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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
2
A Philadelphia Times correspondent probes the phrase continental dam and its possible link to revolutionary currency. The piece explains counterfeit notes, bank stamping with damnate or dami, and argues whether the expression stems from wartime depreciation or a provocation to profanity.
Women report relief from female troubles and painful menses after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters describe severe prior pain, irregular cycles, and kidney and stomach issues improved after treatment, with praise for the medicine and renewed health.
Eastern capital backs a plan to build an 18 mile connecting line from Pren tice via Grandfather Falls and Waupaca to Iola to feed a new lake port at Green Bay for seaboard traffic. Trains would run to Green Bay from July with elevators to handle increased business.
The Wisconsin Republican state convention met at the Davidson theater Milwaukee to select four at large delegates and ratify district selections for Philadelphia. James G. Monaghan named temporary chairman praised McKinley and praised his administration. Resolutions reaffirmed party principles, lauded Gold standard, and endorsed McKinley and Scofield administrations. Delegates Isaac Stephenson Joseph B. Treat James H. Stout H August Leudtke elected. alternates listed. presidential electors named Alley Peterson A G Weierstedt. Grave Lousted: Frank Olson of Racine died in Eluvas Cuba and burial planned in Arlington then Racine.
Fire wiped out every industrial plant in the village of Wilmot. Kenosha plans elaborate dedication ceremonies for Mer arial day honoring war heroes of Kenosha county. Edward Carroll, a veteran of the Fourth Wisconsin battery, died in Ve Toit. Charles Singleman buried after Philippines wounds. Mary Bigs recovered from the river near Milwaukee dating to March 1 disappearance. Barbers in Menominee agree to close all day on Sunday. James Murphy, convict from Jefferson county, hanged himself. University names Dr. O A Bibcock booster director of college. Milwaukee traveler association appoints I S Fellows as president Sammel Howard dies of pneumonia. Mrs Anna Strand of Warrens killed by freight train near Mill ton.
The Wisconsin national guard annual encampment will begin August 1. Units from various locales will attend, with the First staying August 1 to 7 and the others from August 15 to 24. Adj. Gen. G R Toardman expected to issue the necessary orders this week.
John T. Rockefeller Jr. is heir to more millions than any other young man in the country, not yet 23, his life spent in preparing to manage the estate. The report notes his social life and business focus as he steps into leadership of immense holdings. A list of political nominees also appears in the article.
A collage of promotional blurbs extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to strengthen digestion and cure ailments while Kemp’s Balsam promises quick cough relief. The piece cites sensational lines about literature and public figures, plus generic quips about gambling, ennui, and fashion.
In the South the months are described as pleasant with buds on trees and early produce. The Tennessee Alabama Georgia West Florida rail line offers round trips at about half fare to major points, with details via P Sid Jones in Birmingham. A testimonial from a court scene and various health quips follow, reflecting period miscellany and humorous snippets.
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