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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
3
Prudence and Fairy host the Ladies Aid at Mount Mark Iowa while Prudence faces pranks from Carol Lark and Connie. Mud models replace fine dining as the parsonage becomes a studio and the visitors laugh while Prudence navigates discipline and hospitality in a lively, humorous scene.
A reader asks if Mr Starr could ease Prudence's burden by spending less time on personal affairs and more on supervising the children. The suggestion frames his duties as responsibilities toward Prudence and the youngsters.
Senator Sorghum questions Mars habitation and voting impact in a fragmentary debate. A caller asks about people on Mars and the implications for diplomacy, with Sorghum noting distances mute influence.
A quoted dialogue shows Jane being asked by a friend whether she will marry him. She confirms the intention to marry, then queries the identity of the questioner, revealing a light social dilemma and curiosity about the source of the proposal.
Lansing reports the 1917 legislative session under way drafting laws to enforce statewide prohibition with two major bills. One allows limited whiskey, wine, beer access and creates a prohibition department. the other bans imports and shifts enforcement to a state marshal. Senators and representatives also push coal supply relief, railroad questions, and various appropriations as lawmakers consider many reform measures and time changes.
Edward Wilcox sixty five an ice cutter found dead in a tool shed on the Huron river near Argo dam Bay City. The Bay City Poultry show was the largest exhibit in the state this year. Clement Lebare fifty eight former Detroit state organizer died in Grand Rapids. A big fire at the Michigan Central car shops caused $ five thousand damage and spurred talk of a new motor fire apparatus. Muskegon hosts West Michigan Pike meeting February 14 to plan the pike tour. Colonel William W Cole sixty four Civil War veteran died in his home. Fuller & Sons Manufacturing announced a $150000 plant expansion for automobile parts in Grand Rapids. Jacob Norden, G lend cl. inspector, sues Dr Paul Westrate for $5000 over alleged eye treatment negligence. Jackson Julius Slowinski attempted to shoot himself in front of a policeman. death immediate. Grandville reports rabies treatment after pulling a pig’s teeth. Battle Creek George Silkworth sixty five killed while moving a switch engine. Dr John R Dodge body carried to river by Masons and Knights Templars in Hudson. Pontine Mrs Emma M Davis obtains divorce after husband Charles E Davis spent money and refused support. Lansing Charles Shubel fifty five beaten and robbed in Central Park. brother of Colonel Shubel. Kalamazoo H E B Johnson announces Kalamazoo two Guard companies return by February. fund raised to welcome. Hillsdale Hillsdale Chamber directs resignation of Secretary J M Sisson. Grand Rapids Frank Schilds suit against Pere Marquette receivers dismissed by Supreme Court. Traverse City J J Corcoran city auditor avoids injury in scuttle with City Clerk Nash amid city hall tensions. Muskegon Muskegon Traction & Lighting seeks franchise terms from mayor and attorney. John Q Ross elected president.
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