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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
3
Bessemer Lodge No 1854 P O E has booked Feb 7 8 and 9 for a home talent minstrel show produced by the Bessemer lodge under Joe Bren Co. Rehearsal is January 28 at 2 PM in Elks Hall Bessemer. If theatre space is found, the show may be presented in Wakefield.
The ad promises quick relief for head cold congestion with Ely's Cream Balm. It claims to clear nostrils, ease headaches, and restore easy breathing after a small nasal application.
Bright old time beauty pitch explains Sage Tea and Sulphur compound restores natural hair color. It claims drugstore Wyeth version provides natural darkening, gloss, and even coverage after a few applications with a sponge or brush.
Morning aches and backache may signal overworked kidneys from too much meat. A noted authority warns urine becomes cloudy and sedimental while you sleep. Jad Salts, made with lithia and lemon, is suggested to cleanse sluggish kidneys and ease bladder weakness when taken with water and plenty of soft drink.
A Bates township home of Arvid Anderson burned Friday evening killing Eleanor 8 Evelyn 4 and Helen 18. Eleanor and Evelyn were Anderson nieces and Helen was Anderson daughter. Mr and Mrs Anderson and Clifford 10 and Edith Lind escaped with burns. A dog aided their escape as fire started from an overheated stove and the log house collapsed with children inside. A relief fund has raised about $500 toward $1,000.
The article notes draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll claims American citizenship after marrying Friedel Schmidt in Switzerland. It reports plans for a five year immigration ban push and outlines Bergdoll's desire to wait for amnesty while maintaining citizen status.
Camp Custer will host military activities again in the coming summer with Brigadier General George Van Horn Moseley in command after a successful prior season. The post will serve Citizens' Military Training Camps, Organized Reserves and ROTC programs to prepare for future service.
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Ex-service man highlights Legion activities and Interforest updates. Features remarks on veteran affairs, local gatherings, and community support programs announced this month.
The American Legion executive committee at Indianapolis will study a five year ban on aliens and an endowment for decorating graves of American soldiers overseas. Additional topics include a possible Legion tour of Europe next summer, a Legion department in Porto Rico, and Legion memberships, with rehabilitation discussions forthcoming.
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