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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
3
Madison reports the Wisconsin legislature advances a broad child labor bill after long debate with amendments, while the senate pushes saloon distance limits near the university and moves two excise bills toward engrossment. The measure tightens work hours, restricts night shifts, and limits who can work, amid varied opposition and support from Assembly and Senate members.
A troubled marriage scene unfolds as a wife confronts a husband about leaving, a divorce, and the prospect of a new companion. He hints at bringing in Mrs Beardslee as a housekeeper companion, while she resists and contemplates leaving abroad with her mother. The couple agrees to a theater outing, acknowledging mutual fault.
Ellen M. Hopges offers memorial floral choices with Cape Jasmine roses and carnations at reasonable prices. Phone 459.
A brief in a historical paper notes young Helen’s evening prayer asking God to make her a good girl, remarking that she previously asked yesterday and felt the request unanswered. The anecdote reflects childlike faith and humor within a domestic moral frame.
Parties planning cement walks should leave orders at A F Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and the work good. A F Rote.
The Wisconsin assembly passed a revised primary election bill with an amendment limiting fourth class city primaries unless 25 percent of voters petition. A new bill would label all nursery stock sold in the state with time and place grown and purity percent, plus tests by the state lab and prosecutions for false labeling. The senate adjourned to Monday. Memorial Day plans shorten the week. A note mentions a piano study tip and a postponed Ada B Williams recital.
The Round Up continues to draw huge crowds at McVicker’s Theatre Chicago with a mix of western melodrama and comic quips plus pathos. For Decoration Day May 30 a specially decorated program will feature the national anthem America and a climactic cavalry versus Apache battle sung with the audience. The battle scene promises realism with many pretend casualties and a heavy fire exchange. Klaw & Erlanger plan to move the show to Jamestown exhibition Norfolk and then New Amsterdam Theater New York and Drury Lane London, with an exclusive McVicker’s booking.
A West Side Drug Store advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as mild and pleasant tasting. It claims to aid digestion and stimulate the liver and bowels without nausea or griping, recommending Orino above substitutes for women and children.
Describes oriental and floral patterns and desirable colorings in new spring ready to wear. Highlights two specials in the ready-to-wear department with women’s all wool skirts and spring suits at deep reductions. Notes graduation necessities for June brides with ribbons laces embroideries and accessories in stock.
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