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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1925

Page

7

Wakefield Township Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Wakefield Township Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 22, 1924. ABE Mathews served as Secretary.

Wakefield Board of Education

Meeting Postponed By Wakefield Township Board

The Wakefield Township Board of Education adjourned due to no quorum on December 28, 1924 and postponed the meeting to 3:00 PM the following day. Secretary Abe Mathew is listed as signer.

Hl. A. Tresse Abe Mathews Stanley Tyack Victor Lepisto Ilenry Ahola Mathews Tyack Wakefield News Arvo Linha Nestor Nelson Farm Comet Plymouth Transpor Verona E Hanson Contratto & Michela Coal Abbott Educational Co Siedeed American Book Co Eehoais Baker Paper Co Deseenetees Bedell Motor Sales Co Geeee Geo, Cavender & Co Ity Elee, & Plmb City of Wakefield Frank L. Clapp Oon Motor Co Michela Eau Claire Bk. & Stay Co Advocational Music Bureau Tae Veneer Gamble Hinged Music Co Gross Skud & Goldman Ee Hannah Tyniee Central Ecene Twin City Sch. Supply Co Office Supply Co Wakefield Lumber Co Wakefield Hospital Wakefield Pharmacy Bell Tel, Co Toll and Exchange Nerview A. L. Brackett Hicago Corots Dennison Mfg Renee Ee Nu Claire Bk & Sta’y Co Educational Music Bureau Music Ee Sheen Favor, Ruhl & Co Gregg Puhl Sehen Ph. Gross Howe, & Sup. Co Cristmas Candy Planter School Dorothy Hopper Hurley Keramic Studio Publ. Co Kewanee Boiler Co Marshall-Wells Co Seeenene Ino Pailpe & Nixon A. Malavech Eevceeerenere Bell Tel Seem Mich Tee Mentzer, Bush & Co Miessner Piano Co Delbert O'Brien A. F. Olson Benj. H. Sanborn Co Simonds Saw & Steel Co Skud & Goldman Hannah Tyni Underwood Type Co John Watson Institute L. G. Wilson Redell Motor Sales Co Rp N. A. Mellstrom Comet ST Henry Running Peete John Douglas Coenen Radio World Kefield News Lepisto Abe Mathewr Wakefield Board of Education First National Bank H. A. Tressel Henry Ahola Ww. J. Weston Nestor Nelson Ahola Charles Johnson Nestor Laine

Vessel Structures Define Ocean Legacies In Gale Survival

The New York Herald Tribune calls modern steamships near miracles of design as sea storms test hulls and balance. It notes that ships endure 100 foot waves and 65 foot waterline surges, yet are rarely destroyed in open oceans. Strong hulls and robust construction dominate survivor stories.

New York Herald-Tribune

Open Air Prisons in Holland Prove Successful

A historical note describes outdoor prisons in the Netherlands. Sixty inmates were sent to Veenhuizen to transform moorland into fields. They work in small unrated gangs without warders, supervised by a voluntary foreman. Escape attempts have not occurred. the system’s humane, outdoor setting prompts government interest in expanding centers.

Holland Veenhuizen

Vampires: eye color myths in modern fiction

The entry notes that vampires are said to have flashing eyes in green or black, but many portrayals show dark brown or dark gray eyes that can look black in certain lighting. It discusses how eye color varies by depiction and lighting, challenging a fixed rule.

Humana Mind Beat Machine In Mathematical Trials

French lightning calculator M Inaudi faced twelve modern calculating machines. He won most rounds by speed in addition subtraction division and powers, but one machine led in square root extraction in the first round. In the third round the human competitor prevailed easily.

Humana M. Inaudi

Instincts and reason in human conduct debated

Writers once held instinct almost non existent in man and saw reason as animals lack. William James argued humans have as many instincts as animals and that instinct guides all human conduct. McDougal adds that without instinctive dispositions human activity would halt entirely.

William James McDougal

Sulphur Clears A Pimply Skin

A noted skin specialist says breaking out on face neck arms or body is quickly overcome by Mentho Sulphur. Pimples dry up and disappear, with no substitute found for sulphur as a remover. It is harmless and inexpensive. Ask any druggist for Rowles Mentho Sulphur and use it like cold cream.

Eye color myths reveal traits and character cues

The passage links eye color to temperament and intelligence, claiming gray for intellectual men and brown for temperament, with blue gray signaling sadness and green or black deemed wicked. It cites Becky Sharp’s green eyes as instrumental in her varied schemes.

Becky Sharp

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

A damaged ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as fast pain relief for rheumatism and related aches. It claims heat from red peppers reaches the sore area in minutes, improves circulation, and eases lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and chest colds. The ad urges buying the genuine Rowles product with branding on the package.

Rowles

Growing Old and a Place to Call Home

A speaker reflects on aging and the desire for a private, self managed space away from street life. They envision a small plot with fruits, flowers, vegetables, and chickens to stay busy, avoiding neglect and idle loitering as they become old and useless.

Arkan Thomas Cat

St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief

A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe remedy for rheumatism sciatic pain and related conditions. It claims instant relief from tender spots by applying the liniment directly, noting it has relieved millions over the last fifty years and is suitable for neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swellings.

St. Jacobs Oil

Wyeth's Sage and Suiplane Compound Darkens Hair

An old remedy claim Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound can turn gray or faded hair dark and lustrous after one or two applications. Ads boast millions of bottles sold yearly and urge readers to buy at drug stores to restore youth and youthful appearance within days.

Wyeth Eav

Wakefield Tax Roll Notice for 1924 Collections

George J. Hrbasek treasurer informs Wakefield taxpayers that the 1924 city, state and school tax roll is in hand for collection. City taxes are due July 1 with gradual penalties and fees through March 1, 1925. The notice lists payment office hours December to Jan 9, and evening hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

City of Wakefield

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Board OF Education OF Wakefield Township THE Board OF Education Pro Pro Tem Buick Fisher Hanson Bros. Garage Wakefield, Michigan T. S. Crosby Kerkes A. D George J. Hrbacek
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