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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
25
Grand Rapids grew from a pioneer trading settlement into a thriving city famed for its beauty and health. The article highlights public improvements and a strong civic spirit that enabled many well built homes, low taxes, and sound finances, crediting the Consolidated Water Power and Paper Company as a key local enterprise.
The Tribune’s booster edition portrays Grand Rapids as a thriving hub with 7000 population, strong banks, four railways, utilities, schools, and Manufacturing capacity. It highlights the Consolidated Water Power and Paper Company, local newspapers, breweries, and ample recreation along the Wisconsin river. It urges residents and businesses to actively boost the city’s fortunes.
The Grandberry cranberry industry evolved from wild harvests to science aided cultivation. Improvements in farming, packing, and distribution boosted yields, reliability, and prices, with organized growers supplying markets nationwide and boosting local prosperity.
Grand Rapids offers abundant fabricating sites with rail competition, nearby raw materials, ample labor, superior water transport, and strong power. The city promises low freight rates, favorable climate, and attractive living conditions to attract manufacturing ventures.
Ahduwagam Furniture Co Badger Box Lumber Co Badger Cigar Factory Carey Concrete Co Chambers Creamery Co Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co E W Ellis Lumber Co Grand Rapids Brick Co Grand Rapids Brewing Co Grand Rapids Foundry Co Grand Rapids Milling Co Grand Rapids Electric Co C W Rood Construction Co Rood Manufacturing Co Relland Packing Co listing multiple industries located in the area for reference.
Weeks and Weeks along with Monuments and several manufacturers including MacKinnon, Kandy, Krieger Tool, Kaye Carving, and Hart Mfg. Co. are listed with Wood County Cooperage, Centralia Pulp and Water Power, Beyer Cigar Factory, and Beyer also among regional businesses in the compilation.
Grand Rapids, situated near the center of the state, prides itself on a high quality citizenry, absence of labor unrest, abundant cheap electrical power, excellent transportation with low freight rates, four sound banks, and an efficient fire department.
A discussion extols Grand Rapids paper industry as vital to community prosperity. The author notes the scale of daily production, while hinting at broader public attention to manufacturing beyond the specifics of paper making.
The Tribune promotes Grand Rapids Wisconsin as a growing city inviting new residents and businesses. It highlights municipal benefits, schools, churches, stores, and an extensive booster program to show the city means business and offers opportunities for advantageous manufacturing and commercial locations.
The Consolidated Water Power and Paper Company under George W. Mead remodels Grand Rapids and Biron facilities. A park island with a stone office and an artistic bridge enhances a public-friendly mill landscape. Biron town is rebuilt with new houses, a club house, and a transformed village life, while eight-hour days improve work conditions. Public Schools of Grand Rapids outline, history, and a 608-student high school enrollment with four-year programs and a 46 graduates count this year.
Grand Rapids merchants push modern updates across downtown outlets. Local business owners say new layouts and improved amenities attract shoppers while preserving historic storefront charm. Officials note steady foot traffic and positive reviews from customers.
Grand Rapids offers exceptional facilities for manufacturers with four railroads serving the public and cheap electric power. Factory sites are affordable, and a proactive Commercial Club is ready to discuss propositions and provide information. DON T BE A KNOCKER, BE A BOOSTER.
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