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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
Grand Rapids Tribune published by A Drumb and A B Sutot at Grantsburg Wisconsin. It indicates subscription prices for six and twelve months and notes a Thursday publication schedule. The paper includes a wood county Wisconsin postal listing and a local telephone number.
A long reading notes Wisconsin farmers urged to plant Golden Glen and other purebred corn varieties. Secretary of Wisconsin Moriment cites Mulino and Cineaval as tested candidates. season considerations show a short growing period may limit mature varieties in Wisconsin. A survey lists Golden flow, Silver Khu, Murdock and Berry Yellow Dent as standard varieties. Some states report seed shortages. Wisconsin market could face effects from harvest timing and local conditions.
Harry Abpahant of Port Folwards and Alex MeoGrath visited relatives. Joseph Wickman died December fifth after pneumonia. Lewis Schul and Harry Sellars were in Grand Rapids on business. Mrs Alex Muir visited Nokanse with daughter. August Kemptert shopped in Grand Rapids and hospitalized a son. StoGrath and Livy StoGrath shopped in Grand Rapids.
A column reports Mehan family movements and Stevens Point life with mentions of snowfall, hay and wood trades, nearby weather, and several local names. It notes a death of Helen Guissavite in Dubuque Iowa and a Polish Catholic funeral near Plover, plus club elections, visits, and multiple residents traveling for work and family events.
In Dubuque Iowa and nearby towns farmers shared prize results from the county show. Winners included Ohn May and Leu with corn prizes and Baron county booth exhibit scoring first with 96, Oneida and Lintern also high. Counties such as Burneth Waushara Portage and Marinette posted scores in the 80s and 90s as Plainfield area farmers reported results.
District 3 report covers Jin Pelot buying two cows from Jim Pelot, visits to Ceo Coombs, and past Rochester Seminary ties. Local families Edith Varney and Vandeburg recover from flu while Moxie the ten year old dog dies protecting its owner. A new cheese factory is discussed, and residents hope for a mail route from Grand Rapids Rudolph or Mil...
Charley Pike and father Alonzo Pike returned from Milwaukee where they visited Roy Pike. Arthur Amundson came home from Arkdale where he worked fall. Mrs. Lloyd and her children visited Mrs. E. J. Hoeft. Pern Ross, Jean Whitney, and Ross siblings visited Albert Rnde’s home. Maud Pike returned from Port Edwards hotel. Lydia Hoeft and Walter Hroett spent Sunday at Albert unde’s home. Weather brought more rain and snow.
Church services at the Bell schoolhouse led by Rev. C A Mailicke next Sunday at seven sharp. Bell school finas exercises will be held Friday evening December 20. Residents report visits, farm sales and local gossip as community life continues.
Community notes report a Thanksgiving dinner poor attendance due to weather. Mrs. Erdman spent Thanksgiving at the Moore home near Weedum. Church services paused until April but Sunday school continues. Red Cross to meet December 18. Baby girl born December 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brooks. Local visits to Watertown Jefferson and other places. Modern balloons show design changes, larger than earlier types, with three fins and safety improvements.
William Walter works for J A Lutz in Grand Rapids. Misses Anna and Magdalene Fergen left Milwaukee last Thursday to visit friends, then plan to work in Chicago. Carl Nord of Grand Rapids visited Sunday with John Welter Jr. for a rabbit hunt. John Walter Jr. heads to Green Bay for winter employment. Lulu N Moll teaching nearby. Mrs Menard of Grand Rapids sawed wood for Peter Fergen Saturday. Wilde from Elmwood visited John Knight home. John Aberharts from Grand Rapids searched for cattle.
Putzier suffered a severe head injury after the wagon he rode on slipped and pitched him, leaving him unconscious. He is recovering. Martin Jackson and family returned from Milwaukee after caring for Mrs. Jackson’s mother. Whit Sprofka bought lumber to repair his barn burned last summer. Wendel Ostermeyer and C George Robinson expect to be home before Christmas as the S A T C. is to be disbanded. Will Teske to return soon from Florida cantonment where he trained.
Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas invite friends to celebrate their silver welding anniversary at their home on Wednesday evening the 18th. The notice mentions hopes for Raymond’s return, recent travels of Viola Irene Gilmore, and various local family updates including sickness, travel, and holiday plans. A note on a long planned undersea tunnel in Japan concludes the item.
John P. Van Eert died at his home in Studoph on Monday November 18 at 11 AM after influenza and pneumonia. He was 17, born March 32, 1901, in Carson. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Barney Van Eert, four brothers, one sister. Burial Wednesday at Rudolph Catholic Cemetery. Community condolence noted. obituary includes verses praising his good deeds and youth.
The New York Sun reports master barbers plan to boost 50 cent haircuts to reflect wartime costs. Drafts shrink skilled staff and tips drop, with shop owners arguing higher wages may be needed, effectively passing costs to customers.
The United States Department of Agriculture issued several bulletins during the week ending November 16, 1928. Topics include Vet Nematode Galls in wheat marketing, open shed versus closed barn for dairy cows, cooperative bull associations, and crop systems for Arkansas. Copies available from the Division of Publications in Washington. A final proverb note follows.
Beet tops, once sold for a few dollars to sheep and stockmen, are found to ensile well with an estimated value of 335 per acre. The discovery could raise profits for beet raisers as tops move from feeding to silage use. A stray digressive remark on wives and hats appears in the text.
Fragmented report notes cattle lister disease weed control efforts and farm program confusion in New Mest county. Officials and agents discuss control measures amid drought and late season challenges. Local farmers seek clarity on deadlines and resources for weed eradication and pasture management.
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