Winkler Takes Charge of State Highway Jobs
County engineer C F Winkler will supervise all trunk line construction for the state and county after January 1. He becomes resident inspector for state and county roads, with final say on contractor, county, and state matters. The plan aims to speed up projects across Dickinson and Marquette counties and beyond.
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C. F. Winkler
Highway Department
Escanaba
Lansing
Dickinson
Marquette
State Highway Department
Bessemer
Tuly
Tula
State Department
Winkler
Minstrel Show Arranged for by Wico Plymouth Group
The Wico Plymouth Boosters plan a home talent minstrel show at the Community theatre on February 7 to benefit the building fund of the community center serving Wico and Plymouth. Harrington-Adams Co. producers of Glorious Girl and Cameo Girl oversee the production. Dr T S Crosby to appear as interlocutor and prominent Wakefield men as black faced comedians. Three other acts will showcase local singing and dancing talents from Wakefield, aiming for a full house.
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Wico-Plymouth Boosters
Harrington-Adams, Co
Cameo
Wico
Plymouth
Boy
Ladies Aid
Wakefield
Crosby
Hurley Vision of Vice Draws Outrage in Go e gibic Range
A Detroit News reporter visited Hurley Wisconsin seeking sensational material and denounced the town as obstreperous Godless and shameless. He described 52 dives on the main street with gambling halls and brothels open year round except election day and noted federal raids years ago with mixed results. The piece portrays Hurley as a 24 hour vice town where legality and morality are blurred and outsiders are unwelcome.
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Detroit News
Gogebic Range
Tommyrot
Gogebic County
Hurley
Wisconsin
Michigan-Wisconsin No-Man’s Land
Ironwood
Michigan
Montreal
Frontier Life
Prince of Darkness
Wakefield Health Initiatives Highlight Official Message
City of Wakefield on December 18, 1923 releases a statement declaring Wakefield the most healthy city and urging continued public health effort amid numerous complaints reaching the office of T. S. Crosby, M. D.
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Wakefield
May bond county for $50,000 for hospital
Petition circulated to call an election for a $50,000 hospital bond issue to open Grand View Hospital. County board action pending as trustees estimate $125,000 needed for opening and one year maintenance with specific allocations. Five trucks work daily on the Tula road rock handling with rock work expected by February 1.
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County Board of Supervisors
Grand View Hospital
Joseph Desonia
Board of Trustees
Board of Supervisors
Tula
Wakefield Plans Water Additive to Prevent Goitre
Dr T S Crosby announces Wakefield will add sodium iodide to the water twice yearly to reduce goitre. One third of a grain per capita will be released in spring and fall. Iodide in water aims to control thyroid issues without harming the supply. Public notice will alert residents to drink more water after dosing.
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Wakefield
T.S. Crosby
Crosby
Biy
Plymouth and Wakefield Iron Co pits halt work weekend
The Plymouth and Wakefield Iron Co pits will cease work Saturday evening until Wednesday morning, per information received Friday.
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Plymouth and Wakefield
County Bounty Plan Limits Wolf and Coyote Rewards
The Gogebic County bounty plan sets a ten dollar reward for residents who kill wolves or coyotes within the county. Applicants must present the complete carcass with skin and head, swear an affidavit, and allow sheriff and clerk investigations before the county board approves payment within six months.
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County Board of Supervisors
Gosebie
Gogebic
Board of Supervisors
Mice Fed Varying Diets Show Varied Health At Meeting
At the meeting Dr. Crosby demonstrated mice fed different diets. Mice given coffee and toast appeared small and weak, those fed milk and toast were in fair condition, and mice receiving milk, toast and vegetables were very healthy. The demonstration drew favorable comment and a lecture by the nurse is planned.
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Wakefield
Crosby
Lansing
Do Nothing Session Adjourns Wednesday in Michigan
The special session aimed at Republicans' reapportionment measures adjourned Wednesday without adopting any legislation. Speaker George Welsh sharply rebuked dissenters, claiming oath violations and constitutional duty, as impeachment talks surfaced. John Holland defended his stance, asserting allegiance to constituents and the flag, reciting excerpts of patriotic verse amid heated debate.
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Michigan
House
George Welsh
Grand Rapids
United States
State of
John Holland
Bessemer
Gogebie
Gogebic County
Post Office Christmas Day Hours Notice
The post office will observe holiday hours on Christmas Day. Window service for mail distribution opens 9:00 to 10:00 in the morning and 6:00 to 7:00 in the evening.
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Postoffice
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State Highways
Wico-Plymouth
Hunley
City OF Wakefield
Department of Health
Theodore S. Crosby, M. D
Ing
Ment
T. S. Crosby, M. D
May Bond County
City Commission
State Board of Health
Johnston's
Winkler’s
Rex
San Dylan
A. F. Olson, Prop
Holland
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