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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for the Monroe Weekly Times: Daily Edition by mail or carrier 25 cents a month or 3 dollars a year. Weekly Edition, published Mondays and Thursdays, one dollar a year in advance. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Monroe, Wisconsin post office. Contact numbers: telephone No 3. July 29, 1907.
The Wisconsin State Livestock Sanitary Board will continue bovine tuberculosis demonstrations, led by Dr. David Roberts and Dr. H. L. Russell. They will coordinate with fair managers to offer demos at fairs desiring them, as the program proved profitable and educational for farmers and stock raisers.
Archie Nance completed the Union school census reporting 1198 children of school age in the city with 538 males and 660 females. Ages 7 to 14 number 573. 28 children live outside the city district, 13 of whom are 7 to 14 years old.
C. H. Knapp, advance agent for the Quincy Adams Sawyer attraction, promotes the Monroe engagement set for September 4. The show, after two years in New York, comes on the road with special scenery to be used locally, and hundreds of circulars and letters will be sent to attract audiences.
Wisconsin officials report the 1907 session cost 169481.14 to conduct 667 laws, averaging 250.34 per law and 189 days at 896.72 per day. Prayers to preachers cost 660 total, with salaries for senators 16939.70 and assemblymen 53601.50. Publication and newspaper costs total 2600 and 20000. The Green county election contest cost 620.80 to the state.
The Argyle Atlas notes it is ahead of the railroad on transportation questions. It states advertising revenue of 75 cents and railroad fare costs of 62 cents, leaving a balance of 13 cents.
The Green County Agricultural Society rejected Ludlow’s opposition to special attractions and authorized engaging aerial artists and an aeronaut with a $325 advertising budget. Ludlow threatened resignation as vice president amid broader talks to broaden entertainment and draw broader crowds.
Willis Ludlow vice president of the Green County Agricultural Society rejects reports of discord among officers, says no serious disagreements beyond objections to advertising. He clarifies his stance on free attractions and vaudeville, asserts no resignation plans, and notes no advertising cost increase. Directors split 3 to 2 on destroying advertising cards.
West Side drug store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
City Clerk M. T. Gerrines states that all milk licenses should be renewed and any expired licenses updated to current status.
Parties planning cement walks are urged to leave orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and work quality guaranteed. A F Rote.
A German scientist announces a secret invention that would enable a tablet to produce a full glass of beer indistinguishable from that drawn from a keg or bottle. The claim suggests a future device delivering authentic beer with a single tablet.
Beloit residents spent the night on their lots as Fair Oaks addition opened at 7 am. Early comers claimed prime lots and by 10 am every lot was sold. The rush resembled a Rosebud reservation with crowds eyeing iron stakes and awaiting office presentation.
Freeport Bulletin reports county actions on ground hog bounties. Since last Saturday, the county clerk issued orders to the county treasurer for 128 dollars and 75 cents.
All women s garments including wrappers kimonos sacks and wool skirts excluded are offered at 1 5 off regular price. 25c fancy denims and Steens Clearing price 12.5 éc 56c heavy waistings and bleach muslins in seasonable lengths clear at 7 8 and 1s. 12 sc unbleached muslin 40 inch clears at 8c. roc to 30c dress trimmings values clear at 5c. 15c to 30c dress trimmings values clear at 2c.
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