Monroe Protective League forms to defend saloon liberty
Local saloon dealers organize the Monroe Protective League of Monroe Wis to resist restrictive laws and protect personal liberty. Officers include President Adam Blumer and VP George Bercey. The group pledges to monitor statewide actions and enforce existing regulations.
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Monroe Protective League
Monroe Protective League of
Monroe Wis
Adam Blumer
George Bercey
John Aeschliman
C. R. Einbeck
Fred Steffin
Henry Wilber
Fred Maeder
Twin Grove School Closed Due to Illness
Correspondence notes no school today as the teacher is sick with tonsillitis. Otho Barnhill is numbered with the sick. Mr and Mrs J J Raymer returned from their wedding trip. Cosmo Zimmerman of Oakley visited with Roy Brown. C A Chilson and W D Whitehead were Monroe callers. Route 2 mail carrier on layoff due to sickness.
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J. J. Raymer
Otho Barnhill
Cosmo Zimmerman
Oakley
Roy Brown
C. A. Chilson
W. D. Whitehead
Monroe
Holiday buys shop equipment. new lines and capacity expansion
A. E. Holiday has bought equipment from his brother F. L. Holiday and George Pierce for the machine shops. Pierce adds a sixty kilowatt dynamo to the electric light plant, nearly doubling capacity. Merchants adopt 6 30 closing hours until April first. American Cigar Co. employs 150 workers at its warehouse for an estimated four months of work.
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A. E. Holiday
F. L. Holiday
George Pierce
Geo. Pierce
American Cigar Co
For Sale Dr Loofbourow Property on East Washington
Two lots with brick house on East Washington street, 109 feet front by 152 feet deep, includes ice house and other outbuildings. For terms and particulars contact T. B. Fager, Forreston, Illinois.
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Dr. Loofbourow
East Washington Street
Washingon Street
T. B. Fager
Forreston
Lil
Denatured Alcohol Packaging To Feature Bright Green And Red
The piece describes denatured industrial alcohol sold in bright green packaging with red lettering and a government stamp in red on white. It notes the warning symbol remains non lethal and suggests color schemes will mislead buyers into safety and wholesomeness, despite the product being hazardous.
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Internal Revenue
Open Installation Of Woman's Relief Corps Officers
About one hundred members and guests gathered at Castle hall for the open installation of the W R C led by installing officer Mrs Helen M Puffer. Refreshments followed a social evening with violin and vocal solos by local performers. Installed officers include President Mary E Gapen and others across roles such as Senior Vice Metta Mitchell and Secretary Clara Hawthorne.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Castle Hall
Helen M. Puffer
Marie Speck
Edna Rust
Miss Blotz
Considine
Mary E. Gapen
Metta Mitchell
Nellie Wells
Addie Huffman
Margarette Whitcomb
Clara Hawthorne
Melissa Weirich
Tillie Schuler
Mable Drake
Ida Smith
Louisa Gnagi
Iva Gifford
Ella Nance
Nell Corkins
Mary Goetz
Mattie Speck
Eva Griffith
Stories of Scotch Judges
Lord Salvesen recalls harsher eras when life was cheap and judges showed levity with capital cases. Bacon and Hog tale, Braxfield’s zeal for convictions, and Raimes’ chess friendships color court humor.
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Lord Salvesen
Edinburgh
Francis Bacon
Bacon
Hog
Lord Braxfield
Lord Raimes
Matthew Hay
Matthew
Change of Name at Marriage: Historical Legal View
A historical note traces the 1568 Ben vs. Smith case in Elizabeth region, stating that a married woman legally adopts her husband’s surname and loses her former name. The summary explains early precedent for name changes after marriage.
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Elizabeth
Ben Vs. Smith
The Know-it-Alls Citing Critical Knowledge on Affairs
Quote attributed to John A. Howland criticizes people who claim clear knowledge of others affairs while not engaging in active business competition due to their own ignorance. The remark warns against overconfidence and idle meddling.
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John A. Howland
First Edition Murders in Rue Morgue Sells for 1400
The first edition of The Murders in the Rue Morgue fetched 1400 dollars at a recent sale. A note adds Poe might have enjoyed a tenth of that amount for the tale.
Sale bills printed by The Times
The Times announces sale bills with a fixed price of 1 50 per 100 in both the daily and semi weekly editions.
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The
Times
Nottingham
America
Chronic constipation remedies advertised in a drug store
An advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a treatment for chronic constipation, claiming it aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels. It promises quick relief and pleasant tolerance, urging readers to avoid substitutes. It also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for nerves and sleep with a 35 cent price from A. F. Lichtenwalner.
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West Side Drug Store
Hollister
A. F. Lichtenwalner
Water Taxes Due Are Payable From Monday
Water taxes may be paid starting Monday December 31 at the city clerk’s office on the west side of the square.
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Epbiney
Cnsipniene
Bates
J. H. Miller
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WM. Kelley
South Jackson Street
P. S
Sime
the Commercial and Savings Bank
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