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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1906
Page
7
The notice lists subscription prices for the Daily Edition at % cents and $3 yearly and the Weekly Edition at $1 yearly in advance. It also notes office location on Bridge's Block South Jackson Street and post office entry as second class matter with telephone contact.
The slate includes Governor James O. Davidson from Soldiers Grove and Lieutenant Governor W. D. Connor of Marshfield. Other candidates cover Secretary of State James A. Frear Hudson Treasurer A H Dahl Westby Attorney General F L Gilbert Madison Commissioner of Insurance Geo E Beedle Embarrass Congressman Henry Allen Cooper Racine State Senator 17th Dist Harry C Martin Darlington Assembly Fred Ties Brodhead County officials include Isaiah M Stauffacher County Clerk Sheriff J S Fessenden County Treasurer Geo E Thorp Register of Deeds Frank E Carson District Attorney William H McGrath Clerk of the Court Sam Blum Coroner Henry L Ball County Surveyor Albert C Stuntz.
In Green county voters face an election next Tuesday with Republicans favored to win the entire ticket. The piece urges unity among Republicans, warns against splitting the vote, and argues Democratic success would weaken the party, calling for solid support for the straight Republican ticket on election day.
An Irvine L. Lenroot address defends the Republican record under Robert La Follette and argues the party must win to preserve advances. He criticizes the Democratic opposition as aligned with corporations and asserts Gov. Davidson deserves credit for past achievements.
The speaker praises the leader’s work from 1896 to 1905, stating 80 supporters back him with no need to retract or apologize. He notes the leader’s lifelong honesty and loyalty and predicts faithful service as chief executive of the state.
The Monticello News urges re election of Fred Ties as Green County assemblyman defender of reform measures. It praises his alignment with Wisconsin reform aims and fidelity to constituents and honest government, stating his re election will advance reforms.
Plymouth Review argues Republicans have run state government for three years without county aid, noting annual state expenditures of 100000 for high schools 80000 for graded schools and 200000 for common schools. It claims tax burdens decline with half mill tax directed to counties and predicts no state tax will be needed.
Green County backs the Republican ticket and warns that the only threat is stay at home votes. Citizens are urged to attend the polls next Tuesday and perform full duty, assuring the ticket's victory beyond doubt.
A call urges voters to support the Republican county ticket this fall as a vote for the national Republican ticket in 1908. The appeal asks Republicans to remember the linkage and stand by the ticket.
A call to voters to settle differences in the party primary. The message emphasizes party unity ahead of primaries as key in shaping the democratic process.
Judge B F Dunwiddie expects to hear Jane Jennings versus the City of Monroe over an assessment of Jennings property. Assessor Robert Miller, in Milwaukee, is summoned as a witness. The proceeding is expected to last under one hour.
The Monroe Gas Co announces a new policy requiring payment when the meter is read. If not paid by the tenth, a 10 percent collection fee will be added. Patrons may also pay at the gas plant or by mail check before the tenth.
Notice to all debtors who acknowledge indebtedness to Mrs. R. Affolter to call at my rooms over Karlen & Sons' office and settle accounts promptly. All unsettled accounts will be placed with a collector after a reasonable time.
Reports from New York claim Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Christian Science church is dying at her home. A Brooklyn woman, Permelia Leonard, is alleged to be paraded to mislead the faithful. Eddy is described as enfeebled and near death, while the church leader denies ill health in a contrasting statement.
Miss Laura Frankenfield, a college girl, appears Thursday at Turner Opera House in A Daughter of Colorado a romantic comedy drama new this season. The production blends tears and laughter with refined scenes set in Colorado and Molly Mosher's ranch. Ben-Hur is also featured as a major spectacle drawing Chicago crowds, with advance seating advised and prices listed for various sections.
Congressman Cooper, injured in a fall at Racine and confined to bed, cancels all speaking engagements in the First district including a planned Green County visit. The state central committee will send a replacement speaker to Brodhead Friday evening. no other Republican meetings will be held here.
An advertisement warns men over sixty face prostate enlargement and kidney trouble. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, citing a testimonial from 91 year old Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri who says two bottles improved his condition. The note also mentions West Side Drug Store and C A Allen’s return to Browntown.
J S Fessenden of Monticello has the Republican nomination for sheriff in Green County. His past terms, trusted record, and known competence are cited as reasons for broad support from Republicans and Democrats alike, with expectations of a strong countywide election mandate.
Witty exchanges on money and marriage. A joke about paying the cook before asking a husband, reflecting social norms of household finance. A quote on music as prophecy and the translation from seeing into hearing by Mrs. I. M. Child.
J B Treat will auction the Sam Kneller property on Racine street this Saturday November 3 at 1 o clock. The two houses and a barn are to be sold. T L Summeril and Son serve as auctioneers.
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