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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1920

Page

4

Farmer’s Expletive and Moral Musings in Old Ohio Farm Note

A fragmented diary-like vignette from Ohio Farmer quotes a farmer railing “My Land” and condemning prejudice. It merges homely proverbs with exhortations to work, character, and merit, urging youth to plant in better soil and act like real men while recalling the hawk dove metaphor and a signature from J.B. Mackley.

Fragmentary 20th-century notes on rural life and chores

Sparse, garbled reminiscences describe farmers tending orchards and livery debts, with scattered mentions of a hired girl, a butcher, and everyday routines. The passage lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable names, transforming into a mosaic fragment of agricultural life.

Fragmentary Almanac Style Muddle From Disjointed Journal

A garbledOCR style excerpt from a historic newspaper page shows quirky names and phrases. It mentions figures like a kindly wediu and Aesculaplur with spots on the Brinew Albert, plus an extinactinvey medivo commenting on symptoms and worry.

Aesculaplur Alwiya Albert

Fragmented Remarks on Army and Time

Fragmented, wary reflections touch on a standing army and moral duty, mentioning Salvation Army and societal change. The passage references time, escape, and alien influence, with scattered phrases about restraint, danger, and a distant tower. The text reads as a garbled, incomplete snippet from a larger discourse.

English Law Fragments Explain Tax and Penalty Notes

A trimmed notes style summary covers decades old law about exemption, depreciation allowances, and time limits. It notes that penalties can lapse after three years and outlines how marriage affects a husband’s income tax and private concerns. The piece uses archaic spelling and references to personal income changes upon marriage.

Football rule changes favored by Penn coach Hiesman

Philadelphia coach John Hiesman of the University of Pennsylvania urges substituting a set number of plays for a period to determine game length and proposes new scoring that favors goals within specific yard ranges. He calls the idea good and urges support at the Rules Committee meeting in New York next month.

Philadelphia John H. Hiesman University of Pennsylvania Carl Williams Pennsylvania Hisman

Urge Farmers to Hire Help Early in Wisconsin

Wisconsin officials urge Wood county farmers to hire help on yearly contracts to avoid shortages during peak plowing haying and harvesting. J C Miller state employment head warns that building and road work will pull thousands from farms next summer, leaving farmers scrambling if they delay hiring.

Wood County Wisconsin Miller Madison Wisconsin Industrial Commission

Wonders of America HIE Inte George Wireh described

A garbled travelogue extols the Colorado River locale and Athens as astonishing wonders. It claims a deep chasm and panoramic cliff views, with spectacular geological features, ornate formations, and vast distances. The piece references explorers from 1540 and praises globe trotter acclaim for this spectacle.

George Wireh Colorado Athens Pune Loki Niles Rockies

Wisconsin Employment Agencies Aid Returned Soldiers

In 1919 Wisconsin employment agencies placed 115000 job seekers, filling 72.5 percent of positions while handling 157000 calls. Returned service men were prioritized with 40000 registrations, 10000 back to prior jobs, and 5000 placed in farm roles. Wisconsin boasted 186 soldiers and sailors bureaus nationwide.

Agaist Soldiers and Sailors Bureaus Wisconsin United States

Train Rugby Team for Olympic Games on Pacific Coast

A U S rugby squad for the Olympic Games forms around Stanford California with top players from Stanford, California, and Santa Clara. Prospects include Dan Carroll a 1908 Olympic medalist and Wallaby, plus James ie Stanford veteran of the Waratahs and All Blacks. Arthur Erb of Olympic Club San Francisco joins a lineup of heavy fast forwards and prominent punters.

San Francisco United States Pacific Coast Standford-California British Columbia University of British Columbia Vancouver Victoria Canada H. Wilfred Maloney Standford France Dan Carroll London Wallaby Waratah Oxford University England R. L. Templeton Stanford Slater Slater, ‘Tilden and McKim, Calif., and Patrick and Righter John William Muldoon University of Santa Clara America James Ie All Blacks Arthur Erb Olympic Club Erb

Port Edwards visitor and birthday party noted

H. G. Hafenbrack of Port Edwards visited the city on Tuesday. Little Ward Rosebush entertained at the schoolhouse Monday afternoon, celebrating his seventh birthday with games and a fine lunch. Little Elmer Keip sprained his ankle yesterday.

H. G. Hafenbrack Port Edwards Little Ward Rosebush Siow Elmer Keip

Local social notes from Biron and nearby towns

Misa Jean Marvin visits the Mule home at Biron as a guest. Mrs. Albert Oilechlager visits relatives at Stevens Point before the week. Mrs. J. Podvin shops in Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Misa Jean Marvin Mrs. A. M. Mule Biron Albert Oilechlager Stevens Point J. Podvin Grand Rapids

Local social notes from Dubuane and Ladysmith families

Miss Ward of Dubuane Iowa and Miss Caroline Suhus of Ladysmith visited relatives here before part of the week. Mrs FP H Waters will entertain Congregational Ladies Aid at her home tomorrow afternoon with lunch served.

Lena J. W. Brazean Milwaukkee Chicago Ward Dubuane Iowa Caroline Suhus Ladysmith FP. H. Waters Congregational Ladies Aid

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