Farm tenancy rises in southern Wisconsin counties
Madison May 11. Professor H C Taylor of the University of Wisconsin reports that the number of rented farms in the twelve southern counties nearly doubled from 1880 to 1900 and has continued to rise. The study traces tenancy trends, age patterns of tenants, and the shift from land owners to renters across Rock, Milwaukee, Dane, Racine, and other counties, noting rising land values and a gradual path from tenant to owner.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
H. C. Taylor
Department of Political Economy
University of Wisconsin
Taylor
Europe
America
England
Illinois
Rock County
Milwaukee County
Kenosha County
Walworth County
Lafayette County
Green County
Dane County
Racine County
Grant County
Waukesha County
Iowa County
Jefferson County
North Central States
North Atlantic States
South Central States
South Atlantic States
Court bill to move monthly court to Brodhead debated
Local attorneys unite in opposition to a Becker Ties bill allowing the county judge to hold court once a month in Brodhead. The measure threatens Monroe and would force extra travel and costs, with hearings slated before the judiciary committee amid no opposition heard. The Times urges opposition to protect Monroe's court business.
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Assembly Judiciary Committee
J. M. Becker
Assemblyman Ties
Becker
Brodhead
Assemblyman
Green County
Monroe
Bredhead
Times
Notice To Public Fixing Minimum Trip Charge
Notice to public that due to higher feed costs horse shoeing and general expenses the undersigned expressmen of the city set the minimum trip charge at 15 cents. Andrew Dolan John Shafer Thos Hinchcliffe.
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Andrew Dolan
John Shafer
Thos
Hinchcliffe
Miona stomach tablets promise relief for stomach troubles
Miona tablets blend bismuth subgallate cerium oxalate sodium bicarbonate and nux vomica to ease inflammation strengthen nerves and neutralize acids. Sold by Trukenbrod's Pharmacy with a refund guarantee if no cure is produced.
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Trukenbrod
Wanted Girl Speaks English and German for Office Work
Help wanted notice from Ferd. Ingold seeking a female applicant fluent in English and German for general office duties.
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Ferd. Ingold
Milwaukee Road delays evening passenger train by five minutes
The Milwaukee road issues a new time card moving the 7:52 p m departure to 7:57 p m to improve connections at Dill. The change aims to ensure the Illinois Central Dodgeville division train can wait until 8:25 p m for connections, allowing up to ten minutes lateness.
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Milwaukee Road
Dill
Illinois Central
Dodgeville
Milwaukee
Rural Route to Use Auto for Mail Delivery in County
J H Williams ordered a $600 Jewel automobile to deliver rural mail on Route No 2. The Ohio made machine will be the county’s sole auto mail vehicle. Monroe post office carriers Geigel and Stauffacher already use Indian motorcycles cutting delivery times. Geigel logged a two hour forty minute run on his first trip and aims to improve.
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J. H. Williams
Ohio
Will Geigel
Dan Stauffacher
Monroe
Geigel
Stauffacher
Beloit Clergy Backed by Liquor Dealers
A Beloit movement started by saloon keepers shifts to Beloit pastors aiming to stop the city council from issuing new saloon licenses next year. Brewsmen offered big options on sites before leases end as they push for new saloons in a city with thirty two already. The clergy later took up the cause.
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Beloit
Line City
Common Council
Possum Farming Plan Sparks North Georgia Man
Leonard Norder of Sylvester plans a possum farm after capturing an old possum and nine young. His dog found three young possums, the old possum had a pouch with the youngsters, one young died, others unharmed. When disturbed the young hide in the pouch. This is his fourth possum catch on the property as he hunts for more.
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Leonard Norder
Sylvester
Mr. Norder
French Marquis Promotes Withdrawals To Mock Government
The Marquis de Dion, a French chamber of deputies member, proposed Brittany constituents withdraw deposits from the National Savings Bank to embarrass the government. Large withdrawals followed this suggestion as a result.
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Marquis de Dion
Chamber of Deputies
Brittany
National Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending May 10 1907
List of unclaimed letters includes Fred Fluckiger John Fillig Wm Feller N C Holmes I C Kycer Planma Ladd G H Reid Alf Stauffer Samuel White Brown W B Morris R A Errer P M and others.
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Fred Fluckiger
John Fillig
Wm. G. Feller
N.C. Holmes
I. C. Kycer
Planma Ladd
G. H. Reid
Alf Stauffer
Samuel White Brown
W. B. Morris
R. A. Errer
P. M
Boys Start Timber Fire Near City
A brush fire eight miles northeast of the city burned twenty five to thirty acres of timber after being started by boys smoking out woodchucks. Thirty five to forty farmers fought the blaze from noon for four to five hours to save cordwood. The timber owners include Jac Geigel John Geigel John Smith Chas Smith and Will Pagel. The timber suffered no damage as the fire was confined to undergrowth.
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Jac. Geigel
John Geigel
John Smith
Chas Smith
Will Pagel
Juda Correspondence Reports Weather Blues and Moves
The column notes scarce feed due to cold weather and lists local moves and visits. Harry Baremore family leaves for Minnesota to farm, Vern and Mrs Dodge relocate to Brodhead, and several locals visit, dine, or tour nearby towns. A Good Templar lodge forms with officers listed.
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Harry Baremore
Fred Baremore
Minnesota
Vern Dodge
Brodhead
Templar
John Legler
Mae McElwee
J. P. Kildow
Vera Gifford
Dorland
J. Miller
Mr. Thompson
Geo. Dorland
Sarah Moyer
Harry Gifford
T. J. Jones
Death of Mrs. Louisa Kundert in local hospital
Mrs. Louisa Kundert wife of Casper Kundert of the C Kundert Hardware company died at Loof bouron hospital shortly after 7 AM after ten days of illness from jaundice tied to long standing liver trouble. She was born in New York March 29 1856 and came to this city as a child. She leaves four children and a bereaved husband. Funeral set for Wednesday at 9 AM from the residence and 9:30 AM at St Victor s church.
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Louisa Kundert
Casper Kundert
Kundert
George Sickinger
New York
Mr. Kundert
B. H. Bellows
R. M. Kundert
George Kundert
East
Russell Street
St. Victor’s Church
Hope and Aspiration Amid Lowly Life
A quote from Professor Stanley Levons praising the spirit of hope. It states that a man of humble position can stay happy if he maintains aspiration and believes effort moves him toward more. The message emphasizes personal drive over status or possessions.
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Prof
Stanley Levons
Woman Guides Blind People in New York for Living
A New York woman earns income by guiding blind individuals through daily life tasks. She offers companionship and assistance, helping clients navigate streets, public spaces, and appointments.
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New York
Unclaimed Letters May 4 1907
Postal notice listing unclaimed letters for Johann Hofmann and Chas Wells with R. A. Etter, Post Master.
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Johann Hofmann
Chas. Wells
R. A. Etter
P. M
Marriage Reveals Secret Union of Emma Stealey and Dr Carver
Announcement from Freeport confirms the marriage of Mrs. Emma Stealey and Dr. F. W. Carver in San Antonio Texas. The couple wed over a year ago and kept it private until now. Mrs. Carver is the daughter of Mrs. John Mackey of Freeport. Dr. Carver, famed as a world champion rifle shot, has received European decorations and travels in shows including the diving elk. They plan a visit to Monroe in June, having delayed public notice to Freeport friends.
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Freeport
Emma Stealey
F. W. Carver
San Antonio
Texas
Carver
John Mackey
Crown Heads
Europe
Winslow
Monroe
Real estate transfers listed for Brooklyn Monroe and area
Real estate sales include James F Snyder to Dan S Hulburt for lots 5 6 Brooklyn $1650 Ellen O Millman to Frank E Millman Nellie M Wells 140x110 outlot 39 Monroe $1 John Wagner to Jacob Burkhart lots 9 10 11 12 14 15 blk 1 Andersons Monroe $2100 W H Zimmerman to Louis Becker parcel sec 30 Spring Grove $1 Jasper Workinger et al to Minnie B Crane lots 2 4 blk 7 Martin $75 Louis Becker to Joseph Alexander tract sec 30 Spring Grove $1 and exchange of real estate Louis Becker to W H Zimmerman Joseph Alexander to Louis Becker
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James F. Snyder
Dan S. Hulburt
Alonzo Melvin
Brooklyn
Ellen O. Millman
Frank E. Millman
Nellie M. Wells
City of Monroe
John Wagner
Jacob Burkhart
Anderick’s
City of
Monroe
W. H. Zimmerman
Louis Becker
Spring Grove
Jasper Workinger
Et. al
Minnie B. Crane
Weather forecast for Chicago showers and cooler outlook
The official forecast for Chicago indicates showers tonight with the east portion of Tuesday likely to see rain. Colder air is also expected to move in tonight, bringing a drop in temperatures.
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Chicago
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