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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
10
Readable fragments from The Wakefield Advocate dated Saturday January 27, 1917. Quirky notes on society, politics, women voting, science, and a grim line about a New York courier who died by his own hand. Ends with scattered observations on German raiders and public interest items.
An old health ad extols Jad Salts as a gentle kidney flush to relieve pains, infections, and urinary issues caused by meat and overwork. It touts affordability, pleasant consumption, and cites a belief in long health benefits, alongside assorted unrelated social quips and political notes.
A health column promotes starting the day with a glass of hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this routine clears sour fermentations gases waste and acidity, improves appetite and overall well being for those from sick to well, noting a cheap remedy available at drug stores.
The piece argues that state and national departmental leaders, many who left better jobs for their posts, should have their annual welfare reports read by the public. It urges actions to awaken public interest in these reports and values their educated guidance for government work.
An explosion at the Butler Bros workings in the Plymouth mine early Monday injures Frank Gula badly, with his right arm torn off and injuries to his leg and face. His partner Dommie Tralia suffers only minor injuries. A powder-handling accident leaves the cause a mystery as officials review the scene.
The Metro production of Marke Van Vorst s novel Big Tremaine stars Harold Lockwool and May Allison at the Strand Theatre on Sunday January 28. John Tremaine is robbed by his brother David of money entrusted to him and loses the girl he loves. After seven years away he returns to find his brother dead and his mother suspecting him. John bears these burdens with honor, wins neighbors and another woman, and earns the nickname Big Tremaine for his steadfast spirit.
A vintage style ad promotes Weeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair. It claims the home remedy darkens hair naturally and evenly within days, promising a youthful appearance and glossy results. It emphasizes ease of use with a simple application and daily repetition.
The Wakefield area h.s. basketball team defeated Washburn High at the local gym last Friday night 39 to 8, notching its third victory of the season and signaling strong chances to win the championship. Other items note Fire Department open house, rail petition hearings, local ads, and various notices around Wakefield.
A $25 reward is offered for any watch that cannot be put in good repair by Bradley the Jeweler. The notice notes that dollar movements are not considered in the evaluation.
B Wixon of Farmers Mills New York says Chamberlains Tablets have long helped his stomach and liver disorders and declares them the best he has ever used. Obtainable everywhere.
John Trier arrived from Ironwood on Wednesday to handle business. A F Olson also conducted business in Ironwood Wednesday evening. Dr Crosby, a specialist in chronic and nervous diseases, advertised electrical treatments in the Kerkes Building. Mrs R F Hasbrook was summoned to Abbotsford last Saturday due to her grandmother’s serious illness and returned home Tuesday.
J Goldman visited Bes semer on Wednesday for business matters, continuing local commerce ties.
J W Moore of Lost Valley Georgia endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as highly effective for hacking coughs and colds. He states after taking it the cough disappears each time, and the product is obtainable everywhere.
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