15 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
1
Local board to mail questionnaires to county registrants with strict compliance urged. Registrants must return within seven days or face misdemeanor penalties and possible military service. Legal Advisory Board members will assist at the Wakefield town hall from today 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Family moving offer. James Conterio based in Ramsay Michigan advertises a full range of household moving services with very reasonable rates. Contact by phone 7 F 4 for arrangements.
Louis Guyer of Ironwood traveled to Roach and Seeber on Friday to pursue business interests. He met with partners to discuss potential dealings and future plans.
Bring in old garments for repair at Skud Goldman & Co and receive repairs at half the usual price, a limited time offer from the local tailoring house.
The Advocate presents its annual holiday number featuring many Christmas ads from local merchants, plus Christmas stories and poems, along with state county and home news. The editors aim for quality and value, promising a standout issue for subscribers.
Mrs Olson stayed with her mother Mrs John Anderson in Bessemer on Friday as a guest at the Anderson home.
Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. The ad claims long term sufferers obtain relief and even permanent cure when following bottle directions and using the product from Wakefield Pharmacy.
The piece chronicles maritime beliefs about omens and luck aboard ships. It notes that WilLo-the-wisps signal doom, cross-eyed mates portend trouble, Sundays spark voyage starts while Fridays bring ill luck, and various rituals such as tolling bells and rope rituals influence fate. It describes barber shop habits and red-haired barbers as luck factors, and odd cures like shoe polishing during shaving.
The article quotes C. I. Marvin of the United States Weather Bureau asserting the moon has no measurable effect on temperature, rainfall, or plant growth. It argues moonlight is vastly weaker than daylight and cannot meaningfully stimulate germination or growth.
An engineer notes that in this busy era many must work away from quiet settings. He argues concentration suffers amid constant movement and disruptive stimuli, making steady effort and energy harder to sustain.
The text describes soya beans as a versatile crop and food source, noting its potential as a major crop and its use in producing edible fats, oils, and substitutes. It mentions fermentation, powdered or liquid forms, and the pulp remaining after processing as an excellent feed for livestock.
A vivid account describes an evening Arab wedding procession through Al Khers. The father leads soberly, followed by torches, drums, and flares. Groom rides awkwardly as friends improvise reins, while the bride departs later with a small retinue of her friends to her new home.
Two men discuss seat preferences on a brief rail trip. One, an ex engine driver, argues the right side near the middle is safest in a collision, less hit by side swipes, keeps the car’s center less damaged, and offers quicker escape past the wheels and trucks.
A shopper in a New York emporium surveys robes billed as nighties. She asks price and whether the garment comes with a guarantee. A clerk explains consent and wearability while addressing the ad wording and authenticity of the item.
A driver employed by Coates & Pweed resigns on Thursday to enlist in the croncers at Houchtoo, joining earlier repairs in a note about sem vorack water and broken jewels for Frank Haeeerson Harley Ws.
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