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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

4

Government Sets Price for Coal at Great Lakes Docks

The United States Fuel Administrator issues regulations fixing maximum prices for handling and sale of bituminous coal at Great Lakes docks. Rates include commissions of up to 2 cents per net ton for certain acts and a 26 cent per net ton profit limit for direct deliveries. Prices apply to coal from specific mines and docks with rail reship ment adjustments possible if freight rates change. Signed by H. A. Garfield and W. O. Pritzgerald.

Stetall Washington United States Vadd Quad HOLT Apnoinddng Cred Lakes Great Lakes Heonkee Cara Dace Eas Lake Michlwan Lake Superior Purchiusers Biryiage Ainplun Vila Youghlowhony Flismont Creonsburg Westmoreland Sporn Ohio Look Thacker, Enoyin Omer United States Railroadd Administration Trict Wabicon Nel Relati Cnal H. A. Garfield W. O. Pritzgerald Wascongin

Fragmented OCR notes on October 1 1800s event and figures

An OCR fragment discusses a October event linked to Liberty Loran and a third Dean, with references to bones, a treasury denial, and details about a crepe and colony. It mentions Valdes, Tech, and Jonson among scattered names, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts.

Treasury

Negro soldiers in national army training and posts

About 157000 Negro soldiers serve in the National Army with 1000 officers in captain and lieutenant ranks. Some 250 colored officers are in the Medical and Dental Reserve Corps. The army will include two colored divisions across infantry, engineers, artillery, signals, medical, and service battalions. Negroes gain openings in Veterinary Corps. Registrants to be sent to schools for radio and electrical engineering, auto mechanics, blacksmithing, and motor operation training.

National Army Army

Armylury For American Army To Be Motorized

Motorization of field artillery will be carried to a greater extent in the American Army than in any other army in the war. The Ordnance Department has developed tractors so that all American artillery will be motorized except some 3 inch gun batteries. The output of tractors for field artillery is practically unlimited while horse supply is limited and dwindling.

Armerican Ordnance Department Europe United States

Netlsville man jailed after threats of harm and farm eviction

Fieldkowski owned a farm near Thorp and threatened to kill the person who wed on the farm. He drove three tenants off the property in an emulation of John Diels. Sheriff Mewett arrested him when his rifle was left behind. he awaits trial on charges of threatening great bodily harm.

Netlsville Julins Wieldkowski Sherill Howett Wieldkowski Thorp John Diels Shovitz Fieldkowski Mewett

Licensing order for farm equipment firms in Marshfield

Mashfield Wisconsin June 19 1918 a ruling from County Federal Food Administrator St C Pors under President Wilson requires all firms involved in importing manufacturing storing and distributing farm equipment and supplies for food production to apply for a license by June 20 at the License Division Food Administration Washington DC Pors Marshfield Wisconsin district administrator announces the deadline details.

Mashfield Wisconsin St. C. Pors Wilson Food Administration Washington, D. C

Biron and area locals share news and travel notes

A clipped community column recounts visits to Junction City Grand Rapids and Merrill. It notes Biron Park’s 14 to 5 win over Port Edwards, players and families visiting relatives, Ford car purchases, trips to Rockford and the Dells, and preparations as several men ship to France. Lagter Tayome arrives in France, and Grant Babcock builds boats while local activity continues.

Unsatisfied Luxuries From Past, A Satiric Note

A historical quip warns critics who crave small luxuries that earlier generations endured parts of life without comforts such as sugar, coal, butter, tea, soap, umbrellas, and modern communications. The piece cites centuries of gradual domestic plenty before modern amenities.

Toston Cilobe

First National Bank The Bank That Does Things for You

Local banking firm emphasizes customer service and practical financial solutions. The bank promotes accessible accounts and friendly staff while highlighting convenient services for individuals and businesses.

Grand Rapids Bachelor Seeks Wife After Cure Claim

A Grand Rapids bachelor, plagued by stomach and liver troubles since childhood, proclaims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured him and expresses eager desire to marry. The ad asserts a simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract, alleviating stomach and intestinal ailments including appendicitis, with a money-back guarantee.

Mayr

Red Cross meeting forms Grand Rapids chapter branch

A Grand Rapids area Red Cross branch was organized at Mrs. P. H. Likes home with Mrs Kellogg of Grand Rapids chapter giving a talk. Twenty four members have joined from district No 6 including Town of Hansen and Town of Wood. Officers elected: Chairman Mrs P. F. Likes, Vice Chairman Mrs Chas Dawes, Secretary Mrs Peter Hanson.

Community Notes From Lange Hall Meetings and Local Visits

A lively Saturday at Lange’s hall featured Marshfield speakers Messrs. Jordan and Andrews discussing War Savings Stamps, with attentive listeners and gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Gee. At the Presbyterian Sabbath school, Powell opened his home to the adult class, refreshments served. a strong business meeting followed. Arthur Akley of Phillips is visiting Henry Whitney’s home, and Miss Jean Whitney returned from Grand Rapids after an institute. Miss Margaret Lang takes a rest visiting Grin Con. A heat-related fatality at Mamm at Parks farm weighed heavy, the boy around 840 pounds. Edda Becker returned from Stevens Point after normal studies. Hazel Parks home after Stevens Point. parents and sister drove her home. Mrs. Cutler of Madison visits her son’s family and daughter, Mrs. John Parks. Atlie Goldie Cradd hosted by Mrs. Otto Meineike late last week. Herman Janty’s Marshfield registration, and John Lembourg hosted Oakley. Junior Red Cross met and started work. Spice family moved into the former dormitory residence. Grace Wills presided, Mr. Ashburn has moved into the former Livingston home. Louis Weinturter travels to Grand Rapids for an operation on the arm. Mrs. Ed Weinfurter and two children, with her mother, plan a visit to Luxemburg this week from Blenker.

Lange's Hall Marshfield Jordan Andrews Gee. Powell Presbyterian Sabbath School Arthur Aakley Phillips Wis Henry Whitney Sherry Jean Whitney Grand Rapids Institute Margaret Lang Grin Con Mammat Parks Farm Edda Becker Stevens Point Gir Herman Janty John Lembourg Myr. Oakley Red Cross

Saratoga Social Notes From South Dakota Visitors

Saratoga hosts a flurry of weekend visits and family gatherings. Pred Gukenberger and relatives from Stevens Point and Grand Rapids joined Mr and Mrs W Sheer, with numerous neighbors and friends dropping by homes around Saratoga. Local residents address travel, teaching plans, and home improvements as community life continues.

Ten Mile Creek community notices and upcoming events

The record notes a Children day program at the Methodist church raising 6.00 for the Red Cross. Social visits occur at Matthew and Lipsitz households. Saratoga Center visitors swam at Ten Mile Creek despite cold water and mosquitos. An auction foreclosure sale is scheduled for July 27 in Grand Rapids, with specific land descriptions and court details.

Rain потребуется as crops dry up in region

Mr and Mrs Richard Carlson and two children were Grand Rapids shoppers Wednesday Charles Duck visits Freeport Iowa for a week with hig harbor Frank Duel Chas Labrot and wife of Colburn were callers at the A Carlson home Friday Arthur Westly ill with pneumonia Dr Looze of Grand Rapids attending We hope he recovers soon Mrs Frank Bauer discharged from Riverview hospital Grand Rapids and home Monday Mr Labrot of Colburn bought a cow from C Carlson last week David Ramsey to hold a dance Saturday night at the old Sam Worthing place on Fourteen Mile Creek all invited June 29 There will be a big dance and celebration July 4 at W G Lords big music assured Andrew Carlson shopper in Hancock Harvie Evans and son George Grand Rapids shoppers Chil dren's Day program at Methodist church was well attended Red Cross collection Mrs Robt Holmes and Mrs Eugene Tracy Saratoga visited Israel Jero and Richard Carlson.

Whelr Peyrose Orchestraa of Grand Rapids Red Cross John Mroz Irene Morz Wausau Cazimir Moscicki Milwaukee Wilmer Larson Rockford Bernard Peterson Chicago Berg Mabel Laurson Anna Nordstrum Port Edwards Peter Moberg John Sandwick Cranmoor 8. Newman M. Srunsteadt Eric Crunsteadt August Lundberg Merrill Chas. Jensen Rudolph Dave Anderson Anderson Celia. Heden Grand Trapids F. Kraus Chilton Hisse Lindahl Otto Krohn Ie Matthew Walter Matthews Tesser Burdite Matthews Glen Wilcott Anna Gobies Nick Brach Matt Weber Nekoosa John Tesser Kellner Mr. Frank River Bottoms Lipsitz Saratoga Center Ten Nila Creek Alice Engdahl Radolph Dagna Jensen D. Lord New Rome Richard Carlson Charles Duck Freeport Hig Harbor Frank Duel Chas. Labrot Wifa Colburn A. Carlson Arthur Westly Dr. Looze Frank Bauer Riverview Hospital C. Carlson David Ramsey Sam Worthing Fourteen Mile Creek W. G. Lord’s Andrew Carlson Hancock Harvie Evans George Methodist Church Red Robt. Holmes Eugene Tracy Saratoga Israel

For Sale Wagon parts and box with tires

Classified note offers a wagon with 3 inch skein ae wheels tires four inch, box with twelve sides fourteen inches. Inquire Matt and Wood Co for details and price.

Sali Matt & Wood Co

Solway Visitors Attend Leu Homes and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Solway Minnesota visited the Robert and O J Leu homes this week. Mrs Smith is a niece of the Leus. A party honored Laula Huser who left for Dakota Monday. Families from Wood and Fitts ville visited the Leu home. A schoolhouse meeting is set for Friday June 28 at 2 PM. Friday afternoon is proclaimed a state and national holiday with labor to cease. John Schister is appointed Weed Commissioner for Seneca town. Weed control urged. Town Board of Review met last Monday and Tuesday with a roughly ten percent town tax increase per state orders.

Frank Smith Solway Minn Robert O. J. Leu State Tax Commission

Meehan Community News and War Effort Updates

Mrs Josephine Terden visited Stevens Paint area and stayed with the Parks. Local residents and relatives gathered at Fred Fox’s, while Miss Edith plans to attend rural teachers training. Preaching, Sunday school, and an ice cream social for Red Cross are planned. Meehan youth serve in Tueropa, with roll call on Friday for war savings stamps. Orin Pike leads district drive to sign up residents.

Josephine Terden Stevens Paint D. H. Parks J. 4. Welds Plainfield Wil! Fields Jennie Fox Grand Rapids Fred B. Fox Edwin Parks Wallih Edith Orin Pike Uncle Sam

Dance at New Rome hall draws large crowd

Miss Florenct Bulgrin of Beloit visited relatives, as did Mrs John Davies and Mr Charley Pike among local guests. The New Rome hall dance Saturday night, with music by the Nekoosa orchestra, was well attended and deemed a fine time by attendees. William Patefield of Nekoosa and Nina Christenson of Grand Rapids visited the JF Patefield home Sunday. Mrs Charley Pike departed Monday for Beloit to visit her sister.

William Patefield Nekoosa Nina Christenson Grand Rapids JF. G

Doctor addresses eye ear nose throat services

Fragmentary OCR lists medical services including eye ear nose throat care and X ray and chemical laboratory work. Mentions Dr Bartran and stomach and intestinal disease treatments with unclear spelling. Provides evidence of a medical clinic offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options.

W. HW Bartran

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