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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
7
A new Studebaker four cylinder car priced at 886 claims to be the most powerful in its class. It features a 37 8 x 5 inch motor producing forty horsepower, seven passenger capacity, and extensive mechanical upgrades from prior models. See the car at Huntington & Lessigs.
The article argues for reducing potato variety lists to a few commercial types. It cites Bulletin 178’s grouping of leading commercial potato types and urges growers to select one or two varieties suited to local climate, soil, and moisture patterns. It highlights Green Mountain Rural New Yorker and Irish Cobbler groups as examples and outlines four actions: standardize varieties, adopt a community growing plan, demand higher quality seed, and focus marketing on uniform high grade yields.
Wisconsin state banks report a large drop in overdrafts by 150 percent over the past year. Bank Commissioner A E Knolt notes the actuy crease in overdrafts was 666 029 82 the lowest since 1uu. Resources rose 15 380 1 Abie Sept. 2 they up 6 244 v40 23. Bank count up to eleven, with growth in line certificates of deposit savings deposits and cashier checks totaling substantial increases.
The council met with Mayor Cohen presiding and adopted minutes and reports from Public Works. A claim by W T Jones for 1500 for rock excavation was settled at 500 upon full receipt. The board’s recommendation, approved unanimously, serves as a compromise offer.
A late nineteenth century report describes a communal tree planting effort gaining momentum in Wisconsin towns. Citizens rally around public greenery, envisioning lasting shade and civic pride as municipal leaders coordinate distribution, funding, and cultivation plans to encourage widespread planting in multiple cities.
Miss Liartha Of consulted Dr Beyer at Pittaville Sunday suffering a sore hand. R N A met at Mrs Arthur Graff's home Saturday afternoon. Warren Stevens of Pittville surveyed part of town and stayed at Pleasant View Farm. Lindstrum of Francis school hosted a basket party Friday evening with a small but cheerful crowd. Bir Geo A Vernsy visited Dist No 6 last Thursday. The flag pole at District No 5 school now bears the Star Spangled Banner. Christmas program at District No 5 school set for Thursday evening December 23. An engaged couple face wedded life with sunshine, but a husband notes moonshine at times.
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