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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
4
Acomics dialogue contrasts a so called summer engagement with breach of promise. She explains that if she met another man she would end the engagement by leaving for the newer arrival, while he imagines a similar scenario and faces legal risk for breach if a partner replaces him.
Case No 41.26-Capt Alfred G. Rigler of Hose Company No. 4 Canton Obie testifies to chronic kidney pain and kidney weakness from youth. After exhaustive failed medical efforts and numerous letters from medical firms, Dean’s Kidney Pills alleviated backache and kidney symptoms within days, earning his strong endorsement and willingness to pay for good value. Four years later he reiterates his praise, noting continued appreciation of the remedy.
The Weekly Trade Review notes heavy rains and low temperatures boosted footwear and winter wear sales while Thanksgiving food demand spurred retail activity. Freight congestion persists near Pittsburgh despite efforts, as November earnings outpace prior years. Domestic iron and steel demand remains strong, with coke shortages and insufficient supply pushing prices higher. foreign pig iron orders rise amid persistent industrial activity.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat observer laments the fading art of the long ox driver whip and tracking its decline as modern life shifts away from large, seagrass whips. The piece recalls crack accuracy by Eskimos and Arkansas ox cart drivers, then predicts electricity will erase the sound of the whip entirely.
The article profiles physicians including Dr. Whiteside and Dr. Madajesky, detailing their education from Wisconsin University and Rush Medical College, medical practice in Chicago and Ironwood, and eventual settlement in Bessemer. It notes family ties, athletic leadership, and public service roles, with Dr. Paradis founding Paradis Hospital and marriages to Lizzie Fournier and Virginie LeMay.
Ed R Hillis, proprietor of the Wakefield Livery, is noted as a key figure in transforming the local forest into a thriving village economy. A respected horseman, he built a first class livery business after moving from Wisconsin and Michigan. He previously ran a restaurant in Woodruff, Wisconsin, before relocating to Wakefield.
George Shulke a Wakefield tailor born in Prussia to Polish parents has lived in Gogebic county since 1890 and since 1901 has demonstrated his craft after arriving in the United States in 1883. The Wakefield Independent Band organized April 25, 1901 under Fred P Snavely now numbers 27 members. Stop by Wm. Anderson's for Christmas goods.
J I Nordlund a Wakefield photographer credited for a first class gallery. A native of Finland he speaks several languages and immigrated to the United States in 1891. He opened his Wakefield gallery with his brothers after meeting River Wisconsin in 1902 and is married to Amelia Thompson.
Letters from Catholic Sisters exalting Peruna as a safeguard against climate and disease recount relief from laryngitis and chronic catarrh. Dr. Hartman cited as the physician behind Peruna, with testimonials from Detroit and Napoleon Ohio. The text also notes immigration bill mention and historical context.
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