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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
4
Advertising rates announced for display mattera at 1 cent per inch. Column adverts run on 24 inch celuains in The Tribune, price 24 cents per insertion. Notices of thanks resolutions and entertainments published at 1 cent per word or per inch as specified.
A distorted excerpt urges soil conservation as vital for national strength. The author blames current methods for future ruin and stresses education and policy to protect farmland and forest resources for the nation's prosperity and livestock, arguing landowners bear national trust duties.
The 1908 lumber production across US S12 Baw mills totaled 88,259,979,000 feet amid a national business downturn beginning in 1908. Washington led output with 1.0158 billion feet, down 22.8 percent from 1907. Wisconsin and other states followed. Ad insert notes Gene Potey's Honey and Tar claims to treat chronic coughs and lung problems from John Daly and Johnson & Hall Co.
Rail line lease held by The Lot Vite for enterica to Milwaukee is renewed. Reported that owners fear the route may be abandoned if terminals are modified before next year. Experts in Salt Lake City discuss weed control with iron sulfate sprays as tests begin. Ogden Town.
A Rapids woman reports backaches, burning urine, and frequent kidney secretions causing misery. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, her kidney secretions regulated and pains diminished, with improved mornings and sleep. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents, with Buffalo, New York based distributor.
A colossal fir log, 10 feet 6 inches across the butt, could not be felled by any saw. Seattle’s Max Sas Works built a 16 foot long special whip saw to cut it into strips. Two men spent two days producing a single board, with ten days’ work needed for display in the Forestry Building at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.
Advertised letters list includes Snider Mrs As cart Wazoner Miss Cora Gentlowen Anderson G P Barles Jarenby Ole Rouskers J E Sacker Albert Sievert R Wazenski Joel Whitters B. Foley's Urine Laxative touted as superior for stomach liver and bowel issues with claims of improved digestion and breath. Daly and Johnson Hill Co. cited.
On Sunday afternoon a Moravian Church service will be conducted by Mr. Henry Heise of the city. The service will include a rescue theme with a discussion centered on faith and salvation.
Ongoing brief items from Sigel Mine to Rudolph include residents home from work and travel, school term closes, and community gatherings. Notables cover Mary Neldon’s leave, Mayme Getedull finishing a term, Anticipated visits, and local workers returning from Merrill and Grand Rapids. A health note cites Foley's Honey and Tar aiding chronic coughs with patient testimonials.
Armenia July brad at Spice's Grove drew large crowds with a lively ball game between New Rome and Miner marking a historic win for Miner boys. Races saw Clyde Herrick win pony, Henry Damphier men’s running, with Werence Burwald and Lilly Corbin also noted. Visitors included Miss Gerda Lind and T Ernest Lind of Molibe Illinois at Victor Lind's home. Local families from Westfield Monroe Center and Nekoosa joined the Fourth of July events. Notes mention Foley’s Kidney Remedy and local business Dalyang Johnson & Hill Co.
A local ceremony took place Monday evening at the Cronkhite residence for the marriage of Clyde Cronkhite and Lisa Moody of Vasper. Relatives and friends attended a subsequent reception at the venue with celebratory treats.
Notices invite farmers to organize winter institutes in 1909 1910 across Wisconsin towns with suitable halls and rail access. Local citizens urged to form committees and apply to Geo McKerrow Madison Wis for petitions and information.
At the University of Wisconsin Madison the eleventh summer session opens with hopes of surpassing last year’s enrolment of 1,066 students. The first week features 21 lectures by national speakers and 16 public lectures on social service philosophy psychology and education. Courses span letters and science engineering law medicine and music with special programs for artisans apprentices and street railroad water gas and electric utility workers.
Council in adjourned special session approves denying licenses for John Dix G W Mason Harvey Gee and Higemeister Brewing Company while granting some pharmacist permits and other liquor seller licenses. Roll calls show multiple denials with votes, and the meeting adjourns with officials Pettinville and Bilis signing. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad follows.
Rudolph Misa Grace Fox and Gerard Kersten travel to Port Edwards and visit relatives in Brillion. The notice covers a creditor claim period in Bucks estate and a court probate matter in Wood County, with dates in 1909 and requests for claims, administration accounts, and legal hearings in Grand Rapids Tribune.
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