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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
4
A playful office anecdote contrasts fondness for mothers-in-law with the idea that love requires a home. A worker is teased about his affection for his mother-in-law, but replies with a joke about his wife, illustrating a lighthearted mood and family-centered humor.
A fragment describes Kellogg Brothers Lumber Co and a fruitlike envelope housing a seed, detailing tissue layers and a central starchy mass. It mentions offering VIC TORIA Flour as evidence of the ground seed being ground finely without breaking the grutt ea.
Advertising rates are listed with a 1% surcharge per insertion. The column of Dubuque is two inches long, yielding a total ad cost of $2,485 per insertion. Additional insertions cost the same rate. Notices for cards of thanks resolutions and all motions of entertainment carry a 5 cents per line charge. Correspondents are urged to write on one side and sign their names. unsigned items will not be published. The Wisconsin press scene shows partisan tensions with Democrat and Republican positions, reflecting editorials on Wilson and political figures, including Laf Pollette, Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and broader critique of trust practices and national policy.
The Decoration Day service at the schoolhouse drew a large crowd from Grand Rapids Biron Plover Kellner and Stevens Point. After ceremonies the procession moved to the cemetery for graveside services and decorations. The annual school meeting elected Orrin Pike director for three years and approved a new woodshed and woven wire fence around the grounds and nine months of school. Mrs L T Davis visited, Fred Fox assessed the town, and Miss Nutter received a surprise party. Arthur Clendenning bought the McDonald lot on the Biron road and works it clear.
John Dosslay visited the berg briefly. A. L. Akey and wife stayed at the Peter Akey place and at the Les No Rayome homes over the weekend. Mrs. Chet Atwood shopped in town Saturday. Himer Babcock bought a new boat and plans to bring home good catches for Mr. Babcock. Graupa Burrows readied the company launch for business. Mr. Mallett resigned as barker at the mill. John Johnson and wife attended exercises at the high school Friday. Forty seven graduates were celebrated at the show. Daly’s Theatre drew A. L. Akey and wife, their son Marl, Mr. Bart Gaffney and family, and many locals. Mt. W. 2 Utunn returned to Ohio after two weeks in town.
Washington June 1 warning farmers nationwide against a fraudulent cholera cure for hogs. The U S Department of Agriculture says no official reports support the product and urges hog owners to verify with authorities before trusting any claimed Government endorsement. The campaign mirrors earlier ads tying the Army and other agencies to the cure.
Grand Rapids area residents report weekend visits and travels. J. D. Spears moved his sawmill near Fred Lee’s after working on the Torzinski farm. Lilly Jero spent the weekend with Gladys Potts and Mrs. Louis Wollert’s family returned from Kewaskum on business. Elizabeth Zikdell has come home from Chicago and Charles Brown resumes work at Grand Rapids. Richard Carlson and Heulh Phelps visited Mr. Martin Bates in Grand Rapids Saturday through Monday. Jeno and Jero families shopped in Grand Rapids Tuesday and Friday respectively.
Snaps of visits and departures among residents with connections to Grand Rapids and nearby towns. Names include Miss Selma Heden Miss Wxie Johnson Miss Signe Heden Mrs G Anderson plus families from Arpin Pittsville Webster Sherry Joliet Rockford and more. One quote from Beecher closes the item.
In Altdorf the school meeting Monday elected Wim Peters as treasurer. A dance occurred Sunday evening at Wipfli’s. Mrs Sophie Kuntz moved to live with her sister in Drimwood Pierce County. J Leu was north of Sherry Tuesday inspecting a farm fire loss off Conrad Weinfutter. Brockman is adding a basement at his home. John Arnold bought a new team of horses. Laura Wipfli returns home after finishing school near Hathcock. Wood County plans to exhibit at the state fair and hopes farmers raise something better than others. Chas Deckman of Milwaukee, visiting Lea’s, plans to buy eighty acres west of here as an investment.
A detailed guide on seeding alfalfa with thin rates, timing for mid June to July, and post plant care. It covers inoculation, weed control by varying weed growth, seeding after first harvest, cutting when buds appear, raking into windrows, protecting cured hay, and harvesting methods. It also advises not to cut after September 10 and to avoid fall grazing to maintain a good stand.
May 27 event honored Mr. and Mrs. Jos Ebuscher with many gifts. Attendees from Blenker, Rapids, Rivers, Grand, Steel, and local towns shared a warm evening and well wishes for 26 more years. Local notes mention a planned graded school, a social dance, home purchases, and replanting corn after heavy rains.
Loretta Wipfil led a district No 1 school year ending May 26 with a program and picnic. Mrs P W Gallaghier visiting son D J Gallaghter returned to Canton Tl. Mr and Mrs Franke Wipft and children attended the Dist 1 picnic. Miss Alice Casey who taught in Dist No 3 closed her term and will vacation with her parents James and Mrs Casey.
A preliminary report from Wisconsin describes a new soil acidity test using a lead acetate paper indicator. The test claims to offer safer handling and quicker quantitative results than the existing litmus method. Lab setup involves a simple flame and alcohol lamp, with total cost under two dollars. Further details and official announcement are pending.
Miss Myrtle Buckjyell returned home Thursday from Grand Rapids where she attended the wedding of her sister Anna to Mr. S. Johnson. Will Strope attended the Odd Fellows convention at La Crosse. Will Erdman has barn framed. Mr. and Mrs. Frid Tox spent Sunday at their farm near Vesper. Miss Anna Simonson owns a new piano. The school appointed P H Likes to arrange a Fourth of July picnic with Lewis Pinning Wright Robinson H Pinning and Harry Johnson assisting. The ladies aid will serve dinner. Jtred Fenske is sawing lumber. Pp H Likes and sons DeVere and Kirkwood spent Saturday at Vesper. Harry Johnson made a business trip to Vesper Friday. Ed Christensen was jolted by a cow while milking Tuesday and laid up briefly but is about again. Kurt yellmer’s horse broke loose at Pittsville. his buggy wheel smashed. Mr. Dyer had a well drilled last week. Alfred Alma expects to erect a cement silo soon. Pleasant Hill school closed Friday with a picnic. Lola Whitrock of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with her parents. Ida Christensen of Pittsville spent Sunday at home. Martin Whitrock, working near Rockford Illinois, spent Saturday and Sunday at home, returning Monday morning. P H Likes and Harry Johnson bought a new potato planter. Parties planning to build the cheese factory north of here have reportedly agreed to disagree.
The essay urges rural youth to join the land economy rather than chase legal study. It praises scientific farming and warns against abandoning agriculture for courtrooms, arguing brains belong in the soil and a rural revolution could revitalize America.
A fragment notes a call for sustained Birong-aym work and frequent scolding by the people to secure what is theirs. The line suggests collective effort and continuous pressure as keys to attainment. No specific names, dates, or places are given in the readable text.
For sale 401 acre farm near Sherry station on the Soo Railway with good buildings 130 acres cultivated 160 acres timber and rest pasture. Subdivide into two farms and a nearby cheese and butter factory one mile from house. Also large out over land in Wood and Marathon counties to be sold in large or small parcels. Address John Farrish 106 Third South Grand Rapids Wisconsin May 27 July 1. Notice of sale on foreclosure in Wood County Wisconsin details a sale by sheriff to satisfy a judgment and lists multiple parcels in Sections 1 5 8 and 21 plus Northwest Quarter and Northeast Quarter divisions all in Wood County Wisconsin.
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