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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
4
Notice outlines post office handling as second class matter in Grand Rapids Wisconsin. Advertising rates per display matter are 10 cents per inch with 24 inch Tribune column length equaling 2.40 per insertion. Local notices cards of thanks resolutions of respect and entertainment notices with admission fees priced at 5 cents per line.
University of Wisconsin geographer Professor Whitbeck will launch a national drive this fall to evaluate and improve physical geography education. He plans to survey chief geography teachers on course quality, seeking guidance on changes to restore parity with European standards and counter trend away from physical geography in high schools. If results indicate weakness, a broader campaign and new teaching methods may follow.
The Wise coast Anti-Tuberculosis association rallies an army to double last year’s Christmas seal sales. Each seal at a penny funds tuberculosis work in Wisconsin, promising prizes from a $450 piano to sanitary fountains. The drive aims to sell millions more seals to curb the white plague and boost public health.
Mrs Jons Johnson died at home Wednesday after a three week illness. She was seventy five. Survived by one daughter and a granddaughter, Miss Sarah Baussa, and Holdie Hansen of Grand Rapids visited to see her. Other notes mention Ill spouse, a boy injures finger, and local party attendance. Includes a testimonial ad for Foley Kidney Pills and a Maeterlinck quotation on happiness.
A baby boy was born at the home of Alex Zimmerman on November 21 in Rudolph with other notes of local farming activity. E Deyo of Port Edwards moved stock, S Whitman bought A Vands for Grand Rapids deliveries, and several residents report winter preparations and wood cutting, farming improvements, and livestock trades around Rudolph, Bendolph, and nearby towns.
The upper ferry is closed for winter due to low water with boats left on the Saratosza side and farm traffic waiting across the river. A wedding near Grand Rapids is noted, along with a bride who left for Joplin last June. Local social items include a Girl Scout engagement and visits from Grand Rapids residents.
In a 1907 testimonial, Mrs Enzo Clark of Plainfield Wis says Donn's Kidney Pills relieved backache and kidney trouble after sleepless nights and headaches. Interviewed 1910 she confirms lasting benefits. Sold by Foster-Mun urn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents, 50 cents. Remember the name Donn's.
J. W. Greer of Greenwood La reports severe lumbago attacks starting from the back that grew paralyzing. He says a hypodermic injection provided relief and credits Oleys Kidney Remedy with restoring his comfort, noting he is no longer troubled by the ailment.
The Gaya Milla Nursery Co of Crawford County incorporated with $8,000 capital, planning extensive apple orchards and future plantings. Bay Orchard and Nursery Co of Sturgeon Bay bought 160 acres to be planted, while 1930s plan includes 60 acres apples and 88 cherries. Wm Knight of Bayfield boasts the state’s largest orchard at 135 acres, funded by local cash. Apple trees over 60 years old still productive in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. The nationwide apple crop totals about 24 million barrels. prices vary by region due to distribution and rail freight. The upper Mississippi region suffered losses from late April storms, while Pacific states report bumper crops but freight costs hurt profits.
A 1910 letter critiques western apple projects as demoralizing, noting criticism by opponents and defended investments by Wisconsin residents. A Minnesota newspaper roundly says the apple market is active in Northwest markets with shipments heavy, while large distributors dominate. Wisconsin Governor Cantwell urges investment in Wisconsin and argues against spreading funds to distant markets.
Ed Clack reports cabbage stores in Pittsville total around 160 tons with capacity over 825 tons. he aims to raise the amount stored by next fall. Potatoes arrive slowly. GO Brown and wife closed a land deal in Marehfield for three city lots to convert into stables and carriage rooms. Bridge work on Yellow river suspended for winter. weather delaying WEA plans if feasible this fall.
At a regular meeting of Wood County Post No 28 Wisconsin G A B the group unanimously adopted resolutions mourning comrade William Downing. The flag and charter will be draped for thirty days and sympathy offered to his family. Resolutions will be entered in minutes, published in city papers, and a copy given to the family. Dated Grand Rapids Wisconsin Nev 20 110. Committed.
Snow has fallen for two days as neighbors prepare sleighing plans and tend wood and straw. Arthur Swaricek and Mike Adams haul materials while Miss Nettie Hliadilek and Miss Jolwinn Banish visit families. Scarlet fever lists include Arthur Swaricek and Jon Stmneb. Juhani Banish visits with Mia. Christmas entertainments are being prepared by teacher Miss Koeh. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is noted for influenza outbreaks. Local road work and officials, including Sheriff Barry and A Z Vly, report on community business.
Call and examine the large complete stock of furniture. The store invites shoppers to tour and compare, claiming the largest assortment not only in Grand Rapids but Wood County. Polish method suggested uses a mixture of oil and vinegar in warm water to clean and shine mahogany furniture. Use a soft cloth to rub thoroughly.
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