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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
12
The notice lists post January 1 1948 prices for hub blocks per load eight dollars slab wood ninety eight dollars spoke wood six hundred eighty eight dollars small blocks thirty five fifty. A fifty cent per load credit option applies. No new deals until January 10 1918.
Starshfield Herald reports Julius Meyers was arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife and burning their farm home near Veerkind on Thanksgiving night. Mrs. Meyers’s body was found in the basement amid ashes after the fire, with police noting blows to the skull. Meyers, 49, is jailed in Neillsville awaiting circuit court.
Government restrictions set beer alcohol at a three percent maximum and reduce grain usage to about 70 percent of prior levels. The plan aims to conserve grain while supporting munition production, with whiskey and other spirits potentially commandeered for industrial needs.
The Wood County Post GAR met at the ball on Saturday afternoon and elected officers for the ensuing year. Named were M. HL Lynn commander J A Sharman senior vice commander Saylor junior vice commander AW A Owen chaplain Dr Moyer surgeon J L Thompson officer of the day W A Keyes patriotic instructor Ian Parks officer of the guard Li Getts past adjutant EM Taylor trustee Delegate to encampment Eli Taylor alternate WwW A Owen. Howard's Variety Store advertises two tons of fine holiday candy at low prices.
Saturday meat market prices list offers on beef pork veal and mutton with various cuts priced per pound or per package. Highlights include tender round porterhouse sirloin rib corned beef pork roast chops and various sausages and lard products. Also notices farmers receive highest prices for chickens ducks and geese.
Grand Rapids reports no fuel shortage as hard coal remains scarce. The price stays at $10.75 for soft coal while 5,000 tons are in bins, contracted, or in transit. Sales offer Pocahontas at $9.25 per ton for 1000 delivered, Elkhorn at $9.00 for 2500, Miller Creek at $9.00 for 1500, Hocking at $9.00 for 800, and Old Ben at $9.55 for 800 delivered.
Dick Schott of Wausau returns with a three horned deer head weighing 215 pounds dressed for shipment. The article also records a birth, council minutes, budget motions, bids for plumbing and heating, street and public works actions, levy for debt service, and multiple officer salary adjustments in Grand Rapids Wood County Wisconsin during December 1917.
Food experts urge urban dwellers to partner with farmers to double poultry output next year. Doubling could yield 6.5 million pounds of meat and eggs, freeing beef and pork for European armies. Emphasis on cost efficient backyard flocks, waste to feed, and patriotic duty amid cold weekend conditions.
A meeting at the Elk Club last Thursday night discussed forming a home guard with about twenty five in attendance. About seventy or more men are needed to fill the company and further meetings will be held each Thursday night. Interested persons should see Frank Abel or attend.
The family thanks Xin neighbors Saed friends and E E U pledge members for assistance and sympathy during mother Elbert King's illness and after her death. Also note jewelry store A P Hirzy offers sale closing out rings from baby ring to $375 diamond ring for ladies and men.
A verse tale recounts Kaiser Wilhelm dreaming of power and a victorious afterlife, plan derailed at Heaven’s gate and then denied entry to Hell by Satan, ending with the Kaiser waking in awe and vowing never to forget the dream. Contributed by F. MacKinnon.
Our stock is ready for your inspection with a complete display of goods. We invite you to come in and see items including ties ornate vases bowls leather goods purses and more. Prices and availability vary as we prepare to serve you this season.
Retail promotion urges buying furs for Christmas gifting with a one quarter off sale. The ad promises wide variety and options, noting furs are popular this season and discounted 25 percent from marked price to attract buyers.
A fragmentary storefront price list shows canned goods such as Rae Peas 13 cents per can 3 for Tomatoes 16 cents per can 3 for Corn 13 cents per can 3 for Molasses in quart cans priced around 18 cents each. Also listed are Krispy Corn Flakes 7 cents each four packs 23 cents Golden Key Milk 15 cents per can three cans 42 cents Cranberries 3d per pound, apples 10 pounds for 45 cents Spaghetti Macaroni Vermicelli three packages, Navy Beans per pound. Limit six cans per customer for certain items and a United States Food Administration License noted.
Plan a single useful present by pooling funds for a full suit or overcoat. Prices range from 28 to 10 dollars, with a complete stock of up to date clothing for men, young men, and boys available now.
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