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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
13
Grand Rapids Washington June 12 1912 postal entry lists subscription rates and mailing details. The damaged item provides pricing for one year and related issues, with unreadable portions but confirms periodical publication at Grand Rapids Washington.
In Baltimore a debate on nominating a candidate for president discusses apportionment and electoral votes. It stresses the need to win New York Ohio and New Jersey, noting past losses and the difficulty of securing 90 electoral votes. The piece urges cautious, wise nomination and a platform to unite the party for success.
A critical piece argues that Roosevelt alone is not the main danger to the republic. It accuses multi millionaires like Rockefeller Carnegie Morgan and Rockefeller of plunder through monopolies rebates and high prices. The article asserts bosses are not the sole threat and calls for accountability of wealth and political influence.
Quote from W C Howard of the New York Supreme Court laments excessive laws and courts. He warns that overlapping legislation creates uncertainty, frequent repeals, and higher costs to taxpayers as litigants face a labyrinth of statutes and decisions.
ALTDORF A. BH and Williams family host in Springfield while Bantrina returns home for the summer. Frad Boas and wife visit Huser. Miguel Merriam visits O J Lew and H. Williams. Inda Gnahia returns from Milwaukee to see relatives. John Arnold, Garl Huser, and C J Len attend the Live Stock Special. Frock Huser travels to LaCreese. A Holstein cow Finderne Pontiac Natuer sets a record, yielding 567.5 pounds milk and 28.26 pounds butter in seven days, and 2839.4 pounds milk and 119.27 pounds butter in thirty days, owned by Bernhard Meyer of Finderne NJ. Supt. John Arnold begins annual road work, grading from Blu Orsek to Grand Rapid. A humorous note laments weak road quality and a boastful debtor.
Sunday baseball at Seneca Corners saw Grand Rapids defeat Hansen 17 to 4. The town eyes future matchups as big teams from around the country may visit for world series play if current plans hold.
A one year old girl was found floating in a water-filled stock tank beside a barn north of Pittsville. Recovered after twenty minutes, she showed signs of consciousness, revived by her mother, with Dr. Hongon arriving later. The infant recovered and is healthy today. Funeral and other notices follow for Mrs. Solomon Downing of Shawano. An alarm at Pittsville Hardware Company’s store was quickly contained. An agricultural note discusses hay shrinkage and curing practices.
The bill directs the adjutant general to identify old soldiers from both sides who fought at Gettysburg, gathering names and addresses in preparation for the potential 50th anniversary commemorations. It notes broad interest and attendance plans across Union and Confederate veterans at forthcoming observances.
A short Ghilireos Day program will be rendered at Presbyteria church Sunday at 10 50 p m with a Sunday school listing songs readings and recitations. Local visits include Miss Myrtle Lewis, W W Mann, Delund Hleets, A J Gowell and A W Gambert, and Mrs Henry Roohrig. Also notes on veterinary services, city ordinances authorizing a park commission and a suppressive ordinance for street vending with fines and penalties.
Multiple probate notices from Wood County Wisconsin court records, detailing wills and estates. Includes hearings in Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Tribune publication, notices to heirs and creditors, and dates in 1912 and 1914. Names include Martin Heinz, Agata Hetolz, William J. Chambers, Henry Sobuk Ausignor, and Henry A. Miller.
State of Wisconsin Wood County files a notice that dog licenses for 1922 are due by July 15 payable at the City Clerk’s office. Unlicensed dogs may lead to arrest and prosecution under Ordinance No Stef. Dated May MM, G Gorton City Clerk.
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