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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1907
Page
2
The notice lists Daily Edition prices at 2 cents per month and 3 dollars per year with weekly editions on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 dollar annually in advance. It also notes post office entry as second class matter in Monroe Wisconsin and provides contact number 8.
Borden's Condensed Milk plant opened books for next season with a five cent monthly rise over last summer. Prices start in April at 1.20, May 0.95, June 0.85, July 0.95, August 1.10, September 1.20. June trails cheese factories but other months exceed them. Contracts expected to produce about 70,000 pounds of milk daily, with expanded capacity to fill demand.
Two Green County wrestling champions Otto Alplanalp and Otto Loertscher fought four finals at Turner hall Thursday afternoon and finished in a draw. Alplanalp, the previous season’s champion, earned the shade as the better contestant despite Loertscher’s strong attempts after travel from Switzerland. Others in the final ranking included John Zurflueh Will Loertscher Adolph Zurflueh Adolph Kuenzie Len Altman John Wenger Alf Miller and Albert Schwarz. Over two hundred couples danced at the closing cheesemakers ball signaling the end of winter events and the start of the season preparations.
George W. Bartlette, long time Albany druggist, was brought to city for arraignment on an excise offense filed by the Law and Order league. The case stems from the Hahn affair showing liquor sold through the drug store, with attorney P. J. Clawson pursuing the matter. Hahn declares support for Bartlette as hearing is adjourned to April 6.
Memorandum shows fire tax payments to Treasurer W. W. Chadwick from Monroe insurance agents for 1906. Listed amounts include Etter & Treat 158 84, D A Stearns & Co 44 25, Geo G Wright 35 85, Ed Ruegger 35 29, Geo W Whalen 32 05, Thorp & Gorham 31 48, Adams & Case Madison 3 59, and Simon Strauss Orfordville 0 83, totaling 313 18.
Madison March 15 voters in Stanley issued a petition backing Governor James C Davidson for the U S Senate to succeed John Spooner The petition denounces any candidate who seeks reward for party services and targets Isaac Stephenson It is linked to W D Connor aide to Lieutenant Governor and Republican Chairman Davidson denies knowledge of the petitions The Assembly also voted to finance a capitol building project costing about 1 million dollars and the Senate killed two bills on official publication rules For the local newspapers this was seen as a setback to certain publishing interests.
In Rock County circuit court at Janesville nine doctors are called to testify for both sides in Tate versus the C M & St P railway. Plaintiffs’ physicians include Dr. Mitchell of Brodhead and Drs. T. H. McCarthy W. H. Palmer and James Gibson of Janesville. Defendants’ doctors are Dr. W. R. Head of Brodhead and Drs. J. F. Pember E. F. Woods F. B. Farnsworth and T. W. Nuzum of Janesville. The testimony aims to define the injury extent for damages as Tate was hurt when thrown against a caboose door latch at Brodhead. trial expected to complete today.
At the Wisconsin university the Secret Society The Single Blessedness Club is revealed as a joke aimed at Regent Pliny Norcross. Miss Hedwig E Federie of West Bend Wisconsin says she is president. fifteen female students have pledged to remain single. Similar groups exist at Chicago and Northwestern universities with plans to extend to California and Stanford.
J H Miller announces 75 new spring ladies suits in a bright line for Easter. Also offered are spring skirts jackets and a carpet department with lace curtains and linoleum of all grades at special prices. Come to headquarters for these items.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tablets as a remedy for wasting away, priced at 35 cents. It credits A. F. Lichtenwalner as the seller or promoter.
Madison March 16 The Wisconsin legislature adjourned until Monday night after a tense week in the race to replace Senator Spooner. Many candidates have left Madison or will depart, including Isaac Stephenson and H A Cooper. Senator La Follette plans a Madison visit, prompting speculation on his role and a possible conference among candidates to secure a progressive Republican consensus.
National Wagon Makers association in Chicago agreed to raise retail prices for buggies wagons and general wagoncraft products by about fifty percent this spring unless raw materials and transportation costs fall favorably.
Mr. Baer will present the Chicago Novelty Cloak Co. line of suits skirts and jackets next Monday March 18 at our store. The note urges early selection due to marked scarcity of materials and invites anyone to view the latest creations. Dry Goods Co. J. Bolender.
A local advertiser promotes a three day sale offering up to 50 percent off on spring and summer dress fabrics. Two lots total 206 pieces include French voiles, mohair, crepes and silk blends with yard prices claimed at 25 to 50 cents. Sale by J. H. Miller with contact via phone 78 and note of unsold stock shipping to branch stores.
Mr L P Rittenhouse of Strawbridge Clothier Philadelphia visits Monday March 11 with a large selection of custom orders to be made to one measure. Women needing fitted garments or specific features gain an opportunity from this event and the dealer promises satisfaction from trusted business methods.
In all departments we feature dry goods ready to wear up holstery curtains carpets rugs and claim stocks far ahead in the Northwest outside large cities. Prices have risen in most lines though many items sell at old prices with larger assortments tying to the big store. Monday March 11 is a key date to remember.
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