Monroe Weekly Times Subscription Rates and Office Address
The Monroe Weekly Times lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions. Daily edition costs 25 cents per month or 3 dollars per year, while weekly edition runs Mondays and Thursdays at 1 dollar per year in advance. The office is in Bridge Block on South Jackson Street, Monroe Wisconsin, with telephones listed as No. 3. Entered as second class matter at Monroe post office on September 12, 1907.
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Bridge Block
South Jackson Street
Monroe
Recital Delight Brightens Universalist Church Evening
A full Universalist church hosted a Monday piano recital by Fred C. Trachsel pupils with vocal solos by Carrie Sullivan Palmer advanced students. Delicate phrasing and precise touch marked performances. Ehlers read well and established rapport with the audience. The Sea hath its Pearls encore delighted listeners, with praise for Miss Dunwiddi e and Miss Bilse. Jessie Green was noted for fine voice before departure from Monroe.
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Universalist
Fred C. Trachsel
Carrie Sullivan Palmer
Ehler
Livery Stock Sold in East Washington Deal
Douglas Brown who ran a livery barn on East Washington street since replacing H. E. Wells a year ago sold his stock to P. T. Peterson of East Lynn Illinois for a farm near Harvard Illinois. Peterson takes possession at once and will be represented here by Martin Olson with Edger Patterson handling the land deal. A second sale to a Brooklyn party is rumored.
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Douglas Brown
East Washington Street
H. E. Wells
P. T. Peterson
East Lynn
Ill
Harvard
Peterson
Martin Olson
Edger Patterson
Brooklyn
Street Signs Being Painted for Citywide Replacement
Half of the new street signs by Chas. T. Meythaler are ready for delivery with full installation expected in two weeks. Many old signs remain, but a large number have disappeared due to stone throwing by local youth. Once the new signs are up, officers will act on reports of sign destruction and offenders will face city authorities.
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Chas. T. Meythaler
Wrestler Jack Burns to wrestle locals at Dixie show
Jack Burns a 140 pound strong man from the Dixie plantation show will wrestle any local in catch as catch can Thursday evening in the tent. Burns claims relation to Tommy Burns the world champion and recently drew with Henry Schaffer of Freeport in a match that will be repeated Monday night. Saint Suttle the show’s manager can be found at the City hotel.
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Jack’’ Burns
Dixie Plantation
Fair Grounds
Burns
Tommy’’ Burns
Henry Schaffer
Freeport
Saint Suttle
City Hotel
Salt as a Remedy for the Ant Pest
Freeport Standard notes a simple ant control method using salt placed under paper covers in shelves and tables. Reportedly tried by several Freeport women, the remedy is said to drive ants from kitchens and pantries.
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Freeport
Lightning rods urged to curb costly fires nationwide
State Fire Marshal Thomas M. Purtell says few buildings have rods and lightning causes most rural blazes. He cites farm losses, insurance figures, and Iowa and Michigan data to back copper rod use, proper placement, and moisture-ground connections for effective protection.
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Thomas M. Purtell
Commissioner Purtell
Mutual Fire Insurance
Mutual Insurance Companies
Michigan
Farm Mutuals
Iowa
Twin Grove Sees Local Visitors and Illnesses
Correspondence notes Mrs Laura Holmes is numbered with the sick. Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs Sam Benage with Mr and Mrs Ransom Holmes. Mrs Sam Weaver and children from Monroe spent Sunday with Al Chilson and family. Oliver Andre and son visited relatives in Rock City. Will Jones and daughter visited with Sam Myers. Lela Howe stayed with Belle Berry over Sunday. Elmer Myers of Rockford spent Sunday with his mother Mrs John Myers. Clyde Chambers and baby visited Floyd Chambers and family.
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Sam Weaver
Monroe
al. Chilson
Oliver Andre
Rock City
Will Jones
Sam Myers
Lela Howe
Belle Berry
Elmer Myers
Rockford
John Myers
Open War on Cards Postmasters Consider Censorship
Wisconsin Postmasters association in Milwaukee debates a plan to require local postmasters to approve every postcard before mailing. F M Griswald of Lake Mills labels many cards obscene and an outrage to the mails. G W Birchard of Fort Atkinson calls for a draft resolution to send to Washington for local postmasters to pre approve future cards.
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Wisconsin Postmasters’ Association
Milwaukee
F. M. Griswald
Lake Mills
G. W. Birchard
Fort Atkinson
Postal Department
Washington
Autos In Wisconsin Worth 5 778 000
State department report shows 3 852 licenses issued and about 300 transfers recorded. Vehicle values range from 800 to 4 000 dollars, with an average 1 500 dollars. Total state motor vehicles valued at 5 778 000 dollars. census shows one car per 556 people overall.
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State Department
Mi O Na tablets advertised as remedy for indigestion
An editorial style piece warns of commercial decline harming home life and promotes Mi O Na tablets as a cure for stomach weakness. It claims Mi O Na strengthens stomach walls, stimulates digestive secretions, regulates liver, and restores intestinal contraction. Trukenbron's Pharmacy sells 50 cent boxes with a money back guarantee.
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Miona
Trukenbron
Opening Day of Big Show at Green County Fair
Green county fair opens today and runs through the week with preparations complete. Races feature 2 year old trotting pace events and the track in ideal condition. City businesses close Friday and Saturday 12 to 4 pm to allow attendance. balloon ascension, trapeze act, and Monroe Military band noted among attractions. Weather praised as favorable for turnout.
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Green County
Kober
Monroe
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under New Pure Food Law
The West Side drug store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
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Foley
West Side Drug Store
Cement Walks Offered by A F Rote in Lumber Office
Parties planning cement walks are urged to place orders at A F Rote's lumber office with reasonable prices and good workmanship. For rent a large store room is available in Juda Wisconsin for those wishing to start a business, inquiry W J Newman Juda Wis.
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A. F. Rote
Juda
W. J. Newman
Wis
Sale services advertised for farm and property listings
In the Land Business Only. If you want the sale of your farm or other property attended to actively place it with us. We are the head quarters. JO. J. WESCOTT.
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JO. J. Wescott
Mrs Emma J Weber Sells Latest Women Garments and Corsets
Emma J Weber acts as agent for Chas A Stevens & Bros of Chicago offering latest styles in women cloaks suits skirts and waists as well as Spirella corsets noted as non rusting. She also sells the Gossard and L Irresistable corsets and front lacing styles.
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Emma J. Weber
Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Chicago
Splendid Pigs for Sale in Monroe Wis
For sale four heavy sows a pig born in November one yearling boar and several breeding pigs all full blood Poland China hogs listed by D M Davis R F D 9 Monroe Wisconsin notes contact details provided without further context
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Poland
D. M
Davis, R. F. d
Monroe
Wis
Printer’s Trade Apprenticeship Wanted at Herald Office
Wanted a good boy between 16 and 18 who has passed eighth grade in city schools and desires to learn the printer’s trade. Preference for some knowledge of German. Good chance for rapid advancement. Wages to begin with. Apply at Herald office.
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Herald Office
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Jack”’ Burns
Plantation Show
Twin Grove
Laura Holmes
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Clyde Chambers
Baby
Floyd Chambers
Wisconsin
Green County Fair
Commercial & Savings Bank
R.B. Clark
C. E
Clack
Secor
Drs. Rideout
G Clark
Stephenson Street
J. S. Clark
John T. Etter
R&g
New York
America
North Side Square
Monroe, Wis
Eilert
Evernything
John D. German
East Side Square
Sred
Sor Gadies
Drakenbrod
The
First National Bank of Monroe
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