Local Notes from Monroe County Busy Schedule
Monroe area reports many residents traveling for business and social visits. Names include Patterson in Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Ladlow from Park Monroe, and Rockey in the city for a stanct. Abbey Chase receives an $8 monthly pension. Fire department responds to a residence fire, while Andrew Tart resigns and moves to Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Ladlow
Park Monroe
Rockey
Weilnes Will Charnchill
New York
L. A. Hows
Brodhead
Sheri Bennett
Darlington
Joh Binsack
Milwaukee
Dan Tice
Orangeville
O.A. Allen
Cadiz
Henry Vogel
Hou
Brisiness
Burlington
Blan Blaine
New Castle
Wyoming
Rabb
A. Biter
Daelingtton
Schroeder
New Glarus
Bert Oswald
McCommells, Sr
Wu. Pelket
el Paseo
Til
A. Ludlow
Broduend
M. P. Rindland
Platteville
FW. Byers
Marshal W. C. Blunt
Milwau
R. G. Bartlette
Parry Ince
Albany
Guy Silver
Annie Elmer
Monticello
John. Godaund
B.C. Copelaund
Wis
Jas. van Wagenen
Sophia van Wagenen
Sparta
Coming and Going in Platteville and Nearby Areas
Janus Weber is at Platteville today while Capt BF West is downtown. CR Feer port and Burr of Brodhead visit town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janus Weber
Platteville
Burr
Brodhead
Wisi Town
News Notes of the Town Volatile And Mixed Local Updates
Local items recount events in Monroe and surrounding areas, including visits, sales, and social notices. References to a funeral attendance, a horse race event in Brodhead, a condensed milk plant discussion, and Knights of Pythias parade plans with transportation. Upcoming concerts and band activities are noted with ticket price changes and season benefits for holders of earlier passes.
Inventor fits bicycle with talking stop thief device
An English cyclist, after two wheels were stolen, attaches a miniature phonograph under the saddle to the rear wheel. When a thief rides away, a voice sings Stop thief repeatedly, growing louder as speed increases, urging the thief to abandon the wheel. He plans to patent the contraption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weels
Win
Waddesdon Manor and Baron Ferdinand’s Village
Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire belongs to Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. The article notes other Rothschild properties in Hertfordshire and Bucks. It portrays Waddesdon as a model village with a popular landlord who visits shops but often receives no change for small purchases, reflecting local prosperity and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddesdon Manor
Prince of Wales
Duckinghamshire
Haron
de Rothschild
Hertfordshire
Tring Park
Lord Rothschild
Dlalton
Alfred
Faron Ferdinand
Waddesdon
Winchenden
Leighton House
Leighton Thizaurd
County of Bucks
Ferdinand
Fig
Barot
Parasol bayonet and war-time gadgets spark inventor talk
The piece recalls a clever parasol attached to a bayonet and other wartime inventions. It notes observers and inventors in Paris and Cuba testing devices, from a revolver with a manicure set to gear improving soldier comfort, praising practical, field-tested ideas from officers and private contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adure
Cuba
War Department
Postar
Capt
Ralinskiy
Lieut
Fiske
Strange Uses of Z Rays In Poultry and Mummies
Rudolph Spreckles of California uses X rays to sort egg layers from deadheats, saving money as he culls nonlaying hens. X rays also help verify genuine mummies by detecting hidden internal marks, while Roentgen rays are widely used in hospitals and now by foundries to prevent iron defects in engines and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Spreckles
California
Spreckles
Paulry
Egypt
Egyptious
Aly
Lost at the Seashore Jewel Losses Spell Wealth Warnings
Juels losses in fashionable seaside resorts reach millions yearly as placards offer rewards for items like diamond pins and watches. Society boxes jewels in bank vaults for safekeeping, but recoveries are rare. A Philadelphia matron once hid stolen jewelry in a hotel room roof plaster and was helped by a carpenter and workman revealing the bright object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer Jea
Newport
Lenox
Bat Harbor
Richfield Springs
Thetter
Philadelphia
Suburban Life Aids Morals Says NY Sun Player
A New York Sun quotation recounts a man who moved to the suburbs and says suburban life taught him not to swear. He notes public decency on trains, at stations, and in post offices kept him from swearing around neighbors, women, and children, and he now values this restraint. He plans to credit the suburbs generously in his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perring
Monroe
Ludlow
Th. Chonlawoth
Nellie Treat
Charline Booth
Winnifrod Gardner
J. G. Randall
F. A. Trent
Mx. Perrine
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
Cal
New York Sun
Lfe
Tan
Uncertain Galls Highlight Long Voyage From London
A read fragment describes a voyage from London to Sir Frannie in 225 days with galls uncertainty. The vessel, initially unable to double Cape Torn, turned eastward, crossed Cape of Good Hope and Parifigoevan, and was presumed lost though later regained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Norn
London
Frannie
Cape of Good Hope
Dhatinate Hermines and the Stevenson Quip
A fragmented reminiscence notes Mia's heroines as the sorrow of Robert Louis Stevenson who was asked why he did not create some smaller women. He replied that he had tried his best, but they all turn out to harinsids on his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Aoman
Mia
Robert Louis Stevenson
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J. W. Odell
Mosrue
Isas
Cify News
Bowen Weshore
Brvdbeil
Patterson
Joseph R. Tad
Elbourn
W. H. Miller
Darlington Yuslonlay
Gard Gmth
Cobb
Joly Kundert
Gasser Creamery
W. Hi. Phillips
Sonih
Abbey G. Chase
Bradbead
Odell
Peter
Sugar River
Jauer Durusines
Milnerakee
Fur Yittion
Southside High School
Red Cross
PJ. Clawson
Chmdnetor
Andrew Tart
Upluis Central
Dodseville Pagsenet
Michigan
Mreepark
Ray Corson
George Corson
Fuliow
Epworth League
M. B. King
Thon Hawkinvon
Hyiuy Gast
Riverside
St. Paul Road
Girouot
Huw- Hinson
Sunun
Addie Lailow-Binghim
Child
Denver
David Hoosier
W. W. Winton
Ernst Rogan
Blanchardville
C. Luehsinger
George Snyder
Anna Snyder
Harry Lathrop
Lima
Ohio
George McPhillips
Arthur McPhillips
Beloit
Jacob Freitag
John Blynt
John Pfeiffer
Chicago Wolcadlay
W. 8. Davis
Aitchison
Topeka
Santa Ts
W.M. ©. Kinney
The
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Fred P. Treat
Cinch
Fair View
Will Springer
Baraboo
CL. Chatburs
Frank Emerson
Mkalakw
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Addie Kohli
Merold
Confor
Frattschy
Freeport
Forday
Towa
Nebraska
Edna MM
Snyder
Pacatania
Leonard A. Ish
Rockton, TL
Roy
Vita A, Wool
Winslow
Wallace TL. Phelps
Leith Warne
Tes
Gee
Wi Casa
Daniel Wappert
Connors
Dayton
Trent
Peter Nelson
Adrew Nelson
Lamont
Sever Nelenn
Browntown
Wen Mere
Capt. Malligan
Co. D
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Adlé Ld. M. Thorpe
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Dacksonville
Emmet
Bean
Dounall
Wichita
Kaw
Big City
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Linden Bay
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Henry
Charlie Bender
George Bender
City
Jackson Street
P. Do. Jubuzote
Grimkle
Pyowwit
B. G. van Wagenen
Puseville
Tecoh Tschudy
Telluride
Monnea
Ayrshire
Fred 'Pacindy
Cold Springs
Russell
Shire University
Amistaebary
Ch Wa Twining
D. J. Sullivan
St. Paul Company
Kittie Sullivan
Chica
Lent Levebt
W. B. Shafer
Tolesdale
George Wagner
Ena
Frank Corson
Wat
Grangeville
Chas
F. Christensen
Uke
Markuts
Asinn
Dorothy
Bin
Michael Bracken
Anedrew Bracken
Michael Uaven
J. A. Smith
Daughar
Montieety
Uae
Mabel Chavduen
Dan High School
Tia Relniey
HO von Nore
Mateville Tidy
Chas. W. Virniye
Chaplain Vora
Duek Onviloe
NW Casaatt
Witate Arehe
Chia Hate
Wea
Bertier Paster
Robert Gray
Haani
Parl
Jobin Berge
Juln
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Liunel
Vasco
ELC
Ginewall Wre
Dicune
Hor Hutte
Peremeaias
Chenovy
Les
Davis Fay
Dada
Newnan
J. Mouithen
Wisconsin Milk Candending Co
Chiyur
Willlle
Linut
Harry “Orm
Eves
Lees
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Durand
D. Harker
Sylar
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Castle Hall
Turner Hall
Ieiday
Maron Rothschild
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Koenten
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