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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
5
Fragmentary text references dentists crafting artificial teeth from sycamore wood and fastening them with wire. Mentions gel plate and unknown excavating art, with garbled names and phrases suggesting a historical dental practice.
A speculative overview outlines new pleasure and business planes, aerial taxis, and air postal service expanding to fifty routes. It cites costs from $1500 to $10,000, rapid speeds around 120 to 160 miles per hour, and a surge in factory output with Liberty motors powering multi passenger craft. The piece notes the forthcoming Paris London test flight and a record seaplane demo with 50 passengers, plus Wisconsin sleigh-sale limits after January 1.
Post December, grading of potatoes ended, pleasing farmers though buyers favored grading. Grain growers faced a tough market for small lots and seconds, while some lots earned higher prices. Georgette Crepe waist prices listed at 36.95 at Steinberg's in local ads.
An advertisement touts R. J. Walsh as psychotherapist natureologist and diagnostician. It claims Lilia Balm treats catarrh eczema rheumatism gall stones appendicitis and nervous troubles, urging readers to seek his services.
Before the war the U S Government employed about 540000 civilians. After entry the civilian force in Washington rose to 96000, navy yards to 205000, and ordnance plants to 50000. The Civil Service Commission advertised widely for recruits, using boards, post offices, newspapers, posters, slides, and other media across the country.
A busy holiday period with multiple Christmas events is described. Read about a schoolhouse program on Monday December 22, a church program on Christmas Eve at 7:80, and various local social activities. The piece lists sick pupils, local travel, and community gatherings at Jackson, Sigel, and Altdorf.
Mrs John Walter is spending the week in Amherst visiting relatives. Al Benson and John Walter Jr are employed in Fond du Lac shipyards. Ida and Tilla Walter and Mrs John Grall visited Miss Nina Moll Tuesday afternoon. Ernest Krueger and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Voight. Ervin and Arthur Moll, employed in Grand Rapids, visited brother Gilbert. Peter Wergen left Monday night with a load of potatoes.
Town residents and visitors appear in Grand Rapids on business or for shopping. Events include door installation at a pulp shed, milling updates, funeral attendance, school holiday closures, and flu illness recovery. Residents travel to Stevens Point Port Edwards and Grand Rapids. oils and mill operations referenced.
Citizens and residents must observe board of health regulations to curb influenza, especially housing of ill occupants and quarantining of cases. Newman health officer calls for compliance to safeguard the community from the flu. Nash Hardware Co. advertises Christmas items and winter goods.
The Mather Chinese Truck Gardens become a permanent business after purchasing 76 acres from Wisconsin Drained Land Co. Backed by UWip Lung and Toy Jung of Chicago, the colony expanded from 20 men to multi-camp plans with greenhouses and winter work. Next season will add celery cabbage onions and other Chinese vegetables for Chicago markets, with a ready food trade via Chinatown.
Mrs Peter Hanson left Tuesday for Kaukauna after a death in the family. Miss Mary Strope is ill with influenza at the Frank Hammel home in Pittsville while helping care for the Hammel family. Frad Fox drove to Grand Rapids on Saturday. Mrs David Duppee visited with Ida Robinson Friday and Saturday. The Red Cross met Wednesday with Ida Robinson.
SARATOGA Iowa residents report Mrs George Glick called Lo Allington to mourn her mother’s death. Mrs P Johnson leaves for Wood Hall Illinois to visit daughter for a month. Large attendance at a meeting with Mrs Johnson. Lorenz Knuteson returns home from Cai Wood for an undetermined stay. Mrs P Johnson hosts friends Sunday. Rev Becker conducts Union church services Monday and Tuesday. Mr and Mrs P Knuteson host relatives Sunday. Verna Lewis to present school program Christmas Eve. Mike Matthews of Rudolph visits neighbors. Local shop promotes silver and nickle plated ware for Christmas gifts. Nash Hardware Co.
Chicago Horse Buyers advertise for 100 small driving mares aged 3 to 7 and weighing 800 to 1100 pounds. Mare condition must be fat with slight wire, date set for Friday the 20th at Dr Norton’s place. Highest market price offered, rain or shine. Tell neighbors.
The November report highlights Holstein cows with top fat and weight figures. The annual meeting is set for Friday, December 18, with members urged to attend and contribute ideas.
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