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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
8
A garbled report discusses Cranberry notes and a spanworm issue affecting cranberry crops. It mentions authority in Columbia District, alleged plant faults, and speculation on remedies including planting approaches and experimental suggestions for future cultivation.
Advertises very low round trip fares to the Pacific Coast via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Mentions service to San Francisco and other cities, daily departures through September, with possible overnight layovers and agent inquiries. References conventions and various destinations, urging readers to contact local Huket agents for details.
The Board submits the librarian's report showing circulation at $6,188 this year with a notable rise over last year. Total volumes reached 410, with 785 added, 187 bound periodicals, and 70 volumes withdrawn, leaving 6,? volumes. Notable additions include works in experimental sciences and translations, while the Peabody collection expanded via Wisconsin Library Gorm. A summary notes public engagement, teacher cards issued, and reading lists prepared, with 9 debaters hosted and several bibliographies created.
The Grand Rapids Wisconsin council hears a long petition from Lawlor and Scott Co for a drain ditch and public highway along a stated route. It asks to condemn land, alter Bolos Creek, and widen straighten to carry off water. The council directs survey plans and cost estimates and assigns a committee to consult the School Board.
Fragmented OCR mentions a school week plan with Miss Sweasey at Stavens Point and several staff names. It notes a birthday reference and a circus visit by Ruth Borman and others, with several garbled phrases and misread names.
Mrs Repartent of Merrill returns home after two weeks visiting her uncle Paul Fountain. Mr and Mrs Marvel attend a pack Sunday at Peter Cadere horin. Laaila Olony returns to Red Granite from a two week visit with friends. Loni Omafal back from a week trip in Adams County. Rudolph baseball team to play Kenoghn Sunday afternoon at Rudolph. Many raspberries and pickers present. Danis ill since birth. Mrs Cooper’s daughter from Ouonta visiting. Pat Mitchell called home by death of a cousin. Mina Ellis Clnoy works after a long absence. Rudolph residents note a bad place on Elsis. Mrs Emmete Slattery caring for ill mother and Dr J A Jaaksen’s care.
A fragmented miscellany article mixes Kentucky moonshiner lore with musings on a canyon chase. It mentions a white horse sheriff motif, ghostly alerts through the hills, and a Melbourne style gunpowder description. It includes unrelated chatter about a diner exchange and archaic terms.
The Elm Dake Cranberry Co plans a 10x00 structure with a store basement. Oba Apple handles mason work, Geo Bucer and Earls Conxlin supervise stone work, while Jos Souther's kin and Frank Shear haul. Workers threatened a wage strike but matimed by higher pay. Local politics mention Republican candidates and fears of a Sharman backed coalition. Funeral, family visits, and community notices follow, including Sarah Blood's burial and multiple residents attending events in neighboring towns.
The Cranmoor report notes the H A Jones family returning to their farm Imear Vesner and Mr and Mrs Bru man Styles of Babcock taking control. A serious accident involving Charlie Newpay occurred ten days ago when he stepped onto a rusty air thing and was treated for blood poisoning after delaying care. Various locals including Mrs and Mrs Tred Gross and Leo Cranefiald with Mrs Poolosil visited the S N Whittlesey home. Several guests from Grand Rapids and Aurora ended visits while others attended the circus sights, with hardwood floors being installed and local neighbors hosting gatherings through the weekend.
A fragmentary Dexterville page notes last week’s social events and visits. The Kutz family of Babonck hosted friends Sunday while Manan of the city transacted business Saturday. Mrs Woodell guest of Mrs Jance Hila. Geo Elbare traveled to Vaciamon for business. Blakley attended a local event. Norman Strober visited Hixton. Jolnson hosted variety nights. Ed Kovenna shopped in Piresville.
A South Carolina farmer details years of field trials improving corn yields through under-plant fertilizer placement, thicker drilling, and late nitrate of soda topdressing. He reports record gains on upland and lowland plots despite dry May and hot summers, noting soil organic matter benefits and permanent land improvement from plant residues.
A Iowa Homestead feature proposes a wind powered water pump system using two attached triangles bolted to a post and beam to drive a pump rod at the well. The design shows windmill and pump triangles connected by strong wire, with oats and rhubarb notes as side content from garden commentary.
A wartime health notice urges vigilance against consumption and disease while endorsing Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy. It cites cures, warns against fake preparations, and names Daly Deny & Jewelry Co and Johnson & til Co as references.
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