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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
4
Readable fragments show candidates running on the Democratic ticket for county posts including county clerk, treasurer, surveyor, and other official roles. Names and positions appear in a political slate format with party designation implied.
The speech describes the 1907 banking panic and currency fears, praising William Jennings Bryan for calming depositors and defending honest money. It recalls prior party attacks, contrasts Republican and Democratic strategies, and emphasizes patriotism, unity, and prudent finance amid crisis.
A garbled OCR passage outlines prophecies and political tensions centering on royal figures, ward protections, and alleged conspiracies. It mentions Shula, Stephan, and public notices, with scattered references to governance, crime, and speculative intrigue. The text remains largely indecipherable.
Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled list of names and dates from a community page. It mentions Walter, Dottle Mahoney, Dawn, Crvatal, Gordylia Riohareela, Bowden, Baran, Mish Gordolla Richards, and others with scattered activities and a Sunday or Saturday frame.
An 1900s style ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonials from a Mrs Parmelta G mentioning relief from kidney pain and disorders. Also offers a rural real estate for sale near Dixon Hotel for $1960, advertising as a great bargain and asking inquiries at the office.
Vesper reports a shake up with old-timer townsperson Prank W. Marris of Sully County South Dakota considering moving to another state for better money. Marris notes good crowing in general and in covns while plans unfold. OG Goldsworthy sold Marris shares to Helennis Basson of Glitengo as Basson moves in with family. Morrill travels to Dakota to teach and Dakota staffing remains short. Mr Murgatroyd of Warner Brick & Tile reports a strong season. Martin Hoonevolit visits from Grand Rapids. Harry Cain attends Grand Rapids with farm produce. Will Lemnke notes arrests on a day last.
A mixed village report details drought impact and fire risk on marshes. Mentions KELLNER and Misa Amavia Hoss events, Herman Rickhoff renting property, and G. Limm residence relocation. Farm activity quiet this fall. Kruseke family at Stevens Point fair. Jon Purhan visiting. Obas Miller returns home after years away.
Principal items include the obituary of Mrs. Sethiecden at St Riverside with funeral at Almond and notes on Mrs Bardon, Mrs Slining, and family survivors. Reports from Totot School District No. 8 discuss a $400 levy for district duties. local church moves and community visits are recorded. The Babcoul section notes a dance with 13livas orchestra, visits from Grand Valley figures, and various small-town happenings around Yankeen and nearby spots.
A grainy roster of residents and visitors lists Ton late for last week, P. Ailes from Milwaukee, and Mr. Rankin buying the Will Ellison house. Allen Johnson travels to Shipcad, cranberry pickers return from marshes, and A. Soith visits Milwakee. Various trips to Stevens Point, Grand Rapids, and Birdy noted. farm talk includes A B E Pike returning to Adams County homestead. Saratoga visits and kinship mentions abound.
A letter from Norman H. Mage, chair of the Democratic National Committee, urges readers to back Bryan and Kern and to fund the Democratic National Campaign. It promotes "People's Rule" and accuses trusts of buying influence, calling for donations to be sent to the Grand Rapids Tribune and the Democratic treasury.
A fragmented OCR style entry references a contribution to the Democratic National Campaign Fund, with scattered words including a name and town. The legibility is poor, but it indicates a donor entry and related personal identifiers within a political fund record.
SIGEL residents Misses Francis and Rose Sedall return to Chiisco after two weeks with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Sedall. Miss Lucy Sedall comes home from Del Rio after a week. An Indiana reader praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for hay fever, noting a quick cure. Daly Drug Jewelry Co. and Johnson Hill Co. advertise. A sprained ankle can heal faster with Chamberlain’s Lini ment. Large ad space by local druggists.
Community items include Alfred Brooks leading the Sehoal opening with Miss Bertha Akey and Sadie Hector in charge of a library or school project. Reports mention a recent social event, teaching plans for Ming Rove Laughlin in North Wakato, and moving news for Hart Gaffney family. Also noted: Anna Swath, Mrs Percy Kumonfact, and Mrs Jessie Love resuming activities.
Obituary and funeral notice for Mrs. R. O. Slinking and family. Miss Bertha Coodaurns spent time at Engwald bowl. Alfred and Benitla Searky visit Ark dale. Myrile Spico and F. Wally seen at various locales. Notices detail travel, illness, and a Norway born mother who died, with eulogies and family mourning.
Auctioneer advertises sale of an 80 acre farm two and a half miles south of Junction City by high bid. The property includes a good seven-room house framed structure, a 60 foot building, 5 acres cultivated with balance wooded. The listing notes soil quality and a 34 by 34 structure.
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