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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
4
Grand Rapids Tribune from Grand Rapids Wisconsin dated June 16 highlights subscription rates and advertising costs. It lists rates for weekly and semiannual periods, with display ads priced at 2 dollars per inch and notices of entertainments with admission fees charged published per line.
A garbled 19th century style notice alleges a scheme by agents targeting farmers in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It refers to cherry trees and counterfeit products, a plan to dispose of goods, and mentions officials, Grange, and a secretary in a convoluted postal bulletin.
A local aid society plans a social event Wednesday evening at the Girangur’s hore city venue. Attendees are promised a hoatine for all, with plan to attract a large turnout and raise funds.
Fragmentary notices describe Miss Bovuiey Plappee performing at an event in Milwaukee last Wednesday with various community members mentioned. The text also includes scattered anecdotes about local visitors, a teacher Miss Sadia Rector, and local residents like Mrs. Joe Akey and Loy Brooks, plus a sentimental scene with Vernon and Flo reflecting on spring and summer. An Moon healing clinic advertises Grand Rapids services, and Chamberlain's liniment is praised for sprains with local sale details.
An older advertisement touts Dunn's Kidney Pills as a cure for various kidney and urinary issues. It cites Drayid Bupits and Mrs Persuthy Gerard, with claims of improved energy, digestion, and relief from pains. The copy teases trials and endorsements, naming retailers and an agent in New York for distribution.
A Philadelphia pamphlet advertises a medical cure for skin and blood diseases claiming the remedy eliminates poison from the blood and cures outward symptoms. It urges readers to send for a booklet and lists local druggists carrying the product. The copy is written in a period-press style with notable misspellings and inconsistent punctuation.
A hippy style wedding united Levis Haydock of Rudolph and Miss Julius Crnowski of Sigel at the Gothali Church on Monday morning. Relatives and friends filled a large bowery to celebrate, with eighty families noted as attending. The couple planned housekeeping in Grand Rapids and received many congratulations from neighbors and kin.
Ragged news notes echo a Friday visit by Rudolph Gao to his parents and a Saturday dance in Sigel with music by Bliss Orchestra. Barn-raising updates include John Onhalt and Jos Dompski. license applicants list J J Rayoms and others. Mentions Ada Fox visiting Wausau and general school term near Carson district No. 9.
Mr and Mrs TR Fass and their children departed for Wekoosa last evening to visit Mrs Fass parents Mr and Mrs Redie for a few days. Various locals were noted visiting relatives and attending a cheese factory dance last Saturday night. Miss Gillie Myers returns from Tomah and Miss Minnie White of Grand Rapids visits Helen Lowa this week.
The Saratoga Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Win Anderson's home. Miss Lillian Warner of Graymoor sewed for Clara and Johnsett the past week. Rev HB Jolson will hold services at the new church next Sunday at 8 p.m. Miss Ida Braune, spending the winter in Olries, learned Lowe this week. Mr and Mrs P Sauar of tonal were guests of Mr and Mrs K Knutson last Thursday. Mrs Patar LaBelle of Marsfield visits the Gallagher home. Mr and Mrs James Brutson spent few days last week visiting relatives in Plainfield.
A fragment notes an event at Tomy lson with a stay instruction and a nett Friday evening timing. Details are limited and names may be partially obscured. The readable items point to an informal gathering or schedule entry without further context or confirmation of participants.
Wood County officials debate sidewalk construction and bridge repairs, authorize claims, approve inscribed orders, appoint special committees for roads and insane asylum sites, and discuss county funds and aid to towns. The board adopts resolutions and extends permits for county needs while adjourning to a later meeting.
A formal board report lists numerous precincts and individuals including Edward Morris Auburndale Town A. Chapman Cary Town D. Sear Dexter Town James Hiles Grand Rapids H. Reyes and A. J. Hasbrouck. It notes the clerk to draw orders for the mentioned properties and bridges, with dates and locations referenced in the submission.
The fragmentary note mentions a suit number 14 and a person named MacKinnon with vows and evening appointments. Context is unclear due to damaged text and missing details.
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