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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
4
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Washington June 25 the secretary of agriculture organias informai effort to match jurorists with farm work. The piece argues a surplus of lawyers and physicians, urging education reform and better alignment of graduates with job needs. It cites census data and suggests the legal field currently exceeds demand.
Washington June 25 A columnist argues that evidence of high protection in the United States shows workers in protected industries receive low wages and harsh conditions. He cites Lawrence MA and New York Factory Investigating Commission findings on women and child labor, long hours, and dangerous conditions, urging action against monopolies and excess protection.
The piece frames the cost of living as the central issue facing the nation and questions which party can solve high prices. It contrasts Republican protectionism with Democratic tax reduction, arguing Americans, especially the poor, are hurt by protections and rising living costs. The piece asks voters to choose between protection and revenue sufficiency.
A town crowd attended river fishing Sunday and enjoyed a good catch. Geo Severson and wife visited Pittaville Saturday for a bit of shopping. Miss Anna Saunder hosted eight youths at Mrs. James Prutzman’s home Friday evening for a pleasant gathering. Mr and Mrs Sagader and Jaws Hilen and wife spent Sunday on the Will farm. Little Avery Hiles fractured a limb and is improving under Dr. Ed Hongens care. An automobile party including Salter, Dr Beyer, T Crawley and Wn Penzley visited the town Friday. Chas Fruteman was a county visitor Monday. Jessie May Protzman has a sister visiting from Illinois. A crowd from here attended the pall game at Pittaville last Sunday.
A fragmentary record references tears and collections in a commercial context. It mentions a law office associated with Gross and Lyona and a telegraph or telephone element, plus an address style item 251.
The Vesgar Hotel’s owner Jake Glan sells property to buy a small farm near Grand Rapids and plans to move his family. Fred Schultz plans a major sale of personal property from here to Arpip, noting many stock items will be auctioned. Local residents include Mrs Geo L Rowland visiting, Miss Anna Obgrmicy resigning as stenographer for Oborbeck Mig Up, and preparations for new hiring in Latlyamit.
SENECA CORNERS reports Hansen team defeated Grand Rapids Brewery 18 to I W in a Sunday match. A large Fourth of July celebration is planned at the Dormers with horse and foot races, amusements, and an evening dance followed by midnight supper and another music filled calabration.
A.J. Stella, living south of Nekonea, fell from a tree while roping and attempting to fell it toward Riley Blyntone’s farm, breaking his wrist. The region reports a past scarlet fever scare fading and notes local social visits by Mrs. J. E. Brazean and Stanton from Quincy, Adams County, plus Bessie Richmond from Grad Hapids visiting relatives.
Residents warmly hosted visitors from Nebraska and elsewhere this week and enjoyed a large Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs WN Sutherland’s home. Nearby, Levert Hansen and Jake Hansen stayed with family, while Minnie Ross of South Saratoga visited M P Johnson’s household as the community shared a pleasant weekend.
Fred Schultz plans a business trip to Masahfield Sueeday with a suction Yhereday set for January 27. Farmers busy haying. Hrneat Erdman visited the Krause home. Rosa Wintlyn attended a Beloit wedding with William and Bertha Wintlyn. Geo. Goblel seen at rest on Saturday. Young folks danced at Henry Whitrosk’s Pleasant Hill barn. Edna Tomfohrde called at the Robin home. Lossy family visited Arpin and Mijlerome Sunday. Olga Maske visited sister Myre. Chas Kienpie Viola and Dora Berkholtz at the Krave home Sunday. An 8½ lb baby boy born to D. H. Parks Friday June 21. Mrs B S Fox visited Saratoga last week. Friends enjoyed a social dance at Orrin Pike’s Saturday night. Robert Slack back in British Columbia after year on the western coast. Geo G Fox and Mary and Nina Johnson of Plainfield visited his home Sunday.
A grand housewarming at Mr and Mrs John Parks shows off a new home with carpenters finishing touches. Neighbors discuss road work and local growth in Sherry as creamery expansion and multiple car owners highlight the town boom. Ordinance 166 amends Grand Rapids water rates, detailing tariff changes and new charges for various establishments.
City of Grand Rapids Wisconsin amends ordinance to set meter based water charges. Details specify rates by business type and occupancy, from 1 inch to multi inch meters, with per hundred cubic feet charges and minimum revenue provisions. The amendment takes effect August 1 1912 after approval by the Common Council.
State of Wisconsin Weed County Court In Probate issues notice of an application by Augmentin for the last will and testament of Martin Veintz deceased. Hearing set before the county court. publication in the Grand Rapids area newspaper prior to the hearing. dated 1915. Further notices grant letters of administration for Kanalie Nadie deceased and set deadlines for claims and exhibits, with hearings to be announced.
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