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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
6
General orders from the adjutant general introduce a bivouac camp on arrival at the reservation for Camp Douglas. Enrollment papers must be on file, and only seasoned men may be sent. Rifle markings will count only camp range scores, not home range tallies. Camp runs July 6 to 26 with units listed.
The passage argues that after an injury it is hard to swallow pride and discuss the issue kindly. It warns against silent martyrdom and brooding over hurt feelings and urges candid, good spirited conversation to mend misunderstandings.
London uses about 50,000 tons of sugar each year for jam making, highlighting the city’s strong confectionery industry and high domestic consumption. The figure reflects the scale of production and suggests broader market implications for sugar supply and pricing.
The item notes that New York has 39 suburbs located in New Jersey, a statement that could reflect a misinterpretation or unusual municipal arrangement. The report highlights ambiguity in regional suburb classifications and jurisdicational boundaries.
County Treasurer Geo E Thorp announces the annual delinquent tax sale for all unpaid properties. Delinquents may redeem before sale by paying taxes plus a 12 percent penalty and a 10 cent county clerk fee. After sale owners have three years to redeem with 25 cents extra per description. If not redeemed, the buyer earns title. This year’s list contains 24 certificates with 12 redeemed under provisions.
Madison Wis May 15 The University of Wisconsin reports key results from four years of beam tests led by E A Moritz These findings credit Rudolph Hartman with early recognition that concrete cracks before visible signs appear and that reinforced concrete does not gain extra tensile resistance from steel reinforcing The study questions reliance on tensile strength in design and shows bent bars and end anchoring do not prevent inclined tension failures Stirrups offer limited help and adhesion at reinforcement ends is often insufficient
The New York Sun argues cocktails existed before the revolution, while the Charleston News and Courier notes uncertainty but claims the handle on timing would be earlier if not for George Washington chopping down the cherry tree.
A health board examination finds about half of city schoolchildren need glasses, suggesting either growing defective sight or more thorough screening. The report notes increasing eye problems among scholars across districts.
Local blacksmiths and wagon makers announce price increases for horseshoeing and wagon work effective May 15 due to higher material costs.
The Jamestown exposition site on Hampton Roads offers sea and land beauty with two miles of water frontage and a five mile wide harbor. Visitors can view a marine panorama and witness a reproduction of the famous Civil War duel near government piers.
London physician Dr Bernard Hollander details a case where a doctor after head injuries suffered seven years of headaches neuralgia and erratic behavior. Trephination revealed a skull lesion and excess cerebrospinal fluid. three weeks after the operation the patient recovered mental and physical health.
In Ebenezer chapel during Sabbath, Parson Bagster jokes that mothers should spank unruly children while the choir sings a new song. He urges zeal and liberality in the spanking, claiming the Land will bless and the congregation will owe thanks. The remark captures a satirical tone from Puck.
The article explains that at high speeds tires heat up as rubber is kneaded, generating heat faster than it can radiate. Manufacturers insert metal in the tread ends of rivets to act as radiators, transferring heat away from the tire to the air.
A Bon Vivant tale shows two Marseillaises debating how to consume game. One suggests hanging woodcock with larks to absorb flavor, then eating the birds. the other jokes of discarding both birds and eating the nail itself.
Spain records the most sunshine in Europe with a high yearly average noted in official data for 2000. The report highlights Spain as the sunniest country on the continent, exceeding other nations in annual light exposure.
The Badger Girls Orchestra led by Mrs Nettie Booth Wegg with Miss Adam B Williams pupils and Miss Jessie Green perform at Turner Opera House on Friday May 17. The program features violin and piano pieces, vocal solos and descriptive suites with Rex G Booth effects. Admission is 25 cents with 8:00 pm start.
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