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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
5
Wisconsin confectioners met in Milwaukee to ban bleached glucose and coal tar colors, pledging darker, purer candies. They warn enforcement of pure food laws may drive cheaper, impure sweets from the market to protect public health.
Joseph Seyger of the Hare factory in Washington town was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 30 dollars 85 cents after pleading guilty in Justice Edward Ruegger's court. Cheese Factory Inspector Fred Marty had charged general uncleanliness, citing two tubs of butter and ninety gallons of cream condemned during inspection. Marty had warned Seyger two months earlier and found conditions worsened on a second visit.
Giles H. Spear of Milwaukee advocates a reform in funeral customs. He plans flags instead of black, a veterans escort, a three volley salute, and Yankee Doodle for the march home. He also notes the Invincible Bank Protection company is prepared for operation in a few weeks.
A run on the German bank in Freeport drew many small depositors, mainly women, to withdraw funds while larger customers maintained confidence and increased deposits. The bank stayed open late and paid out about 50 000 dollars, with thousands on the counters. Officers linked to the German Insurance firm cited as a reason for the run, though the German Fire was reportedly sound financially. C W Twining offered aid from the Commercial and Savings Bank, but officials indicated the run was nearly over and all depositors had been paid.
Citizens rally to support a local lecture and concert course in Monroe. The program offers low prices, reserved seats, and aims to bring top talent to homes, with strong ticket sales as the drive continues.
Wisconsin sugar beet raisers from Menomonee Falls Janesville and Chippewa Falls pressed for lower railroad rates after a hearing before the railroad rate commission. Railroads showed willingness to adjust differences and a conference followed with expectations of reduced rates and improved facilities.
List of names including F. W. Lehman John E Walls Ida Relyea O J Rangan John H Mc Gowan Christian Neu Micheal Neu Louis Morton Harry Hacker Wm Hamilton Dr A H Gladden Jan Mairua R A Errer P M for the week ending September 29 1906 marked as advertised letters.
Strayed or stolen from premises about September 29 a large black hog. Any information will be thankfully received. Address box 60 Route 1 Monroe.
The Monroe store Clark and Timmons offers a large fall and winter shoe line for men women and children newly arrived. They claim the selection is the finest shown in Monroe and promise quality style workmanship and prices that suit every customer.
An advertisement extols graceful bearing contrasting with a plod ding and stooped carriage, praising Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The note lists tenor tablets priced at 35 cents, signed by A. F. Lichtenwalner.
Green County incurred charges totaling 1405.93 for care in state penal and charitable institutions for the year ending June 30, 1906. Mendota hospital housed twenty one patients including six lifelong inmates. costs reached 848.96. One boy at Waukesha industrial school billed 52.14. Six patients at Chippewa Falls home for the feeble minded cost 509.83. County treasurer received 28183.26 from state funds, with 14540.73 for state school aid and 13642.56 for chronic insane care at the county asylum.
The court of Louis XV earned its nickname The scented court from France's perfume craze. Mme de Pompadour spent about 100000 dollars annually on cosmetics including perfumes. Hosts announced a chosen scent for each entertainment night to create a unity of odors. At court a distinct perfume varied by day of the week.
The piece advises washing eyes with cold water on rising and performing twenty passes for strength. Rest intervals of one or two hours are recommended to avoid strain from constant reading, as eye fatigue grows from long upright effort. Warm water helps soothe dust-related inflammation.
The cash ier and a sour patron dispute the quality of a silver dollar coin mirroring a poor meal. The Philadelphia Press notes the exchange as a sharp aside on value and taste.
A brief item in the Sporting Times portrays a small boy crying after his father falls downstairs. The child explains no one saw the fall clearly, while relatives try to soothe him as the scene unfolds.
A teacher asks a boy to name the difference between a lake and an ocean. Edward answers that lakes are nicer to swallow when you fall in, reflecting a humorous, experience learned wisdom.
An ad promises the most awkward and ungainly woman can become a beautiful creature if she uses Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets. The product is offered at 35 cents.
Mrs A T Bast travels to Mineral Wells Texas seeking medical treatment.
A man named Billy Jennings and his wife scheme to secure a quick loan by deceit. Billy’s bachelor uncle discovers the plot, leaves bonds to Billy, then unexpectedly assigns the 6 percent bonds to Billy’s wife. The bonds’ ownership shifts, altering family dynamics and finances as the plan unfolds.
Passenger No 382 arrives at 8 10 am in Chicago with additional listings for No 342 arriving at 12 25 pm No 360 stock freight arriving at 5 53 pm at Freeport and No 341 arriving at Madison with Sunday only services noted for several freight and passenger trains.
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