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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
A compact quotation frames patriotism and the idea that the nation should strive for correctness in its dealings with other countries, while acknowledging the possibility of error in policy. The line reflects a classic duel between ideal integrity and real-world accountability.
Public letters argue Joseph J. Davies, a Wisconsin native and lawyer, should be chosen or appointed to succeed the late Paul O Husting as U S senator. Davies held a key federal post with the Federal Trade Commission and, though a Democrat, draws cross party support for steady leadership during wartime.
A Shawano Advocate opinion recalls Gov. Wm. D. Hoard’s Little Red School House law, arguing English language learning is essential and predicting national language implications if the war lasts. The piece links the issue to a Maple Grove drainage case with witnesses needing interpreters. It laments non English speakers born in the county and urges English education as a key to Americanization. A separate notice in Wood County, Wis, announces real estate sale of John Lehmitz estate with details on parcels and terms.
An analysis compares straw and fresh farmyard manure showing straw carries about ten pounds of nitrogen and twenty pounds of potassium per ton while manure holds ten pounds nitrogen and eight pounds potassium. Straw yields greater long term humus and potential fertility though decay is slower, with Wisconsin field data showing 46.7 bushels per acre on straw-covered plots versus 29.4 on uncovered. A plea to use straw on wheat and meadows to boost yields and soil quality. The report notes the plan’s popularity and outlines recommendation for timely application.
Market report lists poultry and meat items including pork veal and butter with prices per weight. Also notes hay Timothy patent feed potatoes and stock details. Mentions a jewelry store and discount notices with unclear OCR fragments.
A Tomah store scene recounts a German born man who naturalized years ago admitting American citizenship and pride yet lamenting Alsace-Lorraine memories. The citizen questions loyalty while the man expresses fear and pride amid wartime tensions and calls to join the American military.
Merry Christmas to all. Mrs Louise Burns returns home in Stevens Point after visiting sister Mrs K J Margeau. Rudolph Moravian Aid Society held a chicken chowder supper and apron sale in the church basement last Thursday. Various residents suffer ailments or travel, with stock show attendance in Chicago and visits to Stevens Point and Grand Rapids. Rudolphs graded school prepares for a Christmas program as teachers lose Eunice Lemense. Denis Ratelle and Elmer Juneau enlistment noted. Barn builders urged to see D D Conway. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Kilie on December 13. Kilie works as a cheesemaker at Baughman factory.
John and Robert Walter spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Charles Voight, visiting relatives at Shioc, returned home Saturday. John Walter left Thursday for relatives near Amherst and Waupaca. Mr and Mrs Peter Benson visited the John Walter home Tuesday evening. Ervin Mollin works at the Biron mill. Bernard of Grand Rapids has been sawing wood locally all week. Jim Belscamper and wife were business visitors in Stevens Point Tuesday.
Henry Oestricher hauled wood to Grand Rapids last Saturday. Robert Sorge threshed beans for Herman LaBunde and Jacob Lipsitz Saturday at the latter's farm. A few from here attended the Ccor corporation meeting at the Chester school house last Wednesday evening. Nels Engdahl was a business visitor in Grand Rapids on Tuesday of last week. John Tesser and D. Ramsey were to the sale last week five miles east of Grand Rapids. Henry and Albert Lipsitz were Grand Rapids visitors Thursday. A number of young people visited at the Lipsitz home Sunday. Miss Bessie Lipsitz has returned to her duties of contesting at Avoca. Igreck Byach will leave Tuesday for Chicago where he will work for the balance of the winter.
Matt Peterson, long ill, dies at his Sigel home last Thursday. His wife and young daughter left for Davenport, Iowa, with Peter Paterson accompanying. Interment to be in Davenport, former family home. Christmas exercises at Jagkeon school set for Friday night December 21. R P Viland recovering from a lame foot. Walter Merriam to return from California for the holidays. Supt Varney and a state inspector visited Jackson school last Friday, pleased with the school’s condition but offered no praise for the school building.
Ramsey visited his grandfather J W Ramsey while Andrew Hjorortedt returned from Dakota for the summer. Geo Eberhardt hosted a visit with the Hieratedt family over the weekend. Kellner school plans a Christmas program Friday night and Moravian church service is Tuesday. Lutheran church will hold a Christmas Eve program December 24. Shoppers urged to buy soldier gifts at Otto's store.
Miss Vinnie Schenk substitutes at Chester school for Miss Fern Ross after an operation at Riverview hospital. Romer Card Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Soergel. Burhite’s son joins engineering corps and leaves for Maryland training camp. Edna Burhite at Monroe Center spends Sunday at home. East New Rome’s Holtz visit German church and Lundquist home. Soergel family plans Chicago move due to health. George Lundquist’s Indiana winter reported cold. Jenes Blackburn at James Webb home in Barnum. Arthur Westenberg sold farm to Mr Wolfe of Waukesha. to take possession Jan 1. Westenberg family to move to Nekoosa. Cheeseman and Ingraham visit Westenberg home. Stolen of Junction City and Frank Ross canvass for American Farmers Co-Operative store in Nekoosa. Don’t judge by appearances. A fast young man is often slow to pay debts.
Elmer Winegarden returns home for the holidays and visits with relatives. Edith Carlson Lillian Beard visit Grand Rapids. Mildred and Jessie Ramsey visit Israel Jere. Mrs Richard Carlson ill last week. A crew from Oshkosh baling wire grass. plans for Marvin Winegarden from Camp Grant’s Christmas. Christmas tree at Methodist church. Ladies Aid to meet January ? Victrola promotion by Daly Drug & Jewelry Co.
Irwin and Ingraham visited in New Rom. Heights while Roy Bates, Roy Potts visited Grand Rapids. Several residents recover from illness. Thmer Winegarden returned from Hollandale after farm work. Christmas program planned at the Methodist church on December 24 with many local residents visiting nearby towns and assisting with chores and work through the week.
Sunday school at 9 45 preaching at 11 00 on Ade ways at Your Best Christmas message at 7 30 BY P S meeting at 6 50 Ask your grocer for EGGNIT to use in place of eggs in cooking and baking A 25 cent can will do the work of a dollar worth of eggs.
The following officers were elected at their meeting last Thursday evening Consul H J Giese Pp Consul oO E Mickelsen Adviser D Hill Banker W A Rowland Clerk Jesse Wagner Jéscott Lee Rumsey Watchman Gus Kruger Sentry H C Timm Physicians Dr Pomanville Dr W G Merrill Dr C A Boorman Trustee H C Timm
The Rebekah lodge members elected officers for the next year. Noble grand is Mrs. Fred Bossert, vice grand Mrs. Geo. Miller, recording secretary Mrs. GR. Sen, financial secretary Mrs. BK. Minnenan, treasurer Mrs. Emma Alije. Aluminum and granite roasters and bakeware touted as a good Christmas gift by Nash Hdw. Co.
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