Wakefield Exhibi t of School Work Friday June 7
There will be an exhibit of drawing domestic art and manual training at the high school Friday afternoon June 7. Patrons and friends of the school are cordially invited. Many Wakefield residents attended picnics in Ironwood and Bessemer. The Wakefield high school baseball team opened its season with a 7 to 1 loss at Hurley. The Bible History team lost 6 to 3 to a club team. Various residents visited Ironwood, Bessemer, and Hurley for Memorial Day events and social visits. A Servicemen’s Day program is planned at Union Church tomorrow at 7:30 with a silver offering.
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Mildred Iedell
Bessie Cavender
Agnes Geroux
Ironwood
Ha” Blaessing
Mary Jorgenson
Bessemer Friends
Walter Anderson
Nele Teppo
E A. Roach
Emil Hale
Helen Tobin
Godet
Friends
Bessemer
Wakefield
Agnes
Bessie McDonald
Fisher
Mesera Crawford
Clury
Sprees
Wakefield High School
Hurley
Secore
Olson
Kummel
Kuiven
Union Church
Rain Prayer Sparks Neighborly Debate
A neighbor recalls a child who complained about rain and prompted a mother to explain moisture for grass and flowers. That night the child added a plea to God to avoid more rain tomorrow unless it sprinkles. The anecdote reflects a humorous, pitiful appeal tied to weather.
You Know Quote Recalling Eudamidas Sparta King
The remark by James Studpe Lowell ridiculed an editor’s blunders in old plays. The line joked about labeling the editor the first King of Sparta. When checked, the ancient king turned out to be Eudamidas.
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James Studpe Lowell
Sparta
Eudamidas
Bullocks Enter Nottinghams Emmanuel Church During Sermon
At Emmanuel church Nottingham England two bullocks wandered into the chapel during a Sunday sermon. The animals had left their quarters and entered through an open door. The verger calmly redirected them from the baptismal area without incident or damage.
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Emmanuel Church
Nottingham
England
Marriage at Gretna Green Tradition and Practice
Gretna Green in Scotland gained fame for irregular marriages. Historically about five hundred ceremonies were performed annually with a simple admission before witnesses by the couple, declaring themselves husband and wife. The officiant, often a blacksmith, and two witnesses then signed the certificate.
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Gretna Green
Scotland
From His Own Experience A West End School Teacher
A westend school teacher recounts a humorous incident from classroom drill on the word felt. A pupil volunteered a sentence saying I felt down etaire, surprising the teacher with a mispronunciation that highlights language learning in children.
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Westend
Aplien
Volvnteer
Boston Post
Massachusetts girl tours Italy sends Rome postcard
A Massachusetts school girl traveling with a party sent friends a postcard from Rome. The card described visiting the Forum that morning and quipped Oh you Cicero reflecting light humor on the ancient site.
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Massachusetts
Italy
Rome
Cicero
No Malice Hinted in Farm Dealer Dialogue
A farmer speaks to a horse dealer with old fashioned cadence. He claims he bears no ill will and quips that if pursued by angry wolves he hopes the dealer will be riding the horse he sold. The exchange carries rural humor and tension in a single rustic moment.
Fragmentary Military Route Notes From OCR Text
Fragmented OCR text discusses horse capacity and marching pace for cavalry and infantry units. It references daily distances of eight miles a day over several days and expected totals around fourteen miles, noting conditions and service requirements on the route.
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Rewméda Oger
Explanation of Gotore of Leaves in Dry Climates
A fragmented description discusses how leaf moisture affects color vibrancy in autumn. It notes that neither extreme dryness nor excessive wetness yields strong brilliance, and hints at regions where leaf coloration is most vivid. The text mentions moisture, atmosphere, and the role of conditions in producing odletta-like effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Fragmented OCR: unnamed heat scene with unclear names
Readable fragments show a heat related scene and a reference to a person or object named “dirk 8” with unclear context and missing details. No clear date place or organization is identifiable from the text.
Continuous Performance in Family Dispute
Fragments from a domestic scene show a parent complaining about a baby's behavior while another voice asserts the baby yells and misbehaves. The exchange hints at tension over discipline and parental understanding.
For sale by Chas H Wa Chamberlain’s Lintmente directions
Fragmentary OCR note indicates sale by Chas H Wa with reference to Chamberlain's Lintmente and bottle directions. Details are incomplete but implies a sales listing and product directions.
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Chamberlain
Ebottle
Chas, H
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Wakefield Notes
Catholic Sodality of
Thureday
Rachel Anvoote
Chaperon
Josephine Serra
Anna Mag&nec
Tena Serra
Catherine Vumastek
Josephine Bracassewski
Loraine Waters
Ifiintes Babicky
Matilda Swanson
Frances Petranek
Rev. Swoboda
Rehlund’s Park
John Michaele
Missea Lucey
Puesy Lansing
Mildred
Marjorie Bedell
Wilhelmina Shifter
J. W. Bedell
Hichen
Chas. Ryan
Henry Miller
Otto Torell
Beesemer
Mre
A. F. Olk
Stanley Jozwiak
Roman
Edward Novakoski
Bible History
Jobo Zazaski
Patlatausi
Chili
South America
Mr. Zasaski
Ollaquai
Mies Stelba Dategki
Walitegon
Ill
Geo. Catender
Crosby
Veilore
Trinidad
Miuée
Afiténétte
Wéinets
Bridget’Pinkoski
Afitigo
J. J. Stenglein
R. A. Douttins
Sutherland
J. W. Gill
Harley
John E. Otiver
John Sticler
Phillip Hood
Mieves Frances Drew
Bridget Sinkowski
Antonette Welnett
Mildred Redell
Irene Holden
Mildred Coe
J. Michaela
Theo. Warden
Aleck Gerous
John Bonino
Frank Welners
James Tobin
Beverly of
John Satin
Win. Robinson
Nelson Sylvester
Ewen Mich
Alex Harjy
Rameas
Dirk
Jacob Goldman
Pres
Eowin R. Bay Ise
M. A. Haagrman
Bath
Board OF Directors
Skud, Goldman & Co
Epwin R. Bayliss
Bessemer Lumber Co
M. A. Hagerman
J. Stanley Rummage
Eureka Mine
Josefh
Ochis
James Devoy
SoLomon Sax
Eveleth
Minnesota
Strate Bank
The
Coounty
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