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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
2
A sharp editorial criticizes the Sawyer-Payne Prister gang for decades of control over state legislation and Republican politics. It argues that moneyed interests push taxes and campaigns, labeling rivals as populists, and warns that such corruption endangers the republic and honest governance.
The Sturgeon Bay Advocate claims state game warden Henry Oberbeck subsidized Democratic newspapers to favor Gov Lafollette. The piece offers no figures on how many papers or how much money, warning such actions could harm the party and noting the Democratic press’s leanings. It argues loyalty to the party remains, with supporters awaiting a future Democratic candidate.
Missaries from South Africa urge U S authorities to ensure a "civilized war" in the British and Boer conflict. They warn the United States could seize a broad rights position now. A delegation from the Philippines to England requesting similar action might be timely.
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and claimed to act on the mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and build up the patient. Proponents offer 100 as a guarantee if it fails to cure and invite testimonials from users.
Several committees announce gatherings: Ladies Aid of M. BE church east side, Ladies Aid of First Congregational west side, M W K club with Mrs Win Scott, Historical and Literary society with Mrs Nellie Quinn, Entre Nous with Miss Voyer, Ladies Aid west side with Mrs Bandelin, Woman's Club with Mrs G R Gardner, She Travel class with Mrs L Phittea.
An interlocking substation north of the city monitors the Northwestern road and Wisconsin Central crossing. A gang of two men, day and night, operate signals to prevent collisions. Semaphores warn engineers if the track is not clear, and a derailment device activates if a signal is ignored. The night watch must stay vigilant, though little manual labor is needed.
A printed card states a refund offer if Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tarifat fails to cure coughs or colds. It guarantees a 30 cent bottle refund, and a 25 cent bottle alternative if not satisfactory. The notice is signed by Jonson & Co. and dated June 1.
Superintendent J D Harvey will lecture at the opera hall this Friday evening on manual training and domestic science. He is well informed on the topics and invites all to hear the lecture as many facts will be clarified for those who have previously shown only passing interest. Admission is free.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life pills as a universal remedy curing constipation sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion. The copy urges readers to visit John M W Daly's drug store to purchase the remedy.
John Lindahl of Rudolph appeared in the city on Tuesday after recovering from illness. He told several inquirers at his door that rumors of his funeral were false and that he remains alive, having heard the mistaken reports.
Ad copy promotes Laxative BromoQuinine tablets promising a cure for colds within a day. Text notes refund policy if no cure and includes E. W. Grove signature on each box. Mentions John Dengler and Sapendowan's smoke with prices listed.
Directory item lists multiple doctors including Dr W D Harvie eye nose throat over Johnson & Hill Co store. Dr J J Leow Grand Rapids over Wood County Drug. Dr A L Ridgman Centralia over Centralia Drug Store. Dr F Pomainville M D in rear Sleib's drug store with phones. Dr D Waters physician surgeon over Churchill's drug store with night calls at Dixon House. Dr Chas Pomainville dentist over J A Cohen's Grand Rapids with phone. Dr D A Telfer dentist over Wood County National Bank. Dr F D Humphrey homeopathic physician surgeon over White Front. A G Crawford dentist in Reiland building with high grade service.
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