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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1923

Page

6

History of the postal service spans centuries and minds

Assistant Postmaster General Living Glover spoke to postmasters at a Winston Salem postal conference, praising the postal service for its human touch. He traced mail history from ancient dromedaries to modern air delivery, noting no machine can replace the individual in letters delivery.

W. Iiving Glover Winston-Salem N. C

Doan's Kidney Pills Aid Michigan Neighbor in Experiencing Relief

Mrs Louis Arnold of Tron Mountain Michigan reports sharp back pains and fatigue from overwork. She trusted Doan's Kidney Pills after reading neighbor recommendations and says the remedy cured her kidney weakness and improved sleep. Price 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Louis Arnold West Tron Mountain Mich Doan Foster-Milburn Co Mivs Buffalo N.Y

Growth of Postal Service and Its Historic Roots

The postal business has doubled in the decade while employees rose only nine percent. Postage stamps are now common and mailing letters is universal though stamps are newly introduced. From Esther to Rome, mail has driven relay couriers. The modern system moves 1,400,000 letters per hour, 83,600,000 daily, with 18,000,000,000 units yearly, supported by 4,438 motor vehicles and 21,000 railway mail clerks covering 215,000 miles daily.

Solomon Ahasuerus Esther Haman Mordecai Benjayitia i Yca

Midway Show Features Divers At Michigan State Fair

Beautiful girls, skilled swimmers and daring divers perform at a great Midway show during the Michigan State Fair in Detroit from August 31 to September 6.

Detroit

Glycerine Mixture Promoted For Quick Bowel Relief

The ad claims glycerine and buckthorn bark mixed in Adlerika act on both upper and lower bowels. It asserts rapid relief from gas and obstinate constipation within ten minutes, with Wakefield Pharmacy as a source.

Wakefield Pharmacy

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