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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
5
The codling moth causes major apple losses across the United States with two broods annually. Overwintering larvae emerge in spring, leading to worm damage and core burrowing. Control with arsenate sprays after petal fall, two subsequent applications, and optional lime-sulphur or Bordeaux mixed sprays.
W. W. Clark of the County Agricultural School urges households and farmers to can and dry produce for winter use. He advises patch crops of corn, cabbage, roots, and buckwheat, suggests silos for corn and Japanese millet, and warns that growing and preserving food now helps others who cannot buy as much.
The article argues asparagus is nutritious and not a luxury despite economy. It warns undercooking common, urges using a long kettle with a tray to cook evenly without breaking the stalks. It advises skipping sweets and desserts, urging families to eat asparagus to avoid doctors’ bills.
The Rudolph area reports a school closed by rain with a picnic on June 8 drawing large attendance. The community notes include graduations, visits from relatives, moves to Grand Rapids and Friendship, and plans for a local Defense League branch. Local residents and teachers are listed with travel, jobs, and family updates amid ongoing small-town activity.
Mesdames Graham and Ostermeyer invite Ye Seneca Club members and families to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs BD C Graham at their Seneca home. Mrs Graham’s birthday observed with flowers and cakes while music and refreshments follow. The event marks Graham’s leadership in the club and plans for a Portland visit. local cheese factory opening anticipated. Petersens travel to Rochester for medical consultation.
The week includes a Friday closing with an afternoon program led by Miss Peterson. Teachers renew plans for next year with Mrs Win and Mr Leach. Visitors from Plover Plainfield City Point Stevens Point and Sherry join local families for social and church events. A miscellaneous shower honors Miss Mabel ahead of her marriage to Thomas Davin of Sherry.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Welch and Mrs Young of Amherst Junction plus Ruelph Miller and Ida Walter of Plover visited the John Walter home. Scott of Plover spent Saturday and Sunday at the Peter Fello home. Mila neighborhood mourns death of Mrs Joseph Strader of Milwaukee, formerly Mo Primeau, a longtime local resident. Peter Fello and daughter Susan attended a Park Pavilion dance Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Harry Gilman and Theo Walton of Biron spent Sunday afternoon at the John Walter home.
Neighborhood news reports visitors and residents from Grand Rapids Marshfield and Arpin. Mentions include Hernan Armdt, L Knuteson and daughter Mrs Panison, Orbra Myers visiting from Chicago, Mr and Mrs G Brown Mir, Andy Karseboom driving a new car, Lettie Peterson working in Grand Rapids, a birth at Gust Flenr icgon on June 2, and several visits and departures among local families.
A cryptic court report notes a queer case opening this morning as a man is arrested for uttering forged notes. The fragment references a paradoxical crime scenario with unclear details and involved parties unnamed.
A terse exchange recalls a couple's anniversary reminders and gifts. Mrs Johns-Coca asks about her husband remembering their wedding date, while Mrs Smith notes January and June occasions, mentioning two presents cited by Harper's Bazaar.
A Minnesota area notes the illness of Jess Evans improving after pneumonia. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carlson and Mrs. Eph Miller, visited relatives in Grand Marsh and Oak Ridge. Local social happenings include church services, confirmations, visitors from Plainfield and Milwaukee, and the death of Albert Knoll. The Adams County Club meets at the Dave Brown house next Saturday night.
Notes from a Wisconsin Dairymen's Association meeting report dairy activity for April. Top butterfat producer was an Upper Wisconsin Holstein cow with 94.6 pounds fat in 20 days, with rivals close behind. The Troy association showcased many high producers, 76 of 502 tested topped 40 pounds fat. Minnehaha DeKol and ten sisters claimed the largest average herd production.
An Wisconsin authority outlines a summer spraying program to protect a expected heavy fruit yield. The guidance covers Bordeaux mixture arsenate of lead lime sulfur and timing from blossom drop to mid summer to combat scab codling moths and other pests.
An unclear OCR fragment references puddings and cups with stray punctuation and broken words. The readable elements mention pudding and cups, but no complete facts, names, dates, or places are discernible for a proper summary.
A garbled OCR passage records a September court event in a Wisconsin county, mentioning appointing a guardian or executor, with names Conway and Glen appearing among attendees. The text references a legal proceeding in a county courthouse and a future date for hearing or consideration. The overall content centers on a probate or guardianship matter and official court notices.
Dr D N Mortensen of Grand Rapids Wisconsin lists office hours from 9 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m with evening hours 7 to 8 p m. Contact numbers include office and residence phones and X ray services noted.
A notice states a $2,000 loan available at a low interest rate. The loan is offered by First National Bank located on East Side in Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
Commercial and probate law listing for an office across Gaureb's Drug Store. Licensed embalmer and undertaker. Spafford's building, west side. John Arnsar residence phone 435. Fore au. Office details indicate loan and collection services with contact numbers.
R. Moore, a veteran photographer, works opposite the First National Bank and keeps pace with modern times after a 25 year career behind the camera.
George L Williams attorney at law maintains office in Wood Block over post office Grand Rapids Wisconsin telephone number 1 provides legal services to local clients from his downtown office
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