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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
3
World’s Greatest Hair Grower Seeks Agents
An advertisement offers a $50 reward if hair fails to grow and promotes a dental hair root grower claiming to grow hair on bald heads and cure dandruff. Sold for $1.75 per jar. Addressed to Prof. M.S. Crosse, 448 Logan Ave, Winnipeg, Man. Agents wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Crosse
Logan Ave
Winnipep
Man
Notice of Hearing on Estate of John Osborn
Notice of publication by the Probate Court of Gogebic County Michigan for the estate of John Osborn deceased. Four months from July 24, 1922 allowed for creditors to present claims by November 27, 1922. Hearing set for 10 o clock in the forenoon on that date at the probate office in Bessemer. Dated July 24, 1922. William S. Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Court
A. PD
A. D. Lye
William S. Baird
Post Office Warns Against C O D Examination Privilege
Postmaster reports that several firms claim customers can inspect C O D parcels before paying charges. The third assistant postmaster general confirms no examination privilege exists and clerks must refuse such requests. Parcels bearing misleading labels mislead patrons and violate postal rules in effect since 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Paracel Post
Wakefield
Wakefield Michigan Nominations Certifications for City Offices
The City Clerk of Wakefield Michigan certifies that the following named persons have been duly nominated for city offices to be voted on at the annual city election on August 22, 1922. Per City Commissioner: William Cif hart and Harlan W. Johnson. Constable: William E. Woodward and Wm Jacopson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Wakefield
Michigan
Wiam C. Ifart
Harlan W. Johnson
William E. Woodward
WM. Jacopson
Local rate situation clears after engine inspections
Ore shipments resumed gradually Thursday as crews returned to service after a Tuesday Ironwood meeting decided to refuse engine manning until inspections met federal standards. No steamshovels ran, but merchant freight moved and cars were spotted for pocket shipments. Wakefield and Plymouth mines use own engines. Northwestern crews handle ore after trainloads are formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood
Wakefield
Plymouth
Northwestern Railroad
State Tan Lower Than In Last Three Years
A state tax figure set by the state administrative board for the 1922 23 fiscal year totals 8 074 503 less than 1921 and 17 366 830 overall, aiming to avoid tax increases. The board expects valuation to be spread over the 1921 assessment, with potential lower rates and no rise by the state board of equalization. Other notes cover historical tax levels, local visits, and a few community notices in Stevens Point, Nashwauk, Wakefield, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devy
State Administrative Board
Sablemont
State Board of Equalization
Gix Commission
Candidate for Mine Inspector Runs on Republican Ticket
Joseph Thomas announces his candidacy for mine inspector on the Republican ticket at the primaries. He claims long experience in the mines and confidence in Pam’s qualifications to fill the duties if nominated and elected. He notes improved safety in earlier horse and buggy days due to collaborative reliance rather than sole judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Joseph Thomas
Careless With Money Careless With Money
A brief adv on safeguarding cash by using tamper revealing paper for checks notes drafts and receipts. Encourages learning how to protect funds and prevent fraudulent alteration with specialized paper solutions.
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The readable fragments hint at a local notice or event but essential details are unclear. No distinct person, organization, or location can be reliably identified from the garbled text.
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Kerkes Building
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County Basher
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General Merchandise
Chase & Sanborn’s Coffee
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