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Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1909

Page

6

Grand Rapids approves general street improvement bonds

Proposed ordinance authorizes a bond issue of fifteen thousand dollars for city street improvements. It details bond denominations of one thousand dollars each, dates starting January 1, 1910, interest at four and a half percent, payable semiannually, and redeemable at Milwaukee Chicago or New York. Bonds are part of a series totaling twelve bonds, with mandated annual tax levies to meet interest and principal, secured by city resources and legal limits.

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Grand Rapids to consider tax ordinance December meeting

The Common Council of Grand Rapids will act on a proposed ordinance at the next regular meeting on December 7, 1909. The measure would authorize taxes to fund interest and principal of bonds, with the ordinance taking effect upon passage. City Clerk G. E. Boles issues the notice.

City of Grand Rapids G. E. Boles Common Council

Grand Rap ide funding of general city indebtedness bonds

The city of Grand Rapids Wood County Wisconsin proposes to issue funding bonds totaling 90000 to cover general city indebtedness. Bonds are issued January 15 1910 in 1000 denominations with four and a half percent interest payable semiannually. The bonds are payable at the city treasurer or optionally in Milwaukee Chicago or New York and are secured by yearly taxes.

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Wings proposed for Wisconsin rail line expansion

Hancock News reports Barnes of Waupaca proposes an 80 mile electric rail corridor from Hancock west to Almond and Grand View Hotel area, with branches to the Dells Grand Rapids and east toward Manitowoc. The plan envisions interchanging freight with steam lines and promises a nightly Merrill Chicago sleeping car, urging interested parties to contact for a board presentation before Sept 1 1911.

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Hugging Socials Reported With Racy Rates

An Osseo Recorder item describes local hugging societies forming near the church. The first meeting raised 65 dollars as farmers joined. The rate schedule lists varied charges by age and status, from 15 cents for under 16 to a dollar for widows, with preachers exempt and editors paying only in ads.

Osseo Recorder

Avoid Ashes with Manure and Influenza Cough Remedy Cited

Farmers are cautioned against using wood ashes and lime with manure as they create alkaline conditions that drive off ammonia and nitrogen. If soil needs lime, apply in years when manure is not used. Also note Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is claimed to prevent pneumonia in influenza cases. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

The Quaker Doctor to Visit Wisconsin Patients

Wisconsin's leading specialist in skin and nervous disorders for children visits Gran Rapids area weekly and holds lectures at the Witter House on December 10 to 12. He cites numerous cases of tapeworms causing illnesses misdiagnosed as consumption, paralysis, or appendicitis, urging attention to helminthology and worm-related diseases.

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Foley's Kidney Remedy Ingredient Mentioned in Ad

An advertisement cites hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. Medical texts describe it as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine, urging readers to take the remedy if irregularities appear. The ad lists John E Daly and Johnson & Hill.

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No Such Star In Misleading Planetary Hoax Circulation

An article debunks a circulated misprint claiming a “Star of Rethletena” appears daily and again every 409 years. It notes the tale misuses astronomy terms, impossible timings, and urges readers to ignore the sensational claims about Venus Mare and planetary visibility.

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May Write Small Checks in Economic Debates and Policy

Fragmented OCR text discusses checks, treasury, and policy debates. Names and clear events are unclear. mentions May, war, and various pledged items. overall topic is financial instruments and legal considerations amid political discourse. The readable parts suggest a broader discussion of monetary controls and executive authority amid tumult.

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