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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
4
Fathers and Red Cross Call for Helpers Now
The piece urges fathers to join and support the American Red Cross during wartime. It describes imagined horrors and extols Red Cross relief work, asking men to enroll for $2 a year to receive a badge and the Red Cross Magazine, highlighting the need for financial backing as campaigns for soldiers and families continue.
Fine Holstein bull and poultry for O. J. Leu
A terse list offers a Holstein bull, Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels, and pedigree spring wheat for O. J. Leu of R. 3 at burnished Jewel kerosene condition. Owner bought an electric stove and plans to sell at a bargain amid high fuel prices. contact phone 509.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Leu
Seth
Uel
Boas Your Automobile Need Repainting or Refinishing
Advertisement notes Boas offers automobile repainting and refinishing with increased prices due to higher materials and labor costs. Mentions prioritizing service before the rush season and also offers sign painting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boas
Missionary meeting and tea at local church
The monthly missionary gathering and quarterly tea will be held at the church on Saturday afternoon. The Mountaineers will be the subject, with expectation of a large attendance. Various local residents spent recent days visiting and hosting, including Mrs Ethel Spice and her daughter Bessie at the Powell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Spice
Bessie
Powell
Donald Whitney
Presbyterian Church
Gietini
Marshfelf
David Davis
Wm. Agnew
Tela Davis
John Ellingson
John Bienks
Jace Wendt
T Zerneke
Alpino
New Presbyterian Clearch
Otto Zerneke
John Parks
Beeside
Presbyterian Sunday School
Tinos Davis
Bert Gates
Henrys Whitney
Farm transfers and church dedication mark local week
Rebert Morris sold his farm to Mr Vanderploeg. The new Presbyterian church was dedicated Sunday with very good attendance despite extreme cold. Edward Martin visited Grand Rapids over Sunday. William Schmuel tipped a Ford in a ditch injuring a lady with an unbroken arm and slightly injuring Schmuel. another passenger escaped unharmed. John Vimm sold his farm to Mrs Winberner of Arpin. Manny Moffett died Saturday evening of heart trouble. burial planned in Marshfield Tuesday.
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Frank Gallagher
John Lang
Chicago
Elia Rasmussen
Martin Hansen
Tacoma
Wash
Ura Johnsen
Kilbourn
Knuteson
Madison
Dan Gallagher
Tomahawks
Pecorna
Rebert Morris Bag
Vanderploeg
New Presbyterian Church
Edward Martin
Schmuel
John Vimm
Ten Mile Creek
Victor Lipsitz
Brother Albert
W. J. Datthews
Frenry
Robert Lipsitz
Grand Rapids
Jacob Lipsitz
Riverview
Henry Weber
Nekoosa
W. J. Afta
Mick Brach
Matthews
Nels Eagdahl
Harriet Matthews
Nels Hmgdahl
Caspar Brack
San
Nels Engdahl
Frenzy Lipsitz
John Tesser
Richard Matthews
Ollandale
Billy Burhite Threshe
Jake Lipsita
Herman Languide
C. Ramsey
Returnel Lane
Hollandale
War time pledge at Kellner’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
The Lutheran Lassies Aid of Kellner resolved at their last meeting that during the war they will donate half of each collection to the Red Cross. Local notes cite farm moves, deaths, and varied community activities including a patriotic school entertainment and a Red Cross meeting.
Wisconsin Badger alfalfa acreage plan growth ahead
Wisconsin farmers push to expand alfalfa harvest as about 79 090 acres are grown state wide with Green county claiming nearly 10 acres amid high prices. Officials say the movement aims to boost forage production through earlier and extended cutting, citing trials and farmer experience showing profit from keeping alfalfa later into the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Green County
Sctember
Thample
Swartz Brothe
Seneca Social Club Plans All Day Red Cross Meeting
The Seneca Social Club will hold its next regular meeting on December 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at work for the Red Cross with noon hour activities. Members may attend any portion. Also notices for a Batts farm sale by Hoffman on December 15 were issued. Mrs. F W Jones and Mrs. J B Ostermeyer attended a Christmas sale in Grand Rapids hosted by the A B C class of the Congregational Sunday school. An accident at the Sampson corner caused minor injuries when a car overturned. Daisy Brower spent the weekend at her Nekoosa home.
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Rudolph
Fort Meade
Maryland
Denis Ratelle
Nick Ratelle
Elmer Juneau
L. Juneau
Park Falls
Jean Juneau
Chicago
Ward
East
3Rd Engineer Corps
Julius Krebsbach
Port Edwards
Mese
Ed Sharkey
Mosinee
Frack Sharkey
Engineer Corps
Iast
Sharkey
Vida
Canada
Wide Sharkey
Grand Rapid
Wilbur_Berard
Pete
Gust Justison
Lloyd Raitelle
Wilbur Waitrock
Grand Rapids
Falks
Len Schneider
Baby
Biron
Graded School
Lane
Soldiers’ Library Fund
Red Cross
R. A. Wagers
N. G. Ratelle
K. J. Merseau al
Tony Panzer Mourm
Gilvert
Walter
Lawrence
Abby Aker
Marathon City
vTlsharkey
Edmund
Engineering Corps
Seneca Social Club
J. B. Ostermeyer
Batts Farm
Hoffman
Congregational Sunday School
Sampson Corner
Krause
Wm. Schmeul
Daisy Brower
Nekoosa
Pneumonia Saps Julius Marx. Local Notables Lightly Busy
Julius Marx suffers a pneumonia attack while Peter Wirtz works for Case Mfg Co in Racine. Christ Mattheis shows improvement. Tony Wipfi and Schilter Bros purchased new Fords. Carl and baby girl welcomed Dec 16. J Leu adjusted five tosses for Mrs. Griffith and E Hall in Grand Rapids. Henry Huser and Albert Viertel return from Minnesota dredge work.
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Julius Marx
Peter Wirtz
Case Mfg. Co
Racine
Christ Mattheis
Tony Wipfi
Schilter Bros
Ford
Carl Wipfli
J. Leu
Mrs. Griffith
Babcock
E. Hall
Grand Rapids
Henry Huser
Albert Viertel
Minnesota
Last horse recovered after theft linked to Deerfield youths
Althore Cheloner of Hancock regained his horse and buggy as two Deerfield boys ages 11 and his brother allegedly stole the outfit on July 28 and drove it to LaBell's home. The youths were arrested and turned over to juvenile court, while the incident prompted a local market closing sale at A P Hirzy's Jewelry Store and a brief market report on poultry and produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Point
Althore Cheloner
Hancock
Deerfield
Wautoms and
Yenne
Victoria Flour Ad Promises Best Bread in State
A vintage advertisement proclaims Victoria Flour as the very best flour in the state and urges every housewife to use it for superior bread cake and pastry every day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Grand Rapids School Board Loan Approval Meeting
Lincoln Building Grand Rapids Wisconsin December 3 1917 special meeting of the board of education to apply to the Public Lands Commission for a twenty one thousand dollar loan over twenty years to cover Edison school construction deficits alterations and a proposed fire escape. President Guy O Babcock presided with commissioners present and absent noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Grand Rapids
Wis
Board of Edugents
Public Lands
Edison
Lincoln School
Guy O. Babcock
W. H. Reeves
Jacob Searls
J. R. Ragan
W. I. Kellogg
Carlrd
A. H. Voss
A. Hatch
E. P. Arpin
Sam Church
B. L. Brown
GC. W. Schwede
T. W. Brazeau
Otto Bein
C. A. Meinicke
J.B. Nash
Donald Waters
Wisconsin
Boards of Education
Board of Education
Board of Education of
D. Eadh
Lea
Roliz
W. F. Kellogg
Guy 0. Babcock
Carl Nord
A. H- Voss
G. A. Hatch
C. W Schwede
Theo
W. Brazeau
C. A. Meflicke
J. B. Nash
Guy O- Babcock
GC. W- Selswede
Edison School
Barron Doctor Found Guilty of Practicing Medicine
John Till, a plaster-on-the-back doctor in Barron, was recently arrested and found guilty of practicing medicine without a license. He argued his case was misinterpreted and faced higher authorities, but the court upheld the charge and he was convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Till
Barron
Aréstel
Colkur
Lee Aeuss
Shree jam Sivas publishers plead in reduced court
The article records publishers from Shree jam Sivas, including Taper Binmarek and N. De Sam Clark along with J. Creckard, entering a reduced court plea regarding obscene material. The report notes interstate commerce and water works issues as context.
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Binmarek
Sam Clark
J. Creckard
Shree Jam Sivas
Hr Ierstate Commerce and Worter
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