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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
2
The Monroe Weekly Times lists subscription options for its editions. Daily edition mailer and carrier cost 25 cents per month or 63 dollars per year, while the weekly edition published Mondays and Thursdays is 81 dollars per year in advance. The paper is entered at the Monroe post office as second class matter.
The state board of agriculture set September 9 to 13 for the Madison State Fair, aligning with the American Association of Fairs and Exhibitions dates. Plans discuss a $30,000 cattle barn and a $50,000 fire proof manufacturing building, plus a sheep judging pavilion, with possible legislative funding requests.
Colin W. Wright withdraws a Wisconsin Railroad Commission complaint after the Illinois Central agrees to permanent service improvements on the Madison Freeport line. A new Sunday train is promised by next Sunday, with Wright’s withdrawal filed as proof, signaling state protection of citizen rights against railroads.
Charles R. Van Hise, president of the University of Wisconsin, acknowledged flaws in how future teachers are prepared. He outlined plans to expand practical training, advocate for a model practice school, and seek legislative funding in his biennial report to advance the education curriculum.
President J E Taggart of the Northern Illinois agricultural association warns the Stephenson county fair may not occur next year unless dilapidated buildings are repaired. The February annual meeting will decide the course of action as owner J B Taylor will be approached for a decision before any definite steps are taken.
A Harry Palmer heifer tested positive for tuberculosis and must be slaughtered. The remaining herd has been fully tested, with no milk sales from the affected animal, and patrons are assured the rest are in good condition.
Notice to taxpayers of the town of Clarno lists tax collection dates and locations. Fred C. Beckman, treasurer, schedules December 26 and 27 at home, December 28 and 29 at Citizens Bank Monroe, and the remainder at home except Saturdays when at Citizens Bank Monroe through February 1.
Fifteen Poland China boar pigs and the same number of sows are for sale and eligible to register. Located two miles south of the square. Contact THOS. SMITH. Cord wood and stove wood of all kinds for sale by W. B. Shafer. Phone 232.
A Wisconsin dairy show will be launched at the fiftyeth annual Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association meeting in Milwaukee on January 10 and 11. The program features talks for practical cheesemakers dairy farmers and patrons with national speakers and a cheese exhibit awarding scores over nine months. Entries of any cheese type are welcome and early applications should go to secretary U S Bear Madison Wis.
E B Cochems athletic director of St Louis University is in Madison to negotiate a football game with Wisconsin and to propose an indoor intercollegiate meet in St Louis or Chicago. He argues Missouri is ideal for the meet and invites colleges while promising top hospitality. He aims to shift football toward a longer narrower ball to aid passing and says plans depend on reception.
An experiment at the Wisconsin experiment station tests a Burrell milking machine on ten cows. Milk is drawn by suction through four rubber tubes into a pail with adaptable receivers. Two cows share a pair, multiple pairs operate from a common pipe linked to an exhaust pump, costing $350. A successful, affordable milking machine could revolutionize dairying.
The county court launches its January session with probate and guardianship items. Matters include petitions for administration final settlements and guardianship, and a sale of real estate in the estate docket. Names such as Bridget Horan Mary Newman Elizabeth Fulps Henriette Klass Gottfried Butt Jacob Deiger Andreas Strebi Hilarius Lenzinger Timothy Kelly and Nels Thompson appear in various petitions.
A Friday night meeting paid members for recent fires and discussed council funding for a new louder fire whistle. The present whistle is indistinguishable and muffled by wind in the hollow near the electric light plant. Chief Streiff and Asst. Chief Blumer favored the purchase pending a department meeting Wednesday for action. Alfred Roemburg licensed towed to Ella Pinnow.
Illinois Central announces reduced rate homeseekers tickets with liberal limits. Tickets go on sale first and third Tuesday to the south southwest and west with Tuesday sales to the north and northwest. Ask for rates and route via Illinois Central with fewest changes. L. L. LAs agent.
Notice to taxpayers by S. W. Krueger stating tax collection begins Wednesday December 26. He will be at Citizens Bank each Saturday until February 1 and at Farmers Bank of Browntown Monday December 31 and January 7, with balance of time at home. Come early and avoid the rush.
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