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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
8
Roxtney Burnett of Rockport Missouri recounts long battle with enlarged prostate and kidney problems. After years of suffering he used two bottles of a tonic and claims improvement despite age around sixty. Daly Drug and Jewelry Co. involved.
Notice calls all members to attend the last meeting at the local Grand Army post. Preparations will be made for a voting trip to Minneapolis, with best commander urging full attendance for final arrangements.
A centuries old French murder case recounts the wrongful conviction of Lesurgues for a 1700s murder. Witness misidentifications, police errors, and legal pedantry led to a death sentence later proven unjust, with the real culprit executed in 1801 and the family later rewarded by French grants. The piece blends the tragedy with a modern note on voter nomination papers.
A series of social notices lists residents and guests visiting from various households. Several names appear with Sunday gatherings including Misses Otto and Likpe, Adolph Alberts and Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. John Maskerg Goo among others, with mentions of Mrs. Av C. Vowles and Mrs. Lee hosting or visiting.
Boundaries and nominations list Democratic contenders for governor Ernest Marton and John A fiylward with others statewide. Includes lieutenant governor Anna Gawiti Milwaukee secretary of state Marones J Noel Marinotin attorney general Martin Smeck Janeau insurance commissioner Tenry Nuens Shoboygus and a slate of congressional candidates across districts from Calvi Stewart to D Conway and D Howson Plainfield.
The Board of Regents appointed Mrs. Cara Stranahan Woodward as adviser of women for the state university. Woodward studied at Cornell, carried English literature work at Cornell, and attended Syracuse and Cornell. She worked at the New York State Library under Melvil Dewey and planned an investigation into educational legislation for New York. She toured women’s colleges at Oxford and Cambridge and recently inspected American universities to study conditions for young women.
The Exprods companies face a complicated tariff dispute with the Interstat e Commerce Commission. An extension to prepare schedules for publication under the new law is requested, as express lines have overcharged in many cases. Appeals to the Commission are urged to seek lower charges amid ongoing regulatory action.
In brief items, Grandma Hecox travels to stand the winter with her daughter Mrs F M Stewart in South Dakota. Miss Mary LaVigne visits neighbors two weeks. Mr Batee, long absent, is very low. A wind storm hit Wednesday afternoon. Mike Corcoran assists John Coulthart with haying. A dance is planned at Marcena's hall Thursday night.
Mrs Bam and Griffith visit Grand Rapids for shopping on Thursday. Alta Rose of Malley is visiting her sister Mrs J Griffith. Eva Miller and Will, Charles attended the Woodmen dance at Mather Saturday. Mrs E J Rineholt spent a couple days with her husband at Minocqua last week. Mrs Chaz Potter was Roowiah visitor Friday. A E Griffith is ill with rheumatism, taking rest at Dr Simonson’s in Tomah. Dennis Kenmpty and two children were in Grand Rapids for a visit.
Governor Folk condemns mail order houses while country merchants and papers rally against the practice. The piece cites failures, credit sales, and losses to local stores, arguing cash terms protect communities. It notes a Chicago cream separator case and reports Illinois livestock condemnations and state costs related to diseased cattle and horses.
Advertises Green Hay excursions to Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin via Green Bay and Green Bay Line. Mentioned rates for round trips to Minneapolis St Paul with August start dates and return options plus extensions. Details include departure from Grand Ronde and stopovers with agent contact and ticket validity through late August.
Excursion tickets on the North Western Line offered August 11 to 18 for the National Wiremen's Association convention with reduced rates. Special trains via the North Western Line to LaCrosse Wisconsin and Grand Rapids Michigan. return limits and eligibility noted. Apply to Chicago North Western agents for full particulars. Valvoline cylinder oil advertised for gasoline engines.
Old time timetable notes multiple trains and routes among Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines with arrivals and departures at Grand Rapids Green Bay and other points. Tickets on sale and through-car checks offered, agent contact listed for timing and service details.
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