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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1907
Page
4
Madison attorney Emerson Ela visits Monroe while several residents travel to Madison and Denver. A public picnic, a new glass showcase at Clark drug store, and a Gollmar Bros circus stop are noted along with farm sales, rail rate shifts, and a fatal lightning strike near Janesville.
A Denver to New York ranchman stays at a luxury hotel then goes broke. The proprietors feed him liver and bacon daily until he pays. After weeks his luck shifts he asks for the entire liver and bacon menu both ways, triggering a punchline.
In an 1855 Descriptive Catalogue of London Tokens the author notes a 17th century order prohibiting tobacco smoking in the Parliament gallery or at the table of the house while seated as a committee. This shows early formal limits on smoking inside the House of Commons.
Forty years ago in Allen County Ohio the notorious Old Man Ellison, a wealthy farmer, mellowed late in life. At a raisin he spoke of his fading strength and the devil pursuing him, predicting an eventual retreat to safer days. Bill Petit retorted that Ellison would forget where he found him when the time comes.
In three years the Bank of Japan reports gold circulation rising by 5,000,000 dollars and note circulation increasing by 8,500,090 dollars while silver circulation shows a smaller gain of 090,000 dollars.
A pretty young woman claims her new diamond bracelet was given by her uncle. The statement raises doubt whether the uncle is genuine or the bracelet is counterfeit, highlighting ambiguity in motive and provenance.
Parties indebted to the dental firm of Bennett and Rust are requested to call and pay the accounts at once to settle the business.
A persuasive促提 advertorial urges businesses to allocate a fixed annual ad budget and track its impact on sales. It promises increased volume of business by 10 20 or 30 percent and invites readers to discuss an annual contract for ad inches to reach the local community.
Turkish censor imposes a rule against any murder on stage to curb bad influence. Consequently many plays lose dramatic effect as murdered principals are rushed off, then return from the wings to sing their death songs.
A mother recalls a morning when her three year old child challenged her to get up. The child said mother had slept enough and asked why she was returning to bed, revealing a moment of candid domestic dialogue.
Life insurance companies in Japan pay 16 percent dividends. One firm reports directors earning only 3100 dollars in fees for the year.
A compact reflection on male ego and moral aspiration. The piece contrasts a craving to be seen as serious and virtuous with the fear of ridicule, detailing how pride and dignity drive behavior in social life. It evokes a London ambiance and a regal, elusive queen figure.
A young doctor writes to the Saturday Evening Post about medical bills that fail to be paid. He notes about 15 percent of charges are unpaid, yet argues those unpaid amounts teach patience and professional restraint in practice.
Jamestown Exposition travel offered via Illinois Central with connections to Big Four and C and O routes. Depart Monroe 8 10 a m arrive Norfolk next day 6 10 p m. Sleeping cars Chicago to Old Point Comfort Newport News and Washington D C. No depot change. Tickets via Big Four C and O or Washington route then Potomac river and Chesapeake Bay steamers. Rates limits routes available from agent FF E Lamboury.
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