a unique outcome as the event progressed. The move preserved the integrity of the competition and impressed observers with careful handling of the layout.
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Noah
Fire Destroys Dawson Cheese Factory in Decatur
A blaze last evening destroyed the Dawson cheese factory and a nearby horse barn in Decatur. A large quantity of cheese was consumed and insurance valued at $2,000. Reports indicate a four year old child playing with matches started the fire. The factory served local farmers.
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Dawson
Decatur
Bert Hoss Show brings refined carnival week to Monroe
The Bert Hoss Show company announces a carnival week in Monroe next Monday with over sixty performers. A Dixie minstrel and plantation show headlines the lineup, along with Benjamin Franklin's Electric theatre and free attractions daily including balloon ascension the Flying Cromwells and Verida wire act. The public square will showcase carnival decorations.
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Bert Hoss
Monroe
Benjamin Franklin
Electric Theatre
Balloon Ascension
Verida
Tornado Ravages La Crosse In Sudden Morning Strike
A violent tornado swept La Crosse Wisconsin at 8 a m Sunday causing extensive damage across factories homes churches and utilities. The storm followed a clear sky and brought heavy rain swamping boats and forcing swimmers to reach shore. Emergency crews assess thousands of dollars in losses as streets become impassable.
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la Crosse
Wis
Beloit Men Go to Harvest Fields in Northwest
Beloit sent twenty five men mainly from Beloit shops to Wilmot South Dakota to work in the harvest. Ordinary workers earn three dollars a day while skilled engineers and mechanics can command seven dollars plus board. The Beloit party plans to return home after the harvest.
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Beloit
South Dakota
Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wilmot
S. D
Cement Walks. Leave Orders at A F Rote Lumber Office
Parties planning cement walks are urged to leave orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and the work satisfactory. A F Rote.
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A. F. Rote
Carnival committees named for Monroe event preparations
President Etter announces carnival planning with committees for finance decorations and society circus led by Dr F L Hodges. Homer Tucker and decorators prepare elaborate square decor with work to start Monday and by week end the city will glow with gala displays and sponsor support.
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Etter
Monroe Business Men’s Association
F. L. Hodges
Homer Tucker
Commercial and Savings Bank
R A. Etter
W. J. Knight
L. A. Woodle
Geo. E. Thorp
F. T. Burke
Emery A. Odell
B. G. Treat
Fred J. Blumer
Roy Jaberg
W. H. McGrath
Chas. E. Shriner
C. S. Young
Good Roads delegates named for Wisconsin Milwaukee conference
Town chairmen across Wisconsin are appointed as delegates to the Good Roads Convention in Milwaukee on September 12. Each delegate receives a ward to nominate their town’s delegates. The gathering aims to produce a representative body to influence future roads policy statewide and spur local public-spirited road improvements. Senator Hudnall cites engaging those who would most benefit as key to better roads.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Geo. B. Hudnall
Death of Mrs. J. W. Chapman in South Wayne
Mortuary notice reports Mrs. J. W. Chapman of South Wayne died suddenly at home on Saturday evening August 3. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Five sons survive her.
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J. W. Chapman
South Wayne
Weather forecast for Chicago tonight and Tuesday
The official forecast from Chicago indicates fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with cooler air moving in. Skies remain clear, and temperatures are expected to dip slightly, bringing a comfortableuesday outlook.
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Chicago
State Aid To Schools In Wisconsin For Next Year
State Superintendent Cary announces total state aid of 70 100 dollars for graded schools. First class receive 48 600 dollars and second class 21 500 dollars. Some schools missing reports will receive aid once requirements are met. Class 1 gets 300 dollars per school. class 2 gets 100 dollars. There are 163 first class and 215 second class schools.
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Madison
Wis
Cary
Green County
Brooklyn
Monticello
New Glarus
Browntown
Record of Crimes compiled for national census work
Wisconsin crime statistics project by the national government includes Henry Sanford of Manitowoc copying court dockets across Milwaukee County and Glen County. The records cover accused names offenses verdicts sentences costs trial delays and other details for census reports and potential jurisprudence reforms. Last year records on marriage and divorce were also collected.
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Wisconsin
Department of Commerce and Labor
Henry Sanford
Manitowoc
Milwaukee County
Mr. Sanford
Lst
Glen County
How To Avoid Appendicitis Remedy Claim
An advertisement states that most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the product is mild, pleasant, and non nauseating, offered by West Side drug store.
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Orino
West Side Drug Store
Real Estate Sale to Hans Gilbertson in Adams
H A Thompson sells 7% acres in Adams section 28 to Hans Gilbertson for 440 dollars. Planing Mill Co reports arrival of a carload of cedar posts.
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H. A. Thompson
Hans Gilbertson
Adams
The
Planing Mill Co
State Civil Service announces August 24 examinations
The State Civil Service Commission holds exams across Wisconsin on August 24 for stenographers, deputy fire marshal, and proof reader positions at university presses. Salaries range from 40 to 60 dollars monthly, with higher pay for deputy fire marshal and German dictation capable stenographers. Three Green county applicants sat exams, with J C Penn and F W Trukenbrod leading the board.
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State Civil Service Commission
Buletin
University Press Bulletin
Civil Service Commission
Madison
Wis
Green County
S. S. Summers
Jay Brewer
John Elmer
Monroe Township
J.C. Penn
F. W. Trukenbrod
Green County Examining Board
Record Set In Butchers Picnic Steer Dressing Event
William Mohns claimed the national championship at Janesville by dressing a steer in 6 minutes 40 seconds, besting Milwaukee rival Jack Magnus who finished in 6 minutes 40 seconds.
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William Mohns
Janesville
Steer
Jack Magnus
Milwaukee
Quincy Adams Sawyer rural drama at Turner Opera House
Critics praise the rural drama Quincy Adams Sawyer for its wholesome tone and strong comedy. The plot centers on a blind country girl Alice Pettingill and her ordeal, with a five week run in New York cited as evidence of its appeal. The play visits Turner Opera House for one night, Wednesday Sept 4.
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Quincy Adams Sawyer
New York
Academy of Music
Alice Pettengill
Turner Opera House
Homes for Nice Babies
Twenty six nice babies boys and girls for whom we want good homes. Apply at the State Public School Sparta Wis.
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Sparta
Wis
SINGERS GO BACK HOME CONCERT DRAWS BIG AUDIENCE
Nearly two thousand attended the Hyde Park picnic as 43 members of the Chicago Swiss Maennerchor left Green county after a weekend hosted by the Deutsche Gesellschaft and Harmonie. Swiss Consul Hollinger led the party visiting New Glarus and meeting locals, praising industry and Swiss cheese factories.
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Chicago
Green County
Hollinger
Turner Hall
Miss Bruni
Die Maennerchor
Herr von Oppen
Northwestern Jangerbund
St. Paul
North American Singing Society
Harmonie
Albert Streuben
Quartette
Louis Alder
Barneveld
Hyde Park
Monroe
Consul Hollinger
Switzerland
Harmonie Singers
Five Corners
Eighty Acre Farm for Sale Near Town
Large eighty acre farm with house and barn offers a fine county spring and suitability for dairying. Convenient to a condensing plant, located two and one half miles from town. George Blemer offers a good deal to buyers.
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George Blemer
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Balk
Dawson Cheese Factory
Mortuary Record
Chapman
Weather Forecast
Times
Swiss Maennerchoir
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