Ancient Law Says Wright Comments on Attorney General Opinion
Colin W. Wright reacts with mild amusement to the rush to seek the attorney general’s opinion on a long standing rule. He notes the prohibition on judges giving advice or drafting papers in matters before them dates to 1849 with later 1907 penalties and argues the law has long governed judicial conduct. Wright cites history, calls for compliance, and credits Chapter 660 of 1907 as a formal reinforcement approved by county judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin W. Wright
Lake Kegonsa
Wright
Times
Monroe Journal
Organ blower post offered to parish near Mrs Miggins
Ally Sloper notes a church seeking an organ blower and suggests Mrs Miggins' son John for the job. The reply says John lacks lung power and would not be fit for the role. The humorous exchange highlights early comic dialogue about suitability and health.
Ipswich Allows Dogs as Paying Passengers on Electric Cars
The Ipswich corporation in England will permit dogs to ride as paying passengers on electric street cars. The fare for canine riders is set at two cents.
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Corporation of
Ipswich
England
Two in the Secret From a Rural Smokehouse Tale
A judge on his farm quietly supplied preachers with flour corn hay and vegetables and kept venison for years. One night he saw a man leave the smokehouse with pork. A week later the intruder admitted hearing of meat theft and the judge hushed him saying no one else knows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Blank
Divorce Granted in Green County Court Case
Judge George Grimm presided as multiple matters were heard. Mrs. Mertie Rhoades was granted a divorce from Orrin Rhoades and awarded the home, three children’s custody, and $3 weekly support. Rhoades was absent. the couple had married fourteen years ago and separated after alleged intoxicated abuse. The docket also included partition sale orders, case vacates, a demurrer sustained against Frederick Baumberger versus John Bieri, and Thomas Voegels being admitted to citizenship.
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George Grimm
Green County
Mertie Rhoades
Orrin Rhoades
Rhoades
Browntown
William A. Bourbeau
Wm. Watkins
Christie Weirich
John Weirich
Frederick Baumberger
John Bieri
Baumberger
Jefferson
Thomas Voegels
Monroe Township
Blanche Walsh Triumphs in The Straight Road at McVickers
Blanche Walsh stars in Clyde Fitch's The Straight Road at McVicker's Theatre for four weeks. The drama follows Moll O’Hara a slum girl aided by a wealthy settlement worker as she confronts love sacrifice and a compromised climax in New York slums and mansions.
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Blanche Walsh
Clyde Ficht
McVicker’s
Fitch
New York
Moll O’hara
Miss Walsh
Moll
O’hara
Wagenhals & Kemper
Astor Theatre
Eighty Acre Farm for Sale Near Town
Eighty acre farm with house and barn and a fine spring in the county. Suitable for dairying and conveniently located two and one half miles from town near the condensing plant. George Bleiler notes a favorable sale offer for buyers.
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George Bleiler
Population World Hit by 1.48 Billion Estimate
The world population is estimated at 1,480,000,000 people. The figure reflects a global demographic snapshot for the period covered.
Salary Troubles Sparked Colored Preacher's Outburst
A colored preacher with limited means, whose pay was irregular, vented his frustration during a morning service. He told his church members that things are not as they should be and that they should not expect him to preach while facing hardship and boasting about heaven.
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Bredern and Sistern
Heben
Residence dressmaking closes rooms for home work
After this month Mrs. Emma Booth will close her dressmaking rooms at her residence and do residence dress making cutting and fitting. Engagements can be made now. Phone 206. Residence 509 East Payne street.
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Emma Booth
East Payne Street
Land Business Only Headed by J Wescott
In the Land Business Only, we handle active sales of farms and property. Place it with MO J Wescott, the headquarters for property sales and related notices.
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MO. J. Wescott
Council to Ask for Bids on Cement Walk Job
The council accepted profile and specifications for bricking an alley behind the square and authorized advertising for bids. Bids for cement walks along the old cemetery block and Lockwood property were opened. A. F. Rote’s bid at 93 cents per square foot for walks and 45 cents per foot for curb and gutters was accepted.
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Jefferson
Jackson Streets
Russell
Payne
Manning
Old Cemetery
Lockwood
A. F. Rote
Rote
Sam Isley
Mr. Isley
Cemetery
Lockwood Walk
J. D. Dunwiddie
Jos. Bennett
Tallman’s Addition
Adam Elmer
Jacob Elmer
John Jenny
Jacob Baumgartner
Monroe Planing Mill
Gamewell Fire Alarm Co
Board of Review
E. J. Manning
Riley & Wenger
Market Square
Alds
Reger
Trickle
Shriner
la Crosse
A. L. Berryman
Chenoweth
Ald. Nalty
Novel Japanese Conveyance Described in Push Cart Style
The article describes a Japanese conveyance beside jinricksha that resembles a wheelbarrow without sides. A man sits on each side of the central wheel while a carrier pushes from between the shafts, propelling the setup at a brisk pace.
First Mint Julep Origins and Plant Lore
Ancient tale traces common mint to Menthe a Greek maiden transformed by a goddess. Ovid links her name to the herb whose oil now fuels chemists candy makers and cafe owners across Greece and Italy.
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Greece
Italy
Ovid
Menthe
Cafe Impresario
McCulley Ordered to Build Cement Walks
Advertisement urges A. M. McCulley to construct cement walks, touts first class work and many satisfied customers, with contact via phone 414 evenings or Monroe Planing Mill office. The attached quip on wives listening in sleep adds a humorous local flavor.
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A. M. McCulley
Cal Monroe Planing Mill
Value of the Thumb in Legal Damages Across Nations
The thumb bears significant legal value with ranges set by courts. French awards grant 15 to 35 percent for the right thumb and 10 to 15 percent for the left. Austrian rulings span 15 to 35 percent. German cases reach 20 to 28 percent, sometimes 33.3. The hand is valued at 100 before any accident for these calculations.
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Germany
Woman Regent of American Colony Named Carteret’s Widow
The sole woman to govern an American colony was Lady Carteret, wife of Lord Carteret. She served as regent during his absence, wielding authority and signing numerous documents in that capacity.
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Lady Carteret
Lord Carteret
New York
William Lawrence
Child's restlessness sparks talk of future reformer
Mrs Corntessel laments Josh's dissatisfaction around the home while her husband suggests his restlessness may bode well. The couple muses that he might grow into a political reformer who could cause a sensation later in life.
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Josh
Mrs. Corntessel
Mebbe
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Ancient Law
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Circuit Court
Grimm
George Street
M. T. Gettings
Berryman
Emerson Street
Ludlow
Ald. Bauman
Ee Ee
Water Department
Willis Ludlow
Insurance
Somerville Journal
Buffalo
WM. A. Becker
Racine Street
McR
B. Clark
C. E. Secor Commercial & Savings Bank
Clack
Secor
Drs. Rideout & Clark
Stephenson Stree Freeport, III
J. S. Clark
Loofbourow Hospital
Monroe
Langley
eFlk
Penkert H Stauffacher
South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
Sred
Sor Gadies
Sentlemen
John T. Etter
R&g
America
North Side Square
First National Bank of Monroe
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