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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
11
80 acre farm for sale with 2 horses 1 cow 10 hogs 1 yearling ball 40 hens 2 pigs oats and hay. large barn silo and outbuildings all painted new wagon and farm tools. land near Saris toga south of Grand Rapids on Wisconsin tlyer. price 6000 half down balance on terms exchange considered. contact Kucgene Myers Grand Rapids Wis Wilcox context.
An exhibit at the public library features items loaned by Mrs. J. Mackinnon from Manila Island. Highlights include a large starfish, two cow valves, 72 sponges in different stages, white coal pieces, fish scales, iron moss, slate from Iron Mountain mines in Michigan, a fossilized tree fern, and various shell items. The display notes that locals of Manila eat their goua.
Madison Democrat reports Rice and May hauled a fish net across the lake carrying about 260000 pounds of carp and 40000 pounds of buffalo fish. The catch, expected to reach 300000 pounds, was secured over Wednesday and Thursday and valued near 12500 dollars at five to six cents per pound with state share around 2500 dollars. Authorities, led by James Nevin and officials of the conservation commission, supervised the haul and netting precautions.
A group of anecdotes recounts doctors treating various conditions by removing teeth and tonsils, claiming relief from pain and disease. A Milwaukee woman with chronic Bright’s disease improved after dental and tonsil work, while a Wisconsin boy’s tonsil removal allegedly ended his frequent fevers and helped him gain weight.
The second lecture of the course at Library hall Monday was delivered by M. E. Jackson of Grand Rapids on The Melting Pot. He drew a large audience with his vivid, education oriented talk and unique style. The paper praises his European travels and engaging delivery and hopes for a reprise next year. The notes from Wausau Record Herald add winter warnings with geese, squirrels, rabbit furs, coal and wood prices rising, and political shift noted as democrats regain power.
Readers report a push to issue a license tag with hunting permits and create uniform open seasons, new hunting and fishing fees, stricter penalties, and bans on certain sales. Proposals include resident and nonresident licenses, bag limits, dawn and dusk shooting allowances, and harsher fines for dynamite fishing and out of season venison.
The piece notes higher illness and deaths in early January due to lifestyle factors, not weather, urging moderation after holidays. It contrasts with a Merrill plaintiff Anna Jacks suing Harry Mulluage for $500 for broken engagement and $225 in loans, plus damages for mental anguish.
Police announce that driving teams to town and leaving horses to stand in subzero cold constitutes cruelty to animals. Some farmers oppose the move but authorities insist enforcement under criminal warrant is possible. Owners are urged to protect their animals during winter, as even small suffering is unacceptable.
Roy Van Gorder, a driver for the express company, was arrested on a cruelty complaint by Humane Officer Potts. The charge arose after a pig was left out in the cold for about an hour and fifteen minutes after being received Friday night. The case was set for trial in Judge Pothainville's court with a not guilty plea and an adjournment to December 28. VanGorder attributed the delay to a late Green Bay train, making it impossible to be at both depots.
The Wealth committee of the Women's Federation praises public response to Christmas Seals purchases. Money supports state anti tuberculosis work and funds a permanent city school nurse, with volunteers urged to mail returns before Christmas. A neighbor, Mr. Kirk Muir, commends the effort and offers support from his post at the front.
A group of sportsmen visited the Arpin cranberry marsh on Saturday and bagged sixteen rabbits. Fred Schnabel, the noted marksman, was sabotaged when a compadre swapped his shell shot with beans or peas, causing his gun to misfire as the rabbits escaped. Other participants included Charley Nash George Huntington Roy Lester Hd Gleason Hugh Goggins and Harold and Leon Arpin.
Wisconsin farm boys seeking feeding guidance for baby beef find a contact in James G. Imboden of Decatur president of the Illinois Live Stock association. In a letter to the Wisconsin Breeders association he offers to answer questions and assist if possible. His participation as judge in Madison’s recent boys baby beef show spurred ongoing interest in the program.
No Sunday school or morning service next Sunday due to the Christmas program in the evening. At 7 30 p m the Sunday school holds its Christmas celebration with two suitable programs and a fresh rendering of the old story. Christmas day services in Scandinavian at 10 30 o'clock. you are invited to attend.
The German Evangelical Church invites the public to a 10 o'clock morning Christmas service and a 7 30 evening Christmas program by the Sunday school on the 24th. The board extends heartfelt thanks for the kindly offerings given for a Christmas tree. Rev G B Paulowell, G A R Hall, Minister.
Vasper State Center reports Rev. Meilecke of Grand Rapids presented a engaging address to the Literary Club on Tuesday night. His theme It Is Hard to Be Lost resonated with listeners as he delivered a clever speech that touched hearts.
The piece argues for a one cent rate on first class mail at the current session, criticizing second class mail as underpriced. It notes investigations finding second class deficits and suggests a zone system or reclassification to restore payments, highlighting potential savings for local merchants.
John J Rayome, longtime Rudolph resident and saloon operator, died last Friday at his Rudolph home from heart disease at age fifty. He leaves a wife, five brothers and three sisters, with funeral services held Monday at SS Peter and Paul Church conducted by Rev W Reding. The deceased was a member of the local Foresters and attended by that order in procession.
Mrs John Heiser an early Woold county settler died at her daughter Mrs John Paglebrecht s home Thursday evening aged 72 after long illness due to old age. German born she came to America as a young woman and lived in the city area for over fifty years. Survived by seven children Charles Heiser Frank Helser Mrs August Bontz Mrs John Mosher Mrs John Englebrecht Miss Anna Helser and Herman Helser. The funeral was held from the church in Sigel with many friends in attendance.
A booklet from the Chicago Milwaukee Railway invites winter travelers to request details on the Pacific United service. It promises through direct rail to San Francisco and Los Angeles, with daylight arrivals at both terminals. Also noted, Eugene Myers plans to sell a Saratoga farm after visiting the Tribune office.
The annual Christmas exercises of the Congregational Sunday school will be held Friday evening December 22. Mrs Frank Natwick leads the committee arranging a worthwhile program. Seats are free and the public is invited.
An editorial urges a Chicago to Grand Rapids through train to speed mail and papers. It argues winter snow slows service, proposes a northbound morning and southbound evening run, and calls on patrons to press the railroad for better engine power and reliability along the Valley division.
Miss Eva Branstedt daughter of Mr and Mrs Olaf Branstedt and Edward Johnson were married Monday evening at Rev L B Peckham s home. They plan a honeymoon by train to Marshfield and St Paul then reside in the city. Johnson works for Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co. The Tribune extends congratulations.
La Crosse December 18. The Farmers' Cooperative Packing Company, a pioneering venture organized under the American Society of Equity with $260,000 capital, has closed after a failed attempt to operate under capital constraints. Organization costs reached $45,000 with most stock held by local farmers.
Buick Motor Company and other top automakers raise six cylinder car prices due to high material costs and shortages. Local dealers report stock on hand and advise customers who order now can still buy at the old price.
For several years the bank has distributed vest bucket memorandum pooka and calendars. The 1917 issue is being called for rapidly and is free to anyone who asks, whether a customer or not.
For sale hard to pronounce item in splendid condition. Must be two and complete. If you have not, made your Christmases, it will pay you to give us a call Otto's Pharmacy. Our stocks are still quite complete.
Dr Norton, famed Guernsey breeder, sold four yearlings to J LeRoy Larson of Lola for 1800 dollars. The sale included a bull for 750 and three heifers. The animals have shown highly in regional exhibitions and Norton plans future purchases and expanded breeding, aiming to establish a farm for better stock.
No community tree. Members plan to bring cheer to many homes by a new approach. They seek the names and addresses of every poor family in the city and will supply substantial items for Christmas dinner. Donations fund the effort and indicate broad support for the plan.
The post office accelerates operations with a new money order window in Nash’s former private room and an extra parcel window. An additional clerk, Alfred Berard, helps handle a heavy, unprecedented volume without trouble.
Farmer Adam Pu lphingld Hving Hau Meehan received 1400 dollars after suing Consolidated Water Power and Paper Co for land flooded by the Biren dam raise. Several other farms were damaged. many settled with the company for larger sums.
The event drew twenty seven participants with Sam Church taking first prize, Albert Bunde second, Dr A J Ridgman third, Otto Roenius fourth, and Ray Love fifth in the Elks skat tournament on Tuesday night.
Notice to sight taxpayers announces Saturday tax collection at Wood County National Bank each Saturday in January for Sigel town. Garrett Loomans serves as treasurer.
Notice lists Lundies Miss Nina Westigard and Mrs John Weber in Grand Rapids Wisconsin with an advertised item and date December 7 1916 at the post office. The fragmentary ad mentions names and a public posting context.
Extend the invitation to view stock with a complete selection of candy boxes from 40 cents to 3 dollars. Stationery from 25 cents to 1.50. Toiletries perfumes and colognes in varied scents. Books, mirrors, brushes, manicure goods, cameras in the Seneca line priced 7 to 19 dollars. Pathephone agency offers records from 15 to 225 dollars and a demonstration. Yours for a Merry Christmas.
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