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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
3
In spring the chief road task is drainage to keep water from penetrating earth roads. Daily checks during rainy periods prevent washouts, while road drags clear slush and maintain crown. Proper timing and skilled dragging stabilize foundations before dry weather returns.
Community notices from Auburndale and nearby towns recount the death of Dr. Guillermo A. Sherwell and burial in Lomira, with survivors including husband, two children, father, and four sisters. The column lists visitors, travels, and social updates from Marshfield, Spencer, Sheboygan, Stevens Point, and Wausau, plus local birthday and club activity.
A historic note urges permanent construction and seeding around bridges and culverts to create stable water runoff paths. Advocates claim initial costs would be offset by reduced repair bills and roads remain usable year round, saving money.
The farmer should ensure his place looks well from the road to draw buyers. Unseen but visible neglect can deter passersby and potential customers, so addressing unsightly features and presenting a neat, cared for farm increases market appeal.
Miss Margaret Wilhelmina Man, daughter of the late Gust Man, died in Oshkosh February 25. She was born February 12, 1884. Her remains were sent here for burial, with Rev. A. Ristow conducting services. Mrs. George Schultz died at her location.
State of Wisconsin Wood County affidavit sworn by W J Taylo cashier of the above noted bank. He attests the statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Subscribed sworn before me this March 1920. Notary public Nutele Dumila. Directors Redford Daly Conway testify.
Mrs John Alpine of Chicago visited Mrs J Welton on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs M A Lyon moved to Bron. Clarence Fite Percy Kempfert and Douglas Groskupf visited Grand Rapids on Tuesday. The Ernest Rayome family moved into the Andrew Carlson house. Frank Carlson is ill. Mrs Henry Welton visited Dr Boorman's in Grand Rapids. Mrs O Shank and Mrs Bart Gaffney will entertain at the club house Wednesday. A M Muir visited Grand Rapids on Tuesday.
Erma Dassow of Vesper visited Gustave Manthie. Mrs. Otto Becker stayed with her mother in Arpin. A Victrola addition excites residents as the Wim. Jones post office changes to Mrs. Ethel Spice. The Joneses plan to move for a new position. Otto Zerneke and others visited Arpin Friday March 5 and brought in mail. The R N A meeting was postponed due to weather. Tom and Mrs. Davis moved to Wales, Wisconsin with Harry. Mrs. Hosington improves from illness. Sherry boys played a close basketball game in Auburndale, 19 to 20. Mail carrier John Jones trudged through a blizzard to deliver and return mail. Glenn and Mrs. Lounsberry moved to a new home. Mayden family moved into David Davis home. Dr. Crosby of Stevens Point visited. Irving Brown’s family ill, others recovering from flu. Edw. Classman moves back home. Chas. Classman injures a dog accidentally. Waller Felch moved from Serna house to Bancroft. Wm. Shannon returns to Flatoff stand to run it again this summer. Town caucus set for March 20 at 2 p m. Potatoes bring four dollars per hundred as logs and pulpwood continue to be hauled. portable mill arriving soon. No mail Monday due to big storm. community hopes for summer.
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