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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
5
An official Wisconsin War Savings notice urges universal saving to support the Allied war effort. Residents are called to subscribe to War Savings Stamps this month, with registrations in schools or other designated locations.
A fragmented wartime letter-style pledge urges loyalty to American government while honoring German revolutionary heroes Sigel Blenker and Lincoln era traditions. The author asserts principled allegiance to liberty and warns against betraying the spirit of those pioneers who fought for freedom.
Officials urged dealers to order binder twine soon to secure adequate harvest supplies. The administration recommended a price around 26 cents per pound for twine with freight costs tacked on, signaling manufacturers may resist higher rates. Local merchants were advised to place earnest orders to ensure timely shipments and meet farm needs.
Inquiries about wool clip regulations should go to the Wool Division of the Industries Board in Washington D C. Dealers must promptly obtain a permit to operate. Wood prices will be fixed in line with July 20 values at Atlantic spa markets. Magnus Swenson is Wood Administrator for Wisconsin. Andrew H. Melville, Executive Secretary.
Prickly seeded spinach, an old favorite, is reviving this year as seed and cultivation recover. United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge consumers not to snub it, noting it preserves food value and flavor similar to Savoy leaf spinach. Once the dominant winter spinach, prickly seeded variety nearly vanished as Savoy became widespread.
A spring drive urges use of lightning rods for farm and residence protection. Data show rods lower lightning fire loss by 5 to 99 percent on barns and 85 to 10 percent on homes, with proper grounding and installation. Grounding and maintenance are essential. many fires result from improper setup. Government industrial commission bulletin urges farmer action and offers installation guidance.
The sheep extension specialists appointed by the Department of Agriculture and now at work in 16 states are giving special assistance to prospective sheep raisers. They help procure satisfactory stock and provide equipment to ensure successful ventures, allowing surplus stock to be redistributed to others seeking stock and conserving breeding stock that might otherwise go to market for immediate slaughter.
Mr. R. A. Moore explains Wisconsin farmers master cultivation to weed and moisture control. After planting, run a fine-toothed harrow before sprouting. remove weeds where possible. Once corn rises, shallow later cultivations protect roots. deep early work aids moisture and yield, especially in clay soils.
A Grand Rapids widow credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with ending her long stomach ailment. She states she could barely walk and would have died if not for the remedy. The product is advertised as a harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus and inflamed areas in the intestinal tract, claiming it aids stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Otto's Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee with one dose.
ALTDORF notes list individuals including Marla Lacey working for Mrs. Gen Otto of Hansar and Dominick Schilter on furlough at Camp Robinson near Sparta. Mrs. Gertie Schultz of Racine visits Mrs. Pater Weitz. Sophia Schilter recovers from measles. A Holstein Association summer picnic is planned for June 19 at John I Garson farm southeast of Marshfield. Theodore Wolf reports traveling to France. The Marx baby is ill but improving.
Mr and Mrs Tom Pryka of Chicago visit Anton Waleguk at his home. Pryka is Walesa's brother. P Suchawoski and son visit Walezak home on Sunday. Wm Sprafka family occupy their new house and celebrate Sprafka’s seventeenth birthday. Tony Walczak to Camp Douglas with Flame Guards for training. Harold Peterson to graduate eighth grade at county Training school next Thursday. Walter Merriam, youngest 500 of Mr and Mrs J St Merriam, enlisted in the coast guards of California.
The Bell schoolhouse hosts Sunday services in the afternoon at 8 o clock. A Red Cross auction at the town hall last Thursday drew a good crowd and cleared about 190 dollars. The program repeats in Kellner on Saturday the 15th at 8 30 PM.
Mr and Mrs Peter Fergen spent Sunday evening at the Chas Voight home in SC Rawson. Mrs Ernest Kruger and daughters of Plover visited her parents the Chas Voight. A number of young folks gathered at the John Koight home. Herman Young hosted the Grand Rapids visitors Magdalen Fergen. A son born to the Henry Hansen family of Milwaukee June 6th died shortly after. friends offer sympathy. Mrs John Knight and daughter and Mrs Neimier and babe visited John Walter’s. later the Knights and Neimiers drove to Stevens Point. Mrs Peter Benson and daughters Ellen and Mamie were guests Thursday.
Miss Esther Anderson heads to Tomahawk for employment after a three week parental visit. Lily Larson tours Mosinee for work while relatives visit. Arthur Berg travels from Grand Rapids to stay with the Berg family. Port Edwards visitors Theo Knuth and others drop by. I Anderson arrives from Rock Island to teach Swedish school. John Olson returns from Dorchester. Willard and Mrs. Grossmann of Rule visit local friends. Christopher Laadberg returns from Merrill to spend summer at home, and Frank Larson with Lena Larson arrive from Minneapolis for the season. Celia Hedin and Ruth Hendrickson head to Grand Rapids for work. I Youngbloom of Chicago visits the Lundberg home. Dia Burgeson returns from Grand Rapids for a prolonged stay. Green of Stevens Point makes a business visit. Martin Miller reports being caught in a rainy windstorm but reaches home safely with a strong team. Garrett Loomans buys a new York touring car. Antoinette Sedall returns from Chicago for a weeks’ visit with family.
Mrs Joe Namesnick reports her son Peter arrived safely in France. Hila Shoer will spend summer with her parents. A home talent show and sale raised 118.72 for the Red Cross. A. G. Denniston and children visited Rudolph. $22 was raised for the mission. Harold Schwede visits. Indies to meet June 20. Mrs Otto Lorenzo and two sons visit in town. Mrs Keppel and daughter from Chicago visit. Minnie Palmetier and Nell visit Tom Chrystal. George Glick installs a telephone. Rev John Greenfield held an evangelistic meeting at the church.
Obituary notes for Mrs Scott Anderson of North Dakota who died May 26 east of the village, leaving a husband and seven children. Funeral held at Protestant cemetery. Also obituary of Mrs Chris, a desenger of Pray, passing May 30 after cancer. Local items include injuries, military discharge, travel to Cranton and Grand Rapids visits, and visits by Stella Paulson and Mrs Asther Jills. Community urged to support the Red Cross with sewing and knitting.
Miss Tisie Dumme closed a successful term of school district No 2 on Monday May 30. A school please was given in Marie No 2 on Sunday for the benefit at the Red Cross which was well attended. The proceeds realized were 40 dollars. CG S Lowe made a business trip to Pittsville Monday. The Griswold family of Daly are visiting at Wyville Wis this week. Mrs Luthers returned from Hinds where she was called by the death of her sister. Mr and Mrs Albert Urban visited at the Sanger home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ronlee of Pittaville and son Wayne were guests at the Urban home on Sunday. Joe Summers of Mnols is here improving his farm. A plea for the school children was held in the Bowden district June 4th. Mr and Mrs Frank Rasmussen agreed to Chicago Ill the latter part of last week. Geo Griswold and sons Delos and Harold and J S Lowe rode to Pittsville on Sunday. J W Carey has gone to Canada where he will work during the summer. He was accompanied by his brother George Carey of Plainfield Jan and Mrs F W Roulee and son Wayne of Pittsville visited at the Lowe home Wednesday and Thursday. They also visited at the homes of Mr and Mrs Broville and J Q Daniels of Daly Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs Alfred Miers returned from Chicago. They will go to housekeeping at Babcock. Mr and Mrs Studolph Miers are residing on the Miers farm. Mrs Howard Brost and baby are visiting at the Brost home Chashomas. One of our Emin gton boys left for the army on Thursday May 28.
Pleasant: Mrs H McManmer and son Rolland of Black River Falls visit Mr and Mrs P H Likes, with others traveling from Salix Iowa and nearby towns. Updates include births, travels to Milwaukee and New York, cars purchased, creamery changes, and local church activities. Production of tale note cites New York leading US tale production.
North wet Collegiate Institute held closing exercises over Sunday Monday and Tuesday at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Win Caldwell delivered the Sunday address and Emma Sargis and Ralph Thomas gave orations at the Tuesday commencement. The event featured program items, class day work, and community remarks, marking the 1917-1918 school year in Sherry.
Miss Myrtle Lewis visiting Grand Rapids for summer school. Miss Sophie Hahn teaching in Steele ND returns. Patriot speech program at hall well attended under Mrs Winebrenner. Local visitors include Mrs Will Whittingham and Mrs G W Bluett. Barn tipping by Peter Vanderloeg. advertised mail list of ladies and gentlemen below.
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