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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates listed by the Grand Rapids Tribune include a display rate of 10 cents per display matter, with a column 24 inches long. An oversertion costs 200 for publication. Local notices of thanks, resolutions, and entertainment notices with admission fees are charged at 5 cents per line.
A distorted notice calls the Democratic State Convention in Milwaukee on February 08 to nominate delegates to the Democratic National Convention and elect presidential and vice presidential electors. It lists delegate tallies by county and urges prompt preparation and mailing of credentials to the state central committee.
A narrative of a late 19th century Wisconsin wedding features Mahal and Martie A, with guests from Dale, Marshfield, and Appleton. The piece also reports on local rail and telegraph law debates affecting small towns, plus an advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative claiming to aid nerves and stomach concerns.
Fragmented OCR details a fire and a long list of names and notices. The garbled text mentions a refrigerator fire and a general notice about workers and duty hours, with scattered personal names, addresses, and family items.
A fragmentary Rudolph column notes Elron tat and nearby towns. It mentions a Chelatwax school visit with students and teachers praised, gifts from Santa Claus, travel plans to Milwaukee for Christmas visits, and local residents visiting relatives. Also includes brief ads and health tips on appendicitis and a Chamberlain's salve promotion.
A garbled local column covers residents, events, and notes from Astabula area. It mentions entertainment by Miss Georgla Conklin, dancing by Mr and Mrs Anton Got algae, a Wolf sighting near Ree, a new creamery operation, poultry show plans, and travel plans for several families. Mentions visits by Mr. Fox of Joffarxon, wedding tours by Me. Prentice, and ongoing preparations for holidays and cigars. The text includes names, places, and scattered activities, but some phrases are unclear.
Subray Mr and Mrs B S Norton returned Monday from their wedding tour. Mr and Mrs Acam Shidull spent Monday with their daughter Mrs O M Waubau. New Year greetings bring hope to the community as Miss Kento of Neilisville arrives December and will set as muntion at the N G I. Both students and teachers are happy as Miss Renin seems the person they longed to greet. The watch ringing at the Presbyterian church New Years Eve drew souls nearer to God. The gathering was well attended and a New Year celebration suited all. Miss Jeutle Whitney in CG An Punison spent New Year with Bir and Mrs Go Aumphrey. A baby was welcomed into the home of Mr and Mrs Zabsneks Dac. Bist. Many young people enjoyed a party at the home of Mr and Mrs H Jintz on Jan 1. The mission meeting of the Presbyterian church was held at the home of Mrs S A Martin on Jan 2 with eleven members present. The meeting proved very interesting. Invitations extend to all tables of the community to attend the next meeting the first Thursday of February. Will give the name of member when the ladies admit with guard date in a later fashion. Mrs Geo Dilis and Mrs Hugh Williams had a narrow escape Thursday when their cutter broke and the horse became frightened away. Fortunately no injuries. Many attending the O I with the beginning of the new year. Miss Garclyn Dhak aka Mills Thursday where teaching school. Peculiar complaint from a New York society demands that she cannot be in public parks because they are crowded with children. Pity the World ever. littered with aryl advertise.
Enigmatic Cranmoor note asks readers for aid in gathering local news and items for neighbors. The piece recounts social visits, health updates, weddings, and holiday events across Cranmoor and nearby towns, praising community spirit and inviting households to share updates, with several names and places noted in a friendly year end column.
Fragmentary OCR records holiday greetings and family visits. Mentions Mr and Mrs Mayland Wiengarden, Winnie Cousins and children, E Blood visiting brother Henry, Christman chat, and a school tree event with a family home noted. Insufficient names and dates to confirm full context.
The Port Edwards column reports a seventeenth wedding anniversary with a silverware gift and a New Year dance in Thorpe aided by Pearl Straussman. It notes the death of Jom Jarvis at sixty after a week of illness, and lists multiple local visits, guest stays, and community happenings including illness, visitors from Nekporn Thoreday, and several social gatherings across town, with reflections on local figures and businesses.
The fragment notes the death of grandma Boshmaker prompting calls to Green Bay for relatives including Rudolph and John Boshmaker. It mentions Miss Grace Ada Fox pre visiting at the parents' home, and Fox returning from Chicago after a death in the family. Several visits to Marekfield Horicon Necedah and Was Bend are referenced with local greetings and host guests.
A large snowstorm over Sunday night and Monday helps residents leave woods and reach rail stations in Hansen and nearby. Reports from Chicago relatives, Christmas school exercises at Hansen school, and a new music scale with performers in blackface appear alongside notes on a local creamery’s output and a new school law influencing terms and an upcoming commencement.
An advertisement extols Chamterlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective against coughs colds and croup. It claims early use prevents attacks and assures relief without dangerous substances. Sold by Duly Deus & Jewelry Co.
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