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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists a farm for sale with horses cows and outbuildings. Mentions barn, dwelling, well, road access, and acreage around 2 000 feet unclear. Names and sources are garbled but indicate an agricultural property listing with multiple yard items and unspecified seller or contact details.
A postal deformed note describes an exhibit loaned by Mrs Mackinnon featuring coral, fish scales, sea moss, slate, and deep-sea finds from Mania. It mentions two large coral pieces, 22 pages, and items from Tron Muuniatu Michigan. The text references locals dining poorly and hints at advertising Ford specials.
Madison fishermen Rice and May hauled a net to the lake’s southwest shore, yielding an estimated 25,404 pounds per haul and a potential total near 260,000 pounds. The catch included about 40,000 pounds of buffalo fish. few game fish were found, and value estimates place the sale near $22,500 to $26,000 with state take around $2,500. Officials inspected the haul and anticipated higher totals as packing proceeds.
A compiled slice shows patients improving after removing diseased teeth and tonsils, doctors pinching areas of pain, and cases where Bright's disease or chronic ailments seemingly ease after dental work. Other notes cover a deer hunter’s back pain, a Portage County farm sale, a Grand Rapids lecture, and winter forecasts.
A proposed set of changes ahead of a legislative session urges a tagging system for hunters similar to auto licenses. Proposals include license fees for residents and non residents, opening and closing seasons, game refuges, tighter bag limits, and stiffer penalties for violations.
Dr R R Daniels explains January sickness peaks after holidays due to late hours rich foods candy tobacco and liquor that disrupt digestion and weaken resistance enabling pneumonia influenza and rheumatic ailments. He urges a sane Christmas with moderate eating and enjoyment. Miss Anna Jacks sues Harry Mal juege for 500 claiming wounded feelings after promises of marriage were broken plus 25 loaned and 200 spent on goods and mental anguish.
The city police spoke with farmers and others who leave horses in the cold when temperatures drop below zero. Cruelty charges can follow if animals are left unprotected. The piece urges owners to care for their horses this time of year.
Roy Van Goréer, an express company driver, was arrested on Monday on a Humane Officer Potts complaint for cruel and inhuman treatment of a pig. The case cites the pig left in the cold for an hour and a quarter after receiving it Saturday night, with trial set in Judge Potnainville's court and a December 28 adjournment after a not guilty plea. Van Gorder claims the Green Bay train delay prevented him from being at both depots.
Health committee of the Women's Federation reports strong support for Christmas Seal purchases aiding state anti tuberculosis efforts and funding a permanent city school nurse. Also recounts a Cranmoor rabbit hunt where Fred Schnzbel and companions faced antics and misfires affecting the hunt.
Wisconsin farm boys seeking feeding guidance for market baby beef can write to James G. Imboden of Degatur Illinois, president of the Illinois Live Stock association, who offers to answer questions. Imboden judged the Madison baby beef show where twenty six animals were entered and his work spurs continued interest in the program.
The Scandinavian Moravian Church announces no Sunday school or morning service next Sunday due to the Christmas program. Sunday school Christmas celebration begins at 7 30 p m with new features and the old story. Christmas day services in Scandinavian at 10 36 o'clock. You are invited to attend.
The public is invited to attend a Christmas service at 10 o clock next Sunday, December 24, followed by a life Christmas program by the Sunday school at 7 39 in the evening. The board and ministers thank donors for help with a Christmas tree. Rev G E Paulowenl and Rev C A Metiecke are noted speakers.
The article argues for a one cent postage rate, noting business pressure and public indifference. It critiques second class mail for carrying unpaid mail, including Congress documents, weather bulletins, and agricultural bulletins. It suggests reassessing classifications to balance postal finances and reduce local letter rates to one cent.
John J Rayome, long time Rudolph saloon operator and town resident, died Friday at his home aged 50 after heart disease illness. Survived by wife and nine siblings in Montana, Minnesota, and Merrill. Funeral Monday at St Peter and Paul church, with Foresters lodge members in attendance.
Mrs John Heiser an early Woot county settler died at her daughter Mrs John Englebrecht home after illness. A German native who moved to the United States as a young woman she lived in the city and vicinity for fifty years. Seven children survive including Charles Big Sandy Montana Frank Heiser Mrs August Bontz Mrs John Mosher Miss Anna Heiser and Herman Heiser. Funeral services were held Monday from the Sigel church with few old friends attending.
A reader contemplates a winter trip via the Milwaukee road. The ad promotes the Pacifi c Through service linking San Francisco and Los Angeles with daylight arrivals at both terminals. GEO B HAYNES notes ticketing and routes. Eugene Myers of Saratoga offers his farm for sale near the river, with details in a different Tribune column.
The congressional singing school event titled Christmas Exercises is set for Friday this year in Shire. Mrs Frank Sarwiek will preside as chairperson, with free seating available and a brief program planned before the main event.
Miss Eva Branstedt daughter of Mr and Mrs Olaf Branstedt and Edward Johnson were wed Monday at Evangelist Peckham’s home. After the ceremony they took the train for Marshfield and St Paul for their honeymoon. Both are popular in the city with the groom employed by Consolidated Water Power and Public Works. They will reside here and friends extend congratulations.
In La Crosse on December 14, the Farmers' Co operative Packing company, once the first of its kind under the American Society of Equity, shuts doors after failing to raise sufficient capital. Organized in 1913 with $250,000 capital, it spent $35,900 on organization as farmers held most stock. After January 17, the Buick Motor Co raises six cylinder car prices due to material shortages and high costs, though local dealers still have some cars at the old price for orders.
National Bank distributes pocket calendars and wall calendars as a free item to any requester, regardless of whether they are customers at the burle or not, with the aim of broad accessibility and popularity across all years.
For sale a Ford tourer in splendid condition priced to be negotiated. Chambers Livery advertises the vehicle while Otto's Pharmacy invites inquiries about Christmas offerings and payments. Readership is urged to call for details and arrangements.
A fragmented report notes Dr Norton selling four Guernsey cows amid a mix of garbled text. The readable portions indicate a livestock transaction with individuals and local identifiers obscured by OCR errors.
Local store advertises extended shopping period with stock highlights. It promotes a wide range of items including canines goods, stationery, perfumes, mirrors, cameras, cigars, art goods, and Pathephone agents. Prices span from cheap to premium, inviting customers to enjoy a merry Christmas.
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