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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

9

Local Farmers Report Crop Conditions Amid Wind Damage

R W Parks imports a span of fine young horses purchased last year. Stevens Point residents Elden and Misa Rose Pompka visit. J S Durfee also attends church with friends. Grand Rapids dealer F P Daly notes a wind storm damaged corn and plants. worms injure crops. Donald Fox enlists, trains at Great Lakes and Norfolk, now aboard Wyoming, proud to serve. All honor to those answering America’s call.

R. W. Parks Donald Fox Grand Trapids U. & Navy Wyoming Great Lakes Station Ilinois Charleston D. C Norfolk Navy Yards Donald Uncle Sam

Pleasant Hill Social Notices Highlight Regional Visits

Mr and Mrs Schroeder entertain relatives from Milwaukee while Kurt Zellmer and Fred Griffin join friends in Seneca. W C Spoor hosts Adams county visitors. Miss Anna Simonson returns from Grand Rapids graduation. Mr and Mrs Ernest Dawes and Mr and Mrs P H Likes attend a Grand Rapids temperance speech by Hon. C Stewart. A large Pleasant Hill crowd heard Bartholf January 9, surpassing attendance at Grand Rapids church. Peter Hansen entertains Lewis Mitchell of Kaukauna and Will Mitchell with two daughters from Maple Hill Kansas, the latter visiting Wisconsin after forty years. An entertainment at Pleasant Hill church features music recitations readings and a dialogue followed by refreshments.

Schroeder Milwaukee Kurt Zellmer Fred Griffn Seneca, Corners W. C. Spoor Adams County Anna Simonson Grand Rapids Ernest Dawes P. H. Likes C. Stewart Pleasant Hill

Local Socials Report From Sigel and Nearby

Misses Louisze Emily Brostowitz and Anna Kaminski from Stanley visit with friends this week. Frank Bushmaker held a barn dance at his father’s place last Sunday with large attendance. Mise Mile Jagodzinski plans a trip to Wausau for the Kaczke Moscinski wedding on June 26.

Sigel Louisze Emily Brostowitz Anna Kaminski Stanley Frank Bushmaker Mise Mile Jagodzinski Wausau

Local Notes and Social Roundup on Seneca Road Area Activities

W Jones visits relatives in the southern part of the state. Mrs Martha of Milwaukee visits Petersen family in town. Raymond Petersen returns from Athens for Commencement and diploma. Merriam rents farm to Hugo Fessler and moves into Ells house. Gladys Merriam visits Lake Geneva. John Vanderpan helps finish W Jones barn. Social gathering at P Peterson’s for Raymond Peterson and Milwaukee guests. Mocs win 27 to 0 over Bougard. corn replanting common. Green Bay crossing gets new switch for unloading material. Patersons from Rochester Minnesota improving. Mocassin Creek Specials beat Bougard 27 to 0.

W. Jones Marth Milwaukee Ia P. Peterson Paul Matthews Edward Haefe Milwaukee Petersen R. Merriam Hugo Fessler Ells House Gladys Merriam Lake Geneva Raymond Petersen Athens Hollendale Raymond County Agricultural School John Vanderpan Vesper Green Bay Matt Paterson Rochester Minnesota Paterson Mocassin Creek Bougard

Altdorf Sees Telephone Service Celebrated This Week

Altdorf completes lime work and phone installation this week. Mrs. C J Lau visits Milwaukee briefly. Red Cross week urged with local Liberty Bond subs showings. O J Leu, Casper, and Henry Huser collect contributions. Next Monday town board of review meets at Jackson schoolhouse. Loretta Wipfi and John Schilter wed with large attendance and gifts. reception at Wipfi home followed by housekeeping at Schilter farm. Distinguished guests from several cities attend along with many locals.

Altdore Altdorf C. J. Lau Milwaukee Red Cross O. J. Leu Casper Henry Huser Town Board of Review Jackson School John Arnold Loretta Wipfi John Schilter Willitzer Fittsville Irena Wipili Victoria Schilter Isabel Schlig Jost Schilter Clarence Wipfl Herman Viertal FF. Wipdl A. Schitter John Glassard Chehalis Washington Frank Schitter Ione Joe Irving Louis Steiner Minnia Taylor Glenn Beatty Bla Casey Babcock Frank Jelinek Wibert Francis Clarence Wipiti Minneapolis Aug, Steiner Alfred Beyrolly Mauston Grand Rapids Nekoosa Space

September Morn comes to Daly's Theatre in Chicago

The Sealon road show presents September Morn at Daly's Theatre on Thursday night June 28 featuring William Moore and a cast of about fifty. Ruth Wilkins J J Patton Maud K Williams and Billy Murphy star in a tango and waltz filled musical comedy with stylish costumes and elaborate scenery. Tickets are available at Daly's Drug Store.

LaSalle Opera House Chicago Daly’s William Moore Vega Maud K. Williams Ruth Wilkins James Baker J. J.,patton Billy Murphy Leslie Jones Gaby Doslys Argentina Daly's

Strange Exchange Reveals Sensitive Uncle Figure

In a curio filled chat, Fred describes his rich old uncle as a human sensitive plant who shuts up when touched. Joe asks why, and Leach adds a wry remark about the apple of a fellow's eye, comparing it to a peach in tone.

Fred Joe

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Owen and Mrs. H. Wagner and Mrs. May Franklin of Grand Rapids spent Saturday afternoon at the P. Knuteson home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Lundberg attended Wood County Training School graduation as Irene Lundberg was among the graduates. Mr. and Mrs. C. Nelson and Mrs. O. Larsen and Miss Pauline Rockated of Grand Rapids visited the Hanlon home Sunday. Miss Anna Paterson, studying in Grand Rapids, returned home Saturday for the summer. Neighbors surprised Mire and Mrs. James Johnson Sunday for a pleasant afternoon. Juile Mathews of Rudolph spent Sunday here. Mrs. J. Wagner and children of Camp Douglas are visiting the Knuteson home. Mrs. L. B. Margrey visiting relatives in Chicago.

Chas. Philfeo Grand Rapids R. A. Wagers Donald Baker Nick Teatelle Purvis J. A. Jackson Mr. Grunewald Watertown Mr. Friand National Defense League Committee T. W. Brazeau Otto Roonius W. J. Conway Dr. Jackson N. G. Ratelle Geo. Rivers Awd Kujawa Peter Akey Leon Baughman Helen Kujawa Gladys Ratelle Gertrude Platz John Pita Will Pitz A. J. Kujawa Chas Innly Waukashe Ted VanHeuvel Wast DePera Kaukauna Mary Ratello DePora Howard Aiey Edgar Charles DeLong Mosinee Jack Kujawa Campian College Prairie du Chien O. Akey Junction City Frank Sharkey Jim Case Wausau Martin Liptke Arthur Clark Clara Waterman Pearl Clark Gion Cooper Ray Sharkey Port Edwards Emil Haumachita W. A. Owen H. Wagner Hangon Anna Paterson Grand Reapids Mire James Johnson Juike Mathews Rudolph J. Wagner Camp Douglas I. Fr Knuteson L. B. Margrey Chicago

Mrs Greene a Poor Health Case and Family Strain

A narrative portrays Mrs. Greene as chronically ill and dependent, shaping her husband into a devoted but enslaved figure. It contrasts her youthful past vigor with a modern shift to indolence as prosperity alters domestic roles, urging readers to pity the family yet stay wary of manipulation.

Greenes Mrs. Greene Mrs Greene

Philosophy of a Soldier Quotation Circulates From Front Lines

A French journalist reportedly penned a terse wartime maxim about mobilization and risk. The piece traces a chain of choices from camp to the front, ending with the paradox that worry remains constant no matter the outcome.

Regulations Raise Mail Handling Standards At Post Office

Under June 8, post office officials issued a notice to patrons. Mail should use the highest denomination stamps for each piece and deliver to the addressed location unless a written order directs otherwise. The change aims to save government costs and reduce misdelivery by consolidating addresses to either residence or business. If mail previously delivered elsewhere arrives, it means no written order was left at the post office.

Postomee Postomee Department Wome

Getor renamed for Carl Schurz a German gunboat

The vessel once interned at Honolulu and later taken over by the U S government is renamed in honor of Carl Schurz. A Prussian-born American Civil War major general and senator, Schurz helped shape republican government and civil rights, reflecting his prominence as a statesman.

Honolulu Carl Schurz Prussia Schurz America Lincoln Stat Pnd United States Missouri Mayes Chippewa

Husky hobo asks for help as kind lady offers soap

A brief rustic exchange shows a hungry, needy man appealing for aid to a generous woman who hands him two bars of soap. A child quips a joke about lunch and luncheon, while a cautioned proverb about trust appears, ending with a note about a man and his dog.

Put Your War Time Economies Up To Us

A wartime appeal urges readers to choose Johnson & Hill Co Popular "Big Store" for all purchases. It stresses the store’s constant support under any condition and urges saner saving by buying everything there to help the masses.

Fragmented quotation about a couple at a monument

A garbled past tense exchange between a wife and husband discusses peace and quiet in heaven. The phrasing resembles an old obituary or monument tribute but remains unclear and fragmented.

Odious Comparison on Fashion Through Decades

A brief remark contrasts past and present fashion, noting that modern style mocks earlier women's clothing while admitting a changed opinion after reviewing old photographs of fashion figures from six decades ago. The exchange highlights evolving taste and self-awareness across generations.

Asphodelian Twobble Weighs Writing Two Books

The snippet shows Asphodelian Twobble considering writing two books while avoiding many calls. The dialogue hints at her focus and determination to concentrate on plot, with remarks from others about her seriousness.

Asphodelian Twobble

Election humor noted in chilly exchange between nations

A Russian statesman questions American ballots for rulers while an American quips that wives are not chosen by such ballots, highlighting a brisk, witty exchange about democratic voting and domestic sovereignty.

Insects in Flight Motion Study

A study of insect flight notes that wing beats share a common pattern. When flight begins, initial wing beats are smaller, then subsequent beats increase while the period stays nearly constant. Rate is controlled by wing inclination rather than speed, with fatigue and cold altering beat period.

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New Law Brings Jail Term for Paroled Drunkards

A recently enacted state law requires district attorneys to post punishing sentences for anyone who furnishes liquor to a paroled drunkenness offender. If a paroled individual is served with liquor, the law mandates a jail term upon conviction, with no option for fines.

Sale on Women and Misses Coats and Suits 95 Cents

One lot of women's and Misses' coats and suits offered at 95 cents each. The garments could be altered into good serviceable items for children, making this a practical clearance sale.

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