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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented 1908 Grand Rapids Tribune text shows subscription rates and column widths, with garbled and poetic passages. The piece includes advertising details and editorial humor about harmony and public notices, reflecting a historical newspaper page segment.
A January 4, LS report details candidate Barnes seeking a judgeship against opponent Winslow in a race seen as pivotal for the state bench. It notes age, experience, and fitness claims, plus governor Davidson's controversial interim appointment and potential public reaction ahead of the election.
The notice warns that liquor sales are restricted to citizens of the United States and Wisconsin, with penalties for violations and deadlines for citizenship applications. It mentions reduced colonist rates and one way travel specials on the North Western Line to San Francisco and other western points, plus tourist information through Chicago and Milwaukee agencies. It also advertises a laxative fruit syrup and a local pharmacy ad.
Official notice fixes the April election day for Wisconsin towns wards and villages. It lists twenty six delegates per political party to the national convention for selecting a President and Vice President, with terms set by law and a Supreme Court oversight. The notice cites the death of Justice John G. Ours and specifies the administrative actions by Secretary of State Tawney Ay Frear, with Madison as the venue and the date of issuance.
Notice of municipal election in Grand Rapids Wood County Wisconsin to elect mayor treasurer assessor and eight aldermen for wards one through eight polls open six AM to five PM at various ward locations stated. Names of candidates and ward substitutions listed. City Clerk Bolus signs the notice dated March 19 1908.
Dispatch from Markhtel to the Milwaukee Sentinel reports a violent clash twelve miles east of here tied to the Kotlow brothers. Four men, Anguat, Vrank, Willian and Fred Katlow, threatened a barber after being-goaded by a colored patron. The barber attacked with razor and shears. the black man was overpowered and beaten, near extinction feared. Oller Mithoel Griffin sought warrants for arrest but only Feod Kotlow was captured with a deep throat gash. public sentiment in Aubundale leans toward the accused negro, said to have been forced into the fracas by Kotlow brothers' conduct.
The agronomy department of the college collaborates on a Dane County growing contest to promote pure bred seed production. Experimental stations provide seed and regulations, with $1.5 in prizes and special prizes totaling $400. Events will be held across Chippewa and neighboring counties in Wisconsin.
Mrs Thos Brattan and family near Berare May attend a brief visit. Arad resident’s condition described as inflammatory rheumatism, with Carl and Lewrahee Cronniate mentioned in passing. Teveelay Cram Shauas wedin referenced in Nash Lumaber Ua context. Mr and Mrs Baa Bouxon visiting at Ban Beare lina, Mt A.33. Sator sport Sunday noted. Mira Granger visited Grand Rapids for several days. Frook Lyonnais on Charry day for Green Joy patter with Tom Woodstl, moving to Grané Rapids for work. Tolingon creamery sale discussion and possession anticipated. Talinton farm Talinton noted in relation to Aptoy Danhortt of TuV Springs Neb. Shikao Gace farm referenced. Dr Piles wintering at Cimbott Brom W. Clark’s activities described. John Bouliart and Walter in Manitoba, recent loss of his barber shop. Norma Boro and Laura Jutuson visit. Peter Akey guest at Mra Mike Kayoma. Lawrence Akoy visiting relatives in Por Winwards. Bre Tullia related medical notes. Mra Will Hads and Mra Weed Pile visit in Rapids Friday.
Nekqus A. Serme Che Shreve notes Pratt family plans to settle in town soon after selling business holdings and ships, with relatives joining in a few weeks. Wiedawald opens tailor shop, Farmers State Telephon Company plans stockholder transfer, and local pond ice conditions worsen as spring approaches.
A fragmented OCR item notes Hansen Chos and Ghlman moving Mrs Wn Peters and family to Grand Rapids on Monday. G Hooke shipped out car and farm gear to Wankeaba. Mrs Hauka visited daughter Boatke in the Rapids. Lipke returns. Spirit Phgiwoed appears. Further garbled names and notes about Boatternat Lak and insaresiotn are unreadable.
A garbled advisory notes a cautionary sequence about a Boone company and a cold product claim. The fragment mentions wax being removed and a safety promise, signaling a consumer notice about a risky package and uncertain handling.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous names and events from a small town. Mentions include Mrs Alvaard and her friends at a Sunday gathering, Noel's chamber set gift, Mrs Bosles visiting from Nukoosa, the Levrance family planning a move, Cahill and GD LeRonx traveling to Grand Rapids, Violet Rausomea and Slweis in town, Mabel Leltunr hosting a seventh birthday party, and Petrea Myrold departing for Milwaukee. Additional items note visits to Dr Atyward, Cahill, and LeRonx, with others described as ill or traveling and a few remarks on local trades and shootings.
A jumble of visits and family news from Adams County. Wibfield Pike of Shawano and Mrs. Pike visit relatives. Cline Grandia, Misa Kalo Borman, and Steven Bolus are noted in regional movements. Families like Pike, Gloudenning, and Foes share baptisms and gatherings. A mix of farm and school updates roles Thomas Sweeney and Snyders appear, with local weather and yard work commentary.
A garbled advertisement touts Dr. Rea as educated across Europe and America, claiming rapid diagnosis of diseases in minutes. It lists treatments for digestive, kidney, nervous, blood, skin, and deformity issues, including tuberculosis, diabetes, and heart disease, noting success across “twentieth century” methods.
A garbled line mentions Foley's influence and an Iremer matter, suggesting a political or legal context but with missing details and unclear entities. The readable fragment emphasizes sway and development toward a cure or resolution, without concrete dates or names.
An advertisement from Doan's Kidney Pills touts success in restoring kidney function for a Grand Rapids resident. The patient describes back and side pain, urinary changes, and fatigue, and credits the product with improved sleep and normal secretions, urging others to use it. The piece ends with a price note and a distributor in Milwaukee.
An early 20th century notice offers a six room house with pantry and wood, plus wooded land in Saratoga. It advertises affordable terms and asks readers what they have to offer. Also lists seven nice lots near Lincoln High and a block from Dixon Hotel with nearby amenities.
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