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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
4
Grand Rapids Wisconsin notices and subscription rates page lists ad display charges. One year and monthly rates are given. column display at one cent per word and editorial notes on local notices and public notices.
A garbled account describes a nighttime event near Hampton Roads with a lighted display aimed at signaling ships and guiding navigation. The piece mentions Emmipton Atouds, Norfolk, and a dramatic light show affecting harbor activity and a possible torpedo boat signaling experiment.
The Wisconsin State Fair will feature an Indian Village exhibit created from Tatas from various reservations. Ethnologist guidance and a detailed village life program will showcase living customs, baskets, beadwork, and daily tasks. Special reduced rail fares promote attendance and travel to Winona or Wood County events.
Fragmented OCR text presents archaic sounding admonitions and riddled phrases. The piece interweaves fantasy style lines about whales, butter, castle, and odd names, with no clear narrative or identifiable event or人物.
A fragmented column lists residents visiting and hosting, with names such as Mr and Mrs Olasbiangor, Mrs Flor, and Mr Chas Kein, plus Sunday gatherings at Algol and Girl aby. It references health advice on cholera remedies and a promotional line for Daly Drag Jewelry & Go.
A noisy, garbled notice lists several individuals seeking Republican nominations for statewide and local offices in the coming September primary. Names appear with titles such as Senator, Treasurer, District Attorney, Clerk, and others, urging party voters to support their candidacies.
The article advises choosing a restrained color palette to create a distinct, easy to maintain wardrobe. It suggests black, white and yellow for a conservative palette, with variations in blue brown and red for accents. It notes that black suits many ages poorly, while white is universally becoming and economical.
A set of historical campaign notices from Wood County in a past primary election. Candidates announce runs for county clerk register of deeds treasurer auditor and other positions on the Democratic ticket. Text preserves names and intents with limited legible details.
A series of Democratic primary notices declare candidacy for sheriff surveyor and coroner in Wood County with a September election date. The page also includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls.
Country correspondence notes dye farmers nearing harvest after hard work. Peter Akey and wife celebrate a newborn. Town residents visit, move houses, and prepare for hardware store relocation. Local families attend gatherings, travel to Grand Rapids and Berlin, and plan weddings and outings. Community notices include shingling bees, river trips, and concerts with neighbors and relatives in attendance.
Armenia Aunties and neighbors share wedding news as Elliol Ostram and Oliver Amos wed at the bride’s home. Best man Fay Walls and bridesmaid Clara Slinning attend. The couple plans Hinckley, while many visitors from Milwauker and nearby towns appear. Community notices cover travel, visits, and local events alongside a baseball result Armenia 11 Miner 13.
Three paper mill employees cheered by mishaps on Thursday with injuries to a left leg, fingers, and hand. Andrew Kas nearly loses fingers, Joe Wolf loses skin, and Robert Thomas suffers a severe hand cut. Earl Bader, 18, is found dead in Armenia after a night of assumed illness and possible heart trouble. A wedding at Armenia features Oliver Alem and Ethel Ostram with Elder Smith officiating.
Meenan and Mire Abury hosted visits with plans and health remarks noted. Mrs. Ruthio Welch of South Dakota and Mrs. Henry Blood referenced, plus Dennis Parke house break attempt reported. Friends and relatives from Plymdala Port Edwards and Paris Green mentioned, with a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Edward Crissman and guests Jack Masa of Plover.
Miss Gertie O Leary of Tomale visited Baker and Brest homes and Mrs Chas Porter and family called on Wansoag friends. Mrs W J Sullivan and daughter Maggie visited in our village last Friday. Fred Wright and son Charles fished at Tomal. Robt Kerr once lived here and was killed in the Brokaw wreck last Saturday. Our community extends sympathy to his family. W F Noliner, chairman, was in Grand Rapids Saturday. W A Wagner of the Rescue Home was there also. Pred Larpas B Evchenhauser Jos Griffith of Babcock and Charles Rineholt of Tomahawk attended a Masonic lodge in Pittsville Saturday. Frank Pahoor is on vacation from Irewan on the St Paul road. Dannie Noltner and Frank Pahoor attended a Cranmoor dance Friday. Mr and Mrs Chas Rinsholit of Pomahawk visited town for a couple of days.
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