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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
4
Grand Rapids Tribune lists advertising rates for display matter at ten cents per line and a one column ad in a 24 inch Tribune costs 2.40 per insertion. Local notices and entertainment ads with admission fees are five cents per line. Subscription rates shown for one year and six months are listed.
A Wisconsin speaker argued that true conservation of natural resources requires prudent use and reforestation. The talk criticized past exploitation of timber and declared the need to protect forests and water while promoting sustainable development for future generations.
The Wood County Teachers Examinations list requirements for certificating and renewing. Candidates without summer school experience must write in for certification. third era certificates may renew by a six week seminar with two subject credits. Examinations cover many subjects and aim to let teachers attend summer school. Date at Arpin Wisconsin May 1 1910. Robert Morris, Superintendent of Schools.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent bottle of D D D Prescription oil of wintergreen, promised to stop itching eczema instantly and offer a permanent seeming cure. The notice also includes political commentary about campaign funding and election reforms, criticizing Senate and party actions and noting large contributions from corporations to Republican causes.
A summer cold, if neglected, can develop into pneumonia or bronchitis just as easily as in any season. Do not neglect it. Take Foley's Honey and Tar promptly. It loosens the cough, soothes inflamed air passages, and expels the cold from the system. Johnson & Johnson Co and Ye Daly, et al.
A detailed report of a traditional rural wedding, describing the ceremony, guests, and festivities. The bride Lillie Mhidbick and groom Jiminy Polat are noted as well known locals, with family and friends from nearby towns attending. The event includes a grand reception, dancing, and community well wishes, along with mentions of local residents and ongoing life events.
Local items recount a house fire on Porter Vandenberg property in Armenia with building destroyed and no early reports of casualties. Social notes celebrate a Catholic Foresters banquet in Grand Rapids with 330 attendees and 50 initiate. Siegfried Ree wed Tonephine Schuessler in Fond du Lac. Helen Mellowa wed Albert Helke in town with Arthur Helke and Miss Sili Peter among attendants. Also mentions a move of a Wool County telephone office and a Cham ber lain s Stomach and Liver Tablets ad noting cures for stomach trouble.
A conference at Pleasant Hill church with delegates from Vesper Pleasant Hill and Pittsville seeks to appoint a pastor for the three communities. Rev A F F Klein of Sherry is considered to fill pulpits. Local clergy shortages noted and authorities unable to supply qualified pastors. Nash Mitchell ships two barrels of clay to Illinois for experimental use to attract a local factory. Grover Go Stout and Mildred Dixon wed at the Catholic church in the city, both residents of Enbecock, plans to reside in Babcock where he runs a grocery. Eddie Buss, son of Fred Buss, is under observation for a mental disorder with family watching over him.
Remington Grover Stout of Babcock and Mildrad Dixon of Grand Rapids wed on Wednesday May 24 in Pittsville with Rev Willitast officiating. The groom runs a store in Babcock and the bride attends night school at Babcock. Both shown as estimable and well known with friends wishing them a happy life.
A Kokomo Indiana man named EB Weakley reports relief from severe backache after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says his kidneys grew stronger and the product offered by Johnson Oil Co. helped his condition, noting positive results with the cat package promotion.
Windy cold day as students, veterans, and families fill the schoolhouse and cemetery. A program led by Rav Raymond and a drum corps honors fallen soldiers and their wives. local residents and visitors reflect on duty and friendship amid weathered reports of local people traveling, illnesses, and community notes from Marshfield and Stevens Point area.
Week end visitors and locals are noted across Nekcosm and nearby towns. Glebks, Warren, Blood, Adelin Peichard, Fred Grey, M. Winger, and others are mentioned with gatherings, travels, and small town events. A Jack Pine Lumber Co. venture ships slabs to Beaver Dam, while a neighbor marries June Int to Emma Neuveal. Several residents undertake trips to Stevens Point, Chippewa Falls, and Milwaukee for family, health, and work matters.
The Vesper area reports Mrs Oban, Miss Molody visiting kin, and Wilson the photographer promoting post cards. A mill fire near Vesper Wool Mill was quickly contained by neighbors. Mrs Cole’s infant sick with pneumonia. Local travel includes Varneys in Marshfield and DeMars family moving to Davenport briefly. Ed Witte spent much of last week in Rudolph. Agnes Munger employed locally.
The John Clay competition in the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture announced prize winners. First prize of 100 went to F B Morisco of Marshfield for an article on cities in Wisconsin. Second prize of 30 went to L F P Graber of Mineral Point for The Beef Steer in Wisconsin. Third prize of 20 went to G C Morris of Madison for Economical Beef Production in the Northwest. Honorable mention to C A LeClair of Green Bay for Now Wisconsin May Have One of the Most Important Sheep Regions. The awards were funded by John Clay of Chicago.
Grand Rapids workshop advertises buggies and milk wagons built to wear and guaranteed to give satisfaction. Completed and sold at reasonable prices. They offer repair and painting services and promise ongoing satisfaction.
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