Improvements at Grand Rapids Dam and mills project
Consolidated Water Power & Paper Co of Grand Rapids awarded a multi building contract to W. E. Ale & Co of Stevens Point for a dam flouring mill elevator power plant and office. Construction starts soon with mid March masonry weather permitting. 300 to 400 workers expected summer and paper manufacture hoped by next January.
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Grand Rapids
Consolidated Water Power & Paper Company
W. E. Ale & Co
Mason Contractors
Stevens Point
Green's August Flower Promotes General Health Claims
An ad argues against special diets for body parts and promotes Green's August Flower as a general health tonic aiding digestion liver function and blood purification. It also notes the Deming hall for rent via Mrs J C Hayward with reasonable prices.
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J.C. Hayward
Old Irishwoman and Neighbor Talk on Health Teeth
A brief doorway exchange between an old Irishwoman Bridget and a neighbor touches weather, illness, and a running protest about endurance. The London Telegraph cites good teeth as essential for proper chewing and digestion, nutrition, health, and life.
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Avery
Bridget
London Telegraph
Heaith
Thun Spoke the Cynic on Time in Watch Quotation
A Chicago Tribune quote notes that a man with a fine watch may look at it twice for the time, as memory fails after the first glance. The remark highlights a curious habit tied to valuing a quality timepiece.
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Thun
Chicago Tribune
Curious Anecdotes From A Busy Era
A collection of brief vignettes includes a man seeking charge of a newspaper feature called the Query Box and claiming to be father of eleven. a note on air versus food. a Wales railway manager quip about tickets. Robespierre tale of mercy and a dog’s paw prompting a question on humanity.
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Wales
Robespierre
Must Have Meen First Chapple Emblem of Stupidity
The dialogue ponders the emblem of stupidity featuring a donkey. A second speaker questions whether death came before their era. The exchange contrasts ignorance and curiosity about a symbolic figure.
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Charlie
Death Boy
Publisher Oh Declares Rival Stories Ready for Print
In a terse exchange, Oh asserts if publication stalls, other stories await placement. Publisher Oh counters, suggesting the author should submit the piece alongside additional work to secure release.
Seeing Heat Make Air Visible On A Summer Day
A reader inquiry explains that what we see quivering over fields or a stove is air, made visible by heat. Rising currents of air of different temperatures refract light, revealing the motion. The piece ends with a humorous vignette about capital and a moral on raising the first dollar, attributed to the New York Herald.
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New York Herald
Revenge Tale in a Drugstore Misunderstanding
In a terse comic exchange a small boy asks a druggist for his strongest medicine to exact revenge on grandma who has fallen sick. The druggist reacts with concern as the boy asserts his plan to “get even” while left alone with his ailing grandmother.
Keepe It to Himself Tax Dodger Claim Sparks Debate
The Philadelphia Record notes a claim that the man with untold wealth is the one who dodges the tax, stirring discussion on tax sescence and secrecy among wealthy individuals.
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Philadelphia Record
Teachers Examinations Schedule for 1903 and Requirements
The spring 1903 teachers examinations will be held at Marshfield on March 23 to 25 Pittsville March 26 to 28 and Grand Rapids March 30 to April 1 Examing times start 8 30 a m Re filing rules will be announced at the exam Bring current certificate to the tests Final standings of 85 or above from a state normal school will be accepted All certificates expiring before end of the school year must attend these exams District clerks must post notices as required by law
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Marshfield
Pittsville
Grand Rapids
It Saved His Leg by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg and writes Bucklen’s Arnica salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it’s the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Sexton Bros druggists.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Sexton Bros
Remarkable Case of Cough Cure Cures Woman
Mrs. Gertrude E. Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep seated lung cough that led to pneumonia and weight loss to 92 pounds. After trying many remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure and achieved a full recovery, restoring health and weight. Four bottles reportedly cured her cough and strengthened her lungs. At Kamps' drug store.
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Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Kamps’ Drug Store
Postoffice Hours and Holiday Closing Notice
The post office hours on weekdays are 8 a m to 5 p m with Sundays from 11 15 to 12 15. Holidays close at 10 30 p m and the money order office closes at 6 p m. Joan F Cote Postmaster.
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Joan F. Cote
Dr Reed's Ladies Cushion Shoe Steals The Show
We select stock with care and offer shoes with distinctive character at moderate prices. No overstocked cheap imports or overpriced items. This season features the Dr A Reed's Ladies Cushion Shoe priced at 4.00, praised for style fit and finish.
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Dr. A. Reed
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M. J. Kraus
Marshfield, Wis
Stevens & Company OF Chicago
M. J. Kraus & Company
DeWitt's
Herbert Dale
Minneapolis
Dale
Deming
Henry Horn
Philiathe
Sexton Brothers
Chas. Schmirler
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