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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates listed for display matter at 10 cents per inch and 20 dollars for a full 24 inch column. Local notices cards of thanks resolutions of respect and entertainment notices with an admission fee are charged 5 cents per line.
The bulletin discusses purchase policies and price trends for fruits and vegetables, noting attempted acquisitions and pricing concerns. It mentions growers, buyers, and institutions engaged in nursery, grafting, and seedling activities, with references to warrants, landings, and experimental crops. It also references distribution and trials in horticulture, including new varieties and grafting methods, and notes efforts to extend cooperative horticulture through university and society support.
Reading errors obscure names and places as report mentions Olaf Rogue leaving for Norway, Christiaan in Wibhoe, Dina O Saaporaun shopping in Cerna Rapids, and Deligious refreshments at a party. Several residents ill or recovering, with social events and visits across towns noted, but details are garbled.
In Stavens Point Meehan G. We Hoin adjusts the loss of the school house while Lou Pike returns to Adine county after attending to a clever issue. Oren Clondenning travels north for work in the woods. A social at the Oliusior home Wednesday night marks the loss of Rev Raymond Felix Ostrowski sells his farm tow man from Sharon. Felix moves to the old NM Rosenthal house for winter. Insurance topics include tornado coverage and school house policy with J W Bovee agency. Our school board plans to hold school in Wnt in the vacant store building awaiting a new school.
A heavily garbled local notice describes a skin itch remedy advertisement for D D D Prescription and Chamberlain s Salve. It references names like Daly Drug & Jewelry Co and J J Daly and mentions patients and local events in a small town in a period voice. The ad promotes instant itch relief and urges readers to write for a free bottle to try.
Wisconsin Wood County court issues order in estate of August Burrow. Proceedings name heirs and claimants, set deadlines for presenting claims, and appoints executors to publicize notice in local newspaper. Court directs publication and outlines hearing dates for adjudication of debts and distribution.
Mrs Wilhelmina Witt died suddenly of heart failure while sitting at the table on the east side of Werthemtug. Born in Germany in 1840s, she was 68. Survived by two sons Charles and William, and four daughters Mrs Charles Schroeder, Mr Albert Schroeder, Mrs Pred Falil, and others. Funeral from Lutheran church on Sunday, interment at Grant in Portage County.
A Grand Rapids ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a quick permanent cure for kidney ailments, with a testimonial from Mrs Parker about Night-time urination and back pain improvement. It promotes price 90 cents and Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents, plus a local loan notice by D D Conway Attorney at Law offering a $20 loan at low rate near First National Bank East Side.
Mosinge Tinws Frask Slarkey takes charge of A. E. Dou ville's Bronun wetter farm for two years, plans to convert it for produce. LaDu & Burnier offer more land bargains to settlers. Metro ladies host a chicken pie supper with modest profit. Local social events feature dances and fundraisers, with notices urging attendance and junior participation.
John Chein returned Monday from Haszelhurst after visiting his sister. J White and Mr. White on a business trip to Grand Rapids Tuesday. Carlin and J Flagvagiar were in the Rapids Monday with Mrs. Albert Kent and children visiting Grand Rapids. Gov Horn sells vacant job to Aug Kohl with lumber ready for spring building. A barber shop opened in Mr. Rote's building. Irel Finny tno bought Mr. Rote's house. FW Darling of Wisconsin Dells was here on business with the Malleable Iron Foundry. A Saturday party at the Watson Turner home honored visiting relatives from Michigan. Mrs. J White and Mrs. B Swini spent Friday to Saturday in Grand Bonids. Mrs. Johm Dolval and children of Town arrive to make their future home here while Mr. Dolzal is employed here.
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