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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
2
The notice lists office location on Bridge Block South Jackson Street and subscription rates: Daily Edition 25 cents a month or 3 dollars a year by mail or carrier, Weekly Edition Mondays and Thursdays at 1 dollar a year in advance. It notes second class mailing and telephones.
A Chicago Journal critique argues that several U.S. manufacturers price cheaper abroad to undermine the domestic market. It cites watchmakers in London, Standard Oil selling gasoline cheaper in Britain, United States Steel rails shipped to Mexico Canada and Japan, and discounts on saws tools and agricultural implements for foreign buyers. The piece urges tariff reform to curb such undercutting and protect the home market.
Amusements note the stage adaptation follows Charles Felton Pidgin novel closely with clever handling and strong acting. The Turner production mirrors New York’s Academy of Music version with rural life charm and a central moving blind girl figure. Reserved seats go on sale Monday at Schneider's shoe store.
A short note claims most appendicitis victims are chronically constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure by stimulating liver and bowels. It emphasizes the product is mild, pleasant, and does not nauseate or gripe, mentioning West Side drug store.
James Donahue of New Britain Conn writes he improved after taking Foley's Kidney Cure for diabetes and kidney trouble. He says after five bottles he cured and passed a life insurance exam. West Side Drug Store advertises Foley's Kidney Cure for back ache and kidney bladder issues.
Four heavy sows, a November pig, one yearling boar and breeding pigs. All full blood Poland China hogs. Contact D. M. Davis r. f. d. 9 Monroe Wis.
County officials urge farmers to prepare livestock and farm products for a premier agricultural fair. The Green County Fair promises stronger displays from cattle horses sheep and swine along with grains and vegetables. Premiums aim to boost emulation among exhibitors and attract a large daily crowd.
A large group of Wisconsin merchants from Oshkosh Fond du Lac and other cities have filed a rate complaint with the Wisconsin railroad rate commission alleging exorbitant charges by the Chicago Northwestern and other railroads on shipments from Wisconsin and neighboring states. The petition seeks reparations for many small claims, with an Oshkosh law firm to represent the merchants.
Henry Kingdom of Dayton appeared before Justice Thos Luchsinger on a complaint by Mrs Kingdom charging failure to support his minor children. The hearing was adjourned to Sept 26. Bail set at $100. Kingdom jailed for inability to post bond.
Expression of gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and funeral services. Signed by Mrs. Henry Tuller and family. Also note: Lost gold and white class pin, year 05. Finder asked to leave at the office.
The Richardson Garment Cutting Ladies Tailoring and Dressmaking School in Monroe Wisconsin will close for vacation after finishing its three months on September 10. A new class will start Monday September 16 with over thirty students expected. The school invites enrollment and notes its past satisfactory results and pupil references.
An Illinois Central motor car carrying officials and passengers collided with a southbound freight near Orangeville. Engineer stopped the danger in time. several aboard narrowly escaped as the car was badly damaged. The vehicle was moved to Freeport after initial repairs in Orangeville.
John W. Gardner has accepted a position with the International Harvester Co as collector and will begin duties soon. Dowson Cheese factory nears operation readiness with hopes for next Monday. Mrs. Will Allen injures arm from carbolic acid spill on sleeve. a physician dressed the wound. Don Collins receives notice his former depot operator job will be filled September 1 by himself. J C Collins covers both operator and agent roles, triggering overtime pay to offset a salary gap.
Lieut J L Holcombe of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth coast artillery reports boxes of old hand grenades in the Fort McHenry ordnance storehouse. Earliest US government weapons likely placed during the 1812 fort construction. Grenades weigh about four pounds, iron, loaded with gunpowder, once used by grenadiers on shipyard arms.
Will Stauffacher of Jordan sold fourteen grade Holstein cattle to Jos. Funk of Ohio for $1,000. Eight of the lot are grown stock.
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