Railroads plan general freight rate increase amid criticism
An Associated Press dispatch reports Chicago sources saying U S railroads intend broad freight rate hikes with commodity rates trimmed and classification rates rising. Criticism blames rail magnates for melodramatic market moves and argues regulation without ownership would have avoided such pressure on shippers and the public.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
Wall Street
La Follette’s Spotlight on Senators Sparks Public Criticism
Jefferson County Union notes La Follette’s method of highlighting senators on key issues in Chautauqua talks drew strong criticism from his opponents yet delighted the public. The railway bill victory is seen as more than procedural, exposing a perceived vulnerability in the Senate and signaling broader political impact.
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Jefferson County
United States
Senate
Wisconsin Assembly Repeal Bill Postponed Indefinitely
The committee on elections of the Wisconsin assembly quickly recommended indefinite postponement of the primary election law repeal. The bill’s author may view the result as a proud record of effort.
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Committee On Elections of the
Wisconsin Assembly
Brodhead Fire Losses Compile Several Home and Property Claims
The Brodhead Independent lists losses from a fire for multiple residents and businesses including E. Hurd about 2000 with 1200 insured, H. M. Shorb 4000 with 2000 insured, Doolittle 400 with 275 insured, John Keenan 2500 with 1800 insured, David Gombar 1200 with 600 insured, Mrs J Niesman about 500 uninsured, John Koller 1500 with 700 insured, E Riggles 2000 uninsured, Al Koller about 400 uninsured, Mrs A L Moore 2000 with 1000 insured, W H Fleck 2500 with 1300 insured, T K Hellerud 1800 with 600 insured, and J W Laube amount unknown.
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Brodhead
E. Hurd
H. M. Shorb
C. E
M. H. Doolittle
John Keenan
David Gombar
J. Niesman
John Koller
E. Riggles
al. Koller
A. L. Moore
W. H. Fleck
T. K. Hellerud
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special notice from West Side Drug Store states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe option for children and adults.
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Foley
West Side Drug Store
Spirella Corsets Parade In Monroe Ad
An Monroe Wisconsin advertisement touts Spirella corsets promising comfort without restricting muscle and offers a one year breakage guarantee on stays. Agent in Monroe Mrs Emma Jay Weber handles orders and inquiries.
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Spirella Company
Monroe
Emma Jay Weber
Wis
Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Constitutional Change and Sessions
Madison Feb 15 assemblyman Ledvina expands tariff revision push with a joint resolution urging a special session. Miller joins. Bancroft seeks to drop foreign language requirements for university entrance, drawing faculty opposition. Speaker Ekern backs a constitutional amendment to enshrine the merit system. Senate debates ribbons for legislative typewriters. Bird prevails ruling ink and ribbons paid by clerks unnecessary. Whitehead advances a constitutional amendment to abolish circuit courts and empower county courts handling probate civil and criminal cases locally.
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Madison
Wis
Assemblyman Ledvina
Assembly
Congress
Assemblyman Miller
Assemblyman Bancroft
Ekern
Senate
Bird
Whitehead
Valentine Party at Twining Residence Delights Thirty Dancers
Miss Phoebe Twining and Joe Twining hosted a valentine party at C. W. Twining's West Avenue home on Thursday evening. Rex Booth provided music for the thirty dancers in three connected rooms decorated with red hearts and glow from red lights. Guests included Grace Dunwiddie Jessie Green Lillian Karlen Adah Fritz Helen Stearns Daisy Zum Brunnen Alice Cornelius Laura Ruegger Helen Dodge Julia Kauffman Brightie Considine Helen Van Wagenen Edna Luchsinger and several young men. Refreshments were served by Louise Twining and Cecil White.
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C. W. Twining
West Ave
Phoebe Twining
Joe Twining
Rex Booth
Valentine
Grace Dunwiddie
Jessie Green
Lillian Karlen
Adah Fritz
Helen
Dorothy Stearns
Daisy Zum Brunnen
Alice Cornelius
Laura Ruegger
Helen Dodge
Julia Kauffman
Brightie Considine
Helen van Wagenen
Men Over Sixty Face Kidney and Prostate Risk
A publisher cites widespread kidney and bladder disorders in men over sixty with enlarged prostate as dangerous. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as correcting irregularities and has claims of curing many elderly patients, including a 91 year old man from Rock Port Missouri after two bottles.
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Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rock Port Mo
West Side
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Alert
Advertising boast touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a safe investment promising steady returns and lifelong health benefits with claims of financial and personal security for aging years. Note author identified as A. F. Lichten walner.
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Hollister
A. F. Lichtenwalner
State Road Aid Faces Wisconsin Legislature Push
The legislature considers joint resolution No 22 S to allow state aid for country road construction, shifting costs from farmers to all property owners. A second bill proposes $40,000 yearly for two years to the state geological survey to test cheap road materials and help local officials maximize road tax efficiency. Petitions circulate urging passage to show public stance.
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Macauley
England
Wisconsin
Union
State Geological Survey
Mi o na stomach tablets advertised by local druggist
An advertisement claims Mi o na stomach tablets cure indigestion with a money back guarantee. It lists symptoms like heartburn coughing and throat dryness and urges purchase at 50 cents a box from Trakenbrods Pharmacy as local distributors.
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Trukenbrods
Trakenbrods’ Pharmacy
Notice to Settle Accounts for Dr. R B Clark
Notice to all who owe Dr. R B Clark call at his office in the Commercial Bank building or at the store and settle within 30 days. All unsettled accounts will be turned over to a collector as changes in business arrangements are made. Dr. R B Clark.
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R. B. Clark
Commercial Bank
Unclaimed Letters for Week Ending February 9 1907
Advertised letters list includes Mrs. Theo Davis M. J. Hanson Ed. Longhurst Mrs. Carl Mueller Men Monohan Jos. Marti foreign Hon W Randolph Johnny Teadaman R A Etter. Intended recipients and sender initials shown. letters awaiting pickup.
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Theo Davis
M. J. Hanson
Longhurst
Carl Mueller
Men Monohan
Jos
Marti
Hon
W. Randolph
Johnny Teadaman
R. A. Etter
New Grocers Ross and Keegan Open Store
Ross and Keegan succeed G A Karlen in the grocery trade and announce they are prepared to serve the public. They emphasize a choice line of goods, clean reliable service, up to date stock, and a model grocery with delivery to maintain high patronage.
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Ross & Keegan
G. A. Karlen
Madison Defeats Monroe Business Institute In Uneven Game
Madison beat Monroe 39 to 22 at Madison on Thursday evening. Monroe team, short-handed with only three regulars, claims unfair officiating and denied baskets while referee Archie Nance faced jeers from Madison supporters. Madison plans to host a return match on March 1 with full lineup.
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Madison
4-C College
Monroe Business Institute
Monroe
Archie Nance
Judge Grimm Rules on State Oleomargarine Law Defining Color
Circuit Judge Grimm of the Wisconsin Supreme Court denied the defense motion for a directed verdict, upholding the constitutionality of the oleomargarine color law and ruling it bars sales of yellow butter colored oleomargarine. verdict of guilty followed. Swift & Co. backs the defense, likely appeal to the state supreme court. State counsel Lueck Gettle and Olin argued for the state. defense counsel Pease Quarles Veeder appeared for the defendants.
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Grimm
Circuit Court
F. A. Meyer
Jefferson
Swift & Co
Chicago
Supreme Court
Lueck
Waterloo
L. E. Gettle
Edgerton
John Olin
Madison
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promoted for Biliousness
Advertisement for Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure biliousness and habitual constipation. It emphasizes gentle stimulation of the liver and bowels without irritation, noting the product is mild and pleasant to take and urging customers to refuse substitutes at West Side Drug Store.
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Orino
West Side Drug Store
Calumet Baking Powder Promoted for Health and Compliance
A vintage advertisement touts Calumet Baking Powder as complying with pure food laws across states and requiring special labeling. It claims the product yields a high grade powder with no injurious substance, recommended by physicians and chemists for health and economy.
Ross and Keegan Take Delivery of Big Joe Flour
Ross & Keegan, a new grocery firm, have just received a car load of the famous Big Joe flour, a substantial shipment that signals their early inventory push and retail readiness.
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Ross & Keegan
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Emery A. Odell
Bridge’s Block
South Jackson Street
Monroe. Wis
The
Times
Assemblyman
Ledvina
Trukenbrods’ Pharmacy
Tyes
Wes
NEW Grocers
Gonaley Agat
Gongley Stiff
Gongley Soft Acat
Benkert & Stauffacher
South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
Fred
Trorenbrod
Maxwell
Lanesville, Wis
Maxwell Automobiles
Citizens Bank
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