The Good Old Quaker on Saving as Wealth
An old Quaker saying stresses that true wealth comes not from reading, eating, or earning but from saving. It emphasizes frugality and prudent financial habit over other pursuits.
21 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
1
An old Quaker saying stresses that true wealth comes not from reading, eating, or earning but from saving. It emphasizes frugality and prudent financial habit over other pursuits.
F Krusger representing the Agito Company of Milwaukee met with officers of the Commercial Club on Thursday to discuss citizens taking hold of the matter from a business standpoint and buying stock or financing the proposition. The product resembles porcelain and can be colored to suit walls for tile work and enamel use. The matter is being considered by the Club officers. Meanwhile, Mrs Bid. sassero hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Harries Kluge with prizes for best adornment and least curl. Mrs Frank Cellier won the headpiece prize, and Miss Francis Dahike got the consolation prize. Mrs Herman Plenke won a public contest prize. The Evening was pleasant. Miss Jd Hamner hosted a party for Miss Kluge, with a linen shower and gifts for Miss Kinge.
The Winninger Bros set up a tent on the west side market square on Monday and have performed nightly since. The well known duo, part of a renowned troupe, headlines a first class show with a strong repertoire and live band adding to nightly concerts in the area.
Miss B Ymache Cleveland and Raymond Nelson married Tuesday at the bride’s grandmother’s Port Hawarde home. Rev Fred Stal of the Congregational church officiated. The couple are well known in the city and are welcomed by friends with best wishes.
The Rhinelander baseball trip yielded two tough losses amid rough umpiring and late runs. Nelson struggled to field errors, Foster was pulled, and Gregory started strong but the locals faltered. Grand Rapids faces a rematch at Marshfield with Brewers Paint on June 22. On June 26 the team plays Grove Bay's Bismarks, promising a fast game against Green Bay’s best team.
Mrs Howry Hamm a long time Rudolph resident died Thursday after a six week illness from heart disease. Born in Germany September 22 1832 she came to the U S at eighteen and married Henry Hamm. Survived by four children Miss Katie Hamm Emma La Mrs Francia Sweeney and William Hamm. funeral held Monday at the Catholic church with large procession.
Northern Wisconsin residents will see Vice President John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor speak at the Lomahawk Chautauqua on July 6. The program includes noted figures like Frak B. Smiler, Dr Silas Kyne, Carter’s Jubilee Singers, and a variety of speakers and entertainment at Bradley Park.
In Adams County residents see their first locomotive as Chicago and Northwestern tests a pioneer line through the woods toward Friendship. Charles Borden and Casper Eberta of Baraboo watch a man panic on the tracks as the engine nears. The frightened bystander, out of breath, says he fled believing the train would stop wherever he found solid footing.
The 1911 law prohibits taking possessing or transporting fish under specified minimum lengths or weights including pike pickerel catfish bass and crappie. Measurement rules use the nose to tail tip method defining a standard for enforcement. Mabel Brads and Abner Atwood of Biron wed at the Baptist church with Rev. Milne officiating. They plan to live in Etton while neighbors send best wishes. West side firemen vote to form a baseball team and may challenge the east side once organized.
Fragmented OCR entry reports the death of Adolph Mittelsteadt and Adelph Mittelstandt among local obituaries. It also lists advertised letters and names across categories, with scattered references to community figures, events, and a long stream of uncertain OCR text.
A garbled summary notes ad rates across Chicago and New York papers, listing figures from 26,000 to 899,000 and referencing various outlets. It suggests annual color ads and escalating pricing, with mention of Herald and Tribune contexts and implied investment in advertising.
County Clerk Ebarhardt reports marriages recorded this past week. Couples include Joan Ziemann and Helps Cleintian of Nekoona, Win D. Crome and Margifield, John Charter Slaby of Linden to Ruth Myanda Mis Kenny of Marsinald, Morning Hageman and Amelfs Munday of Wood, Emil G. Werner and Mildred L. Klang of Pittas.
Merrick Staven and Fred Stavan wed at the Methodist parsonage with FA Poasa officiating. The couple, joined by Mr and Mrs A Smallbrook, will reside in Verner. Loretta, two, daughter of Charles and Yannell Caonell, sister to Arthur and Francia Campbell, is buried in Erin Lawn Cemetery, Oliengo.
Methodist Sunday school members held 3 pies near Kippe hill today with good attendance. Old Moravian church people held a picnic at the same place on Monday. Eagles initiated 18 new members on Tuesday evening. Miss Ethel Dickens of Wannaw was a guest of Mrs. Chax Carhart.
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