American railroads must grow to keep world leadership
Ask any Doughboy who served overseas and he will tell you American railroads are the best. The ad praises U S railroads for public-service standards, calls for billions more investment for tracks and terminals, and argues rewards for capital, managers, and workers. It invites readers to contact The Association of Railway Executives for information.
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England
France
Europe
United States
Governor Pardons Woman Who Deserted Children
Tulle Randall was sentenced by Judge Park in this city to eighteen months in the state prison at Waupun. Governor Phil ipp granted a conditional pardon requiring her return to husband and six children and faithful conduct as a wife and mother. Randall was arrested in Marshfield last fall with a man. she admitted deserting her family in Marinette and traveling with him to Appleton and then to this city.
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Tulle ‘Randall
Park
Waupun
Philipp
Bert Bever
New 780 GPM Pump for Third Street Station
M No Weeks of the Electric and Water Co announces a new 780 gallons per minute pump to be installed at the Third Street pumping station this winter. The upgrade will increase capacity by about fifty percent, with no water service curtailment during installation. The existing pump becomes an auxiliary, and the project costs around 3500 dollars, with February completion to meet summer demand.
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M. No Weeks
Electric and Water Co
Third Street
Weeks
Clark urges banker farmer cooperation at Wood County meeting
County Agent W W Clark spoke at the Wood County Bankers Association annual meeting at the Elks Club urging closer banker farmer cooperation. He urged promoting pure bred cattle and helping standardize farm accounts. R M Connor was elected president and Ed W Wiltzis secretary treasurer. The group dined at the Witter Hotel then held business at the Elks Club. attendance was strong and results favorable. County highway committee and Commissioner Amanition bought an Avery 40 86 tractor and fourteen patrol graders for about 150 each. tractor about 3750.
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Vesper
Witter Hotel
Elks Clmb
Tate
County Highway Committee
Amanition
Wisconsin Rapids name change proposed for city in Chamber vote
The Wisconsin Rapids Chamber of Commerce discussed renaming Grand Rapids Wisconsin to Wisconsin Rapids. Motion passed by near unanimous vote to back the change. Local merchants voiced mail misdirection benefits and economic gains, while two members opposed. A committee was to be appointed to study the proposal. Concerns included high school football yell changes if the name is altered.
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Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids
Jwisconsin
J. R. Ragan
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ragan
Michigan
Wisconsin River
Ciy
Guy O. Babcock
Arthur Madsen
Wm. Burchell
Normington
Water rate cut eyed for large consumers
After a Friday meeting of the Electric and Water Commission and Chamber of Commerce directors, city water officials consider raising hydrant rentals to 75 to 100 dollars a year to boost department income. The move aims to help large users while addressing complaints about high rates for big consumers. A later meeting will decide the final action.
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Electric and Water Commission
Chamber of Commerce
State Railway Commission
The
Water Commission
Strike Still On Despite Notices From Nekoosa-Edwards Paper
The Central Labor Union states the strike remains active though company notices claim it ended. The union will inform the public when a satisfactory settlement is reached. Mr and Mrs Guy N Wood and children from Eau Claire visited for Christmas. Howard's Variety store plans extended hours tonight until ten.
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Guy
N. Wood
Eau Claire
City
F. J. Wood
Nekoosa Trims Locals At Lincoln Gym Friday
Nekoosa high school defeated the local team 225 to 7 in a Friday night game at Lincoln gym. Grand Rapids struggled with shooting and teamwork as Meunier was injured early and Thompson of Stevens Point refereed the contest.
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Lincoln Gym
Nekoosa High School
Down River
Grand Rapids
Nekoosa
Meunier
LeRays
Méeunier
Ticknor
W. Be, Thompson
Stevens Point
Nekoosa Local People Organize Scout Movement
Ne koosa District Committee of the Boy Scouts of America is formed at Nekoosa high school. Officers elected include Chairman Rohr and vice chairman Chester Barnard. secretary Clyde Herrick. The group plans church sponsored troops and a district Court of Honor with a Deputy Commissioner to supervise work. The district meets next Monday at 8 PM to report progress and finalize troop organization.
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Nekoosa High School
Nekoosa
Boy Scouts of America
Rohr
Chester Barrand
Clyde Herrick
Civic Club
Parent-Teachers Association
Counsil
District Court of Honor
Court of Honor
Farmer argues against six dollar wood price in 1919 letter
Rudolph, December 22, 1919, letter to Grand Rapids Tribune from Carl Be Johnson asserts six dollars a cord for four foot oak and maple is unfair. He describes costs of cutting, hauling, sawyer wages, and four to eight mile transports, urging fair play and challenging fuel administrators to prove the claimed price. He urges landowners with timber to evaluate the claim.
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Rudolph
Grand Rapids Tribune
Cramer
Sawyer
Carl BE
Johnson
R. D
Three Strikers Arrested After Nekoosa Disturbance
Neal Crowns Dan Brown and Leaps Brown, three Nekoosa strikers, are jailed on drunkenness resisting arrest and disturbing the peace following an all night altercation. They pleaded not guilty bond set at 100 dollars for Friday appearance. A witness said they started fights and taunted officers before being restrained. A. J. Mapes, attacked at the union headquarters, filed a warrant for Ronald Harvey with bail set at 199 dollars. The Chamber of Commerce voted to invite the Wisconsin Potato Growers Association to meet in town next fall, led by Ben Hansen the state representative for Boggs Potato Grader. Hansen noted past Grand Rapids shows drew strong exhibitor turnout and region interest. Fritzsinger was assigned to contact association officials. Howard's Variety opens tonight and remains hours. Phil Gouger of Manitowoc is home for the holidays.
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Neal Crowns
Dan Brown
Leaps Brown
Nekoosa
A. J. Mapes
Mapes
Ronald Harvey
Harvey
Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Potato Growers Association
Ben Hansen
Boggs
Hansen
Milwaukee
iGrand Rapids
Grand Rapids
Fritzsing
Mott & Wood Plans Expansion With Capital Rise
Mott & Wood of the city increases capital stock from 25800 to 109000 to fund expansion. President R Mott says the move will support higher milk volumes, new creameries and cheese factories in Wood county, and closer service to dairy farmers seeking better cows and breeds. The company, organized in 1916 with officers R J Mott president C E Blodgett VP and W L Wood secretary treasurer, aims to place creamery operations in every county community to shorten farm hauls and bolster markets.
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Mott & Wood Company
R. Mott
Grand Rapids
Mr. Mott
Wood County
Mott
Matt
Mott &. Wood Company
Wisconsin
R. J. Mott
C. E. Blodgett
W. L. Wood
Local scouts plan overnight winter river hike
A winter hike for local scouts is planned for Saturday two miles above Biron along the river. Two sections depart at 10 A M and 5 P M from scout headquarters. Scouts from any troop may join if prepared, bringing food for three meals and warm gear.
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Biron
Mr. Mead
Scout
A. C. Berard
Brother killed on Alsace front seen by Ladysmith man
James Moore of Ladysmith arrived in Grand Rapids after telling relatives of Charles Hagerstrom how he and Hagerstrom were wounded and killed respectively during a bombardment. Moore described the advance, a hill, heavy artillery, and a German airplane directing fire. Moore lost an eye but helped evacuees and returned home. The unit suffered heavy casualties.
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James Moore
Ladysmith
Mr. Moore
Grand Rapids
Charles Hagerstrom Howe
Charles
Moore
Charley
County Cement Purchase Sets 64 000 Barrels for Next Year
County highway committee with Amundson and Mengel closes a deal for 64 000 barrels of cement to cover spring road work. Prices run about 1.80 a barrel at the mill, 2.83 on the cars, with 20 000 Medusa and 44 000 Universal included. Dealers will deliver 20 of their product before April first to ensure ground operations next spring.
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Country Highway Committee
Amundson
Div. Eng
F. F. Mengel
Medusa Cement
Universal
Thru County
Bossert to buy Sand and Gravel Pit for Spring Work
Fred Bossert has secured option on a fifty one acre sand and gravel tract from the St Paul Railway near Alx miles from the city on the main line to Cranmoor. The pit offers excellent concrete sand and gravel, with favorable Madison lab results. Location along three railroads promises easy shipping as Bossert plans digger loading machinery and spring opening for use in next year’s highway projects.
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Fred Bossert
St. Pau
Alx
Cranmoor
Madison
Bossert
Lectures on Astronomy by Blind City Scholar
William Cochran, a partially blind astronomy student from this city, has been hired by Wood County Normal and Agricultural School to present a series of astronomy lectures. He delivered the first lecture Saturday and continues Monday and Tuesday, using magnification and raised-print materials to access and relay information.
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William Cochran
Wood County Normal and Agricultural School
Mgr. Cochran
Cochran
Avery
Abandonment case set after arrest of Frank Sheppard
Sheriff Clif Bluett returned from New York City to escort Frank Sheppard of Biron on abandonment charges. His wife accused him of deserting her and two minor children with no support. Judge Getts granted an adjournment and set trial for January 5, with bonds fixed at 1000, which Sheppard did not furnish.
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Clif Bluett
New York City
Frank Sheppard
Biron
Sheppard
Getts
Taylor Outlines Plans for New Bank Building
W W I Taylor, cashier of the First National Bank, describes the merged bank’s future home to be at Grand Avenue across from Johnson and White. Chicago firm Culdy and Smith hold the contract for about 160000 dollars. building measures 14 by 66 feet with a separate community room fronting Grand Avenue and a sky light feature for ample light throughout.
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First National Bank
Teluda x Community Room
Grand Avenue
Tirato
Muthariee
Toam
Nam Ferhy
Hedford
Circanstan Whit
Ella Popawaltz and George Kellner Wed at Moravian Church
Miss Ella Popawaltz and George Kellner, prominent young residents, were married at the Moravian church with Rev. Meikelen officiating. Bride's sister and groom's brother served as bridesmaid and best man. After the ceremony, the wedding party shared a supper at the bride's home before the couple began their new life on West Street.
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Hila Yodawiitz
Georks Kelner
Meikelen
Misa Ii Powadiitz
Imre
Albert Podawilta
Mra. Kellner
Thin Efty
Thinefty
Tatter
Ad Hngtype
Ammerens
the Tribune
Buabong Pea
Une City
Bork
Phen
Wich Wrest
Fuel conditions improve as coal shipments resume
Fuel Administrator Thompson and local dealers reported a brighter outlook as coal shipments resume and shortages easing. Several loads arrived for local use, with promises of continued supply this winter. Residents urged to stock wood and burn it whenever possible to reduce risk of future shortages.
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Ual
Thompson
Jord
Baskets Distributed to Needy Families Sunday
The Grand Rapids chapter, aided by the Relief committee of the Federated Women's clubs, distributed about seventy five baskets Sunday noon. The baskets provided toys, candy and nuts and were prepared by the Relief committee. Members of the Elkshin year committee included Mr. Depress, Victor Barniak, G. Gilkey, Ray Mulien and T. J. Mott.
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Grand Rapide Vika
Relief Committee
Federated Women's Clubs
Reller
Elkshin
Mr. Depress
Victor Barniak
G. Gilkey
Ray Mulien
J. Mott
Fish Planting Plans Promised By Grand Rapids Club
A letter from Edward Browne of Congiton to the Grand Rapids Game and Fish Protective Association discusses plans to allocate streams for next summer and requests another shipment of fish. Browne urges a substantial shipment of pickerel perch bass crappie and more, noting 12 expects a good supply for the coming year and a possible partial carload this season.
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Rom Congiton
Edward Eb, Browne
Mod
Grepresa
Grand Rapida Game and Fish Protective Association
Apertamentor
Menta
Nsh
Lend
Trowne
Bank cashier Schroedal’s wife to visit relatives in New York
Land s in New York reports WG Schroedal, a cashier at the Bank of Grand Rapide, learning from his wife that she would arrive in New York that day from abroad to visit relatives. The couple, Mr and Mrs Oscar Sharkey, mourn the loss of a newborn infant buried at Calvary cemetery. neighbors offer sympathy to the family.
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New York
WG. Schreedel
Bank of Grand Rapide
Oscar Sharkey
Calvary Cemetery
Sharkey
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Normington Bros
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Manitowoc
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Taylor
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George Kelener
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