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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
4
Grand Rapids Wisconsin publication details rates for subscriptions and advertising. Rates include one year and six months options, column widths, and charges for obituary notices and expressions of sympathy. Printing terms note per line pricing and publication policies for city notices and classifieds.
A fragmentary political piece critiques a Republican stance on harmony between Raspal and Jican, referencing the National Republican Committee and figures like Gov. Altgeld. It discusses internal party divisions, voter sentiments, and calls for party unity while noting contested loyalties and potential reversals.
A long reader-sourced piece describes extensive lightning damage to buildings, with notes on insurance responses, protection measures, and widespread impact on farms and property. It discusses protective lightning rods, costs, and debates over best practices, citing local farmers and companies and urging stronger mitigation.
People praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland reports his two year old daughter has used it since infancy and he yourself recovered from a cold after using it. Sold by Daly Drug and Jewelry.
A May evening event at the home of Goer Andotaon features a money prize game and social gathering. Attendees are urged to bring a sample of their Kick waldt to participate. Also noted are reminiscences and local notices including an elderly couple hosting a life saving demonstration and a medical testimonial for Potey Kidney Cure.
Dra Arpin and M Lardy visited Mokworaseo for gloce while Hoolele xratucoed bought three teams of horace. Edna Vannatte mourned by sister’s death. Garth Whittingham celebrated sixty ant birthday in Pittavtle. Byron White hosted a gathering and Wiltingham traveled to Milwaukee for business.
Prof D B H of the University of Wisconsin discusses dairy cow efficiency and herd variation. Studies show one herd may yield up to five times profit per cow compared with another. Data from Wisconsin dairy herds show top cows outproducing the poorest, revealing how a few good cows can raise overall farm profitability while poor cows drag gains.
In Vesper weekly items Mrs B Flanagan won the ladies driving contest driving a 100 penny-nell machine. Jan Lewin and others won men’s and boys driving events with times and scores listed. Miss Eleanor Beudlar won the motif prize and Woodly Reiten the prattiest baby. Choir and local moves are noted, along with business updates from Equitable Creamery and brick making. Local outings, rentals, and upcoming events are also mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Oline Cradle wort Grand Haplda hosted Saturday events there will be no dance at Henry Inta s residence Saturday night Misa Kets Borman attended Misa Agnos Mungar Sunday Mrs Golendenotog acquired a new lard of goods in the etary Sie bomaht then from Mr walker at Plover who was selling vol AL EL Pike attended business from Adama county last week M H Munger was a business caller at Plover Saturday Mr and Mrs WR Gailay were inivla ie latter s another Mrs Howley Sunday Pac Smith and family of Biron visited O Gradtota this week Mrs Matt Heats visited ter day Mike and family this week Mr and Mrs Wu Cluasman relatives Grand Rapids Sunday
Reader notes report medical visits and family come togethers in our city last week. Among items, Mrs Klappa at hospital for operation, and several visits between residents and relatives. The mill at Rudolph employs Guerce Crottesn, while repairs and new projects unfold locally.
The town introduces a single road master for the whole town and appoints a new overseer for each division. The board plans road work, supervision, and funding, with attention to policy and future costs. W. Damerow and Gus Stacke are noted in local business and employment shifts. Community events include a barn raising, wood sawing, and a theater outing, with Lipko returning from Virginia after two weeks.
A vintage advertisement extols Donn’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney complaints including dropsy and Bright’s disease. It cites Mrs John Grienon of Grand Rapids Wisconsin praising relief from backaches headaches and night-time urination after using the product, urging readers to buy Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. Also promotes a baby itch remedy and a general external treatment for skin discomfort with a suggested simple home preparation.
The report notes ARMENIA Ragmos Myrotd and Gov Brown visiting local homes and departing for Big Plaza Monany for weeks of painting. Walter Bngwall works in Port Edwards, Mrs. Kilanur and daughter Jesgip travel to Chicago after a short visit at the Weudenberg home. The Goodvats family attended church in Nekoose Sunday. A Jew from Lere attended Sunday at Miner. Ella Trickey of Wanpro visits the Goodness home. John Gatrom of Wekgoys called at the J. G. Outram home east of the week.
Nehousea Times reports on park improvements between Market Street and the river, including leveling and iron fencing. It notes a local creamery reopening next Monday, plus milk and cream collection changes. Wind and lightning caused damage, including telephone outages and a broken window at Brandecker’s store.
Dr. Ren Will offers consultations at 262 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis Minnesota promoting European hospital education and a wide range of chronic diseases and deformities treated by proprietary methods. The notice claims high success in treating liver stomach bowel kidney nervous blood and skin diseases as well as cancer tuberculosis and women's and men's ailments with secrecy and home treatment options.
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