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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
4
The Monroe Weekly Times lists subscription prices for its editions: Daily Edition 25 cents a month or 3 dollars yearly by mail or carrier. Weekly Edition on Mondays and Thursdays one dollar yearly in advance. Published in Monroe Wisconsin and entered as second class matter.
A total of 85,000 pounds of milk worth over 700 dollars was delivered yesterday to the Borden's Condensed Milk plant. The flow is the heaviest yet, with June expected to surpass it. The enlarged plant holds over 100,000 pounds daily, and extended hours are in effect as deliveries surge from within a five mile radius, proving Monroe as a major milk center.
Beginning July 1 the post office raises stamped envelopes by 4c per thousand. A 10c surcharge on any stamp with Special Delivery entitles immediate delivery on arrival. Jamestown Exposition stamps of 1907 in 1c 2c and 5c are on sale at the local office. Stamp books of 24 stamps are sold for 25c each.
The famed New England novel Quincy Adams Sawyer becomes a stage production at Turner Opera House for one performance on September 4. The four act play preserves the rural charm with a strong Yankee atmosphere and a noted New York cast, promising a lively homespun evening with a beloved love story.
J Clifford, long time roadmaster of the Illinois Central division, moves to head the Carbondale division with headquarters in St. Louis. J A Sheehan of the Peoria division, based in Mattoon, will assume Clifford’s former duties. Also notice for furnished room rentals with or without board at 303 East Street.
The Wisconsin assembly debates the high license bill with a call of the house threatened and reconsideration sought after a 37 to 34 vote to kill the measure earlier. Barney Potter leads the opposition. Ties is paired for high license as politics grow fierce over insurance, taxation, and redistricting ahead of final adjournment.
Freeport Illinois hosts Opening Day of the chautauqua at Globe Park with Gov. Yates speaking at 10 30 a m and Billy Sunday at 2 30 p m Music by the Heavens Sisters Concert company of New York Also scheduled are Father L J Vaughan L A Long and Col George W Bain with performances on July 6 7 13 and 14 Take West Stephenson street car at junction Celebrate the Fourth in a scenic Illinois setting.
The Wisconsin legislature established a State Teachers Agency allowing public school teachers to join for a two dollar fee to access bureau services in securing positions. It removes any five percent commission from private agencies and directs applicants to send two dollars and their needs to the commissioner of labor and industrial statistics in Madison.
Illinois lawmakers pass a law effective July 1 offering a bounty of twenty five cents per groundhog. In township counties four hogs must be killed in a single township to qualify, while in non township counties the bounty is payable via the county clerk.
Notice to qualified electors of Union School District No. One Monroe that the annual meeting for officer election and district business will be held at Turner Hall Monroe on July 1 1907 at 7 PM. Dated June 20 1907. J L Sherron secretary.
Court House Committee warns visitors that littering the park with paper peanut shells and waste will not be tolerated. The park remains open to the public but must be kept clean to avoid heavy county costs and prosecution for violations.
A brief quote on belief shaping history attributes genuine factors to Dawson, noting truths influence life and personal history as guiding forces.
City property on East Market street featuring a two story eight room house with well cellar and cistern on two lots 65 by 135 feet with fruit and shade trees four blocks from the square will be sold Saturday June 29 at 2 pm at the residence. Possession July 1 1907. Mary A Glascott. T L Summeril Son Aucts.
A veteran Col Higginson recalls meeting two Cambridge boys under six. When asked about their walk they replied they had been discussing the foolish things they once believed as children, showing an oddly mature perspective for their age.
An old resident recalls the shift from the college yell to a raw home yell in a barn scene. The elder notes the old man is tiring the young with a plain home cry, free of Greek or Latin trim.
The article notes olive oil selling at about 20 cents a quart wholesale in Greece. It states that even during exceptionally large yields, pure oil remains inexpensive.
The text recalls Dr Dougal of Keith, an honorary Aberdee society member since 1795, known for blunt speech. A talkative woman asked about her tongue and he curtly suggested it “needs a rest.” A patient complained of eye trouble and he retorted it is better to suffer with them than with out.
A Lancaster Pennsylvania judge rules that a newspaper stolen from a doorstep makes the subscriber the aggrieved party. The court states that from delivery by the carrier the paper is the subscriber's property and the loss falls to the carrier or distributor.
A London Saturday Review quips about the humor of long words and phrases like terminological inexactitude. The outsider fails to grasp the joke, likening it to a chyrons and displays of high minded thought, evoking a mock scholarly tone.
The Beloit fair is canceled as directors nix plans for the event. The standstill stems from the Illinois legislature not acting on the state appropriation bill which would cover forty percent of premiums.
Advertised letters for the week ending June 10 1907 include Mrs. Mary Beach Henry Feller John Mellenberger Frank W May Wendelin Schneider Farmer Bessie Staver A Etter P M.
Cordwood and stove wood of all kinds offered by W B Shafer with phone contact 282 for orders and pickup.
The superintendent of a large asylum for the insane argues that crazy people never act together. He says if one inmate attacks an attendant, others see it as not their affair and simply watch. He notes that two or more inmates working together would signal progress toward recovery.
Walter Godden of the Tinklepaugh laundry was pursued by a bulldog while on rounds. The dog seized his clothing at the sitting-down moment and tore out a good sized piece. He had to leave the public streets to change clothes.
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio reports kidney and bladder pain for years. After taking Foley's Kidney Cure he notes relief as brick-dust like matter diminishes and pain vanishes, claiming it did him $1000 worth of good. West Side Drug Store sells Foley's Kidney Cure.
Japan appears on the world list with fifth in sulphur, third in antimony, fourth in copper, sixth in petroleum, and eighth in coal indicating broad mineral output.
Whaling becomes a rising industry in the south Atlantic region led by activity around the Falkland Islands. The report notes increasing vessel trips, processing, and export potential.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in the first stages. He affirms no one has used it and not been satisfied. West Side drug store.
All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to Fred Maeder are requested to call at his place and settle their accounts before July 1st.
Parties knowing themselves indebted to the dental firm of Bennett and Rust are urged to call and pay the accounts promptly to settle the business.
Parties planning cement walks should place orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Reasonable prices and high quality work are promised. Remember it The Times for news.
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