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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
2
The Wakefield News announces its Saturday publication schedule and subscription prices. One year costs two dollars, six months one dollar. Public notice confirms second class mail designation and editorial leadership under H. L. Prezise.
Wakefield Bessemer Hurley hosted Fourth of July events with strong child oriented programs. W L Taylor Arthur Mann and Mike Hook led sports. J W Bedell praised for tireless support from morning parades to fireworks. A proposal suggests a single rotating range wide celebration to cut costs.
The annual school election is set for Monday with polls from 10 am to 5 pm. Candidates Dr H A Tressel and Dr T B Crosby seek to succeed Dr Tressel. Electors urged to vote. past low turnout noted. statutory voter criteria defined for Michigan districts. Also mentions Lake Superior ore market, ore overproduction, and anticipated better mining year ahead. Beaching waves and bathing beauties on the shore are referenced at the end.
Special meeting opens bids for school painting and repairs at Comet, Old High, and Plymouth buildings. Actions include awarding contracts to Nels Walstrom for Comet interior, Waino Lindh for Old High exterior, William Bodoh for Plymouth interior, plus orders for fencing, caulking, and a change order at New High School. Audit contract to McLaughlin, No reen & Co, and a bill for laundry services read.
The record shows motions to adjourn with formal adjournment at midnight and a light hearted exchange about an ideal couple. A brief quip about a grass widow and vegetarian follows, then a bawdy doll anecdote contrasts a mother bathing her baby with a neighbor’s girl watching.
Victor Lepisto, cashier, swears the bank statement is true. It lists loans and discounts totaling 446109.12, overdrafts 218.92, and various assets including cash in vault 385553.07, bank buildings 47867.39, and assets under reserves with the Federal Reserve. Deposits and liabilities show demand and time deposits, United States deposits, and notes payable totaling 1,053,884.87 with a final attest by the cashier.
An old newspaper note promotes Bowles Mentho Sulphur as a soothing skin remedy for eczema and other itching conditions. It claims the first application cools and calms the skin, with rash and blotches healing quickly. The preparation is described as harmless and available in small jars.
Posing as a vintage advertisement, the note promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural dark color to faded or gray hair. It claims easy at home use, natural appearance, and disguises gray with a sponge or brush, suggesting results after a few applications.
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