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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

5

Death of Julius Marx Aledo resident after pneumonia

Julius Marx longtime Altdorf resident dies at 60 after a six day illness. Born in Germany he lived in Podge county before moving to Altdorf thirty years ago. Survived by Otto Kanil Edwin Herbert Richard and Mrs G St. Senter and others, funeral at Dorian Lutheran church and interment at Seneca Corners. Christ Mattheis slowly improving. school exercises Friday evening.

Aledore O Julius Marx Altdorf Altdlorf Germany Podge Sin Grawn Otto Kanil Judivk Gap Montana Edwin Herbert Hansen Richard Mayville G. Bt. Senter Sidney Nebraska Seullery Dorian Lutheran Pened Corners Mondiy Hey

Christmas Plans and Local Notes From Town School

Local school under Miss Peterson previews a Christmas program at the schoolhouse, followed by a two week vacation and a January 7 return. Reports cover neighbors visiting families, seed stocks, store offerings, church events, illness in families, and community notices from Madison County.

Peterson Emaline Shuffer Clint Arnott Mike McMann Stevens Point Larry Slack Meehan Burg Warner & Singer Katie Fox V. Ward Amherst Junction

Community Notes From Local Township

Local incomings include P H Liles finishing a 14 by 60 foot shed last Monday B e and Mrs Simonson and others visiting in Grand Rapids shopping trips occurred Friday and Saturday. Tramp social raised funds for Sunday school while a cold weather affected the tramp supper. Debates favored the affirmative though opponents earned praise for handling the topic. A car incident near Thos Simonson residence damaged a radiator. Sunday school elected officers Supt P H Likes asst Supt Mrs Peter Hiansen secretary Blanch Strope organist Mrs P M Likes and Loota Pots librarian. Ladies Aldmelt met with Mrs Hansen Tuesday. Pleasant Hill school to present Christmas program Dec 22. Annual church meeting set for Dec 27 at 1:30 PM. Christmas Eve program planned with songs scripture readings prayers and various recitations and acts by students and congregation. Everyone welcome.

P. H Henry Whitrock Christensen Simonson Place P. H. Likes Peter Hiansen Blanch Strope P. MH. Likes Ags Loota Librariu Mary Stropa Hansen Pleasant Hill School Eiverybody Marty Christmas Soto Francis Brooks Anna Simonson Clarence Brooks Oe

Join the Red Cross Now To Back World War Effort

A near-century plea urges all Americans to join the American Red Cross, highlighting a goal of fifteen million members to support relief at home and abroad. It stresses that membership funds motherhood, soldiers, and civilian aid, with a one dollar annual rate and a Red Cross badge as a symbol of sacrifice and unity.

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Homemade Potato Starch Use At Home

Recipe details to convert culls and bruised potatoes into usable starch. Steps include grating, washing, settling, repeated rinses, and drying to achieve pure starch. Emphasizes safety, equipment like pans and cheesecloth, and educational use for home economics and clubs. Mention of school store specials follows.

Dairy cow feeding guide from 1914 extension service

A historical note outlines year round dairy farming aims to boost income and herd production. It details emotional and environmental care for cows, plus complete ration formulas including pounds of concentrates, silage or roots, hay, and oil meal. It cites Wisconsin agriculture material and local distributor McKereher & Rossier Co.

Universal Military Training Urged For National Safety

A wartime dialogue argues that universal military training builds national strength and saves lives. Uncle Dan and Billie emphasize Germany and France in 1870 71, Swiss neutrality, and the need for trained citizens to defend liberty. The piece advocates immediate adoption to deter future war and rebuild American manhood through six months of training for young men.

Dan Billie Jimmile Germany France Slocum Uncle Dan Alsace Lorraine Taday War Department Chamberlain Hill God Brotherhood of Man Salvator Switzerland

Does Your Automobile Need Repainting or Refinishing

An ad notes many cars to be painted and urges early service before the rush season. It cites higher material and labor costs and states a small price increase from last year to cover expenses. The shop also offers sign painting and can make signs of all kinds.

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