Credit system sparks debate at Wisconsin Teachers meeting
Monroe educator Geo W Swartz drew praise for a landmark critique of university entrance credits. He argued the high school to university credit scheme narrows education to literary tracks, threatens smaller schools, and calls for a single standard aligned with local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Times
the Times
Geo. W. Swartz
Monroe
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
Swartz
State Association
Wisconsin
University
Department of Public Instruction
Twin Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Alma Barnhill is ill. Bernice and Bertha Whitehead also sick. Several families share Sunday visits including Holmes Ohl Whitehead Taylor and others. Out-of-town visitors include Oscar Schroeder and Miss Tilla Hefty from Monroe and Glen Stevenson from Polo Illinois.
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Geo. Whitehead
Bernice
Bertha
Grover Holmes
Barnhill
Kate Thorp
Ben Hoyland
Sam Weaver
Steve Schadt
Sam Benage
Perry Kesler
Glen Stevenson
Polo, Il
Floyd Chambers
Antone Jenny
Joe Ohl
Olive Whitehead
Frank Whitehead
Oscar Schroeder
Tilla Hefty
Monroe
Goats for Milk Arrive From Texas and Mexico
The goats meant to supply Madison families with milk have arrived from Texas and Mexico. J. D. Van Arman of Cottage Grove returns with a car load of 300 goats to be sold to local households seeking their own milk. The goats are touted as tuberculosis immune and useful for weed control, garbage disposal, and producing milk and butter.
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Madison
Texas
Mexico
J. D. van Arman
Cottage Grove
Potato Planter by A. C. Kent Aimed at Automating Planting
Janesville inventor A C Kent unveils a new automatic potato planter that works like a corn planter pulled by two horses. It plants two rows at a time, adaptable to various row spacings and depths from 2 to 6 inches, with Fort Atkinson as the manufacturing site for now.
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A. C. Kent
Janesville
Green County Teachers Examinations Schedule Released
The notice lists dates and venues for county and school diploma examinations. Monticello, Albany, Dayton and Brodhead host district tests on March 15 to 30 with specific subjects on each day, plus separate county and school diploma sessions in March and May.
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Monticello
South Side School
Albany—High School
Dayton—East Side School
Monroe
Court House
Albany
Daytor
East Side School
Brodhead
High School
Barley Shortage Triggers Market Jump in Midwest
Barley prices rose this week from 50 to 55 cents per bushel to 52 67 cents amid a shortage of Dakota and Minnesota barley. Molsters in Milwaukee reportedly lack sufficient supply to meet plant capacity, though officials say the shortage will be brief.
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Dakota
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Notice to dairymen for milk supply contract
Borden's Condensed Milk Co will contract for the summer milk supply on Friday March 15 1907. Dairy men wishing to sell milk should call at the company's office on that date between 7 a m and 4 p m. R W Church Superintendent Monroe Branch.
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Borden’s Condensed Milk Co
Civil Service Examination Notice at City Post Office
An examination for clerk and carrier positions will be held at the city post office on Saturday March 16. For application blanks and full information on qualifications duties salaries vacancies promotions etc address Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Post Office City.
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Board of Civil Service Examiners
Monroe Town Caucus Nominating Session Announced
A town caucus for Monroe will meet in the courthouse on Saturday March 23 to nominate candidates for township offices. The notice is issued by the committee.
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Monroe
Court House
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending March 9 1907
Advertised letters for the week ending March 9 1907 include Frank S. Bransfield Mrs Mary Brink E Roy Carey Joe Heartner Earl Landis Charlton Smith Katie Wild two listings Adolf Wittner foreign R A Etter P M.
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Frank S. Bransfield
Mary Brink
E. Roy Carey
Joe Heartner
Earl Landis
Charlton Smith
Katie Wild
Adolf Wittner
R. A. Etter
P. M
Low Fare Crusade Expands Across Four States
The push for lower railroad fares gains ground as North Dakota South Dakota Oklahoma and North Carolina join a growing wave. Legislation sets 2 cent per mile fares with various conditions, while several other states weigh similar measures led by support in Illinois Minnesota and Kansas.
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North Dakota
South Dakota
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Guthrie
Senate
Conference Committee
Corporation Commission
House
Alabama
Arkansas
Indiana
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri
North Caroline
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
List of Candidates for Monroe Primary 1907
City clerk M. T. Gettings certifies the list of nominees for the Monroe primary on March 19 1907. Republican tickets include Justice of the Peace Edward Ruegger and Thomas Luchsinger. aldermen Edward P. Mitchell R D Gorham. 3rd ward F W Miller. 4th ward E F Bauman J C Gillum. supervisors A Lewis C Trukenbrod A F Rote. Democratic tickets name J Karlen Jr Adam Blumer E J Kohli M C Gettings. Polls open 9 am to 5 pm at regular precinct locations.
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I. M. T. Gettings
Thomas Luchsinger
Edward Ruegger
Edward P. Mitchell
R. D. Gorham
J. Karlen, Jr
Adam Blumer
F. W. Miller
E. J. Kohli
E. F. Bauman
J. C. Gillum
A. D
M. T. Gettings
Orino Laxative Syrup Promises Gentle Cleansing Benefits
Clears the complexion with Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claimed to stimulate the liver and thoroughly cleanse the system. Advertises as mild and pleasant for women and children, superior to pills and mineral waters, from West Side Drug Store.
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West Side Drug Store
Strawbridge & Clothier Rep Tour Brings Ready-To-Wear Garments
Mr L L P Rittenhouse of Strawbridge Clothier Philadelphia visits Monday March 11 for one day to showcase ready to wear women's garments with many special orders to measure. Women needing fit from stock sizes or wanting special features gain opportunity. company promotes fair business methods and customer satisfaction.
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Ll. P. Rittenhouse
Great House of Strawbridge & Clothier
Philadelphia
Rittenhouse
New Spring and Summer Goods at Leading Northwest Store
In all departments we feature DRY GOODS READY TO WEAR GARMENTS UPHOLSTERY CURTAINS CARPETS RUGS with stocks far ahead of rivals in the Northwest. Prices have risen in most lines but many items are still sold at old prices. Remember the big store offers large assortments and is tying to be a good choice. Bear in mind Monday March 11.
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Monroe Man
Teachers’ Association
Twin Grove
Alma Barnhill
Isaac Myers
Austin Myers
Mrs
Ransom Holmes
Sam Holmes
Little Hazel Sweetwood
Jack Swartz
Lela Howe
Belle Berry
Chas. Bridge and
Wm. Taylor
Spring Grove
Madison Milk Trust
Green County Teachers’ Examinations
Brodhead—High School
R. W. Church
Monroe Branch
Civil Service Examination
Clerk-Carrier
County OF
Green
City
W.M. G
Mch
Turner Opera House
Mich
Wild & Arnold’s
The
Havana
John Malia
West Side Square
Monroe, Wis
C. E. Secor
M. D
R. B. Clark
R. B. Clank, M. B
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Dave Corweany
Wis
F. L. Hodges
White Block
Citizen Bank
Office
Honra
A. F. Lichtenwalner
Tatesvitt Wis
1St Infantry
U. S
Rath
Corp
A. E. Mitchell
F. A. Shriner
DRS. Rideout & Clark
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Dr. W. P
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