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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
10
Citizens urged to curb water waste as daily pumping far exceeds need. A letter argues three fourths of water is wasted at $11 daily cost, proposes installing meters for all 350 connections, and critiques current boiler and education pump spending while urging community action. The writer emphasizes measuring consumption to prevent fire risk and save public funds.
A local pledge vows improved sanitation and vigilant financial oversight to create a better safer village. Edw R Hillis signs the statement, signaling community goals.
Matt Perttinen is jailed on arson charges after a fire in his quarters above the John Simonson building in Brotherton. The hearing, delayed for counsel, set bail at three thousand dollars. Fire departments contained the blaze to Perttinen’s living area amid prior tenancy disputes.
The Rex Theatre Concert Orchestra headlines a December 25 event in Bessemer. Music lovers are invited to an all local program with festive season atmosphere and community attendance expected high.
Our Tobacco Fund totals $51.75. This week donations include J. P. Murphy of Wakefield giving 50 cents. E. J. Chapple and family left for Philadelphia to attend to the serious illness of Mr. Chapple's mother and expect to stay several weeks.
The Rex Concert Orchestra will give a dance Saturday night December 22 at Bessemer Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Roman Novakoski returns home for the holidays from Chicago. Daly's brands are recommended for a good smoke, promising satisfaction.
The song praises U S effort and militarism with lines about Uncle Sam, the Eagle, and Kaiser to be humbled. It urges Americans to support the war effort and express patriotic pride with calls for three cheers and solidarity across ranks.
The column covers student club news including a humorous incident with Bill Hornibrook, a belt failure for Carl Olson, and a Monday night seniors meeting. Officers elected for 1918 include President Bill Jacobson Vice President Don Sullivan Treasurer Jonas Fredrickson and Secretary Carl Olson. It mentions defense league efforts, a December Wolverine Dance, and a talk by Hart Neidhold and Bonnie on U S Defense League membership.
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