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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
2
The piece argues that increases in public relief and expenditures follow prevailing practices and stresses prudent municipal and school governance. It notes concerns about bonded debt and aging populations in cities and districts, suggesting that economic strength and debt levels influence political support and national favor.
A bright faced young man, about twenty, wanders the streets with hands in his pockets, deprived of opportunity and moral fibre. The piece argues society must provide labor and purpose to prevent debasement, blaming an artificial system and insufficient work as causes of the crime and discontent.
The Iowa Democratic primary results are studied in Michigan as a potential indicator of federal relief spending impact on the November election. WPA chief Hopkins comments on Wearin and Gillette while Arthur Krock cautions relief funds may drive Democratic loyalties. Michigan relief figures show one in four depend on government.
A city budget figure of 131159.37 plus 2840 bond tax will be submitted at hearings tentatively set for June 21 and July 5. The commission can raise 15 mills, but this year’s net city and bond total is 133999.37 with the band tax excluded 1381. The budget cuts slashed salaries above 700 by 10 percent and common labor by six percent.
A health brief from the State Joint Committee on Public Health Education surveys how industrial dust affects tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. It details dust types including free silicon dust from sand and mining, organic dust associated with asthma, and inert inorganic dust like lime and cement, noting varying health impacts and the limited role of dust alone in TB risk. The piece cautions workers to improve general health and avoid dusty trades if they have or have had tuberculosis, while stressing that some dusty environments, such as street dust in summer, are less linked to TB.
A four year old, Jack Conners, visited Mrs. H. C. Kudner for a cookie. Peggy the dog retrieved a wounded robin and brought it to the boy. In a misstep the child fell, causing the bird to drop and need care.
A political gossip column discusses dissatisfaction with John D. M. Hamilton and Dr. Glenn Frank amid calls for party reform. Osborn offers the party a historical view from abolition to Taft era, praising Landon’s humanity and warning against overly academic guidance.
A Sears Servic guide offers simple rice centered recipes to help brides cook thriftily for two. It suggests cooking a large bowl of rice, then using it for multiple dishes, including rice croquettes with ground meat, onion and green pepper.
The text describes a nurse bee receiving nectar from field bees rather than depositing it itself and mentions a student who has not been noon or late for a single class since sixth grade. The passage combines natural bee behavior with an attendance remark about a former student.
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