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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
4
An illustration defines a summer engagement as finding another preferred partner and discarding the current one. If the reversed case occurs, the woman would sue for breach of promise, highlighting a flirtatious yet legal framework.
Captain Alfred G. Rigler of Hose Company No. 4 in Canton, Ohio reports long standing kidney trouble with crippling backache and urinary weakness. After trying many remedies, Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved the symptoms and stopped the backache, with Rigler endorsing the product and offering to vouch for its efficacy. The narrative then shifts to biographical notes on Dr. Whiteside and colleagues, detailing education and medical careers across Wisconsin and Chicago, concluding with a reference to Christmas goods at a local store.
The Wakefield Independent Band, formed April 25 1901 under Fred P Snavely, now numbers 27 members. The weekly trade review notes weather driven shifts in retail and heavy industry, with coke shortages delaying plants and demand for iron and steel rising amid scarce supplies.
George Shulke, a Wakefield tailor resident since October 1901 and born to Polish parents in Prussia, is praised as a skilled craftsman. He began tailoring in his homeland and refined his trade after arriving in the United States in 1883, living in Gogebic County since 1890.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat quotes a view that the old long-handled ferrule whips are scarce today and may vanish unless repurposed. It notes riding whips persist for sport, while traditional ox-driver whips, ten to fifteen feet long with rawhide plaiting and a grass cracker, are fading from use in forests and cities.
Ed Rillis, proprietor of Waigieig s Livery, a Wakefield local figure, has long serviced the Virgin Forest region and built up a trusted stable. He has moved through several roles and locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin before settling in Wakefield to run a top livery with prized horses and a storied career.
J I Nordlund a Beet class photographer gallery owner in Wakefield is praised for his gallery. A native of Finland he speaks English and Swedish and several languages. Born September 11, 1878 he immigrated in 1891, started in River Wisconsin, opened a Wakefield gallery by 1902, married Miss Amelia Thompson in October 1898 and has three children, two sons and a daughter. Christmas goods Walt
Dr Hartman receives letters from Catholic Sisters nationwide praising Peruana medicine for their charges. A Detroit institution commends the treatment for laryngitis and relief after continued use. Corrad Meekison of Nashio reports benefit against long standing chronic issues. Dr Hartman, a leading physician, introduced Peruana through persistent effort. The migration bill remains unmentioned in this excerpt.
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