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Newspaper
Green Bay Commerce
Location
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1917
Page
2
Public notice from Green Bay dated July 1 1917 outlines the city government under a commission form, listing mayor councilmen city clerk city treasurer corporation counsel city engineer and bond indebtedness. It shows bonded debt totaling 726300 and 1917 tax assessments of 46898977 with a tax rate of 1.8 percent. It also itemizes bond interest 24224 and funds to pay bonds 46500.
A collage of items from a 20th century issue including Fourth of July celebration notes Belgian mission updates Green Bay community efforts by the Home Guard and Red Cross reports Western Union public service praise farm and labor themes The text references Ido international language wartime topics and various civic and military programs including training air men for France and national security league activities
Calls for streetcar service on West and North sides, paved city streets, enhanced lighting in business districts, more affordable housing, and real estate value growth. Urges wide public support, ongoing conventions, winter carnivals, and new industries while pushing deeper Fox and East River channels for better freight and passenger service.
A committee recently appointed to investigate and report on municipal markets is still handling the matter. Tacoma shipyards estimate their capacity at forty four wooden ships in thirteen months.
Report says three Fox River bridges in Green Bay will soon have lighting rivaling De Pere's famous bridge. Officials joke they may cage all Brown County lightning bugs to make it happen.
Brown County tears down the Old Temple of Justice to clear space for Green Bay business progress. The historic building sold at auction for under $1,000. Sic Transit.
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