Capitol Funding and Assembly Moves Amid Wisconsin Debates
Wisconsin lawmakers consider a six million dollar capitol appropriation over nine years with a plan to allow occasional building removal. The senate kills a smoking ban in public places. A 100 day session proposal is placed in the assembly. Debates touch Cameron dam Dietz affair and auto tax gaps.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Committee On
Capitol Commission
Senate Committee On State Affairs
Koethe
Grant County
Assembly
Social Democratic
Dietz
Cameron Dam
Assemblyman
Weber
Potter
Bank of Brodhead founder Cornelius N. Carpenter dies
Cornelius N. Carpenter, president of the Bank of Brodhead, died at his Brodhead home after a long career as a lawyer and banker. Born 1826 in Moretown Vermont, he practiced in Milwaukee before joining Brodhead in 1863. He served in the Civil War and leaves a son, Cornelius W., and a daughter Mrs. H. P. Young.
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Cornelius N. Carpenter
Bank of Brodhead
Brodhead
Chicago
Milwaukee
Moretown
Vermont
California
Cape Horn
15Th
Vermont Volunteers
Cornelius W
H. P. Young
Mother-in-law provokes quarrel over alleged affair
A family quarrel erupts when a mother-in-law visits and learns her daughter is upset on the doorstep. The daughter tearfully confesses that her husband George has left her for another woman, and the mother-in-law reacts with shock and insistence on denying any encouragement given.
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George
The Boarding House Staple Prunes Advice
A New York physician urges people to avoid prunes as a dietary staple. He notes many avoid them unless the fruit itself becomes an issue, humorously framing prunes as the aggressor in a light domestic health column.
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New York
Thrifty New Yorkers Save in City Banks
More than half of New York City's population 2 753 295 people holds deposits in the citys savings banks indicating widespread thrift and financial participation among residents.
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New York City
A French Joke About a Marquis and a Bantering Lend
The marquis de Favieres declares he will astonish a man by borrowing 500 louis. The man Barnard replies he is astonished to learn the marquis and offers to lend the money, stating he knows him.
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Marquis de Favieres
Barnard
Monsieur
Louis
Monroe board reshuffles staff as seven teachers get raises
At a regular board meeting the Monroe public schools re elected most teachers while three resignations were accepted. George W Swartz was re elected high school principal and city superintendent for the sixth time at 1750 salary. Several teachers received salary increases and new appointments were made including Mollie Wohlwend to a grade position at 40 dollars monthly.
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Monroe Public Schools
Board of Education
Ada M. Welsh
Nellie Gapen
Effie Isley
Mollie Wohlwend
George W. Swartz
Swartz
John E. Coonen
Agnes Cady
Marie Hektoen
Nelle Miller
Lillie E. King
Bertha Bennett
Clara Zumbrunnen
Emma van Wagenen
Teresa Gettings
Nellie Summeris
Margaret Schiesser
Harriet Carson
Mary McDowell
Ella R. Freeman
Grace Byers
Nettie Murphy
Ella Chambers
Catherine Schiesser
Christine Fenne
Maud Heitz
Althea Crane
Kittie Norton
Kathryn Smock
Social notes from Twin Grove and Monroe visits
Miss Inez Weaver of Monroe visited with her uncle Al Chilson and family. Numerous local residents from Monroe Rock Grove Oakley and surrounding areas visited Sunday or Friday with relatives including the Whiteheads Pinnows Bridge Beightols Robinsons and Holmes families. Funeral attendance included Mrs Fisher of Rock Grove.
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Inez Weaver
Monroe
al Chilson
Anton Jenny
Joe Ohl
Perry Kesler
Austin Myers
Ora Ashenfelter
Rock Grove
Ransom Holmes
S. Holmes
Joe Mathers
Oakley
Jesse Mathers
Iowa
Seth Bradley
Inez
Will Mathers
Anna Quest
Grandma Ostra&der
Eliza Richardson
Mary Barr
Libblef
Belveal
Elsessor Seeks Property Amid Damaged House Inquiry
A man lists a leaky roof and shaky foundation to a caller who corrects a mix up, revealing the caller intends buying property in the neighborhood. The exchange turns on a misheard name as Elsessor clarifies his intent.
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Gimpswitch
Elsessor
Weekley Religion: Worth Wearing on Sunday Clothes
A Chicago Record-Herald quote notes many believe religion lacks value unless worn with Sunday attire. The remark frames religion as a Sunday costume rather than daily practice.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Measures for First Relief at Alderly Edge Hill
A notice posted at the hilltop near Alderly Edge England warns danger and offers a stretcher on request from Hurst Cottage below for first aid relief measures.
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Alderly Edge
England
Hurst Cottage
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending May 10 1907
The weekly list shows unclaimed letters including 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 Etter P M This notice serves to inform addressees to claim at the post office.
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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. Etter
P. M
Wisconsin State Fair set with enhanced exhibits and airship feature
The Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture announced a larger state fair in Milwaukee from September 9 to 13. Premium lists across agriculture stock raising and dairy are increased and advance entries are rising. The program includes expanded entertainment and a reengaged airship for spectators, promising greater attractions than previous years.
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Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
True
Madison
Harness shop moves to east room in Wells livery barn
John D. German relocates his harness business from the east side of the square to the east room of the H. E. Wells livery barn building and will occupy the space formerly used as a blacksmith shop. Patrons are invited to visit the new quarters.
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John D. German
H. E. Wells Livery Barn
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promoted For Women And Children
The advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as mild and pleasant tasting, ideal for women and children. It claims no nausea or griping, aids digestion, and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritation, urging customers to remember the name and avoid substitutes at West Side Drug Store.
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West Side Drug Store
Kidney cure restores Salem man after long illness
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri describes five years of kidney trouble and poor health. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with complete recovery after less than two bottles. Doctors and remedies failed before this treatment. Caution about summer kidney issues from heat or excess drinking. West Side drug.
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Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
West Side Drug Store
Unclaimed Letters May 17 1907
Postal note lists unclaimed letters for May 17 1907 including G. Greesimer Ernest Haasing Fred Mueller Estes Smith S Schwartz Rosia Solberger Mrs Bertha Wells August Wiemann Henry Zweffel R A Etter and P M.
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G. Greesimer
Ernest Haasing
Fred Mueller
Estes Smith
S. Schwartz
Rosia Solberger
Bertha Wells
August Wiemann
Henry Zweffel
R. A. Etter
P. M
Foley’s Honey and Tar Not Affected by Pure Food Law
West Side Drug Store states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults under the National Pure Food and Drug Law.
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Foley
West Side Drug Store
Medicine hunt for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea ends
From morning to night the sellers pursue a medicine to replace Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. They offertea or tablets for 35 cents as a preferred option from A. L. Lichtenwalner.
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Hollister
L. Lichtenwalner
Not Human Nature Quote from Uncle Eben
The passage features Uncle Eben declaring that nothing tires a rich man like wealth, comparing it to a boy who cannot win all the marbles he desires. The dialect framing highlights themes of wealth and desire.
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Uncle Eben
The Modern Gentleman A Financial Condition Quote
A concise London Truth remark suggests that in contemporary times the term gentleman no longer describes a character but a financial state.
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London
Help Wanted for Labor Work at Beloit Firm
Able bodied men sought for laboring work in workshop and yard steady year round Apply Fairbanks Morse Mfg Co Beloit Wis.
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Fairbanks-Morse. Mfg. Co
Beloit
Wis
Cement Walks Ordered at A F Rote Lumber Office
Parties planning cement walks should leave orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and the work will be satisfactory.
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A. F. Rote
Memorial flowers by Ellen M Hopces
Cape jasmine roses and carnations offered for memorial use at reasonable prices by Ellen M Hopces. Phone 459.
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Ellen M. Hopces
Queen Quality Shoes Promise Comfort Style
The text touts Queen Quality shoes as satisfying more than two million wearers with comfort from day one. They hold their shape and provide style until worn out, while remaining affordable due to the large business volume. An assortment of spring and summer footwear is offered for viewing.
Spring Ready-to-Wear Reductions at the Big Store
Describes Oriental and floral patterns on coats and skirts with desirable coolings and splendid wear. Announces two specials in the Ready-to-Wear section including 100 women's all wool skirts marked down from 6.50 to 4.45 10.00 and 12.00 suits available in black gray blue and tan with a special price of 4.98.
Graduation Necessities Our Specialty
June brides find a wide stock of outfits in sheer and soft clinging white and colored materials. Beautiful ribbons laces embroideries gloves and hosiery offered in large quantities at popular prices.
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John Beightol
Joe Robinson
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Treat’s Shoe Store
Ob M
Bose Mick Tepes
Arnesville
Templeton
Axminster Raven Rugs
Munn & Co
Scientific American
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Citizens Bank
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