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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

5

Grand Rapids Street Railroad Franchise Proceeding

Proceedings detail council debate on franchise for Grand Rapids Street Railroad Company. Amendments to ordinance No 127 and related measures pass after extensive discussion, including public works input, street improvements, and authorization for construction of street railway lines along Wisconsin River corridor. Remonstrance denied and memorials noted. council approves franchise, adjourns with further municipal actions forthcoming.

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For Sale Typewriter Paper and Office Supplies

Advertisement from Grand Rapids Tribune supplement lists typewriter paper manifold paper town order books school order books township plats and munition covers at the Tribune Office. Offers low prices as cheap as 4c per 400 sheets with broader ranges and a promise to save customers on supplies.

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Wisconsin saloon commission bill stirs temper in legislature

A proposed state commission to regulate saloons in Wisconsin and upper Michigan faces opposition from brewers and appeals to reduce licensees and curb tavern disorder. The bill envisions a five member board with broad powers to investigate excise violations and impose penalties, aiming to curb political influence and revive order amid renewed calls for stricter liquor laws.

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Agricultural Students Visit Stock Farms Visit June

A group of twelve agricultural students from the University of Wisconsin will tour several Iowa stock farms in the first week of June. Led by Prof. G. O. Wumbrey, they will observe breeding and management practices at prominent firms in Whitewater, Ooe nominoe, Wietkurhn, Jausaville, and Porn Allinsen, gaining practical insights to supplement coursework.

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New Scholarships in Agricultural College at Wisconsin

New fellowships and scholarships of $100 and $225 were established at the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture. Open to graduates of recognized colleges or those with equivalent education, both men and women are eligible. Applications via the registrar with evidence of scholarship and worthiness should be filed promptly, with selections effective July. Applications must reach the registrar by June 3.

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Farmer Held Up and Kept at Portage Wis Mystery

Portage Wisconsin reports a retired Hancock farmer, Roeske, missing since April 27. A letter postmarked Chicago claims he was captured by robbers after withdrawing money at a bank, then imprisoned in a barn. A $100 reward is offered for his safe return.

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