Controversy Over Schley Sampson Portraits in Grand Rapids
In a Grand Rapids Tribune piece, readers debate the 1898 Santiago de Cuba battle heroes. The author argues Sampson commanded naval forces at Santiago, while Schley deserves prominence. both receive praise and blame in a heated exchange about historical memory and public hero worship.
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Pre Merrit
Chicago
Schley
Sampson
Santiago
Christendom
Bath Pation
Sau Psoi
Schely
Clark
Evans
Phillips
Wainwright
Santigo
Jay
Saimpson
Fava
Como
The Picnic Season Inspires Joy and Sharing
A reflective piece urges readers to embrace picnic season as a communal, uplifting tradition. It celebrates outdoor freedom, nature, and cheerful sociability, advising generous, kind behavior and making others happy to improve life’s worth.
Masonic Orders Confer On Three Candidates
A brief note records that Neighboring Exchanges Stevens Point Gayetter Crusade No 17 conferred orders on three candidates in the evening. It mentions Sir Roight C A Lin ent Grand Commande Brows of Dr Oo Ty and notes the ceremony in the Temple Tiwah was prepared and served to the lady friends of the Masonic had of every respect.
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Stevens Point Gayetter Crusade
Fragmentary Notice on Public Health and Cigar Ad
A damaged clip describes medical treatment choices and costs, mentioning a Johnson city area clinic, free services, and a promotional cigar slogan urging a ten cent smoke as part of the fragmentary health and consumer text. The passage is incomplete and blends health terms with advertising.
Residents weigh electric road franchise in city council debate
Citizens question the merit of a streetcar franchise as a council considers granting rights to build an interurban line. Critics note lower fares and potential rail competition, while promoters defend the project and the financial interests of proposer Fisher. The debate centers on urban growth versus railroad opposition.
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Jarvier
Doo. Fisher
Ibout A
Selon
Mr. Miser
Nelling
Fisher
Founding a Fortune through Industry and Prudence
A compact essay argues fortunes come from deliberate effort not luck. It cites Egyptian builders and stresses disciplined saving, wise investing, and aligning personal savings with larger wealth pools. Observes wealth grows slowly but steadies with prudent management and steady work.
Van Duren Heimdahl Seren at edge of three in Madist
The garbled note mentions a couple, Van Duren and Heimdahl, near a location described as Madist, with a plan to move to a home at Juttersyn and many attendees or parties anticipated. The text is fragmented and unclear on dates or precise events.
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Seren
Madist
Mseir
Juttersyn
Excursion Rates For National Meetings And Travel
The notice lists excursion rates from Chicago to Detriot, Milwaukee, Chicago to Cincinnati, and other cities for various conventions and assemblies. It mentions July and August dates, routes including San Francisco, Minneapolis, Madison, and western points, with camping and hotel accommodations available. It invites inquiries at the depot or by telephone for further information.
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Chicago
Mikee
St. Paul
Detrait Mich
National Educational Associ
Lo San Fras
Calon
Epsworth Feayne Canved
Milwaukee
Vial Avetini
Land Lodge of
Protective Order of Klas
Tos
International Convention of Baptist Youn Peoples Union of Ameri
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Buff
Congregational Church Meeting Shows Prosperity and Growth
The First Congregational Church held a large Monday evening meeting with high attendance and upbeat reports. Congregations have steadily increased, Sunday school numbers nearly doubled, and new members joined at every communion, while finances improved and officers were praised for their work.
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First Congregational Church
Trea
Dary
Fragmentary 19th Century Notice From City Archive
garbled OCR text shows a city notice fragment mentioning dates, places, and names with unclear context. The readable elements include references to a city, a summer period, and a formal sign off with respectful closing. The legibility is too poor to identify specific persons or events.
Fragmentary Notes Record a Local Inquiry and Hats
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions hats and a local inquiry. Names like Corrivent and Garrison’s store appear, with references to Sari-hats, and an inquirer style note including J. F. Moore. The text is incomplete and ambiguous.
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Corrivent Ds Garrison
J. F. Moore
Masked Beauty Sores Diminish After Thic klen’s Salve
A fragment notices a topical remedy claiming to cure skin eruptions fever symptoms and other ailments with a 25 cent salve sold by Johnson Hill Co and John MH Daty. The ad touts guaranteed care and highlights removal of sores latches and pimples.
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Johnson & Hill Co
John MH
Local Dentists and Doctors Listed in Wood County Area
A fragmented directory-style notice lists dentists and a physician in Grand Rapids Centralia and nearby towns. Entries include Dr De A. elf or, Dr J Loose, Dr A L Ridyan, Dr C Connilf, Dr Chas Pomainville, Dr F Pomainville, Dr A J Crawford, and Dr D Waters with offices over drug stores, telephones, and night call details.
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de A. ‘Elfor
Wood County National Bank
Grand Rapid
J. Loose
Grand Rapids
Wood County Drug Store
Jtelephone
A. L. Ridyan
Centralia
Fice
Centralia Drug Store
Brid, C
Connilf
Centralia Drug Cu
Daly Block
Wis
Daly
Chas. Pomainville
J. A. Cobyn
F. Pomainville
M.D
Steib
A. J. Crawford
Reiland Building
D. Waters
Church
Dixon House
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Grand Rapids Tribune
Drums
Sutor
Post & Ec
Grend
Arail
Wrs
Fuly O
Johnson cc
Linschee
Genin
Earth
Pyramids
Egypt
Lueley
Linus
Peachers
Fewside
Ae Foley Ui
Aike
Los
Howse and Lot For Sale
McCone
Joseph Bogcger
C. Ketchum
Stoce
Minor
Sho
M. A. Bogoger
Panerat Fireetan Ed Luagertabin
Grand Rapids, Wis
Arcanigre Cane Wanra
He Aigrave
Rene
Verapher
Cai Dannie
Maite Cadus
Gus
Wil Sethan
Heal Estate
Dieconary Neuroni Sid Steels
Cdma
Aiby
Wacol
Oktae
Ultra
Alway
Wisconsin
J. W. Cochran
Attorney
LAW
Centralia, Wis
W.E. Wheelan
Attorney AT Law
Grand Ramps
John A. Gavsor
Omlee
Telephour
B. MM. Vaughan
Gardner Hock
Grasp Raving
Aieal Estihs Bourne
Soleab Coniston
Goggins & Brazeau
Attorneys AL Law
Castratia, Wis
Kool
Komfortable
Mala’s
Jomson & Hi
Solluman & Kruger
Wood
Wasconsin
Carbesin
Preston
ABE Sph
Pend
Garrion
Alorison
Avr
Dustin
Milbwright
Cortes
BOK
Grand Rapids, West Side
Conway & Conway
Grand Kali
Firgt Glass
Mortorud
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Prumyrtly Y Dong
F. Ward
Shiogren Rivet
Geo. Moulton
Ares
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