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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1924

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Kathleen Norris and the stepmother in law in fiction

Kathleen Norris receives praise for portraying a young stepson’s stepmother who is also a mother-in-law. The narrative centers on a human, not wholly good, heroine who shapes men and a morally grounded stepson’s wife, Joselyn, raised in poverty but transplanted to wealth. Norris’s deft storytelling blends drama and thought, delivering plausible, humane outcomes.

Kathleen Norris California America

Ellen Latimer Plans a Train Meeting at Port Washington

Ellen Latimer hurries to catch the Express to Port Washington hoping Ellis Thorpe will join her on the train. The scene paints Ellen’s beauty and mood as they ride, with talk centering on herself, her art day, and her own allure.

Ellen Latimer Port Washington Art Students’ League Ellis Thorpe Ellen Ellis Douglaston New York Art League Thorpe

Wakefield schools open Tuesday September 2 9:00 am

Wakefield and surrounding districts resume term with buses by Bedell Motor Co. Registration day set for high school entrants next Saturday. First teachers' meeting Monday at 4 pm at the high school. numerous faculty assignments listed for Wakefield and area schools including principal Raymond G. Weihe and department heads.

Wakefield Bedell Motor Co A. W. Clevenger Arthur W. Clevenger Earlham College Columbia University J. A. Frederick

Visit by Congressman James in Wakefield for renomination

Congressman W Frank James visited Wakefield on Thursday as he seeks renomination for Michigan’s Twelfth District. He faces opponents Robert Shields of Houghton and A L Brackett of Norway. James sits on the Republican Congressional Committee and is a key member of the Michigan delegation. He champions a copper tariff and has earned mine officials’ backing for his renomination. He is noted for strong constituent service and national influence.

W. Frank James Wakefield Robert Shields Houghton A. L. Brackett Norway James Michigan Congress National House Washington House of Representatives

New Cheap Explosive for Sale by Government

Agricultural Engineering Department announces Pyrotel explosive available to Michigan farmers. Barkeeschate Wisconsin ships carloads to Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan. Orders expected from Upper Peninsula Warrus counties. aim to deliver in time for full use. Pyrotel requires careful fuse selection and proper handling to ensure explosion rather than burning. Price eight dollars twenty-five cents per hundred pounds in Upper Peninsula plus local handling and caps free with every 200 pounds.

Agricultural Engineering Department Michigan Barkeeschate Wisconsin Upper Peninsula Warrus Wisconsin Minnesota Barksdale J. F. Livingston M. A Marquette Michicai

City Election Set for Tuesday August 26

Voters will choose a three year commissioner and a constable next Tuesday. Polls open 7 am to 5 pm in City Hall Auditorium. City bus will transport voters free of charge. Last day to register is today Saturday. About 1100 have registered so far. near total eligibility expected to vote. Commissioner candidates: Joseph P. Cloon Oscar Hallberg Joan R. Matthews Joan J. Novakoski Fred A. Thompson. Constable: William F. Woodward.

Joseph PL Cloon Oscar Hallberg Joan Ro. Matthews Joan J. Novakoski Fred A. Thompson William FB. Woodward

Wakefield Tron plans reopen of ore drying plant

Plans for reopening the Wakefield Tron Co ore drying plant were laid this week per superintendent W Thirt. The plant should operate next week with no orders to resume shipping yet from Mr Hart. Shipping is expected to start in September and continue until navigation closes on the Great Lakes. Material arrival triggers construction of a new steel headframe and installation of electrical hoisting and pumping gear to allow reopening by early next year.

Wakefield Tron Co W . Thirt Wakefield Tren Co Hart Soul Navigation Great Lakes

Waples Favored for Gogebic Prosecuting Attorney Nominatio

In Ironwood an error claimed Wis saned as candidate for Gogebic County Prosecuting Attorney. The writer argues for renomination of Harold J. Waples due to three-term tradition and his three and a half year record. City buys garbage cans. sales at actual cost via city hall. hardware dealers also carry them. Instructions for garbage collection to be published next.

Ironwood Tt Wis Gogebie County Tam Harold J. Waples Department of Health

Public Works Reports Yearly City Improvements

The Public Works Department reports extensive city improvements this year including about 1746 feet of sewers 24892 square feet of sidewalks 2618 feet of curbing and 28 square yards of pavement. Water mains total nearly 4500 feet with many roads rebuilt and Memorial Community Building grounds upgraded.

Pulicc Works Department Thomas Desonia Memorial NPS Cera Gseetek NCR Ela Cecertanedeeds Anmofron Avorne Recon Avon Ccccievvensturcees Aeoe Ao Spaaes Finseers Hoenmmek Ceicascesssevass Brotherton Street Sunday Lake Street Cascaro MD Tobin & Otb Svedeveseee Smith and Mancock John Raish Seer

Receives Small Game Licenses

Small game hunting licenses have been received by A. F. Olson and may be obtained from him for the usual fee of one dollar.

A. F. Olson

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