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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
5
A man narrates his suburban landscaping project detailing how he transformed his front yard over years. He describes planting trees and shrubs along the house foundation, installing a path, and upgrading the driveway to create an attractive view from the street while aiming for a low yearly upkeep cost. Neighbors hear his reasoning about boosting curb appeal and value.
A column argues that fear of infantile paralysis spurs hygiene reforms in New York and Wisconsin. It notes cleaner tenements, better food safety, and aggressive health campaigns led by parents, civic groups, and newspapers. The piece cites preventable deaths and urges continued vigilance to protect children.
A young man tries to see a show at a theatre. A stranger leans over his shoulder. He uses a handkerchief to pinch the intruding nose, then apologizes saying it was so close to his face he thought it was his own. The remark comes from a Cleveland Plain Dealer account.
A San Francisco journalist cites a Wallace Irwin joke about a Japanese schoolboy and a breakfast mispronunciation. The fragment references a child’s phrase swayed by schooling and a later display of a song book titled Hush My Darling Go to Sleep. The text is part of a mixed clipping with domestic hints and ad-like notes.
An 1857 price record from D. J. Tease of Kehland Center notes high costs then and suggests optimism about current living costs. Some early prices were lower, but many items far exceeded present quotations. The list includes flour, meat, and other staples with values given in old currency and measurements.
The Designment of Agriculture studies kelp value and plans a 175000 dollar project from Congress to erect a fully equipped plant near Santa Barbara or Long Beach. It will process wet kelp dust at 200 rpm, producing about five tons daily of potash rich mudure, with proceeds returned to the U S treasury.
At a regular meeting of Wood County ALR No. 22 in Rapids Wisconsin on December 16 officers were elected for the ensuing year. Delegates to the department encampment at Kenosha in June 1917 include M. Lynn and J. Thompson with A Owen and M. David as alternates. Post Commander and Past Commanders are delegates with seat rights. Membership stands at 34 on payrolls and remains in good condition with many veterans around the country, many not yet members of the G A R, who are urged to join before May 60.
A global scan shows Spain wiring Canary Islands and England fire stations with alarm systems. Electric devices reach households in Boston as more than a thousand ranges are sold. Mazda lamps face patent enforcement, while Russia seeks faster power generation. London pedestrians adopt electric eyes. a humorous exchange ends with a quip about future journalists.
A railway magnate jokes about the employee ordering sardines while the worker claims not to eat them, hinting at a clever plan to attract more riders to a streetcar. The exchange reflects urban transit ideas aired at a luncheon.
Classified ad seeks three to four Wood County workers and several in adjoining counties for in home sales of a household product. Pay up to 15.00 per day plus daily costs. Applicants must have good reputation, no investment, flexible hours, and be able to visit homes within six miles. Submit township availability and regular occupation. 2t-pa
In a muddy venue a man pressures a speaker to ask questions as three men heckle. A lecturer calms the crowd urging one speaker at a time while urging order and attention. The scene resembles a chaotic street theatre or public lecture.
A garbled OCR note shows a license clerk asking a man about marriage prior to issuing papers. The text mentions a young man and a prima donna claim, with an instruction to discharge a mess Tin and immediate authorities wired.
A damaged OCR fragment references the Bank of Grand and a pad or note dated in error. Limited readable terms suggest no concrete action, date, or full entities.
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