Represniative in Town Pushes Rail Service Upgrades
Traveling Passenger Agent Winton canvassed local business leaders on Milwaukee road Mineral Point division service. Committee chair Colin Wright delays state railroad commission filing as Vice President McKenna delays specifics while data gathering stretches to another week. Local merchants back the demand for better Chicago Milwaukee communication and easier rail access.
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McKenna
Wright
Mineral Point
Railroad Commission
W. W. Winton
Milwaukee Road
Business Men’s Association
Robert A. Etter
Monroe
Winton
Chicago
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Wisconsin
Colin W. Wright
State Railroad Commission
E. W. McKenna
M Kenna Gets Busy in Milwaukee Road Complaint
A formal complaint against the passenger service of the Milwaukee Road is prepared by the involved party and set for submission. The action signals detailed scrutiny of schedules and service quality expected to prompt corrective steps.
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Milwaukee Road
Illinois Central Planed Milwaukee Flyer Schedule Change
Robert Anderson of the Illinois Central discussed the new Milwaukee Flyer to run between Madison and Milwaukee next week. The Madison connection with the Northwestern at Madison is altered, with the train now leaving Madison at 7 25 am and arriving Milwaukee at 9 05 am. The Madison Flyer departs Milwaukee at 7 10 am reaching the capital at 9 25 am. The Northwestern morning service from Rockford Beloit and Janesville will speed up to connect at Jefferson Junction with the 8 am Madison departure arriving Milwaukee 10 20 am, offering Rockford Beloit and Janesville residents quicker Milwaukee service with a parlor car Jefferson Junction to Milwaukee.
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Robert Anderson
Ilinois Central
City
Mr. Anderson
Madison
Milwaukee
Illinois Central
Northwestern
Capital
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Jefferson Junction
Calf Dispute Between State and City Vets Over Pudgie
Miss Janet Jennings clashes with State Veterinarian Roberts and City Veterinarian J F Rouch over Pudgie the calf claimed to have tuberculosis. Jennings seeks a permit to move the calf for further testing and care, challenging veterinary authority while considering legal study and possible Monroe practice.
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Roberts
J. F. Rouch
Janet Jennings
Washington
George Crooks
Miss Jennings
Monroe
Autumn Crime Peak Highlighted in Seasonal Study
A historical note shows crime rates rise in autumn, with more offenses occurring then than in any other season, reflecting a consistent pattern in crime data across years.
Untidy Health Tip Promotes Rocky Mountain Tea
Mary-Dark circles under the eyes are blamed on sluggish liver and kidneys. The ad urges daily exercise and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets, priced at 35 cents, by A. F. Lichtenwalner.
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Hollister
A. F. Lichtenwalner
Monroe Military Band Seeks Reorganization and Funds
A last effort to revive the Monroe Military Band faces a funding shortfall as $500 in subscriptions from last season remains uncollected. A meeting approved reorganization and possible disposal of band property, with Colin W. Wright to press the business men’s association to secure payments and support a 35 piece band with nearly new uniforms.
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Monroe
L J. Wilmet
Colin W. Wright
Business Men’s Association
Fair Society
Fight ing Roberts Wisconsin veterinarians oppose state vet
The Wisconsin Assembly of Veterinarians and stockmen, formed in Milwaukee with 102 members, campaigns against Dr. David Roberts of Waukesha for state veterinarian. They urge protests to the district senator as Roberts’ appointment nears Senate review. They accuse him of using office influence to promote personal interests and cite his cattle tuberculosis test business and health certificates as degrading veterinary ethics.
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Wisconsin Assembly of Veterinarians
Milwaukee
David Roberts
Waukesha
Roberts
Senate
Roberta
Architect Brunelleschi Wins Florence Cupola Contract
The renowned architect Brunelleschi declared he alone understood how to build the cathedral cupola and urged the council to grant him the commission. His assertion came amid a clash of competing claims before the city authorities.
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Florence
Brunelleschi
Wood for sale by W. B. Shafer
Cordwood and stove wood of all kinds offered for sale by W. B. Shafer with phone number 282 for inquiries.
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W. B. Shafer
New Glarus Chosen for Wisconsin Sharpshooters Union Shoot
The Wisconsin Sharpshooters Union selects New Glarus as headquarters for 1906 to 1908 with the next state shoot to be held there in summer 1908. Member clubs include Milwaukee La Crosse Chilton Wausau New Holstein Monticello and New Glarus. The William Tell Rifle Club of New Glarus will host events and plans new facilities at the shooting park for a four day shoot.
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New Glarus
Wisconsin Sharpshooters’ Union
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Chilton
Wausau
New Holstein
Monticello
William Tell Rifle Club
Shooting Park
Water High Delays Milwaukee Line by High Flood Water
A morning Milwaukee road passenger train was delayed an hour by high water between Calamine and Platteville. Water covered the track reached the second steps of the coaches and fanned the engine fire with fence posts and lumber. Illinois Central tracks south of Clarno also flooded with water atop the tracks after heavy rain.
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Milwaukee Road
Calamine
Platteville
Illinois Central
Clarno
Picture of Health and a Calf in Need of Reprieve
Miss Janet Jennings urges correction of a Times error about Pudgie the calf. She argues Pudgie is healthy and happy, growing and dreaming of a blue ribbon at the Green County fair, while seeking a temporary move to her brother-in-law’s home and a peaceful reprieve through arbitration.
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Janet Jennings
Pudgie
Miss Jennings
Green County
Earthworm Utility Noted in School Debate
A pupil answers a zoology question on the earthworm's value to farmers. He states the worm helps crops by eating pest insects and serves as fishing bait for the farmer, highlighting practical benefits in agriculture and leisure.
School director in Bingtown agitates pupils in line
A school director in Bingtown visited the school and tried to arrange pupils by height, instructing taller children to stand behind shorter ones. Surprisingly, the method achieved the intended order.
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Bingtown
Bill Lang auctioneer outsmarts heckler in Tilton tale
William P. Lang known as Bill the Tilton auctioneer is described as very bald. A would be smart fellow interrupted an auction and asked if a fly on his head would slip up. Bill retorted that the fly would slump through.
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William P. Lang
Bill
Tilton, N. H
First Edition Rue Morgue Sells For 1400 Dollars
A first edition of The Murders in the Rue Morgue sold recently for 1400 dollars. The poet Poe would have delighted to earn one tenth of this sum from the story.
Women bankers versus men in a witty exchange
A Washington Herald quip questions whether women make better bankers than men. The piece adds a bulletin from Illinois Central banning kerosene or oil shipments by baggage crews due to safety concerns.
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Washington Herald
The
Illinois Central
Water Taxes Due Begin December 31 at City Clerk Office
Water taxes can be paid starting Monday December 31 at the city clerk office on the west side of the square.
Epidemic Grows in Chicago Strains Health Department
The Chicago health department requests 100 extra inspectors as scarlet fever and diphtheria surge. New cases include 76 scarlet fever and 36 diphtheria, with total disease counts rising to about 1,000 scarlet fever and 2,000 diphtheria and related illnesses.
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Chicago
Health Department
Nature's Catarrh Cure Hyomei Offered With Guarantee
Hyomei is promoted as a natural cure for catarrh delivered via a pocket inhaler. The advertisement claims rapid relief, complete cure with continued use, and a money back guarantee from Trakenbrod's Pharmacy. Extra bottles cost 50cc, emphasizing economy and reliability.
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Trakenbrod
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Citizens Bank
Overcoa
Benkert & Stauffacher South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
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WM. Kelley
Prop
South Jackson Street
P. S
Minneta
C. Flan, M. B
Commercial & Savings Bank
F. L. Hodges
Citizen Bank
C. E. Secor
M. D
R. B. Clark
KR. B. Clark, M. B
S. P. Figi
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