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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
2
The Pittsville Pilot mocks plans to bus Arpins for the assembly and hints at Jas K P Hiles as a candidate. The piece notes Republicans fear Arpin may head the ticket, while the Tribune would back Hiles if nominated, arguing Democrats rarely elect their men by such tactic.
A county newspaper notes reports of a new mechanical device replacing the central telephone operator. Chicago already tests the system as a fully automatic switch, promising no human error but erasing personal contact. The piece laments loss of the human operator and foresees a dreary future without the telephone girl.
The Pittsville Pilot questions why Marshfield Times and Grand Rapids Reporter print the only election notices in Wood county. It argues the Pilot’s central location and larger voter base should be counted, and laments control of county printing by others.
W P White of Kennedale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach with no appetite improving after using Dr Kings New Life Pills The pills claim to be infallible for stomach and liver troubles Available for 25 cents at Join E Dalys drug store
The Apgieton Post urges Apple ton residents to improve telephone manners. It calls for polite greetings, asking for the person’s name, and avoiding rude prompts or late call requests. It suggests a civic campaign with simple mottos like talk to others as you would be talked to.
Stockholders elected FT Harmon as president Isaac P Witter as vice president Geo W Meade as cashier and AG Miller as assistant cashier The bank reports a nourishing condition and vows to continue serving patrons with the same methods despite Harmon stepping down as cashier after nine years
After one year in Grand Rapids I request all debtors to settle their accounts at my office where due or past due. Unpaid accounts will be turned over to a collector, EVD. Humpheey.
A Rathoway team belonging to Wut Corcoran caused a fright near the court house on Sunday when Mr Corcoran's wife and two daughters were thrown from the gig Mrs Corcoran was shaken but the others escaped unharmed.
Anton Kirowski of Pittsville lost a barn and granary with contents on August 28 to fire of unknown origin while only his late children were home. Insurance carried with Seneca Sigel and Rudolph Mutual Wire, loss adjusted at 837.70. Nearby, C H Sunderlin of Vesper and his wife called on Monday to conduct legal business and were noted as hotel proprietors, former Sterling residents now in Wood County.
Avintiana editor mocks a political candidate in mock biblical parody. He portrays the figure as vain and hypocritical, claiming he proscribes kindness yet spreads satire and self reproach after an election, with exaggerated moral judgments and social performances.
Mumbled OCR note describes a train service to Duluth and Superior via Whitousid Central with a Grand Rapids connection. It states arrival near 7:40 and implies same-day service, but details are garbled and dates unclear.
Drugstore label claims a guaranteed cure with refunds if it fails. Product named as E. W. Grove’s remedy appears on packaging and advertising. The fragment suggests a promotional claim for a medicinal preparation with a refund policy.
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