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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
5
A rapid, itemized survey of residents traveling, visiting relatives, and attending events around Stevens Point Watertown and nearby towns. The notes mention numerous individuals and families, small hometown activities, weddings, visits, and local business notes with names and places frequent in a dense community chronicle.
A historic note explains state law on labeling baking powders made with alum. It cites suppliers and brands like Claudie Ada, Palace Baking Powder Co, and Superior Baking Powder Co, highlighting that alum presence affects price and quality indicators.
Beell challenges war artists and top wrestlers weighing 150 to 220 pounds to meet him in one night. The Wisconsin grappler insists he can throw Hoovey and Rooney, claims he defeated Tom Jenkins in his town, and seeks a palton challenge to prove his claims. Critics note Beell’s small stature yet formidable strength, with few takers willing to meet him.
Prof John F Lima elected president of the state Normal school at Stevens Point to succeed President Pray. He has led the River Falls institute as conductor for six years and will be paid 33000. Prof Sims, the former conductor, was chosen by a three regents committee after a lengthy review process.
The so called divine healer Schlatter, who spent a week in the city, is described as a modern fraud by locals. He spoke against the national government and Wisconsin laws, insulted clergy, and attracted dozens seeking seven prayers for a promised seven day cure.
A new German library has been received and shelved for circulation. Library patrons with tender cards expiring this month should renew promptly. World’s Work and Scribner’s magazines are available on non fiction cards, allowing simultaneous book and magazine borrowing.
The city team travelled to Stevens Point and lost 4 to nothing. Spectators said it was a fair, spirited game with Stevens Point delivering their best performance of the season but unable to clinch victory.
The regular examinations for teachers' certificates in Blood County for fall 1906 will be held at Grand Rapids July 16 17 and 18 Pittaville July 1 20 and 21 Marshfield July 23 24 and 25 Diploma examinations will be given with each regular examination. Robert Morris Co Superintendent of Schools.
A heavy rain and electrical storm struck the section on Mroudsy evening. Inter on 801 reported hail, with reports from other parts noting some damage but no major destruction. Local county officials indicate limited impact outside a few scattered incidents.
Fragmented OCR notes show plans for a church event by the Congregational society with talks on aid and war effort. A July start is mentioned with committees to organize Trostecs and medical aid, though many words are garbled and details unclear.
Notice advises advertisers and correspondents to submit copy earlier next week for the Tribune. It warns that the paper will not print late submissions and urges timely delivery to ensure inclusion.
The article promotes the combined method for deaf education in Wisconsin State, praising its outcome and urging support. It notes nine-tenths of deaf students are taught by the method, mentions teachers health care and training, and invites inquiries to J. W. Walker, State School for the Deaf, Del Wis.
A Danish farmer Olafson near Daganbrook North Dakota endured an emergency after a Chicago mail order mixup. A clerk transposed directions on liver pills and sweet pea seeds, causing him to take pills for weeks leading to appendicitis surgery. The surgeon found brown pellets in the appendix. The incident advocates buying locally to avoid such costly errors.
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