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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
5
A festive poem celebrates Christmastide with imagery of stars, bells, wassail, evergreen rooms, and joy. It recalls the birth of Christ, the universal welcome, generosity to the needy, and the merry mingling of mummers, maidens, and family.
The Michigan Historical Commission offers 200 in prize money for four $50 essays on Why the United States is at War. Contestants from groups including public schools, normal colleges, universities, and other Michigan colleges may enter. Entries due February 1 1918 with 4000 word limit. typing required. signed by number only.
Approximately 600 acres four miles north of Wen Mich with good roads to descriptions and well timbered areas. Some parcels cleared. Property must be sold quickly for cash. For details call the Advocate office or write 555 Wakefield.
A promotional note extols starting each day with a morning bath regimen. It advocates hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels, claim renewed vitality, clearer skin, and improved health. The ad targets general well being and digestive comfort.
Between January first and March first, married men with income over 2000 in 1917 and unmarried men with revenue over 1000 must file income tax returns. Government agents will visit the county seat to assist, and meeting the collector is required to comply with the law. The tax is a war duty, and avoiding payment is condemned.
Send your broken watch or jewelry to Frank Hackerson in Wisconsin for repairs. Include details of the item and a return address for shipment. Expect professional handling and prompt service based on the ad text.
Marmalade jars old glories and small glassware sit among spoons and Bud Vases in a Ironwood shop weekly display. The inventory lists salt and pepper shakers with other small antiques. Local buyers consider the vintage jars and glass pieces a charm for kitchen and pantry decor.
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