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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
4
Martin E Grow showcases a remarkable improvement in the nine year chassis of the Crow Elkhart Mull powered car. The long service record and refinements culminate in this standout achievement, highlighting reliability and enhanced performance.
Engineer Vivian B. Wells was laid off and replaced by Engineer LaBrusche. E. J. Koudelka spent the weekend at home in Antigo and returned Monday. William Bier received a surprise visit from his brother Otto after ten years. The first ore train bound for lake transportation left Wakefield on Monday night signaling a busy season for railroad workers. William B. Pollock and F. X. B. Shannock traveled to Hurley to meet Frank’s brother L. E. and Frank Skibba from West Allis. James Curran, roundhouse foreman, resigned claiming sudden military call, though his Civil War veteran status ages him into later life.
Electricity cures where drugs fail. Mrs George Howe was a Bessemer visitor Wednesday. P T Beeran of Ironwood was a business visitor in town Tuesday. Rooms for Rent in the Perry House apply to Skud Goldman Co. Big concert at town hall next Friday May 4th tickets urged. Two million boys to work on farms per agricultural department. Pay electric service before month end. drop wires cut and meters removed for arrears. Frank Hokenson moves near Kearney Mich to oversee farming. J W Gill returned from month east trip. enjoyed time of life. Leslie Dushaine from Marquette to stay. works at Wakefield mine. J E McNicholas of Marinisco wins road grading contract 31,000 yards in Ontonagon county. Murder will out. Albert Thomas marries Miss Alfreda Hein of Hurley. groom oldest son of Wakefield residents, works at Bratton mine. Congratulations from the Advocate. Mr and Mrs W H Roberts visit Bessemer for farewell party for five navy recruits. New recruits: John Hendrickson, Geo Arevarthea, Geo Sorensen, Alex Deli Compson. gifts include American flag pins.
Local moving helper offers household moving services in Ramsay Michigan. James Conterio advertises reasonable rates and invites calls at 7F4 for household relocation.
The bowels are the natural sewerage system of the body. When they become obstructed by constipation a part of the poisonous matter the secreted carry off is absorbed into the system, making payment dull and stupid, and interfering with the digestion and assimilation of food. This condition is quickly relieved by Chamberlains Tablets. Obtainable everywhere.
An article warns big eaters risk kidney trouble and bladder weakness from rich food. It promotes taking Kidneco tablets with water before meals to flush kidneys, claiming quick, harmless relief and long usage across generations. Also notes Ironwood Plectrum Orchestra uses a popular banjo plectrum instrument.
J B Westgate of Marenisco Michigan offers estimates on general painting and decorating and on automobile repairing and overhaul. He will call to repair cars where they stand with no towing needed.
Wakefield Mich April 7 1917 notice by Wm Running that he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Maud Running after this date leaving his bed and board in the notice this is a formal declaration of non liability for her future debts
A note promotes Chambelain's Cough Remedy as safe for children, stating it contains no opium or narcotics and can be given confidently like an adult. It is easy to take and described as effective against coughs, colds, and croup, with availability claimed everywhere.
The Board of County Road Commissioners invites scaled proposals for clearing grubbing and grading about five miles of road tied to the Ironwood Lake Superior project. Bids due 2:00 p m Tuesday May 1 1917 at the County Court House Bes semer. Details from County Highway Engineer. A bidder trip will occur last week of April. The board reserves the right to reject any bids.
Local notice promotes a Sunday chicken dinner offered at the Wakefield Hotel for 50 cents, inviting patrons to partake in a simple meal setting. The short item emphasizes the price and venue.
An ad promotes internal sanitation through a morning regimen of warm water with limestone phosphate and tea to purify the digestive tract. It claims benefits for skin tone, breath, headaches, rheumatism, and general vitality, urging both men and women to adopt the habit for a virile, rosy appearance.
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