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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
4
A garbled ad facing rate card describes per line pricing and implied penalties for noncompliance. It mentions cent charges and local Atlanta area references, with disrupted phrases about content guidelines and potential restrictions.
A garbled early 20th century letter criticizes bankers and the era's reform movements. It references the Great War, justice, and economic topics while naming financiers and a community facing financial strain. The text presents a fragmented view of public finance, banking losses, and calls for moral accountability.
An proposed constitutional amendment would enable the state to fund road construction using public money. Farmers oppose extra tax burdens while corporations largely fund state revenues. Donn Russell of the State University argues support for the amendment to ease farmer taxation and promote road improvements across Wisconsin.
A fragmented political tirade argues for and against tariff protection and a national protectionist policy. It contends tariffs are a robber complex harming American industry while invoking patriotism and economic theory to press for or critique protective measures.
The fragmentary item mentions Dan Jobosen visiting relatives, a Swedish school class next week with a program, and various local residents traveling through Wat Nesday. It also cites a nurse and business trips, plus an editor from Phillipsburg praising Foley's Honey and Tar.
The article discusses a steel company expanding to 12 machines, export orders at lower prices, and domestic demand. It notes July wages, price trends, and compares Democratic and Republican debt handling over forty years, citing public debt figures and political rhetoric. It mentions Bryan and Korn and references changes in national policy.
Notice states a Wisconsin primary will be held in multiple towns and townships on September 1 to nominate candidates for state and federal offices ahead of the November 3 general election. Listings include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, U S Senator, Congressman, state legislators, county officials, and related terms. Dated July 10, 1908, by County Clerk Geo W. Davis.
Mrs P B Quam has been ill but is recovering. A large group from here attended a hall gathering Sunday with Boraltier Carrigan Garrivon Hildner Aulcutt and LeRoux families present. They reported the water good. Mr A L Milner from ally was wheling coast at the Helke home. Mr and Mrs Sanger and Annie Woodland plan a Monday trip to Kankguna and attend Charley Beart and Mrs Sanger's wedding. A new store building on Market Street rises rapidly ready for occupancy. Myrtle Ancutt visited Ada Ancutt over Sunday. The Brazoga and Jasperson families drove to Kipps bill for a short outing.
Maria Moracovic testified that she overheard a conspiracy to defraud in the Wosk Ailia election involving her husband and several defendants. Julia Utich and Sam Slepoc were examined, with additional references to local real estate and personal visits. A return game for the Rudolph ball team against Port Edward was noted, as well as various social updates and advertisements for a laxative syrup.
Fire scorched a warehouse and a box car near the Wisconsin Central yard in Nekoosa last Thursday evening, caused by a dropped match or cigar stub in an out-building. Frad Gahl, longtime employee of the Hooper store, will soon run Port Edwards Mercantile Go. in a new building due around August 10. Local Ladies Aid elected officers, and Calvin Anderson drowned while bathing near Spring Creek. body recovered days later. Diarrhea cure praised after a man in Philippi, W Va, found relief with Chamberlain's remedy.
A scattered Remington note sheet describes gatherings at Ursamoor and Bowden homes, a birthday party for James Bowden with about forty five attendees, and visits by Mrs means and friends. It mentions a minor accident involving James Bowden, visits by Mrs Wader Grallier and McLaughlin, and various trips to Pittayillo New Lisbon Meadow Valley Milwaukee. The column closes with generic local reminders and a proverb about saving money.
A jumble notes Delores and Elin Earle in Chicago at O J Leu's home, Republicans drafting county tickets with Paters as treasurer candidate, a hot baseball game in Seneca with a disputed ending, church repairs and court reversals. It also touts Chamberlain s Salve as curing granulated sore eyes after 20 years of trouble. Daly Drug & Jewelry carries it.
Armenia Mer BM Bullock and son Fran of Thiel Hiver Falls Minnesota visited J.D. Harring home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker spent Sunday at the Stining home. Nalia Hrooka and Tuell a Yaylor visited Ina Nelaan Sunday. Martha Gennett of South Armenia worked there. Jim Inkw er and Johnson family of Nekoosa were Sunday callers at Taind bones Mra. J.D. areing visited sister in Grand Rapids Saturday. Frank Goodnem left for Manafield South Dakota Friday evening. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Vandenberg last week. Qsc McLean of Nekoosa spent Sunday at Smart home Spring Brook.
Wil Meehan and Mrs Dora Swaeney visited Manger, Elron pair blueberry picking south of town, and locals report extreme heat with three weeks without rain hurting corn. Threshing machines, rye yields, haying at Tom McGrath's, and social dances feature among residents. A health ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure amid notes on prostates and kidney issues.
Saratoga notes Miss Della Lates engaged to teach the school in Diat No 5 this year. Rev Johnson of Grand Rapid held services at the home of Mrs Lena Hansen Sunday afternoon. Miss Floranes Aurorean is spending time with relatives in Chicago. Emma Johnsen visited Friday and Saturday at Maretvleid and was invited to teach at Epbe station this year. Mr and Mrs Londberg entertaining from Chicago this week. Kathrine Johnson visiting friends in Grand Rapids this week. Bertha Larvae of Obieaga visiting her son. Mrs Hansen this week.
Cranmoga residents host guests from Milwaukee and Grand Rapids at several homes. Miss Hazel Fitch visits Port Edwarda then Chicago, while Mr and Mrs Morse and Judge Guernsey tour the river trip with Mr Bennett. Churchgoers from Cranmoor attend services in Grand Rapids and local families entertain relatives and friends during a lively week.
A series of party backed candidacy notices for Wood County officers. Dem and Rep nominees announce runs for Register of Deeds, District Attorney, Treasurer and Clerk of Court with primary dates in September 1908. Names include Wm. G. Pares, R. B. Andrews, and others.
Low rates east via the Northwestern Line offered for the Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio from July 5 to 7. Cleveland Ohio hosts B P A events July 6 to 8. Toledo hosts GSA encampment August 25 to 30. Boston hosts Knights of Pythias conclave July dist to August 3. Contact Chicago & North Western Ry for details.
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