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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text outlines subscription price details for a publication, mentions weekly editions on Mondays and Thursdays, 31 issues in advance, and port notices. Names, dates, and exact figures are unclear due to garbled input.
An expectant Universalist audience filled the church Monday night for a piano recital by Fred C. Trachsel’s pupils assisted by Mrs. Carrie Sullivan Palmer’s advanced singers. Delicacy and precision marked each performance. Ehler’s reading drew listeners in. Vocal numbers pleased, the Sea hath its Pearls chorus was repeated, and Miss Dunwiddie Miss Bilae earned praise for their roles. Jessie Green’s departure from Monroe drew music lovers’ regret, and the evening stood as a memorable delight for all.
Douglas Brown, who ran a livery on East Washington street after succeeding H. E. Wells, sold his livery stock to P. T. Peterson of East Lynn Illinois for a Harvard area farm. The sale closed yesterday with Peterson taking possession. Martin Olson will represent him locally, arranged by Edger Patterson. A second deal may transfer the livery to a Brooklyn party.
Half of the new street signs painted by Chas. T. Meythaler are ready, with all signs expected to be up within two weeks. Many old signs remain or have disappeared as residents and hooligans throw stones, and officers will act on reports of further destruction once the new signs are in place.
Jack Burns strongman from the Dixie plantation show at the fair grounds will wrestle any local catch as catch can in the tent Thursday evening. He weighs 140 pounds and claims kinship to Sammy Burns the world champion. Burns drew with Henry Schaffer of Freeport last Saturday and a rematch is planned for Monday night. Saint Suttle, show manager, can be found at the City hotel to arrange the bout.
Freeport Standard reports a home remedy for ants using salt placed under paper covers in shelves and on tables. The method, tested by several Freeport women, is said to drive pests away quickly.
State Fire Marshal Thomas M. Purtell urges universal use of lightning rods on exposed buildings after a study showing country fires from lightning caused most losses. He cites 40 country fires in 20 days totaling 55 000 dollars, with 29 from lightning causing over 40 000 dollars. He notes insurance groups report two thirds of farm-property fire losses from lightning and offers copper rods as cost efficient protection.
Mrs Laura Holmes is numbered with the sick. Mr and Mrs Sam Benage visited Sunday 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 spent Sunday with Sam Myers. Lela Howe visited over Sunday with Belleferry. Elmer Myers of Rockford spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Johns Myers. Clyde Chambhera and wife and baby spent Sunday with Lloyd Chambers.
Wisconsin postal debate in Milwaukee as poets push a resolution to give local postmasters power to preapprove postcards. F M Griswald of Lake Mills calls many cards obscene and an outrage to circulate by mail. Government inspectors seize thousands yearly. proposal urges postmasters to approve each card before mailing.
State department report on motor vehicle owners shows 2 852 licenses issued and about 300 transfers recorded. Vehicles range $800 to $4 000, average value cited around $1 500, totaling $5 778,000 for Wisconsin autos. Census 1905 indicates one car per 556 residents, with city ratios lower.
An ad laments commercial focus harming home life and links indigestion to modern stress. It promotes Mi-Ona tablets from Trukenbrod's Pharmacy, claiming stomach wall strengthening and relief without laxatives, with a 50 cent box price and money-back guarantee.
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. We recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults at West Side drug store.
Green county fair opened its gates and runs through the week with stock displays, midway attractions, and racing events. The schedule features 2 year-old trainer pace 2:28 pace and 2:15 pace, with enthusiastic preparations and a balloon ascension plus trapeze acts. Local businesses will close Friday and Saturday afternoons to allow crowds to attend. The Monroe Military band will perform and weather remains the main potential disruptor.
Sement Walks. Parties intending to build cement walks will find it to your advantage to leave orders at A. F. Rove's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and the work good, A. F. Rove. For Rent Anyone who would like to rent a large store room and put in a stock of goods can find one in Juda a good town to embark in business, Enquire of W. J. Newman Juda Wis.
In the Land Business Only column, the ad invites readers seeking active handling of sale for former property. It states preference for placing such matters with the headquarter contact Jno. J. Wescott as the broker or principal.
Four heavy sows a pig in November and a yearling boar, plus breeding pigs all full blood Poland China, listed for sale by De M. Davis of Monroe, Wik. Also a notice seeking a boy ages 16 to 18 with eighth grade education, German preferred, to learn printing at the Herald office with starting wages and steady employment. Apply at Herald office.
Mrs Emmad Weber acts as agent for Chas A Stevens & Bros of Chicago selling latest styles in women's cloaks suits skirts and waists. She also markets Spirella corsets non rusting front lacing and the Gossard and Irresistable corsets for immediate purchase.
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