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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
5
An OCR fragment outlines advertising charges at 12 cents per inch for a Tribune style ad, with a 64 inch length yielding $2.48 per insertion. Additional inches cost the same, and local notices of thanks regulations or entertainments with an admission fee are charged at 6 cents per line.
A critic argues against Representative Gray's push for a bigger navy and army, claiming it saddles producers with costs while offering no production in return. The writer warns war and militarization burden the working class, depress arts and ethics, and push children into labor, citing Wisconsin tax strains and rural anger at government spending.
The piece argues that President Wilson should avoid war and pursue peace with firmness. It notes American patience with his handling of the Mexican crisis and warns against forced armed intervention, expressing hope for a peaceful resolution through continued gentleness and resolve.
A rural farmer touts homemade electricity and water works powered by a gasoline engine, generator and storage battery installed for 276 dollars, detailing a wired underground system and a 18 by 20 foot power house. Separately the Agriculture Department warns households about poultry shippers fattening fowls with red pepper and sand mixed into feed, selling sand to consumers as a fraud.
The stat commission reports the average value per acre across Wisconsin counties for 1902 1908 and 1910 noting a steady rise in every county. The comparison shows the southern eastern and new sections differ, indicating room for further growth and significant potential.
After January 1 1914 all live poultry must be shipped in coops with wire mesh tops not exceeding one inch. The Wisconsin Humane Society pushed the law. Coops trap birds and allow head protrusion. dangerous for expressmen and fowl. Warm weather since spring leaves Northern Wisconsin operations nearly at a standstill. camps closed, wages cut, workers held in limbo awaiting change.
REMINGTON. A Merry Christmas to AN, Miss. Mary Donovan or Tomah was the guest of her cousin Mrs. Helen Lowe on Tuesday. Mrs. Carey is very ill and friends hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Thyra Wanson left for Marshfield to spend Christmas vacation. Miss Etta Daniels works for Mr. and Mrs. Whittlesey of Cranmoor. Alfred Myers is home from Minnesota for the winter. Catholic church services were held at Babcock on Dec. 21. Mr. and Mrs. Rouleo of Dexterville visited the Lowes. Miss Carrigan of Tomah visited Bowden and McLaughlin. Miss Agnes Seabrugh is home helping her father. Chas. Sanger was a Grand Rapids visitor. Mr. August Hass will spend Xmas with his sister in Union Center. Frank Jodjenske, previously ill, is somewhat better.
Across the world only about one in a hundred people reach sixty five years of age, a statistic reflecting limited long-term survival. The remark frames overall life expectancy as a global challenge and hints at wide regional disparities in aging and health.
A historical account explains Jenner's discovery of cowpox vaccination in 1798 and its protection against smallpox. It notes early controversies, diagnostic errors, and the shift to glycerine-preserved vaccines. It concludes that vaccination risks are now negligible and often milder if smallpox occurs post vaccination.
At the county line school house Christmas program drew a good crowd though illness touched many in the community Irma Lutzig a two year old is seriously ill with pneumonia Norman Parsons sold hogs and pigs at auction many locals plan winter woods work due to the open ground School closed for a two week vacation Albert Morrill neighbor and friend died in Chicago struck by a street car his funeral was held at Woodville Linwood cemetery
Dick Brehm and Ed Polansky chased a lynx last week but feared to shoot. Polansky had fine shot, Dick beans for a dog. Dick bought a rifle next day and vowed beef within a half mile. Sigel district closed Friday Dec 19 for an evening program led by teacher Capitola Kinister, drawing a large attendance.
Mrs Sternet returned Saturday from Grand Rapids where she visited granddaughter Mrs Joe and Mrs Gust and Ernest Anderson are employed in Grand Rapids this week. August Bauer is home from Sherry where he worked at the Coombs residence. Miss Josie Yeskie is home from Port Edwards visiting her sister. Anna Kronholm is home from Merrill after two weeks with relatives. Elmer Moberg is at the Julius Nelson home in Grand Rapids. Victor Iorslund and Walter Morwenski left last week for Shepley Wis to find work. Albert Peterson went to Mosinee for employment. Axel Forslund and Joe Klenoski return Wednesday from Shepley after a few days away. Erle Newman left Saturday for Grand Rapids for a two week vacation. Miss Selma Heden, employed in Grand Rapids, came home Friday for a few days. Aror Worland of your city is visiting relatives during harvest days. Mike Kubisiak and wife of Grand Rapids are guests at Frank Broslowitzs. Mxy and Mrs Lachek’s little daughter, ill, has been to hospital for an operation. Bi Newman was guest at Hedlin home late week. PS met at Burgeson Howe Monday night. A large crowd and a good time reported. Temperament remarks note strong feelings and laughter amid talks.
A train collision near Marshfield injures a wagon crew as a horse team is struck and the wagon toppled. One man, Weber, miraculously escapes serious injury. The coroner’s jury later finds Soo Line Railroad liable for the accident. Nearby notes report Ida Sexton paying a record income tax due to life insurance proceeds and a Pine Grove attic coffin box found during farmhouse renovations. Local real estate ads promise a 30 acre garden and a large seven room farmhouse near Grand Rapids.
A son was born Wednesday December 10 to Rev Sabat weighing 10% pounds and named Theodore Roosevelt known as Teddy. Rev Sabat works with Mr John Bruns cutting pulp wood. The column notes Ladies Aid misnames and jokes about ages. Figures list local officers and roles for a W O W lodge with three year terms.
A notice discusses changes to parcel post rates for books and catalogs, effective March 16 1914. Objections were raised mainly by mailers of heavy catalogs, but the commission states the changes serve the public interest.
This note thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and help during illness and after the death of a relative. It also acknowledges many floral offerings. E. C. Burrows and Family, with Mrs. O Voyer of Junction City visiting with sister Mrs. L M Nash in the city for Christmas shopping.
A century ago researchers across astronomy geology chemistry and physics each pursued a separate field. The era formed an archipelago of standpoints unconnected by bridges, as scholars sought a continent of unified knowledge without coordination or shared paths.
A pleasant surprise gathering Thursday evening welcomed Dr and Mrs Marti and Mr and Mrs Joosten as they moved into their new home. Friends attended and were seated with suitable presents, sharing a delightful evening in their company.
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