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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

2

Two Good Candidates for Gogebic County Posts

In Gogebic County, John Luxmore and Jacob Nelson seek renomination for county clerk and county treasurer at the upcoming primary. Both are praised for long service, steady growth in duties, and accurate records, with voters urged to support their renomination and reelection.

John Luxmore Jacob Nelson Luxmore Court House Ironwood Upper Peninsula Nelson Lionwood Gogebic

Inviting the President to Gogebic Range

The piece urges honoring President Coolidge with a month of no invitations to ensure his rest during a planned visit. It argues the Gogebic county fair period in late August or early September could draw visitors and boost the county’s prospects, agriculture, and regional interest.

Coolidge Dulath Herald Gogebic Range Wisconsin

Compulsory Auto Insurance Debate Slows Adoption

An editorial argues that uninsured drivers cause injuries and deaths, noting many lack funds, hospital coverage, or insurance. It cites Massachusetts as an early adopter but sees mixed levels of approval elsewhere and questions the broader case for compulsory auto insurance.

Massachusetts

Insurance stance on compulsory auto coverage debated

The text argues against compulsory auto insurance and cites Edson S. Lott of United States Casualty Co proposing a new approach: those with unpaid auto damage judgments could be barred from registering or operating a vehicle until payment is made. The suggestion is presented as a more viable remedy needing study.

Edson Lott The United States Casualty Company

Knockout Reilly at Strand with Richard Dix

Richard Dix stars in Knockout Reilly at the Strand on Wednesday July 4. The fifties era tale follows a young steel puddler turned pugilist who is jailed for a crime he did not commit. Mary Brian co stars as the romance and Jack Renault is featured.

Knockout Reilly Richard Dix Strand Theater Steel Puddler Dix Mary Brian Reilly Jack Renault Malcolm St. Clair Richard. Dix

Underworld King Killed in Battle With Police

A notorious gangster known as Bull Weed the self styled Mayor of the Third Ward was executed on the gallows after being convicted for murder. An escape from Murderer’s Row led to a police siege with machine guns and grenades before Bull Weed was captured. A crook melodrama based on this tale plays at the Strand next Tuesday with a cast featuring George Bancroft Evelyn Brent Clive Brook and Fred Kobler.

Bull” Weed Third Ward Buck” Mulligan Buck Underworld Strand Theater Josef von Sternberg Ben Hecht George Bancroft Bull Evelyn Brent Feathers Clive Brook Rolls Royce Fred Kobler Larry Lemon

Bebe Daniels Stars in Senorita at Strand Theater

Bebe Daniels delivers her best vehicle in years in Senorita at the Strand. The star plays a Spanish character who disguises as a boy much of the film, showcasing romance, adventure, and athletic verve with vivid, roguish charm.

Bebe Daniels Strand Bebe South America

Caballeros of a Grandfather’s Estate in a Love Tale

A melodramatic tale centers on Bebe who shifts between a boy’s garb and a Senorita’s dress amid feud between families. James Hall supports Miss Daniels, with William Powell as a swaggering bully instigating the conflict.

Caballeros Bebe James Hall Miss Daniels William Powell Pampas

Dress Parade at Strand Captures West Point Spirit

The Strand shows Dress Parade starring William Boyd with Bessie Love filmed largely at the United States Military Academy. Cadets parade in bar racks, mess hall, classrooms and gym with realistic West Point life scenes including field maneuvers, boxing, and a rescue under shell fire.

William Boyd Bessie Love Strand Theater Spirit of West Point United States Military Academy Boyd Academy

Dress Parade Delivers Laughs Tears and Romance

The piece praises Dress Parade as a smashing entertainment with laughs tears romance and melodrama. It notes a great cast and action while stressing that confidence and spirit keep performers sharp and compelling.

Renowned Michgan Doctor Offers Free Visit Services

Dr Hanson, known in Michigan, offers free professional services to all callers during this visit. He will not operate for chronic appendicitis gall stones ulcers goitre tonsils or adenoids but reports many results in stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves heart kidneys bladder bed wetting catarrh weak lungs rheumatism sciatica leg ulcers hemorrhoids and slow growth in children. Married ladies must be accompanied by husbands reminder date and that only medicines are charged. Address Dr Hanson Medical Laboratory 311 Reid Bldg Detroit Mich.

Hanson Michigan

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