Advertisement for Iowa corn huskers. This is a device that is worn on the hand to easily remove the husk from corn ears. The corn huskers were being sold at the Hull & Post grocery store in Monroe, WI. The advertisement is dated September 2, 1867.
The wicked aftermath of a massive fire in January, 1914, in Monroe, Wis., can be seen here. The fire caused around $100,000 in damages to multiple businesses and homes.
A 2001 brochure for The Joseph Huber Brewing Company. The brochure was obtained by the Monroe Trails and Treasurers Questers. The group toured the facility on May 1, 2003.
Postcard addressed to Elsie Reed and dated November 6, 1914.
"Dear Elsie, We just moved Monday. I am going to a football game tomorrow. Wish you were here to go along. We are having two days vacation now. That's a lot isn't it. Your friend,…
Barber Trade Correspondence to Thomas Brusveen (1908-2000) of Janesville, WI. The documents are in regard to a Barber Shop License from the years 1934-1936.
A promotion for the Methodist Episcopal Church (M. E. Church) in Monroe, WI. It was a railroad excursion to Devil's Lake State Park, WI, to take place on September 17, 1873.
A menu from the Ford Hopkins Drug Store and Tea Room of Monroe from May, 1937. The menu features such things as a cheese and orange marmalade sandwich, a sliced tomato salad, as well as many other traditional favorites.
Cows grazing in a field across from Ludlow Mansion in Monroe, WI.
Photo taken 11/19/1948.
Description on back of photo:
CHI-870340-RO
Wisconsin Cheese (1) of set of eight.
Wisconsin claims to be the only state which has more cows than people…