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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
Readable fragments from the Grand Rapids Tribune unsigned items discuss subscription rates and advertising costs, plus a Democratic convention report in Wood County. The text critiques party reformers, comments on candidate selection, and mentions transportation advertising policy.
An editorial appeal urges multilingual outreach to attract skilled workers to northern Wisconsin rural counties. It advocates using local papers and specialized campaigns to publicize agricultural opportunities, improve infrastructure, and attract professionals, with emphasis on farmer education and immigrant integration.
The Northwestern Livestock Association teases a second annual show at the Campo plage November 17 to 40, 1909. The program offers eight classes in cattle, horses, and swine with nearly 87,600 in prizes. Territory limited to Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, northern South Dakota, and northern Wisconsin to keep competitors from professional herds.
A letter from Mrs. E Payne of East Pittsburgh claims the D. D. D. Prescription cured her skin condition after other remedies failed. The article reports doctors and druggists noting the remedy and urges readers to try a few drops for relief, with Daly Drug & Jewelry in Chicago promoting the product.
The Wisconsin State Horticultural Society hosts a multi day event in Milwaukee and Sturgeon Bay from September 7 to 11 featuring evening entertainments, illuminated chariot races, and a concert by Liberati's Concert Band. A second day focuses on horticultural discussions and landscape topics, followed by a recreation day showcasing Door County’s famed plantings. Secretary Frederic Cranefald at Madison provides details.
Notice of Primary Election listing candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and other county, state and federal offices to be voted September 1908 and November 1908. Includes terms of office, districts, and counties affected. Also mentions kidney health ad and local community notices.
A damaged ad-like list shows names on an advertised letters card mixed with a testimonial about a remedy. The fragment includes Miss Mary Bassett Mrs Alice Feredick and others, then a note from Ira W Kelley of Marisfield claiming kidney and bladder issues were cured by a remedy and urging others to consider it.
Local items note guests visiting from Chicago and Nekoosa, including Mrs Mary Nelson and Mr and Mrs Engwall. Weekend dance at Plank Hall reportedly affected by rats. Walter Engwall resigns and will depart north.
In city notes, Fred announces plans to open a store soon, aiming to secure patronage from many friends. The community reports family arrivals, a hospital visit for Clarence Olsen after an accident, Horace Weaver welcoming a baby boy, and a new baby girl at the Sprung Jones home. News of a parade and a dance party on the Plover road, plus visits from Miss M Hints and John Rayonne, decorate a bustling local week.
A Vesper column notes a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs We Parsns and lists several community updates. Herb Bean moves from Park Polls back to Mrs farm in Hanpen, Paine and the Vouper Iverymnat report a great yoterinary gorgeou In Maryhuild, and shipping of brick occurs from Grand Rapids. Local figures Houry Trenton and Houry Stahl are mentioned with school work and farming, while Obas Paaps relocates to 507 Cameron Ave. Arthur Sohl takes a position at the Weapar livery barn and a Yorper vs Fairvisw game is described as historic for Vesper.
Relatives from Milworkes plan visits to the homes of Wm Miller and Avg Stacke. News hints at a late discovery about EB T Cols being detained, and mentions a July district No.3 school meeting. Al Maskett and others are noted, while property trades include Linke farm sold to a Chicago man planning country relocation soon.
Frank Clark and family have lived near Bancroft for three years with Mr Clark remaining in a cremery role. The hall hosted a lively Thursday July 2 gathering. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Aker on July 14. Local visitations, real estate notes, and a high school baseball score of 20 to 1 reported. Town board settles No 1 property issue, factory to be built.
Nekoosa reports a successful Ladies Aid social at the Brazeau home. A new roof was added to the No. 4 machine room at the Nekoosa mill with more roofing planned for three others, a month-long project. Various local movements, church meetings, and residents’ travels are noted, including visits to Marshfield, Stevens Point, and Stratford, with several names and occupations mentioned.
The Civil Service Commission opens competitive exams by August 1 for positions including municipal fire wardens, teachers with county certification, and a supervising fire ward, with salaries from 39 to 1206 dollars yearly. Applications due by July 21, 1908. Madison, Wis.
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