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Newspaper

Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1923

Page

4

The Hero film at Strand features Gaston Glass fire bite

Gaston Glass survives a burning building collapse and a rattlesnake bite during a dramatic scene for The Hero at the Strand. The stunt was filmed as part of Gasnier's production with Glass carrying a child to safety before the rear of the set collapsed and a venomous snake struck. Doctor Newmark treated the bite, and Glass continued filming amid the pain. Also promoted is The Town That Forgot God a Mother centric photodrama about a boy and his mother amid a flood, a bank project update notes December occupancy for the First National Bank building with delays pushing start.

Gaston Glass Glass Gasnier Hero Strand Theatre B. P. Schullberg Lichtman Franklie Lee Phillip Newmark Gaston John Sampolis Barbara LaMarr Doris Pawn Martha Mattox Sun God David New York America William Fox

Wakefield Township School Taxes Due by Sept 15

About $20,000 in 1921 school taxes for Wakefield Township School District must be paid before September 15. Tax on lands of the Longyear estate Thogan Furnace Co and R Connor Co. were not paid two years ago due to a state school law technicality. Mr and Mrs B G Nelson of Minneapolis are visiting the Neidhold home. former locals Soh also reside there.

Wakefield Township Longyear Estate Thogan Furnace Co R. Connor Co B. G. Nelson Minneapolis BE. F. W. Neidhold Nel- Soh

Thompson and Deacon Vie For Wakefield City Commissioner

Political notices announce Fred Thompson and Fred Deacon as candidates for city commissioner in Wakefield with August 28 election. Biographical lines note Thompson’s decade in Wakefield and Deacon’s stated commitment to duties. The item also lists local social notices and moving personal announcements from area residents and business associates.

Fred Thompson Thompson Wakefield Fred Deacon

House for Sale on Olson Avenue and More Classifieds

Multiple local ads list a house for sale on Olson Avenue inquiring to H Ketola, plus a house and lot near city hall with modern utilities and plans for a smaller home. Also offered are a piano for sale, sanitary cot and stove, farm for sale or trade inquiries, found keys on Tula Road, and a Watkins products sales proposition with Wakefield territory opportunities.

Olson Avenue H. Ketola City Hall Frank Ringsmuth Kimball Piano Plymouth Lt. Jones Olney Tula Road J. R. Watkins Wakefield Watkins J R Watkins Co Dept Winona Minn

Mentho Sulphur Claimed To Ease Eczema Fast

A vitalist touts Mentho-Sulphur as a germ destroying skin remedy for eczema and itching. The preparation is said to cool the skin after first use, heal rash and blotches, and is harmless enough to resemble a cold cream. Available from druggists in small jars.

Salts Kidney Flush Promoted for Healthful Urinary Work

An old guidance piece urges Americans to drink soft water and take four ounces of Salts each morning to flush and stimulate the kidneys. The remedy, described as a lithia lemon grape acid blend, is said to neutralize system acids, relieve bladder disorders, and support kidney function. Doctors are advised to have kidneys examined twice yearly.

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