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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
7
A reminiscence of a past romance unfolds over a last dinner between Muriel and Billy in a small European restaurant. They confront a future together as Billy plans to move to Harlem to seek a shared life, while the kindly host observes their quiet goodbye.
A quirky 19th century style passage shows a family dialogue about a newborn and daily routines, followed by a long technical excerpt on sublimation temperatures for elements like zinc, selenium, tin, antimony, and bismuth from Scientific American.
A teacher recalls a humorous classroom moment when Moses, a colored student, corrects the pronunciation of Arkansas, noting feminine gender with a joke about family names and “shemales” on the west, provoking laughter among the class. The anecdote highlights wit in daily school life.
A Baltimore News poem likens life to a drummer in a parade, praising the unseen rear man who keeps all going, while the drum major garners glory. It contrasts bravado with steady labor and hints at a New York Times note about a drum for Christmas.
A collage of disjoint quotes from Cleveland Plain Dealer Detroit Free Press and other papers shows humorous, sharp lines about conversation, marriage, secrecy, and social expectations. Readers glimpse playful banter and sly observations on thought, talk, and relationships.
Dialogues from Town and Country and Chicago Post contrast wealth with leisure, as Mrs Tracker contemplates travel after death and a lazy girl’s transformation with riches. A clerk declines dinner to preserve his after dinner smoke.
A garbled exchange from a Somerville Journal style page references railroad wrecks, open switches, and a humorous dialogue about love and marriage. Names Cassidy Casey and Philadelphia Dress appear as quirky fragments, with casual banter about future nuptials and advice to avoid switching events.
Tiawkins laments a loss while Robbins urges thinking of friends as Hawkins agrees it is hard on them, reflecting a somber Town Topics exchange.
In a brief exchange the visitor asks if the twelve inch gun can throw a football and the officer questions the reply. The odd remark highlights a witty or curious moment in the scene at the arsenal.
In Wood County County Court a petition by Michael Vincent administrator seeks license to sell Mary Hutton deceased real estate to pay debts. Hearing set for January 12, 1904 at Grand Rapids courthouse with publication in Grand Rapids Tribune. Personal service required on George Hutton and all interested residents at least twenty days prior.
Wood County Court in Pro bate announces hearing on the last will and testament of Salem Gokey deceased. AKen Goken petitions probate and letters testamentary. Hearing set January 10 at 10 AM in Grand Rapids probate office with three weeks of notice published in Grand Rapids Tribune. December 16, 1903. By the Court.
Notice from Wood County Court in Probate showing petition by Caroline K. Soshinsan widow of the deceased for appointment of an administrator of the estate of George Limere Hoskiesco who died intestate on the December day currently specified. The hearing will be before the court at the Wood County office to fix the administrator and related matters. Attorneys for petitioner are listed.
A vintage advertising note touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. The testimonial-style copy promises relief for run down systems and guarantees satisfaction.
The Chicago Post quotes a remark on an exceptional case with sharp wit and a defiant tone. The exchange hints at tension between principle and confinement, reflecting urban attitudes toward justice and freedom in a vivid, period-voiced snippet.
Former Governor W D Hoard of Appleton addresses whey butter, arguing it is an old butter product and should be governed by the oleomar garine moisture limit of 16 percent. He says whey butter is fat only, worthy of taxation if excessive moisture is present, and that all butter makers must comply.
The state barber board seeks tougher barbers law changes to be pitched to the next legislature. W E Whitaker of Janesville urges doubling apprenticeship to two years and increasing dues from one to two dollars, with the board expected to secure six thousand dollars for service. The board seeks shop closures without health office input and vows strict enforcement starting January 1 with fines for violations.
Farmers fear county reports to assessors will be used for taxation. Secretary True notes a drop since 1000 and cites Trae's figures: 238 thousand milk cows, 37,199 other cattle, 472,271 horses, 570,490 sheep, 542,267 swine. Oats 2,097,784 acres, corn 1,426,270, barley 59,4025, rye 300,2011, wheat 283,8621, potatoes and tobacco 37,862.
In a sharply critical address before the Shenry George association in Chicago on Wilon day, Judge Edward F. Dunne attacked President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay over the U.S. Panama treaty. He charged the secession and treaty details were handled in a dishonorable, panprincipled manner, urging Americans to take honor and glory seriously.
A short ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica salve as a quick remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. The note emphasizes its soothing effect and urges keeping it on hand for everyday accidents such as frightened horses and street mishaps. John E. Daly’s druggist is cited as the seller.
A story says a worried woman kept a list of likely troubles but months later found none came to pass. She learned to trust optimism, noting most woes exist only in imagination and that fear can hinder progress. Also mentions postmasters in small towns gaining salaries via outside mail and a new rule against diverting business.
A Raymond Tennessee druggist Mr W L Seymour endorses Harte Honey and Horehound as popular and well selling after a year as the agency. Stocks ton Florida druggist HL Niemeyer also reports good satisfaction from the syrup. Batts Honey and Horehound marketed as a cure for coughs colds lagrippe and throat and lung ailments with large bottles priced 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sold by Sam Church and John E Daly.
Market report lists produce prices including potatoes wheat rye corn and oats with several garbled entries. The piece includes minor pricing for beef pork veal turkeys flour middlings bran and lard and ends with an equally unclear quoted line praising Rocky Mountain whiskey and a 85 cent price from Johnson Las.
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