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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
4
The piece stresses trusted capability over ancestry and social status, urging individuals to prove they can deliver results. It argues the test of time for a commodity like lumber is its durability and reliability, and that knowing the men you deal with builds confidence in their ability to make good.
Fragmentary public notices and ads from a Grand Rapids paper. Includes stalled ads about subscriptions and rates, messages urging readers to submit names, plus stray entries on horses, bicycles on sidewalks, and local business snippets. Names and places are partially legible.
A historical note alleges Governor McGovern announced candidacy for the U S Senate, critiquing Republican reactions and tariffic details while urging state officers to focus on governance rather than personal ambition. The piece contrasts past records with current political theater and calls for principled public service over endless campaigns.
A severe electrical storm struck last Tuesday night injuring and shocking residents. Chas Hassell’s store employee was killed by lightning, while another frightened animal jumped a wire fence. The community mourns Mr. CGO Hassell, longtime resident who sold his farm two years ago and moved to Grand Rapids. He had been ill with heart trouble since fall. Relatives express sympathy as neighbors recall the late citizen. The period notes multiple local events including visits, travel, school meeting on June 1, and upcoming church services with Alaska mission appeal.
Fragmentary notes indicate David Levin and Levin & Staul sold interests in a mercantile venture after four months of operation. MV to conduct the business under his own name, with mention of legal blanks for sale at the office. Additional garbled phrases reference accommodations, curtains, and service plans but lack clear context.
The Sigel district held its annual school meeting Monday night June 18. The meeting saw the resignation of erg from the haying post after twenty one years and the election of Ed Kronolin as treasurer for three years. Members also voted to shorten the school term by nine months? and Albert Jacobson was noted as a business caller in Biron Friday. Locally, Mr. and Mrs. Robt Welch and Russell moved to Altdert Farm, planning to reside there. Agda and Agnes Lindstrom left for Chicago for an indefinite stay. David Anderson of Sherry visited relatives Sunday. Mrs. Gi Coombs and Nina Coombs of Sherry were guests at the Berg home. Mr. and Mrs. Ware By mers visited relatives at Vesper. Mr. and Mrs. As Nelson of Chicago were guests of Ole Halstrom. Nelson is Halstrom’s sister. John Mozinski returned from Chicago where he had worked the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Blomquist visited Chas. Blomquist and family. they plan to leave Tuesday for Rockford. Mr. Taylor of Nekoosa works at Seth Whitman’s home. Carl Holstrom and wife of Grand Rapids and Mrs. John Holstrom of Port Edwards visited the Holstrom home part of last week.
Local business contact listing shows address North Second Street in Grand Rapids Wisconsin with business phone 401 and night phone 402.
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