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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1922

Page

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Five Year Limit for Filing Service Claims

Article explains the five year limit to file disability claims under the United States Veterans Suicide Insurance Act. It details deadlines after discharge and directs ex servicemen to apply to the Pension or Veterans Bureau. Examples cite Navy discharge on December 1 1917 and filing December 10 1922 in Chicago District Office. It urges prompt action to avoid disbarment from benefits and provides contact addresses in Chicago Grand Rapids and district offices.

Wir Risk Insurance Act United States Ser Fy Qian Perce Oman Pension Bureau Veteraos Bureau Veterans’ Bureau Navy Veterans’ Bureau Oat Chicaute Chicago Ofice District Ofice

Michigan Heart Disease Deaths Soar In First Half 1921

Deaths from organic heart disease topped Michigan’s mortality in the first half of 1921, with 2,811 fatalities. Cancer ranked second with 1,693 victims, tuberculosis third as deaths declined versus last year. Experts warn heart disease remains the leading killer and urge competent medical advice for protection.

Pring M. Olin Ptate Deed Caperonery Wailiam C Harlan Jor

Wakefield Schools Get $18,600 Primary Money

Wakefield school district will receive about 18,7028.30 dollars from the state primary school fund based on a census of 1,449 school age children. Each child yields 11.70 dollars, with the fund collected from utilities, telephone, telegraph lines and railroads.

Wakefield Aletment Aecording Lansing

Legion Meets Monday to Elect Delegation

The Legion will hold a Monday evening meeting at City Hall to elect two delegates and alternates to the Michigan Department convention. Other business will be transacted as the group prepares for the state convention in September at Ann Arbor.

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Voters Seek Wet Candidate for Senate in Wayne County

The piece surveys 1920s Michigan politics with Baker’s wet stance and labor ties, noting Wayne County's pivotal role in the Republican primary and broader implications for governor and U.S. Senate contests, while highlighting farm and Grange influence and urban outreach strategies. It also mentions war casualty Matt Stitmae, missing insurance letters to Gov Groesbeck, and local Wakefield notices.

Matt Stitmae Painesville Hawghe Ton County Co. G Groesbeck Jeter Matin Paulina Stine Zelin Jugo-Slavia Washington

CANDIDATES FILE FOR PRIMARY ELECTION IN GOGEBIC COUNTY

A record field of candidates aims for the September primary with 84 filings. Republicans list Townsend Baker Go Brimery and Wesley while Democrats include Mo inimins Metweng and others. The slate also covers congress and county offices with many names from Ironwood and Wakefield.

Commissioner Charter Change Election Issue

W C Hart seeks re election opposed by Harlan W Johnson for commissioner. City voters face a second ballot on a proposed charter amendment to shorten terms from five to three years. Election at city hall Tuesday 7 am to 5 pm. City clerk William Jacobson will enroll eligible voters.

W. C. Hart Harlan W. Johnson Department of Engineering William Jacobson Welock

Wakefield Engineer Commissioner Seeks Re‑Election

Wakefield announces boam a candidate for re election as commissioner of engineering. He cites two and a half years in office and cooperation with the City Commission to advance a development program to improve Wakefield. He pledges harmony, low taxes, honest administration, and qualified technical guidance.

Wakefield Boam Toa Ohe Potive Sed Whit Datinence Michigan

Bedell Named Wakefield Fuel Administrator for Winter

J W Bedell of Wakefield is named fuel administrator to manage coal allocations for homes, industries, and public buildings this winter. He will coordinate requests through county officials, with A L Rummel guiding overall efforts and J O A Tedderstrom reappointed as county fuel administrator. The plan mirrors wartime measures to prevent coal shortages, while mines and businesses seek information on winter needs and supply limits.

Wakefield A. L. Rummel J. W. Bedell Bedell Leen J. O A. Tederstrom Wtedell Wihier Taut Weakethole Iron Co Caal Calyo Coal

Corrupt Practices Act Enforced in State Primary Elections

The Secretary of State Charles J. Bieluna reports the Corrupt Practices Act remains in force, limiting expenditures by United States Senate candidates to 3750 dollars. Townsend headquarters in Detroit shows prior spending of 12.10 dollars to support a Roan State organization. Additional notes mention Lake Gogebic and local civic activity as efforts to regain order.

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