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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
2
A 1920 Rapids Daily Tribune editorial urges continued American production and aid for Europe and the Near East. It argues the nation must shoulder taxes and effort to help destitute countries, stressing no retrenchment and a sustained path to global reconstruction and strength.
The Astor Library on Lafayette Street in New York will be converted into an immigrant school after its sale for 325000 dollars to the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrants Aid Society, which will spend 109000 more on alterations. The upper floors will serve as temporary dormitories and the lower as classrooms, with plans for a citizenship program teaching American history and how to apply for citizenship. The change honors founder John Jacob Astor, an immigrant, and aims to aid newcomers immediately upon arrival.
Madison March 12 Senator Tobe er t La Follette left for Washington tonight to attend the Senate vote on Article In of the Peace Treaty. He expects to be away a few days then return to Rochester Maany where he plans gall stone surgery. Doctors advised rest but he will vote if possible.
H L Kellorg of Bancroft argues in the Tribune that names carry power and that changing Grand Rapids' name would not guarantee growth. He cites Akron and Dolly Varden as examples and urges keeping traditional names, suggesting Center City as a strong option for a future, prosperous identity tied to water power and historic roots.
Mrs. Chas. Briere Sr. received four boxes of fruit this morning. Tram Morwhich, addressed to her, carried the gift from Senator and Mrs. J. P. Wit ter. The Witters have spent several weeks in Florida and are now at Hot Springs.
Commercial agents from Baltic ports to Copenhagen and Stockholm converge with American and other interests to gauge opening Russian markets. Experts warn Russia's credit limits and political barriers will slow any trade boom, though Finland and Estonia explore railways and factories to position as gateways for Russian commerce. Latvia and Estonia previously used Russian labor for processing imported materials.
New York shows the skeleton of a prehistoric deinodon or terrible tooth, about 60 million years old, installed in Dinosaur Hall at the American Museum of Natural History. The massive creature, once swift and powerful, stood towering with a long snout and weighed as much as today’s largest iron species. Dr. W. D. Matthew notes the extinct deinodon roamed the cretaceous period, with its remains unearthed by Charles H Stamberg in the Red Canyon three years prior.
A Yukon style report notes Deer River in Alberta holds the richest repository of dinosaur skeletons yet discovered. The era 60 million years ago was likely warm and marshy, with an interior sea receding to leave swamps and tropical growth. Reptiles roamed widely, while few larger mammals or camels existed. It is suggested tiny creatures may have helped drive dinosaur extinction by feeding on eggs.
A study for the Bureau of Public Roads analyzes granite blocks as paving material for heavily trafficked trunks in large towns. While initial stone cost is high, long term maintenance may be lower than other pavements if properly laid and grouted. Comparing costs across cities, granite blocks show potential despite higher upfront expenses.
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin a mayoral campaign clash erupted when Mayor Eugene ONeill and his son William confronted editor Geo E Dee in the Herald office. A scuffle followed as printers intervened. Undersheriff Melville helped quell the disturbance. Dee says warrants will be sought for the pair and vows to prosecute.
Tensions rise after a confrontation between factions in the city as a scuffle ends with threats. An armed son and several workers on the paper consider warrants in response, stirring fear of further clashes and prompting silence from the editor. Classified ads note bring results.
Local butcher advertises a varied sale listing Leaf Lard Rendered Lard Fat Backs Side Pork Pork Chops Lean Pork Roast Shoulder Pork Roast Neck Ribs Pork Fiver Beef Roast Pot Roast Stew Short Ribs Round Steak Veal Roast Veal Chops Pork Sausage Pressed Carried Beef Bacon Armour’s Meats Worst Summer Sausage Besto Nut Oleo and Holland coffee. Cash and Carry claims lower prices with quality meats.
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