Reductions in Wisconsin potato transport rates approved
The Wisconsin railroad rate commission announced substantial temporary reductions up to 40 percent for shipping potatoes from northern points to Milwaukee. The plan includes livestock rate revisions and aims to settle disputes through direct discussions among shippers and carriers, avoiding long hearings.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Railroad Rate Commission
Rate Commission
Railroad Commission
After franchise plans for Dubuque Madison electric rail line
The Dubuque Madison electric railroad project seeks a franchise at Darling ton with a route to open a new outlet for Wisconsin lead and zinc mining. Chicago financiers have pledged funding once rights of way are secured.
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Dubuque-Madison
Darlington
Chicago
Wisconsin
Brother of Warren Banker Is Lynched
Jim Cullen, brother of Warren banker Richard Cullen, was lynched in Charles City Iowa by a mob of over a thousand after murdering his wife and 15 year old stepson. He stabbed his wife then shot the boy as he fled. Four ministers helped lead the mob and prayed before hanging Cullen from a Cedar River bridge. He was 60, a contractor valued at about 50000, and had lived near Warren, Wisconsin.
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Jim Cullen
Richard Cullen
Farmers’ Bank
Warren
Charles City
Iowa
Cullen
Cedar River
Wisconsin
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels to restore natural action. It claims no nausea or griping and urges immediate use with a pleasant taste, from West Side Drug Store.
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West Side Drug Store
Little Bob still on top in Wisconsin politics
MadisonWis Jan 11 Bob La Follette remains the leading figure in Wisconsin politics as three first week Capitol events highlight his influence Herman L Ekern was elected speaker defeating E W LeRoy Connor failed to corral enough votes and Dan Davidson tensions grow over future U S Senate plans The civil service law faces quiet test with Sanborn bill and Davidson’s message is read but not pressed The Senate approves a 16 hour work limit for railway workers with one negative vote by Pettus of Alabama
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Madison
Wis
Bob’’ la Follette
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Capitol
Badger
Herman L. Ekern
Arcadia
la Follette
Connor
E. W. LeRoy
Marinette
Davidson
LeRoy
Senator Spooner
Washington
Isaac Stephenson
la Foliette
Ekern
United States Senate
Sanborn
Senator la Follette
Pettus
Alabama
Bolender Dry Goods Clearance Sale Starts January 14
J Bolender Dry Goods Co announces its annual clearance to close out remnants and overstocks. The sale includes Kneller stock and drastic reductions in cloaks and millinery with prints and staples priced notably low. Sale begins Monday January 14 with details in small bills.
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J. Bolender Ury Goods Co
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending Jan 5 1907
The weekly list shows unclaimed letters including John Fillig John Muller Mrs Elinor H Smith John O Neal Julia Zweifel Kaspar Yaun R A Errer P M Foreign entries noted. Public notice of mail undelivered items for the period ends January fifth.
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John Fillig
John Muller
Elinor H. Smith
John O’neal
Julia Zweifel
Kaspar Yaun
R. A. Errer
P. M
Sale Bills Printed by The Times Notice
The Times runs sale bills at the standard price of 1.50 per 100 in both the daily and semi weekly editions, advertising the same offer across editions.
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The
Times
Monroe Electric seeks extension of city franchise
The Monroe Electric Light and Power company will apply to the council at the next meeting for an extension of its franchise which expires next May. The city contract also expires then and may be extended briefly with the franchise as the council weighs preparing to assume street lighting duties. The city may later consider municipal lighting linked to the water works, though commercial lighting remains unsettled.
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Monroe Electric Light and Power Company
County Clerks Seek Legislation To Uniform Orders
The State County Clerks association convened in Milwaukee to push legislature for uniform handling of clerical business and to clarify inconsistencies among clerks. County Judge amendments to the probate code were reviewed, with a salary scale for judges and fee system reform discussed but postponed.
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State County Clerks’ Association
Milwaukee
Stauffacher
Water Taxes Due Beginning December 31
Water taxes can be paid anytime starting Monday December 31 at the city clerk office on the west side of the square.
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special announcement from West Side Drug Store states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults under the National Pure Food and Drug Law.
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Foley
West Side Drug Store
Humorous quarrel over light ends in sight gag
A husband playing euchre with the Mountain house belle notices his wife is in the way of the light. He apologizes with a patronizing remark. The wife retorts she can see through him perfectly, delivering a witty comeback.
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Linpincott’s
Extraordinary Toilet Article Sale by Mrs Weber
Ten day sale offers Toilet D Italie Face powder and Skin Food at a combined price of 1.50, reduced from 2.00. Mrs EmMmMaA Jay Weber announces the offer for toilet articles.
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Emmmmaa Jay Weber
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good
A. H. Thurnes, a Buffalo coal operator, says Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney and bladder troubles after years of pain. He reports passing gravel and stones, then relief began with a few doses and now he feels like a new man. The West Side Drug Store is noted.
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A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo, C
Foley
West Side Drug Store
Business wise? A man praises bad checks
A man notes a young man has raised 960,000 on bad checks and his wife dismisses the concern, joking she would call such checks good herself. The man then reflects his spouse knows little about business.
Distinctive Dress for Waiters in New York Hotels
Hotel proprietors and club officers discuss compelling waiters to wear blue dress suits to distinguish them from guests, whose evening attire matches that of the food handlers. The proposal aims to create visible separation at high-end venues.
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New York
Masquerade Night Offers Musical Specialties Every Few Minutes
A masquerade event features alternating musical specialties every few minutes to entertain attendees. Performances include diverse acts and shift throughout the evening, creating a dynamic schedule for the crowd.
Mil waukee cheese makers sing as attendance breaks records
Milwaukee January meeting of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers' association draws large crowds as delegates from Green and adjacent counties join vocal interludes by Louis Alder Albert Strueben and others. Papers on limburger brick and Swiss cheese spark debate on milk inspection and pasteurage, with officers elected including Matthew Michels president Fred Marty vice president and U S Baer secretary.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ Association
Green
Louis Alder
Barneveld
Albert Strueben
Monroe
Wisconsin
E. Kempfer
Kenosha
Hans Baer
Albany
Southwestern Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ Association
Heart and Glove
Republican House
Peter Zumkehr
Belgium
United States
Zumkehr
H. R. Wright
Dairy and Food Commissioner of
Iowa
Matthew Michels
Madison
Fred Marty
U. S. Baer
Fred Carswell
Richland Center
J. W. Cross
Mauston
German and American typewriter ribbons tested for durability
Tests show wide variation in durability of typewritten documents from German government work. With top ribbons the typewritten output lasts as long as handwritten ink, while American made ribbons generally show higher quality overall.
New Sorghum On Sale At S R Greenwald's Home
New home made sorghum is offered on sale at S. R. Greenwald's store. Local shoppers can purchase fresh batch at the retail outlet.
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S. R. Greenwald's
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