Milwaukee rail service eyed for Mineral Point division upgrades
Milwaukee road officials expect improvements to Mineral Point passenger service with more trains to Milwaukee and Chicago. The plan includes earlier evening trains, possible Sunday service, and through Milwaukee Janesville connections to speed trips, backed by local business leaders and railroad commission input.
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Milwaukee Road
Mineral Point Division
Milwaukee
Chicago
E. D. Wright
W. W. Winton
Wright
Colin W. Wright
State Railroad Commission
Janesville
Dill
Monroe
Prairie du Chien Division
Messrs. Wright
Winton
Orino Laxative Syrup Promoted for Gentle Cleanup
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates the liver and thoroughly cleanses the system and clears the complexion of pimples and blotches. It is advertised as mild and pleasant for women and children and does not gripe or sicken. The West Side Drug Store endorses Orino as superior to pills and ordinary cathartics.
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West Side Drug Store
Unclaimed Letters and Local Advertisements
Advertised letters for the week ending March 16 1907 include Rosa Bolliger Mrs Frances Blumer James Clifton Fred Dickow Emma Gempeler Dr Hangler Hans Johan Doff Everett Keel Mrs E E Smith Albert Swartz Steuty Tylius Otto Wesenberg and a note on high quality baseball goods sold at Schiesser's book store on the north side.
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Rosa Bolliger
Frances Blumer
James Clifton
Fred Dickow
Emma Gempeler
Dr. Hangler
Hans Johan Doff
Everett Keel
E. E. Smith
Albert Swartz
Steuty Tylius
Otto Wesenberg
Postal clerks and carriers eligible for $100 pay rise
The Monroe post office and Wisconsin offices face a $100 annual pay increase for clerks and carriers under a merit based system pending Washington approval. Nationwide figures show 19 900 clerks and 24 277 carriers eligible, with potential annual government cost around $4.5 million. All depends on a year of good service records and final department notice due July 1.
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Monroe
Department
Washington
Congress
Wisconsin
U. S
Milwaukee
Easter Footwear at Clark and Timmons
Clark and Timmons at South Side Square announce new Easter joggery shoes and exclusive styles in shoes and oxfords for ladies and gentlemen designed to meet discerning tastes.
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Clark & Timmons
South Side Square
Easter Millinery Opening At Mrs Huffman's Dry Goods
Special invitation to the public for an Easter millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday March 20 and 21. New assortments of Easter bonnets and hats to view. Mr Weiss of La Vogue coats and suits will be in the store with the latest garments for Easter.
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Mr. Weiss
la Vogue
Ek. A. Huffman
G B Burhans Testifies After Four Years
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York reports four years since using Foley's Kidney Cure cured his severe kidney trouble. He says brick dust sediment and symptoms vanished and advises others with kidney or bladder trouble to try the remedy. West Side Drug.
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G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
Foley
West Side Drug Store
Foley’s Honey and Tar Safe Under New Pure Food Law
The West Side Drug Store announces Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults as a safe remedy.
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Foley
West Side
Druy Store
Extra Postage for Special Delivery
Post office department officials anticipate the July 1 start of a new system allowing letters and packages to bear 10 cents extra postage for special delivery, replacing the need for the usual special delivery stamp. The change is expected to boost business substantially.
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Postoffice Department
La Follette Pushes Stephenson in Wisconsin Senate Fight
Madison report says Senator La Follette meets many lawmakers to back Isaac Stephenson of Marinette. The effort has not gained speed. Lenroot is alleged as the real choice by the Davidson faction. La Follette departs west for lecture dates through May.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Fred Ties
Willis Ludlow
Green County Assembly
la Follette
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
Stephenson
Davidson-Connor
Lenroot
Davidson
The
West
Pacific States
Twin Grove Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Adleman and family visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bridge. Several couples spent Sunday with neighbors at various homes including the Whiteheads and Pinnows. Sam Weaver plans to move to Monroe this week Wednesday.
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Harley Adleman
Chas. Bridge
Bert Orton
Otho Barnhill
Brodhead
John Beightol
Pennsylvania
Ransom Holmes
Harry Swartz
Sam Weaver
Sam Benage
al. Chilson
Wake Whitehead
Olive Whitehead
John Pinnow
Perry Kesler
Frank Ortrander
Geo. Whitehead
Austin Myers
Rock Grove
Sam
Jesse Matzke
John Emrick
John Raymer
Ray Grenzow
Frank Whitehead
Blanche
John Disher
Monroe
Window Trim Display Promises Seasonal Charm
The piece highlights an upcoming spring window display featuring pink and white tones. It notes hours of labor and a notable outlay, with pink roses on a filmy white background and an elaborate floral border along the front. The display aims to rival top State Street Chicago productions.
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Chicago
The Sairest of Wear Ohings for Saster A Fashion Panorama
A review of spring fabrics and garments highlights a formal showing of new textures and ready-to-wear items. The piece warns merchants offering poorer grades at fixed prices while promoting extensive stock bought before price hikes. It promotes old price reliability and urges Janesville shoppers to visit for large, complete assortments.
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Janesville
Millinery Opening Announces New Trimmer and Staff
J H Miller invites patrons to a spring millinery opening from March 26 to 30 introducing new trimmer Miss Shields and two top makers Grace Spahr and Margaret Aultman. The note promises artistic trimming for Easter orders and urges attendance for a “great treat.”
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Miss Shields
Grace Spahr
Margaret Aultman
J. H. Miller
Fine Lots for Building North of Ludlow Street
Two on Washington Street offered as cheap properties by John J. Wescott. Describes one and a half blocks north of Ludlow and urges immediate viewing.
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Ludlow
Washington Street
John J. Wescott
Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Sold For 35 Cents
An advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain tea as a universal tonic for the liver bowels and other organs. The product is offered in tenor tablets priced at 35 cents from A F Lichtenwalner.
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Hollister
A. F. Lichtenwalner
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WM. Kelley
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1St Infantry
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F. A. Shriner
M Bono
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Sjanesville
Benkert & Stauffacher
Monroe, Wis
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New
John T.etter
North Side Square
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Ne Commercial Savings Bank
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