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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
2
An OCR readable fragment reports a dated entry from Grand Rapids involving Wes with a figure of £1.50 and a cryptic number 73, likely indicating a monetary or match record from 1902.
In political talk across the county the Republican sheriff contest shows split loyalties. John Ebbe from the north becomes a potential nominee amid south end ticket balances, while whispers place Will Brown of Pittsville as a clerk of court candidate, though he keeps mum.
Farmers across the county protest double taxation tied to farm mortgages and land values. The governor and La Follette reforms are debated, with local papers faulting the taxation scheme and calling for repeal to aid the poor and middle class. Also included is a testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Bookwalter Ohio.
Miss Rablin the librarian at the Scott Pree library informs patrons that after September 1 cards may not be transferred. No book may be borrowed on another person’s card to avoid overdue notices going to the card owner, which has caused repeated trouble and led to this change.
The article praises J. W. Cochran for creating an Abstract of Assessments from an unused Tax Sales book. It details his records access, town by town inspections, and mortgage lists aiding the Board of Supervisors and assessors. It notes mortgages totaling $475,756.00 across multiple counties and Cochran’s independent support for the new office.
A brief reminder urges residents to telephone their vegetable orders to Riverdale. The note highlights home delivery options and encourages timely calls to ensure availability.
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