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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1922

Page

3

Chanukah Feast Marks Historic Maccabean Victory

The Chanukah festival begins Friday evening and lasts eight days, commemorating the Maccabean revolt against Antiochus Epiphanes and the Jewish renewal of religion and nationality. The narrative covers Judas Maccabeus leading a small force to victory, the sacking of Jerusalem, and the eventual relief that preserved Jewish heritage, with candles lit in homes to symbolize joy.

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Bigger Better Legion 40 and 8 members plan

Gogebic county talks of forming the 40 and 8 society unit. Charter open for new members until next Wednesday, December 20. Local members contact Joseph Desona or Joseph Blaha to join the first class on Saturday January 6 at Tronwood.

Gogebic Tronwood American Legion F. J. Rivers Societe

Bonus Bill May Pass This Congress

Legion officials forecast passage of the adjusted compensation bill before March 4 as a two thirds Senate vote appears attainable. The renewed House fight and new members raise questions about support for the measure amid broader administration aims.

Garry Shen Congress

Legion Eyes Early Action On Bonus Bill Amid Popular Support

The group weighs a popular measure to adjust compensation, hoping for quicker progress on the bonus bill. Commander Owsley has not named a national legislative chairman but has talked with Taylor, who leads the legislative committee and conducts most work with the commander’s approval.

Legion Owsley Taylor

Alien women must file own petitions for citizenship

A new law ends automatic citizenship for wives through husbands naturalized. Wives must file their own petitions and appear in court, as husbands do, to obtain the right to vote. The change ends decades of paternal automatic citizenship and shifts process to individual applicants.

Congress G. Q. Driscall

Wakefield plot sale listing near Bank inquiry

For sale is Lot 2 in Block 20 of the original Wakefield plat. Price is 1200 dollars with terms if necessary. For more details, contact First National Bank in Wakefield, Michigan.

City of Wakefield First National Bank Wakefield Mich

Kidney Tea Claims to Cleanse and Protect Health

An old advertisement extols Jad Salts made from the acids of grapes and lemon juice with lithia to flush and stimulate kidneys. It promises relief for back pain cloudy or foul urine and urinary disorders, claiming it prevents kidney complications and supports blood health. The text urges daily intake before breakfast using four ounces of the mixture in water.

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