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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1922

Page

10

Primary election debates shape Michigan race and tax talk

Lansing August 31. As Michigan prepares for the state primaries next Tuesday, observers debate a light or heavy vote amid coal shortages and transport disarray. Historical results show mixed turnout in governor and senator races, with Kelley noted as unpopular in Ingham County though often ahead locally. Secretary Hughes defends Newberry seating, denouncing misapplication of the law and urging fair treatment under Michigan and federal statutes.

Lansing Mich Albert Sleeper United States Truman H. Newberry Henry Ford Chase S. Osborn William G. Simpson Republcan Alex J. Groesbeck Prominarion Anganaidate Nenin m Tiyan Hoo Sena Owshep Patrick H. Kelley Dngham Pine Lake Kelley Townsend Maj. Emery Herbert F. Baker Ingham County Tyts Washington, D. C Michigan Charles Kbk. Townsend Charles KE. Hughes United States Supreme Court Hugh B. MacCauley Paterson N. J Hughes Newberry Senate

World’s Greatest Hair Grower for Bald Heads

Advertisement offering a topical hair grower that claims to regrow hair on bald heads and cure dandruff and scalp problems. Price listed as $1.75 per jar with a note that it should not be used where hair is not wanted. Calls for agents. Promoter listed as Prof. M. S. Crosse at 448 Logan Ave Winnipeg Manitoba.

M. S. Crosse Logan Ave Winnipeg Man

Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Support

A county resident with police experience announces run for sheriff on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary foesday September 12. He pledges to enforce laws and perform duties satisfactorily if nominated and elected.

Nick Frank Seeks Gogebic County Sheriff Nomination

To the voters of Gogebic County Nick Frank asks support for the Republican nomination for sheriff in the September primaries. He cites 36 years as a county police officer and asserts strong qualifications for Gogebic County duties.

Gogebic County Nick Frank Gogebie County

County Treasurer Seeks Republican Nomination at Primaries

To the voters I have filled the county treasurer office for the past term and believe a man deserves two terms. I ask your support for renomination on the Republican ticket at the primaries Sept 12. If renominated and re-elected I pledge the same careful attention to duties as in the past.

Foesday

Johnson Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination

E Julius Johnson declares for sheriff on the Republican ticket for the primary election on September 12. A lifelong Ironwood Township resident, he has served two years as supervisor and on the county board, asserting he is well qualified for the office.

Gogebic County Ironwood Township County Board of Supervisors E. Julius Johnson

Wester Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer

Hjalmar Wester announces candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket. He cites several years of general office work in Ironwood and asks for voters’ support at the primary. His statement pledges to fulfill the duties of the office to the best of his ability.

Ironwood Hjalmar Wester

Oscar C Johnson for Register of Deeds in 1923 primaries

The notice urges votes for Oscar J Johnson as Republican candidate for Register of Deeds at the September 12 1923 primaries. It claims the office would be managed to please all if nominated and elected.

Oscar J. Johnson Register of Deeds

Coroner and County Clerk nominees seek Republican primaries

Joseph Jezek runs for renomination as Coroner at the September 12 party primaries urging support and votes. William Sompfpi also seeks the Republican nomination for County Clerk, highlighting lifelong county residence and local schooling along with office experience as qualifications.

Sheriff Nomination Bid By John Ball At August Primaries

John Ball seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff at the August primaries and pledges to enforce laws and run the office as past officials have. He asks voters for support and promises to perform duties satisfactorily if nominated and elected.

Jacobson seeks Republican County Clerk primary ticket

J Victor Jacobson announces candidacy for County Clerk on the Republican ticket ahead of the September 12 primary. He pledges to fulfill the office duties to the best of his ability and asks for voter support.

J. Victor Jacobson

Pes Yene 12th 1922 campaign appeal

An unnamed candidate for office in Pes Yene appeals to supporters dated 12th 1922. The message asks for earnest support and indicates prior contact with the recipient. No further details on office, platform, or events are provided.

renomination bid for Gogebic county clerk on GOP ticket

John Luxmore JK announces candidacy for renomination as Gogebic county clerk on the Republican ticket for the September primary. He pledges to continue handling duties efficiently if renominated and re-elected, and thanks voters for past courtesies.

Mine Inspector Candidate Seeks Republican Primary

A longtime county mine worker with over 30 years in the pits announces candidacy for mine inspector on the Republican ticket at the September 12 primaries. He asserts full fitness to perform duties competently and successfully.

Harold J. Waples Seeks Renomination for Prosecuting Attorney

Harold J. Waples announces his bid for renomination on the Republican ticket in Gogebic County for the office of prosecuting attorney. He states his two-year record enforcing state laws and pledges nonpartisan application of the law if reelected.

Foreclosure notice for old Gogebic County mortgage

Default on a 1920 mortgage by Henry Maki of Wakefield to Elias Maki of Verona Gogebic County Michigan. It was recorded in May 1920 and later assigned to People's State Bank of Bessem er Michigan. The notice states the mortgage was not kept current and details of the foreclosure action follow.

Henry Maki Wakefield Gogebic County Michigan Elias Maki Verona Office of the Register of Deeds Gogebie County Elis Maki Maria Maki People’s State Bank Bessemer Gogehie County

Mortgagee's sale notice for Gogebie County Michigan property

Elias Maki assignee of mortgagee announces sale of the SE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 6, Township 47 N, Range 45 W Wakefield Gogebie County Michigan at public auction on November 20, 1922, to satisfy $912 plus $25 attorney fees, with costs. Sale at the front door of the Court House in Bessemer.

People’s State Bank of Kessemer Michigan Pte State of Bessemer Sule Wakefield Gogebie Elias Maki

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Primay Groesbeck Democratic State Organization State Administrative Board Supreme Court Grand Rapids White Judge Sessions Pitney Brandeis and Clark Sessions Senator Newberry Justice White Jel D. Jacobson John Ryan JD. D. Stelcher D. C Kerkel Levi S.rice Bessemer, Mich Ernest Schaefls Dessemer, Michigan POR Tor Sheriff Clarence Durkee Oscar C. Johnson Joseph Jezek William Sompfpi Thomas Jeffery John Ball Pes Yene Mai Firestone A. Ringsmuth John Luxmore JK Harold J. Waples Gager. Williams. Baird Pessemer Nels Walstrom DR. Mullen T. S. Crosby Kerkes Building Wakefield, Michigan Miles Nervine Dr. Miles Hein Nish
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