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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
The Grand Rapids Tribune outlines subscription options and ad rates, noting a 10 cent display per inch rate and 2 inch minimum for ads. It lists managers, attorneys, and officials, with editorial commentary on public works, road funding, and county taxation while referencing university involvement and highway projects.
The Wisconsin Telephone Company plans a new long distance line from Milwaukee to Grand Rapids via Sudgex Morton North Lake Neotho Juve Banver Dam Waupun along with other towns to speed service. It will connect with Madison and provide growing service to many towns now lacking central centers.
Fragmented OCR text shows discussion of tariff revision and political stance. Mentions Governor Davidson, references to public sentiment about tax changes and party positions. Indicates ongoing debate as readers prepare for polling and political alignment.
A reformist Republican tirade claims the party’s governance led to panic and stagnation, urging voters to back Bryan. It attacks Taft’s labor stance and cites a Dominion match company chief praising anti union policy, arguing the calamity cries serve deception and predicting prosperity only with a Democratic victory.
A fragmented notice warns that colds can lead to dangerous infections like pneumonia and diphtheria, urging caution and promoting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the quick fix. It notes widespread use and sales by local druggists and retailers.
Professor J Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago opposes Bryan on the bank deposit guaranty as a measure benefiting the poor. Josephus Daniels criticizes the stance while Rockefeller and Standard Oil are cited as unlikely supporters. Henry Clews brands Bryan unsafe and Taft likely to win, with Mrs Clews calling the policy socialistic.
Reduced one way fares on sale daily from all agents to Syn cigou Los Angeles Portland and Page Sound points aboard North Western Erie and associated lines. Includes through Chicago connections and multiple tours in tourist sleeping cars. Hutchison Man agent Chicago TiL 212401.
Bertha Akay notes the sudden death of Mrs John Passley on Thursday at 10 o clock. The bereaved family includes husband and four daughters Leona Pearl Edna Lacile. Funeral services were held at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Rediey officiating. George Bates of Rudolph visiting, school closed in mourning, Miss Antoinette Prosyinski resigned, and local notes mention Bertha Airey and Eugene Gratteat visiting relatives.
Rudolph Ewo temperance lectures were held at the M B church by J Me Skinner Grand Chief Templar of Wisconsin who organized the Rudolph lodge of Good Templars with twenty members Officers listed include J B Atkins Effie Bates Arthur G Jolmaon Arthur Clark Mrs A R Granger George Batea Mrs Z A Jackson John Granger. Basket social and social dance announced along with auction by Paul Fountain. Several visiting relatives noted and a political interruption by a well dressed woman referencing Foley's Honey and Tar.
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