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Newspaper

Monroe Weekly Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1906

Page

4

Growth in Dairying Production Doubles in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's 1905 dairy output rose to 110 million pounds of cheese from 1900’s 60 million, with 118 new cheese factories and butter production up to 88.5 million pounds. Central Wisconsin leads factory growth, especially Shawano county, while Green and Dodge counties drive Swiss and brick cheese expansion.

Madison Wis Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station H. L. Russell Wisconsin College of Agriculture U. S. Baer Dairy and Food Commissioner Shawano Oconto Waupaca Portage Wood Marathon Clark Eau Claire Chippewa Barron Shawano County Green County Iowa LaFayette Dane Rock Counties Richland Richland County Sauk Vernon Crawford Western Vernon Columbia Lake Shore Dodge County Fond du Lac Washington Counties

Bank men on water board chosen for terms

Mayor Willis Ludlow and city council appoint Alderman Gorham C. W. Twining J. H. Durst and John Strahm to a water commission with three, two, and one year terms for Mon roe water works. Twining Durst and Strahm elected after ballots. Gorham added as fifth member and superintendent to be elected.

Willis Ludlow Ald R. D. Gorham C. W. Twining J. H. Durst John Strahm Board of Water Commissioners Monroe Ludlow Mr. Twining Durst Mr. Strahm M. T. Gettings Twinging G. T. Hodges Twining Hodges Strah Ald. Gorham Water Board

Portraits of Governor Davidson and W D Connor Supplement

The Times encloses large portraits of Governor Davidson and Republican lieutenant governor candidate W D Connor as a supplement for subscribers. The feature highlights the two political figures and their campaigns.

the Times Davidson W. D. Connor

Devoer paint marketed to resist wear with zinc grindings

The notice touts Devoer paint as lasting twice as long as lead and oil, claiming zinc and grindings boost durability. Consumers are advised to consult C Kundert Howe Co for details.

Devoer C. Kundert Howe. Co

Real Estate Transfers Reported In Local Listings

G F Ellis transfers parcel section 14 Exeter to Fred Schwartz for 500. Wilbur F Hudler conveys lot 105 at Railroad and Monroe to Julia L Rinkart for 275.

G. F. Ellis Fred Schwartz Pariel Exeter Wilbur F. Hudler Julia L. Rinkart Railroad and Monroe

Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Uses Machinery

Paint users learn zinc prolongs lead life but few know details unless they have used Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint. The product requires machinery and guidance from the C. Kundert Howe Co. for proper application and grinding.

Devoe C. Kundert Howe. Co

Arm Cut Off by Shredder in Corn Mill Accident

Harley Steininger lost his right forearm when his arm was drawn into a corn shredder while cleaning fodder at a Gottlieb Ott farm. Doctors performed an elbow-level amputation, noting the machine was new and possibly unsafe. The incident occurred after noon. Henry Steininger owns the shredder.

Harley Steininger Henry Steininger East Street John Warren Loofbourow Hospital Gottlieb Ott

Mr A L Osborn Buys $600 Baby Grand For Birthday Gift

Traveling representative for Standard Oil company reports purchasing yesterday a beautiful six hundred dollar baby grand piano in imported mahogany for Mrs A L Osborn. The piano was chosen from A Miller jewelry and music store for its tonal qualities, described as a work of art. G W Spiegel, factory representative.

A. L. Osborn Standard Oil Company

Public warning on private mail boxes scam

A notice warns residents about agents offering rent or sale of private mail boxes for home or business use. The scheme collects five year rents of fifty cents in advance, but boxes are never delivered. Readers are advised to pay only upon delivery.

R. A. Epter

Old Folks Day at Methodist Church

Sunday morning service honors the church elders and congregation. Carriages will be provided for those who cannot walk. please notify the pastor before Saturday evening.

Methodist Church

Halloween Night Passes Quietly Across City

Last night’s Halloween saw youths roaming the city with harmless pranks. Vandalism was minimal and rights were not seriously infringed. Residents reported general liberty with few objections to the observance.

Hallowe’en

A Daughter of Colorado heads to Turner Opera House

Miss Laura Frankenfield and her company arrive with a large scenic arsenal for the new romantic drama at Turner Opera House tonight. The manager promises full use of the elaborate scenery to enrich the performance and deliver a detailed stage picture for a full house.

Laura Frankenfield Turner Opera House Colorado Janesville Frankenfield

Mont. Legislature Seeks 30 Stenographers With Exam Gap

Thirty stenographers and typewriters will be employed during the approaching session of the legislature, but the state civil service commission reports a shortage of capable applicants. Only about two thirds passed the recent exam and many failed to provide satisfactory records. Another exam is planned for December. Males only are eligible.

State Civil Service Commission

Birds and Seas Shape Old World Bird Migration

A London Outlook writer explains that birds rarely cross deep seas, using the Madagascar strait as an example of impassable water barriers while north seas serve as routes. It notes birds move by wind weather and food, with instincts and learned paths guiding repeated migrations across shallow histories.

London Madagascar North Seas Godwill Nile Norfolk

Mock Halloween Wedding At Miller Residence

A Halloween social hosted by Miss Grace Miller and Miss Nelle Miller at the Miller home featured a masked costume party for fifty female guests. The highlight was a mock wedding carried out with ceremony followed by midnight luncheon.

Miller Hallowe’en Grace Miller Nelle Miller Ettie

Masked party at Dunwiddie residence delights teens

Masses Grace Dunwiddie and Jessie Green hosted a sheet and pillow case party for a dozen girls in the attic. An equal number of young men arrived later in odd makeups and painted faces causing consternation yet not the pleasure of the evening was interrupted.

Grace Dunwiddie Jessie Green Dunwiddie

Halloween Social Brings 400 to Turner Hall

Members of five city church youth groups held a Hallowe'en social at Turner hall last night. Nearly four hundred attended for an evening of music and recitations by Prof. Wilmet's orchestra and a humorous debate between local clergy. Games followed with Hallowe'en doughnuts and apples served.

Young People’s Societies Turner Hall Wilmet E. C. Dixon S. S. Stauffacher Berkey Kauffman Hallowe'en Hallowe’en

Painter and Owner Devoe Lead and Zine Paints Wear Time

The painter and owner Devoe Lead and Zine Paints wear a coating that lasts twice as long as traditional lead and oil. Zine blends with grinding to achieve the longer wear.

Devoe Lead and C. Kundert Howe. Co

The Times Publishes Same Old Sale Bills

The Times prints sale bills at the standard price of 1.50 per 100 in both the daily and semi weekly editions, indicating no change to the rate or format.

The Times

Mortuary Notices From Green County and Monroe

Mr Charles Moor died at his Brodhead home after a prolonged illness. Mrs Regula Zweifel died at her daughter’s home in Monroe from a stroke. Born August 22 1836 in Canton Glarus Switzerland, she moved to Wisconsin in 1854 and lived in Washington Green County before settling in Monroe. She had nine children, five surviving. Funeral arrangements set for Emanuel Evangelical church with Rev Nienstedt presiding. John Monahan of the county farm infirmary died Tuesday night at age 66. relatives from Benton expected to arrive to handle arrangements.

Regula Zweifel Fred Roth Washington Green County Monroe Henry Zweifel South Wayne Fred Zweifel F. C. Austin Chicago John Monahan Benton

Dangers from Dyspepsia and Mi-O-Na Cure Claim

The ad warns that poor digestion can lead to serious illness and even death by weakening the stomach. It promotes Mi-O-Na tablets from Trukenbrod's Pharmacy as a prompt relief, claiming a 50-cent box cures most cases and money refunds if not satisfied with two boxes for chronic issues.

Trukenbrod

Haering Stock Company Opening Week at Popular Prices

Haering Stock Company presents new plays and good specialties all week beginning Monday November 5 with popular prices and full performances announced for the run.

Haering Stock Company

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