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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
4
An accondclase mall matter is noted at the Grand Rapids post office, referencing a minor or routine issue tied to local postal operations.
The Tribune lists display advertising at ten cents per inch and column widths extended by 24 inches. Notices, thanks, resolutions of respect, and entertainments announcements cost five cents per line for inclusion.
The Chicago Stock Show marks the International Livestock Exposition running from November to December. Premier prize winners are showcased amid discussions on breeding methods and profitable animal selection. The event emphasizes progressive farming, education, and improving standards in livestock exhibits worldwide.
The fragmentary text sketches a surreal scene in forest and toward a storm. It references distant places and odd directions, with hints of travel, navigation, and a distant beacon. The piece feels like a dreamlike journey through landscapes and memories.
The article outlines a program in mining engineering at Galatia Atkins University, focusing on practical lab work and construction of a new laboratory wing. It describes courses in blasting boring ventilation and related fields, with junior year support and expanded equipment. The plan includes converting a former university plant building into a mining laboratory and adding machinery for student training.
A Wisconsin University meeting featured W G Blaser and Dr Slosson discussing journalism and magazine writing, noting how newspaper work shapes literary craft. A panel followed on practical training for students, with plans mentioned for election returns and the Wisconsin State Journal. Also listed are travel fare promos and tour details for rail connections and tourism lines.
The third fungal reunion and dinner of the University of Wisconsin Alypond Tonelord Clot and alumni will be held at the Plankaton House Milwaukee Friday night November 13 in conjunction with the Wisconsin Alumni Association meeting. Attending will be notable figures including President Charles R. Van Hive and Dr. Albert J. Ochaner. Officials and officers from various Wisconsin cities and universities are listed among attendees.
A fragment describes the Farmers Society of Banity Tydianapolia Lud and filing with the Secretary of State in Octobar 1908. It lists officers and a long roster of members across Ind and surrounding states, outlines the society’s aims to educate farmers, obtain profitable prices, and promote storage and marketing of farm products.
The piece outlines a fractious history between factions within the society, with arrests, trials, and mismanagement in 1908. It details a large indebtedness around 87,000 dollars, shifting leadership disputes, and the October 1908 Milwaukee convention that created the new Society of Enality to preserve legacy while avoiding past conflicts.
Publication notes LaCrosse County dairy herd testing by Wisconsin Agricultural Experimental Station. Ordinance in GaCrane city to require testing of all known cows with Jpistri distributed within the county by November 1. Station officials recommend extending effect date to around August 1 due to abnormal conditions and summer testing impractical.
An Oneida reservation policy replaces illiterate signatures with a thumb print on legal deeds and mortgages. Attorney Cornelius, in Appleton with trustees, noted a land transfer where Lousy Denny’s thumb mark substituted for an X. The Berkillon method is praised as a strong criminal detection tool and viewed as a shift white readers may adopt.
Remington notes mention Mya Johnson returning home to Meadow Valley on Monday while H C Gisrs tended farm business. J Toutend and Frank James visited friends in Remington Friday. James Bowden enjoys fine rock trapping. Minn Eaye and Bab rock spent Sunday at the Cagey home with Mrs Paul Domme and children. Remington and his daughter were called to Baboook Monday.
An ad copy touts Hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims antiseptic effects for urine and urges immediate use at the first signs of irregularities, naming John B. Daly and Johnson & Hill Co as sellers.
A large unbroken shell of an Orthoceratite, likely ancestral to Nautilus and related forms, was found by quarry workers near Appleton. Dr. W J Brinck identified it as an ancient cephalopod from the Paleozoic era, about twelve inches long and over one hundred segments, now donated to the Lawrence University Museum.
New daily Chicago and North Western Ky train links Omaha to Huron Aberdeen and Dakad with direct connections to North Dakota northern Minnesota and the northwest. Transit rates apply to any act. Haley's Honey Cough Syrup claims to kill cough germs and ease lung illness in a yellow package. John Daly and Johnson & Hilt Co.
The region’s farreara shift to potato hauling sees Okanna Jonson and Henry Jorbes as yardinors for Mahatfay Co of Chisago. Oksues and Jenesa operate in the brick warehouse while Forbes oversees potato handling in the frame warehouse. Woodward and Kraft plan an electric theater in Stevens building opening Monday with moving pictures at 10 cents. Guests Ruby, Natwick, and a brother visited Mrs Wm Hooner for a birthday gathering celebrating little Harriet Hoover.
Rudolph Mra Wilfred Lemay visits sister Mrs H Koehling at Tomahawk. Omabal boys and Jaspar Urot teau travel to Glidden for a deer hunt. Frank Clark and family move to Port Edwarde.
A Saturday Rapida gathering hosted a lively dance at Joe Monian hall with attendees including Roge Towozey Mary Printz Tillie Bolhead Raby Waters Milly Ma Cumbers Ida Olson Ella Stenke Emma Knoth Michel Ztrbel Ella Hebbs Ide Koch and Mike Kolinekie among others The event was organized by Mike Colnistie's ap Frank Pratt Misa Elme Knunth started work at Hayward's Rapids The paper errors wedding rumor corrected noting Miss Knuth and Mr Miller status The crowd also noted others like Jne Malitskie and Ont Johnson Elsie Miller recently seen in town
A promotional note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a reliable solution for colds and the grip, claiming its worldwide reputation and safety for all ages. It asserts no narcotics, suitable for infants and adults, and notes availability at Daly Drug.
City council met on a holiday adjourned to Nov 4 1908 at 8 PM. Minutes approved. bills examined with $328 for Goward Glock Co. approved. Clerk salary set at 8 dollars per month. band director reengaged at 460.60 monthly. Cleveland Street sewer bid report, cost $715, awarded. tax roll and finances noted. Grand Rapids Wis residents.
Several residents from Rudolph, St. Avo, Meghart, Avplston and Rodolph hosted relatives in Sundar and nearby towns. News mentions new baby, staff changes at a paper mill, and upcoming wedding bells as families visit and host guests through the week.
A testimonial from Louis Young of Grand Rapids Wisconsin claims Doan's Kidney Pills restore kidney function and relieve nocturnal distress, backache, and urinary disorder. He describes high color and sediment in urine, persistent pain, and restlessness, praising the pills as the best remedy. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents.
A mangled report describes a Belgian artisan event with a cock kept for crowing. It mentions crews, markers, and a system to tally scores as laps are counted, ending with a winner identified by the highest number of wins.
A local ad touts Groutbertain's Cough Remedy as a cure for croup and whooping cough with no doctor needed. The seller, Daly Deny & Jewelry Co., claims fast relief for children and urges parental use.
A jagged OCR fragment describes supposed remedies and trials for ski injuries and pain relief. It mentions wintergreen compounds and a “Kune” remedy, with references to Chicago addresses and alleged drug treatments. The text is disjointed and includes dubious medical claims and promotional language.
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