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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
8
The Monroe Wisconsin newspaper lists subscription prices: Daily Edition 2 cents per issue or 83 per year by mail or carrier, Weekly Edition 81 per year in advance. Notices that Rees is entered at the Monroe post office as second class matter. Community contact via telephone is given as No. 8.
Tax Commissioner Nils P. Haugen lauds Congressman H. A. Cooper as an exemplary leader and reformer. He cites Cooper’s chairmanship of the Insular Affairs Committee, his role in the Australian ballot law, and his opposition to railroad bonds as proof of his public spirit, honesty, and scholarly merit.
Clerk of the court prepares a certified copy of the indictment record and judgment committing George Heins to the state prison at Waupun from Green county for two years in 1900. State's Attorney John J. Healey of Cook county Illinois says Heins will appear before the grand jury. copy needed for that purpose. Heins was arrested during the fair for pickpocketing and sent up on larceny charges.
David Fritz of Racine, a street blacksmith, owns a power clipper and can clip horses on short notice for clients seeking quick grooming services.
Madison March 12. The assembly defeated the O'Neil bill 69 to 23 after nearly three hours of debate. The measure would allow split ticket voting across party lines for primary nominations. Five Republicans voted yes. Hearings on life insurance bills begin this afternoon, with further sessions planned. Three U S senators candidates are present Isaac Stephenson W H Hatten and Esch, Cooper expected soon. The legislature plans to proceed with a United States senator election by next Tuesday.
Illinois lawmakers consider a $3 annual penalty for citizens who abstain from primary voting. Representative Krape of Freeport introduced the measure claiming time is valuable and political involvement should be encouraged.
Clinton Babbitt longtime Beloit resident and former congressman died suddenly at his Beloit home aged 75. He was elected to Congress in 1890 as a Democrat amid Cleveland’s landslide, earlier ran in 1880, served as postmaster, Wisconsin State Agricultural Society secretary, and Beloit’s first city council member in 1853. A stock breeder and friend of William Jennings Bryan, he was noted for his civic ties in Rock County. Smoke the Royal Ribbon 5 cent cigar manufactured by the Cuban Boy cigar factory.
Mrs Lelia Marsh Studley died in Battle Creek following a minor hospital operation. She passed away after a postoperative shock despite steady recovery earlier, at Nichols hospital. She was 43, born Monticello Wisconsin, wife of Wayne D. Marsh, a St Thomas church member and arts patron. She leaves husband and mother Mrs Eliza Studley plus brothers Orrin and George. Funeral at 2 pm.
The board voted to buy a fifty two inch electric program clock for the new high school building to synchronize class times and alarms. A. F. Rote was tasked with purchasing and wiring. The board also plans a price adjustment after finding float finish on seats and will discuss with Wisconsin School Supply. Secretary Sherron to order ten birch revolving chairs and thirty maple university tablet arm chairs. About $1000 in bills approved with most members present except three.
Big excursion next Tuesday March 19 to lands on the Milwaukee and St Paul railway in Dakota. A great chance to get rich productive land at lowest price. Will surely increase and make you big money quick. See A. E. Roop or Mo J Wescort.
J H Miller promotes a fresh line of spring ladies suits, skirts, jackets, and a broad carpet department selection. Special prices apply to lace curtains and linoleums. Visit headquarters for Easter ready outfits and home goods.
L. J. Wilmet, a fashionable tailor, announces that his spring samples are in and selections can be made now. Workmanship and style are guaranteed. Shop over Schiesser's Book Store.
Madison dispatch reports the Wisconsin Assembly backed a bill to require white marble or granite in the new capitol and to fund a separate heating plant and warehouse, with critics calling it too costly. The Senate also passed a bill barring a state veterinarian from stockholding in patent medicine ventures connected to Dr. David Roberts. The election of a U.S. senator remains uncertain, with debate over timing and potential candidates, including Cooper and Lenroot, while Hudnall endorses Lenroot’s local support. Also approved was a $600 expense appropriation in the Green county election contest.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York testifies that after four years no relapse occurred following his use of Foley's Kidney Cure. He claims the medicine stopped brick dust sediment pain and kidney disease symptoms quickly and remains effective. West Side Drug Store.
The West Side Drug Store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with claims of vigorous health. It promotes tea or tablets for 35 cents and lists A. F. Lichtenwalner as the contact or seller.
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