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The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1925

Page

3

Purifying Laxative Sales Pitch for Mothers

An advertisement urges mothers to have the entire family use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for a spring cleanse. It claims a purifying purge of blood stomach and bowels improves health and harmony by expelling winter germs and toxins.

Hollister

Wireless distress signal device created for ships

A new automatic wireless distress signal transmitter for ships sends out S O S alerts with the vessel's latitude and longitude. The invention aims to improve rescue chances in emergencies at sea. Moslem shepherds in Morocco wear a long strand of hair on the otherwise shaved head as a sign of faith believed to aid ascent to heaven.

Morocco

Miss Martha's Will Sparks Court Battle in Village

In 1924 a feud erupts as Annie Crowe fights elder Jim Maine over Miss Martha Crowe’s fortune. A forged will allegedly leaves Maine the estate while Annie would get only the cottage. Tom Claflin, engaged to Annie, vows to challenge the will as a court battle looms. A second will surfaces on the eve of trial.

Jim Maine Martha Crowe Annie Old Maine Tara Claflin Maine Martha Claflin Old Jim Lom Wormwood Tom Atie Tom Tom Chiflin Chaffin Miss Martha

Forged Will Rewritten. Cottage Disputed in Court

In a village probate scene, Maine confronts Tom and Annie as the judge admits Miss Crowe's will. Tom withdraws from challenging the genuine will while Maine accuses him of theft. Claflin reveals a forged will earlier than the admitted document, upending expectations and leaving Maine stunned.

Binder twine used to bind Canada wheat crop last year

About 150 million pounds of binder twine were employed to bale Canada’s wheat harvest in the past year, reflecting widespread use across provinces and large farming operations.

Canada

Straight Talks With Aunt Emmy

Jane argues that saving only $500 a year after expenses and life insurance seems small Aunt Emmy counters that saving $500 is good and life insurance is a form of investment, stressing prudent financial planning within a domestic chat.

Emmy Jane

Mentho Sulphur Cream for Fast Itch and Eczema Relief

A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur, made into a cold cream, quickly relieves itching and burning when the skin breaks out. It destroys germs, cools irritation, and can heal fiery eczema fast, leaving clear skin. available in small jars at drug stores.

Small investor advised on safe bonds and savings

Aunt Emmy counsels modest savers to use savings banks for safe growth and to consider real estate mortgages, industrial and public utility securities, or government issues on installment plans. Avoid speculation. invest with monthly payments and seek sound advice from banks or trust companies. Anue B. Aymes

Emmy Industrial Corporation Public Utility Corporation Government Anue B. Aymes

Community house urged to foster sociability and recreation

A rallying cry from a local booster stresses the need for a communal social hub to unite residents like a big family. The speaker argues a shared gathering place would bind the community across money concerns and enhance recreation and sociability for all.

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