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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
8
A town editorial urges creation of a local institution to channel civic effort and funds toward youth welfare and constructive public activity. It argues public sentiment alone lacks cash and warns against wealth pursuit overpowering the need to protect children from temptation during wartime.
Fragmentary newspaper item from Wakefield describes a chaotic scene with unclear details about a fight, a home setting, and references to people named Adler and Wilson. The text is garbled, offering few concrete facts, names, dates, or locations beyond Wakefield and partial mentions of outcomes or opinions.
A measured call for permanent peace argues democracy will be secured not by force but via compromise and adjustment. The speaker emphasizes conciliation as the path to a safer world, urging tempered diplomacy over coercive measures.
The article notes Uncle Sam's focus on aiding households to secure food during war. It cites the Agriculture Department newsletter urging waste reduction and best use of leftovers, with tips on using cereal scraps, stale bread, skim milk, meat and fish, fat, and cooking water to maximize nourishment. It references studying state and Washington bulletins for economical feeding guidance. It ends with a remark on French Premier's assessment of the war offensive outcomes.
A cyclone traversed seven states leaving widespread ruin and fatalities. Descriptions speak of tornadic violence lifting houses and people, with debris strewn across towns. A remarkable incident reported six train cars lifted a quarter mile before destruction.
Reports indicate no major Allied gains in France over recent weeks while German forces gradually retreat. The narrative notes minor trench advances but suggests no imminent breakthrough as the Allied offensive continues without decisive momentum.
The text argues that representatives enacted the draft law and urges the public to abide until repeal. It emphasizes correcting government by influencing Congress or electing lawmakers who will please voters, and asks citizens to support the government in all its laws.
A collage of wartime commentary and local views including Food Director Hoover urging prudent eating, Berlin and submarine rumors, bonds as safe investments, and the idea of air power against Germany. It notes vacations, school year endings, and the Italian push in the front, all reflecting a home front perspective.
Old time recipe improves hair darkening with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold 0 cents at drug stores. Apply to strands with a brush to cover gray, yielding dark glossy hair after successive uses. Not a medical cure.
Miami Power Bicycles and the Bacycle Bicycles advertise rushed Liberty Bonds sales at Tripleit's Jewelry Store. The notice urges locals to purchase as a patriotic act, while a separate call urges Americans to avoid entangling alliances and indemnities abroad. A rain coat and men’s apparel by Dan Wall are also advertised, with a sample line of clothing offered for selection.
Notice to all residents of Wakefield Township Michigan that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall on June 3 4 and 5 and June 7 8 9 1947 to hear appeals for the 1937 assessment. Sessions begin at 9 o clock each day and may run six hours. Names and details appear in the official roll as reviewed and approved by the board.
An ad style claim urges meat eaters to flush kidneys with radiana and lithia based grape and lemon juice mix. It promises to prevent uric acid buildup, ease back pain, cloudy urine, and bladder issues, touting a cheap lithia water tonic as safe for all meat eaters.
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