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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
5
Grand Rapids Wisconsin August 13 1918 readers are told about subscription terms advertising rates and display charges The notice lists rates per inch for display matter and 12 cent per line for inserts It also notes penalties for entertainments notices and cards of thanks and asks correspondents to write on one side of the page only
The editor predicts a guaranteed Democratic next governor and senator in Wisconsin, with a Democratic legislature. Voters from all views will unite to achieve this change, rejecting hypocrites and demagoguery, insisting the shift is inevitable and aimed at ending extravagance and mismanagement. The piece reflects strong partisan sentiment from the Oconto Interprina.
The piece argues childhood joy must coexist with adult discipline. It warns that leniency breeds spoiled youth and that obedience to rules shapes mental and moral growth. It cites mothers, teachers, and public life as examples of how discipline feeds future responsibility. Milwaukee Journal.
A satirical list warns rural patrons against a manipulative catalogue house offering cut price goods. It accuses the dealer of cash-only sales, advance payments, debt collection through neighbors, and driving local merchants out of business with inflated terms and delayed goods.
Merton A. Sturges, chief naturalization examiner, explains that declarations of intention made before Sept. 27, 1906 remain valid until Sept. 26, 1918, under an earlier act. If courts rule these declarations void after Sept. 20, 1918, applicants must restart by filing first papers. Early filings before Sept. 27, 1913 are advised to avoid delays.
A minister prompts a couple to vow marriage while the groom jokes about the vows. The bride interjects, noting the moment is too romantic for dispelling illusions, and the minister offers a pragmatic replacement to proceed with the usual form.
Advice on preventing heat stress in horses, including shade, frequent watering, cooling after work, vinegar-water sponging, bran mash with saltpeter, ammonia or nitro spirits treatment if needed, and signs of danger. Also a real estate note offering a forty acre farm near Rudolph with details on location, improvements, and terms.
A local resident urging action for the baseball team voices a fragmented plan to assemble at the depot and give three cheers. The comment reflects a community mood rather than a formal announcement or event.
A witty exchange contrasts women returning from summer resorts bragging about wealthy suitors with a grouchy interlocutor noting that men also boast of big catches. The banter highlights dating egos and social posturing.
In a humorous exchange, Mr. Meddergrass recalls the reform era as lively as Bit Duddles who once tried to stop El Milligan from smoking by forcing him to drive a gasoline wagon. The attempt ends with an explosion that leaves only a wagon tire and a fragment of a vest, leaving the outcome unclear.
Remington notes a granddaughter Mildred Compton parts for Grand Rapide on Saturday August 2. Plans include two weeks with no laughter in Manning Iowa. Mrs Lona Barowskiej and Mrs Emin Hass accompany her daughter. Robert Sanger and two children of Grand Rapids visit. Several locals host visitors from Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, and nearby towns.
Mrs Louis Kluge is very ill at present. Ferman Wintlyn, at Milladore, spent Sunday with his parents. Mary Sokoloski of Weapor visited the Wintlyn home Sunday. Louis Stradek’s new house nears completion. Gust Cronemeyer funds an addition to his house. Miss Roga Krause, long employed at Aug Zllmer’s, returned home Tuesday. Julius Kluge visited the Wintlyn home Sunday evening. Fred Mueller has the basement for his new barn nearly finished. Kurt Zellmer and Kenneth Buchnan were seen on our streets Sunday evening.
Promoter lauds Rev Josiah Abel pastor of a large US church with fifteen hundred members. Abel offers a compelling message and impressive stage presence for the third day of Chautauqua from sunset to sundown. The note adds wild bird hunting dates and protections, mentioning migratory birds and specific seasons across Missouri and Ohio regions per state code.
Mes. Wallace Pobart of Mosinee visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Akey and friends last week. Miss Pool Akey spent two weeks with sisters in Mosinee. Joffrey Akey and Douglas Grosskopf visited, with several card parties and prize notes. Owen Love moved into a Company house. Much talk of sidewalls and cement floors, with farms and farms jobs noted. Various residents, including Kempfert, Rudell, and Shank, were seen in town, while trips and visits filled the week.
Snap run Farms offers 40 acres 4 miles from Rib Lake Taylor County on a good road with frame house large barn small cleared land small creek near school priced at 1850 40 acres 9 miles from Rib Lake Taylor County in large settlement 12 acres cleared half stumped with 16x22 frame house addition 12x14 saloon building 4x40 outbuildings timber land price 1600 part cash and balance 80 acres 244 miles from Rib Lake Taylor County 20 acres cleared 19 free of stumps with frame house and stone cellar log barns small outbuildings timber price 2200 part cash and time on balance will consider Grand Rapids residence property in exchanges
In Cornwell Wisconsin at Brunch Falls Mfg Co steady employment awaits with good accommodations. New houses are being built for employees and free rental of land for shacks is provided.
The only fully equipped veterinary hospital in the city offers the latest appliances to serve patrons with both telephone and residence contact options listed as 633 and 161 respectively.
An official visit notes the State School for the Deaf in Delavan Wiss. provides speech and reading instruction, trades training, medical care, and eye ear services. The institution is state-supported with all services free for deaf boys and girls. next term starts Sept 10. Also advertised is a Maxwell touring car for sale by Ow R Reinius.
Sheriff A Z Cowerli announces the sale of Be-McCarthy real property in Wood County Wisconsin to satisfy an 1912 Unione Horse Nail Co. judgment for 87.76 dollars. The auction, at the Grand Rapids courthouse, is set for September 22, 1913 at 10 a.m. with all costs and interest.
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