05 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
1
The page reports heavy rainfall affecting pastures and crops, notes local visits and social events in Plover and nearby areas, and discusses feed labeling laws for Wisconsin farmers. It highlights stallion licensing deadlines, cranberry bulletins, and community notices about school terms, church events, and local accidents with brief updates.
A July inauguration sets up a Rural Route Parcel Post system with a two year trial. Fourth class items under eleven pounds will move via rural routes at scale rates, with a maximum delivery charge of about 2d cents per eleven pounds and costs based on distance. The Wisconsin Advancement Association promotes livestock trains and shows at Grand Rapids on June 7 with university lecturers detailing livestock improvements and breeding. A separate note warns on poison mixing for pest control and advises keeping poultry away from treated soil.
Paid election notices reveal W Davis of 25 Ard Street Appleton Wisconsin seeking Republican nomination for County Clerk at September primary. Also a Wood County candidate announces run for Register of Deeds on the Democratic ticket pledging a clean, vigorous campaign and faithful service.
Equitable Fraternal Union meets in Foresters Hall on the first and third Thursdays each month. R. A. Weeks serves as worshipful master and H. Burchell as president with reference to Beerviary proceedings.
Residents and visitors gather for commencements and visits across Vesper, Pittsville, Hixton, and surrounding towns. Notables include Geo Rossinger and Mise Allee Johnson hosting in Daly, families from Winona and Lynn visiting, and a Pittsville hopper attending from last Saturday. Also reported are church events, weddings planned by Ray Willitaer, school term closures, and local travel for decoration day.
A rambling notice from Merrill laments a vandal at the O and N W B track and warns of consequences. The community reports Rev J G Shipsick leading services, Ang Saeger recovering from injuries, and Larsen family visiting Racine. Gunt hay gathers lumber for a home addition. a baby boy arrived at the Gast Helke home. Mrs Allen plans to move south.
Mrs Gov Rivers returned from Nora Springs to mourn her mother Mrs Alf Hall who died May 10 after paralytic stroke. She was 73 years 9 months 11 days, born in Dublin Heland. Survived by three daughters and one son. Service and Holy Communion planned at Moravian church with Alaska Missions offering. Attendees from town and surrounding areas mourn the loss and extend sympathy.
Reading a damaged 1912 Grand Rapids notice shows dog license due July 1 with penalties, city clerk and assessor names, and a real estate action listing hearings and conveyance orders. The fragment mentions EF lodge attendance, Rosa petition, and court dates in a period newspaper style.
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