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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
10
A Tribune editorial urges readers to patronize local merchants over mail order houses. It argues underselling by home shops benefits the town and questions outside printers backing public notices, claiming the home paper supports schools streets and town pride.
O P Menzel is described as the oldest city photographer in continuous service, with nineteen years of experience. He is praised for high quality portraits, a reliable artistic approach, and a substantial patronage among the better class of people. His studio over Steib's drug store showcases portraits and enlargements of prominent local business and society figures, reflecting an upright, up-to-date businessman respected by citizens.
Grand Rapids spotlights the Twin City Dyeing and Cleaning Plant on Second Street S. under proprietor B. J. Hager. The shop uses the Frenena process for cleaning and offers dyeing pressing repairing and restoration of dresses organza silks velvets and ladies attire with a reputation for thorough work and trusted community standing.
George Rowland and his sons WG and WA run a well appointed department store at First Baker and Second Streets. The firm owns the building and offers grocery, dry goods, hardware, feed, and a men’s furnishings and shoes department. The Rowlands are described as reliable, affable and attentive to patrons welfare, drawing locals and visitors alike. the Tribune wants ads note discarded furniture for sale.
Two years ago A J Anderson started Anderson s Bakery and Lunch Room at 313 Grand Avenue. He is a wholesale and retail baker feeding a large number of citizens and families, with goods shipped to nearby towns. The bakery operates under strict sanitary rules and Anderson bakes all his own products, guaranteeing quality. Legal blanks for sale at this office.
A regional notice lauds M Philipp of Wausau and Mrs Pepin for floriculture and floral designs. The branch near the First National Bank on First Street North sells potted plants and high grade towers from nine greenhouses in Wausau. Mrs Pepin has led courteous service and built up a thriving trade since 1858 in Grand Rapids.
Eight weeks ago the Mandarin Cave on Vine and Second Streets opened and quickly became popular. It offers American and Chinese dishes with chop suey as a specialty, serves regular meals at twenty five cents, and provides spicy late night suppers. The kitchen is sanitary and service is prompt with attractive oriental decor.
The text extolls Wood County scenery with shaded drives through dale and vale offering entrancing quiet for pleasure. It mentions a happy driver and a fellow who throws his soulful influence as a unique feature of the region.
Grand Rapids Plumbing Huating Co promotes high grade sanitary plumbing and heating in Grand Rapids. William Rogers, manager, holds master plumber certificates from Chicago and Illinois, with 26 years of experience and a six year established business at 304 North Flint Street. Mrs. Rogers supervises four to six skilled workers and a wide selection of bathroom supplies. The ad emphasizes reliability, community standing, and education in a neighborhood with good schools.
The Booster Edition highlights J W Natwick at 242 Grand Avenue, established 1886, noting a large cash and easy payment business in bedding and sewing machines, especially New Home and Free Sewing brands. A former city clerk, treasurer, assistant postmaster, and postmaster, Natwick is described as popular and well regarded. The piece also invites readers to try The Tribune and consider subscribing at $1.56 per year, with sample copies available.
Lewis J Bron on Third Avenue Smith near Grand Avenue advertises modern plumbing, steam fitting, sewerage and ventilating. Licensed master and contractor offers estimates, repairs, and a showroom with baths, water closets, steam fixtures. promises satisfaction and urges readers to advertise to reach thousands of Tribune readers.
A. Herschleb operates a bakery and confectionery at 124 West First Street North. The business, started in 1887, emphasizes sanitary handling from raw materials to finished goods and offers groceries with standard brands. Customers praise his courteous, affable conduct and reliable service.
Dr V F Norton D V S M E is a graduate veterinarian highly praised for eighteen years of service in Wood County. He operates the Grand Rapids Veterinary Infirmary on Market Square with special surgical facilities and anaesthetics, backed by J A Weison and J L Quitman endorsements and a strong professional network.
William F. Hess advertises as a seven year established sanitary plumber and contractor in high grade sanitary plumbing and heating. He offers steam and water heating, cheerful estimates with plans and specifications, and can handle both old and new up to date work at low prices. He carries a fine line of plumbing and heating goods and will tackle any job seeking quality service.
Phig season brings homeowners and renters to R C Getts above First Street North for the best paints wall paper and allied supplies. Getts has built a strong one year following in painting and paper hanging with a reputation for first class goods and honest workmanship at low prices.
A local tailor at 232 Grand Avenue offers custom draping and made to measure suits from 25 dollars. The shop highlights personal supervision by Mr Leloff, guaranteed quality, and up to date high grade fabrics with on display samples. Cleaning, pressing and repair services are also provided under expert supervision.
A newspaper acts as a town’s best ally and bulwark defending citizens and promoting growth. It hires locals, recirculates money within the community, and supports industrial plants with bonuses, all while sustaining strict business discipline.
The Johnson and Hill Co founded in 1887 in Grand Rapids operates a 132 by three story building employing 90 to 100 people. It houses dry goods groceries drugs apparel and more on separate floors with a large hardware and farm machinery section in a rear three story building, plus a lunch room and a vast feed barn for farmers. The firm lists G. M. Hill as president and includes Mrs N. Johnson, C. F. Kruger and A. A. Wilson in leadership roles.
Officials laud Sheriff Cowell for his steadfast duty since elected in 1912. The piece praises his honor, coolness, and determination, stating he seeks justice impartially and will protect the weak. It asserts he will end his term as a highly conscientious and capable sheriff.
The Tribune commends H. E. Ames for his third term as Wood County Register of Deeds. It highlights his qualifications, courteous conduct, and thorough knowledge of elitic government. The paper states the office is faithfully filled and serves the people’s best interests.
Several farms totaling 480 acres in Wood and Marathon counties for sale. One 301 acre parcel features 120 acres under plow, 160 acres timber including hard maple, rest in pasture and brush. rolling with some waste land. subdivision possible into 2 or 3 farms. Cheese and butter factory within a mile. house 3 miles from Sherry station on the Soo Railway. Also offering cut over land in large or small tracts. In person or write John Farrish, 106 Third St. South, Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids markets exceptional school programs for youth, along with numerous churches of various denominations and top recreation facilities, highlighting community advancement and quality of life.
The piece lauds A B Bever for his work as Clerk of Courts in Wood County. It notes the clerkship holds vital community records from state incorporation era to present judgments divorces and civil cases and credits Bever with securing a competent appointment since 1912.
The piece lauds F H Eberhardt for long service as Wood County Clerk, praising his experience honesty and public spirit. It notes his third term, urbane demeanor and wide local support, calling him one of the county’s ablest officials with legions of friends. Also referenced is a humorous anecdote from Two Years in the Forbidden City by Princess Der Ling.
An old account describes a tyrant in Egypt who carried a small club and beat his wives, leaving many with forearm fractures. Mummies in graves show this pattern as women protected their faces. The text also notes Tribune Acts and Results as twin brothers.
Nate Anderson, elected County Treasurer in November 1912, earns broad public approval in Wood County. He is a well known, public spirited citizen, progressive and efficient in duties, affable and courteous in all dealings, with the trust of the community to manage county funds and related responsibilities.
A fragmented editorial mockingly warns readers about strangling local papers with payments and political pressure. It urges readers to avoid notifying editors of changes and to resist subscription tricks while portraying editors as exploiting readers to fund town papers.
The Empire Buffet, run by Andrews & Bodette at 187 First Street North, is praised as one of the city’s finest and most popular buffets. Descriptions emphasize elegant furnishings, a refined wine list, and steady patronage from well-to-do men who value quality service and good value.
Printed stationery for farmers to display name farm address crops seeds breeds and livestock. Tribune offers customizable typography and paper styles with night prices and assurance of neat job quality for durable, properly presented farm identity.
A controversial editorial argues that society must do more than build almshouses. It contends government and citizens owe a duty to save individuals from degradation caused by poverty. It asserts men deserve food and shelter and calls for reform of rents and customs to fulfill moral obligations, warning without action society will rot.
Fear for industrial necessity notes bauxite powder chiut ingredient cutting wheels in English factories. Hupsian beds rapidly deplete. Wheels manufactured at Niagara Sele, lasting only weeks.
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