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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
Home cookery notes extol oranges for daily use and flavor. Recipes include Orange Omelet, Orange Mol y Poly, and Orange Padding, with guidance on prep, soufflés, and serving. Also features household tips on setting routines and ironing linen for a glossy finish.
A 1910s concerned column argues New York City residents grow hysterical over social ills. It critiques self control, urges careful study, and questions the effectiveness of treatment for alcoholics and vice. It notes rising alcoholic patients and discusses city light penalties and enforcement.
A fragment from a New York piece argues many women indulge in liquor at colleges and social gatherings. It cites anecdotes of alcohol testing, counterfeit whisky, and a doctor’s survey alleging most sold spirits are not pure. The text describes moral risk and suggests temptations face young women during evenings and meals.
Exclaimed husband and wife debate a stock purchase at a broker’s office. He says he bought Z stock at 14 after a drop from 465, while she argues the bargain quality. The dialogue captures a tense moment over a rapid price slide and trading tactics.
Sunday World cites Dr Quackenbos and Rev Parkhurst arguing liquor use rises with prosperity and lax law enforcement. They bluntly blame ineffective pure food laws and vice among elites, urging action from city authorities and legislators to enforce existing statutes.
Reader is presented with a historical comparison of the 1588 Spanish Armada and the modern American fleet. The Armada comprised about 200 vessels, largely wooden and unprotected, while the American force includes 16 battleships, eight armored cruisers, and many support ships totaling 2,284 guns. The piece argues modern firepower and armor vastly outmatch the Armada’s.
Fashion history notes how early actresses influenced trends from long sleeves to tailored fits. Bernhardt and Blanche Bates helped popularize silhouettes, jewelry motifs, and fabrics, with pink pajamas and turquoise accents noted as fashion catalysts.
The thirteenth annual report of the Wisconsin banking department led by Commissioner M C Hergh states that despite the stringency period, no more than one bank, Farmers' Bank of Cuba City, faced trouble, with stockholders aided to resume operations. 32 new state banks and capitalization details follow across multiple towns and institutions. Senator A W Sanborn predicts La Follette will secure at least 223 votes on the first Republican convention ballot, aided by regional delegations and cross state support. Dane County owes the state $94,723.10 after funds due for school and state programs are tallied by State Treasurer Dahl.
A boy named Ralph laments a pony purchase that ended his toy riding days and a sales twist. He pleads through a prayer asking God to bless the pony and the buyer despite his disappointment. The tale hints at elder age and a fraught plea in a small community setting.
An OCR fragment runs a chaotic mix of medical remedies and anecdotes. It touts Cuticura lotions for a boy with a severe itching rash, claims rapid cure, includes testimonials and random quotes, plus stray household product promos and unrelated proverbs from a 1907 era style.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative. It stresses natural cleansing, gentle action, and physician approval, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup manufactured product through leading druggists.
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