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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1925

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Iron ore reserves in Lake Superior district noted by geologist

M C L Lake geologist for M A Tianna Co reports total Lake Superior iron ore reserves at 2 568 008 tons for Gogebie range with 0 reserves and 10 possible prospects. He cites figures from state surveys and tax commission estimates, discusses assured and probable ore across Mesabi and surrounding districts, and emphasizes depletion as a critical issue for future production.

Govebie M. CL Lake A. Tianna Co Trent Tesde Lake Michigan Wisconsin State Tax Commission Marquette Gogebie Mr. Lake Lake Superior Ats United States Fron Mesnabi Mesabi Range

State to revalue Gogebic County property for taxation

The state tax commission plans a county wide revaluation in Gogebic County. Representative Harrison says the process will begin immediately in cities and continue in townships and outlying districts through summer. About 50 percent of taxable property may be reassessed to true value, potentially raising the tax base and prompting hearings for objections.

State Tax Commission Harrison Commission Wakefield Tfnrrison Tron Mountain Tim Iron Mountain Hower Mitter

Mann Returns From Chicago Medical Visit

Arthur Mann returned from Chicago where he underwent a physical examination at the Wesley Me wors hospital. Doctors believed he may have chronic appendicitis but concluded that surgery was not necessary at this time.

Arthur Mann Chicago Wesley Mewors Hospital Mann

Last Day to Pay Taxes Without Penalty in City Hall

Saturday is the deadline to pay city taxes without a 4 percent penalty. The M A Tianna Company paid over 1,105,000 and the Plymouth Mining Company about 190,0? before year end. After today, taxes collected at city hall incur 4 percent interest until March 4 and then delinquent accounts go to the county treasurer.

M.A. Tianna Company Wakefield Ren Comany Plymouth Mining Company

May Establish New Hospital in Gogebic County

The Gogebic Range Medical Society urged the county board of supervisors to consider converting Grand View Sanitorium into a general hospital. Debate centers on patient mix and infection risk, with splits over staff qualifications and political influence. Final outcome hinges on board action and potential staff guarantees.

Medical Society General Hospital Grand View Plains Grand View Sanitorium Gogebic Range Medical Society Bo Vile Board Board of Supervisors A. L. Rummel Mosern General Hospital

Births Surpass Deaths in Wakefield 1924 Report

Dr. Crosby health officer reports 120 deaths and 48 deaths in Wakefield in 1924 with February the peak birth and death month. Epidemic measles struck early year with 18 cases in January and 49 in February. December saw ten births and four deaths and 16 scarlet fever cases with seven fumigations.

Wakefield T Ss. Crosby City Commission State Laboratory

Reward Offered for Police Dog's Killer

A twenty five dollar reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of those who shot and killed Dr. TS Crosby's Belgian police dog. The dog died from a fatal wound during a professional call on Monday evening. The doctor says the reward is about preventing cruelty and notes the dog was never a threat. Mrs Pearl Croker of Minneapolis visited her father in Wico location over the weekend, and Mrs R J Prout will return Monday from Minneapolis.

TS. Crosby Crosby Pearl Croker Minneapolis James MacArthur Wico

Thomaston Treasurer Beaudette Makes City Call

D H Beaudette treasurer of Wakefield township visited the city on Wednesday for business purposes. His call reflected local financial concerns and municipal dealings in progress.

D. H. Beaudette Thomaston Wakefield Township

Mayor Urges Extensive City Improvements for 1925

Wakefield Michigan year end review shows City Commission urged to complete Community Building work, add cemetery vault, expand city hall for fire dept, and renovate Library reading room. Plan includes street, light, water, sewer upgrades and lakefront improvements.

AC B City Commission Ely Hall

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Gogebic M. C. Lake Iron Trade Review Gogebic County Covebic County Viste Plymouth Co County Board of Supervisor City Health Thy City Health Department T. 8. Crosby Lake View Cemetery Wakefield Michigan Department of Accounts and Finances Padi Department of Engineering Department of Light and Power Sewer and Water Wat Department of Public Works Putnam Street Putman Street Smith Street Lake Shore Drive First National Bank
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