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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
5
Rand Rapids Tribune reports a request from U G White of Pittaville June 9 seeking a retraction for a May 2 article on White Slavery. White claims May Cohen published it, offered $250 to the Mayor, and threatens $10,000 if not settled. The editor questions the proposition and party motives.
A public appeal promotes a restrained Fourth of July with fewer fireworks and greater emphasis on patriotism. Warnings include fire loss figures, calls for city enforcement of laws, and tips to replace gunpowder with band concerts and flag drills to honor Independence Day safely.
The parcel post system, soon to be fully effective, aims to cut costs and connect rural and city markets. It will expand mail order trade for farmers and merchants, with rates rising per weight in higher zones but offering broad future benefits and calls for reform in rate structures.
Miss Signe Hein with ranuivne Bimer and Ernest Johnson return from Sweden to visit relatives. Carl Kronhorn home from Grand Rapids after weeks employed. Miss Silene Hedin enjoys time with Grand Rapids friends. Jacobson returns from Port Wands employment to summer at home. Bloomquist returns from Grand Rapids after training school. Oscar Larson visited Merrill family. Miss Calla Hedlin home from Robert Weeks. B P and gatherings enliven picnic grounds. Alfred Olson travels to Sprafka wedding. Ina Kronholm returns from Plainfield. Mrs August Coleman and Margaret back from three weeks’ visit. Play Berg from Grand Rapids spent weekend, graduation at Training School. Woirth Bloomquist graduates. Mr. and Mrs. John Henricson host guests for 26th anniversary. Mabel Atkins visits Grand Rapids. Polish picnic planned at Jagodzinski grove June 29. Mrs Pete Brostowtz recovering from appendicitis at St Vincent’s Green Bay. Armeta Brostowitz also recovering, both expected home soon.
Community notices report Paul Berchesk returning from Canada and John Breit buying the Boe mas place in Stanley. A birthday gathering for Areball Piltz was held at Emil and Mrs Piltz home with light refreshments. Pred Sommerman attended the Agricultural School at Wausau and returns home for the summer to resume work in fall.
The article reports that a north town telephone line adds 24 phones, with the depot line reaching 26 phones as railroad companies push ahead with changes. Murgatroyd underwent appendicitis surgery at Marshfield Hospital, with favorable daily reports. Hearts Oo. begin a pickle salting station between Soib switch and the creek, while Phillip Goss grades new lots. Mary Kin leaves a town. M. A. Prenticey is relieved at the depot for a vacation before moving to Butternut.
The column lists a baby girl born in June to Mr and Mrs Si Wollert. Elmer Brown returned from Grand Rapids after work and Jewell is in Grand Rapids receiving medical care. Israel Tera cares for daughter Mrs E I Miller. Herbert Zindell returns from Plainfield High School. Julie Jero visited Pred Holmes at Big Flats. Matthews and Bernice Rela visited Robert Reidy. A surprise party occurred at the Dredger home. A ball game Sunday between New Rome and Vandriessen ended 12 to 13 in favor of Vandriessen. Gladys Potts visits brother David in Amherst.
A fragmentary exchange preserves a quip about Miss Isle and a window sighting. The Houston Post note hints at a social sighting or miscommunication without full context.
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