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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1923
Page
13
Fragmented text describes a church scene with children in attendance for a service and a bishop officiant. It shifts to a public beliefs column noting superstitions about pigeons and doves, linking religious rites to omens and death. The narrator mentions a Chicago Journal reference and a theater timing confusion.
A pelican swooped on a driving ball at the Coffee Pot course near Tampa Bay in Florida. The bird, flying over a water hazard on the eleventh hole, plunged and swallowed the ball mid game while a gusty wind carried the tee shot into the lake.
A young man proclaims his plan to pen a great novel and bring world peace. He boasts of a million earned by deception to fund his scheme, while the woman he loves remains silent until she reacts with shock.
In 1922 a city cousin Barbara Cushman arrives with a tired air and a glamorous past. Sara helps Barbara shed vanity, embraces country life, and Barbara fashions a soft updo and lavender ensemble for a church supper. Joe and Mark vie for affection as Barbara realizes happiness lies in simple companionship.
Mrs Diggs asks Mr Gramiip son if she should place something on the phonograph during a half hour chat with Professor Diggs. He replies Yes and suggests a padlock as the item to play or present. The exchange is reported in the Birmingham Age.
Wakefield city treasurer George J. Hrbacek reports delinquent taxes totaling 2228.56 remain unpaid on the year in Wakefield real and personal property. He notes the amount is far below last year's figure and expects most of it collected before March 4, 1922 before turning overdue taxes to the county for collection. The total Wakefield tax for the year nears 600000 with about 216000 paid in June and the rest in December and January.
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney tonic. It claims kidneys get sluggish like bowels and need regular flushing. The ad advises four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast to stimulate kidneys and soothe bladder irritation.
A vintage ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest remedy for chest congestion cold rheumatism and sore muscles. It claims penetrating heat warms the congested area within minutes and offers immediate relief when applied to the skin. Always say Rowles.
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