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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
5
The article explains presbyopia as a common eye defect from aging caused by lens hardening. It notes onset around age forty to forty five, recommends weak power glasses then, and suggests changing lenses about every two years. It urges timely use despite pride, citing faster eyesight decline if delayed.
The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association held a large summer meeting at the Gaynor Blackstone experimental station on Tuesday. A big dinner fed about 254 attendees. officials praised the program and noted expected U S cranberry crops around 295 000 barrels with Wisconsin up about 25 percent and eastern states shrinking about 100 000 barrels. Committee members were appointed to draft a law branding barrels by grower, fruit quality, and packing standards.
Mr. Whitson visited to learn irrigation methods used in berry culture and plans a several day stay. Information gathered may aid public use later. Pickers will be paid 4 cents per bushel with a 5 cent bonus for full season. A berry journal was discussed but not yet started. resolutions endorsed the project. Harvest is expected to begin around September 5.
From the Philippines Geore K Houston and J Galygan of Grand Rapids are in the city with their friend Huestis of Ye Russ Lyon. They show relics from Cuba the Philippines and China including a sea cremation urn a Boxer’s sheath a collection of bolos daggers and knives and bows with poisoned arrows. Carrie Nation skulls and bones accompany the items. The exhibition opens tomorrow at Gus Nats drug store after a viewing at Dr Lyon’s office.
Members of the gun club held three 25 bird events with G W Mason leading in all. Notable scores include Ll M Wash 22 and W A Oru 25 in the second event, and W W G Scott 45 in the third. The club may limit shoots this season due to hunting season and may erect a clubhouse next year to allow weekday shoots for those with religious scruples.
Helen Burns, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Burns of Iola, died Friday night in the city from scarlet fever complications after a brief recovery. The family had been visiting here when the illness struck, and Mr Burns works as an engineer in Iola. John Dengler's Capital for 5 cents is a gentleman's smoke.
The Republican convention in Marshfield nominated a county slate including register of deeds and county clerk candidates, endorsed Senator Spoeder, and elected delegates to the senatorial convention. Other items cover coal supply concerns, a bridge contract, water works testing, Democratic caucus notes, and random local notices.
Walter Scott slayer W. J. Stebbings released on twenty thousand dollar bond. Jury found no charge of crime but recommended holding him as responsible for Mr. Scott’s death.
Classified ad notes ripe white pine cones wanted with request for prices and full particulars. Mentions Evergreen Nursey Company of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. Ends with a wispy line about a pretty girl in an alpine hat and a Sailor brim, then a plug for Rocky Mountain Tea by Johnson and Hilt Co.
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