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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1922

Page

6

Heiress Must Live On 20000 a Year Court Rules

Fourteen year old Margaret Alicia Sparrow daughter of late Edward Grant Sparrow lumber magnate must live on 20000 a year from her father’s estate. Surrogate Foley denied a 24000 annual allowance for her mother but left open a future request. Margaret will receive two fifths of the estate when she reaches 30, with three fifths going to her brother Forward Grant Jr. at that time.

Margaret Alicia Sparrow Edward Grant Sparrow Liquibernmiain Sparrow- Kroll Lumber Co Kenton Peninsula Govebie County Wakefield New York Lansing Mich Foley Margaret

Marquette Auto Death Warns Motorists In Cold Weather

The asphyxiation death of George Derleth in Marquette warns motorists about danger from carbon monoxide. Opening a garage door or window during cold starts can save lives, as CO is colorless and odorless from incomplete combustion. Immediate outdoor artificial respiration may help if rescue occurs quickly.

George Derleth Marquette Derleth

FISHING FOR EVERYBODY Commissioner backs open rivers plea

The Free Press lauds Commissioner Baird's plan to keep state rivers open to anglers and prevent exclusive fishing rights by land purchases on both banks. It argues outdoor rights are fundamental to American settlement and warns landowners may close access, urging action to preserve access for the poor.

Baird Gol

Road work curtailment noted in 1928 program

State highway commission reviews the 1928 road building plan, reporting progress on the 1922 and 1923 programs. District mileages are listed for Kalamazoo Cadillac Escanaba Ann Arbor Saginaw Grand Rapids Port Huron and Testne etriet and bridges to loon, with costs and prior completions cited.

State Highway Commission Kalamazoo Cadillac Escanaba Ann Arbor Saginaw Grand Rapids Port Heron Testne Etriet Loon

Prospects for Agriculture in 1923

A year after the agricultural downturn most of six million U S farmers face a better outlook. Crops were generally good and prices rose, with farm incomes up by over a billion dollars from 1921. Costs fell due to lower freight rates and interest, while co operative marketing grew. Yet weather unevenness, high freight and local taxes pose ongoing challenges. Strong legislative action and broader economic recovery support cautious optimism for 1923.

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Telephone facts and plans for Michigan courses

Ten years of telephone reach expanded to nationwide links beyond 4000 miles. Japan charges 540 for installation and government tax. Michigan farmers may learn home radio building at M A C this winter under Ashley M. Berridge. Legislature may tax gasoline two cents per gallon for highway work. Good Roads delegates approve amid heated debate. Support local merchants first, then seek better options elsewhere.

United States Japan Michigan Ashley M. Berridge Michigan Good Roads Association Grand Rapids

Applicant Seeks Teachers License Amid Odd Assertions

An applicant for a state teachers license claimed air crosses New Yorkshire and mentioned an inaccessible canal. The note references leaving four laundry packages at Texa’s Barber Shop and ties to the Bessemer Steam Laundry agency.

New Yorkshire Mentary Canal Pretexa’s Bessemer Steam Laundry

Notice to creditors in Gogebic Probate Court

State of Michigan Probate Court Gogebie County in the matter of Antonio Mazzone deceased. Four months from December 11 1922 are allowed for creditors to present claims to the probate office at Bessemer before April 1 1425. The hearing will be on April 7 1828 at ten oclock in the forenoon before Judge William Baird.

Michigan Gogebie Pstite Antonio Mazzone Ber. A. TD Bessemer Apri Bie Dutes Ten Geloek

Probate Order Notice in Gogebic County

Four months from December 11 1922 are allowed for creditors of Andrew Johnson deceased to present claims to the Gogebic County Probate Court at Bessemer. Claims must be filed by April 11 1928 and will be heard April 16 1928 at ten in the forenoon. William S. Baird Judge of Probate marks the notice.

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