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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
7
An old advertisement touts TIZ as a magical foot remedy for aching tired and swollen feet. It claims to remove corns callouses bunions and raw spots and offers a 25 cent box with a one year money back guarantee.
Local gossip cites P. J. Simms and a Bessemer carp in town on business while New York anarchists post bonds around 25 000. Editors warned to consider anarchism risks as a dry hill in West Virginia allegedly reveals a remains discovery vouched by Frank Savinski.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a popular hair darkener. It claims to revive gray hair, restore lustre, and give a youthful look after several applications while noting it does not diagnose or cure disease.
Cord wood for sale advertised with contact Frank Kanieski. Local notes report Mrs. John Michaels returning from Stevens Point after a one month visit, R H Brennar visiting George, new revolving hat case for Skud, Goldman and Co, Julius Simon visiting from Chicago for business and fishing at Mercer, Margaret Olson injures herself, Dan Wall offers rain coats, Frank Spray’s horses injured at camp east town, Dr. Shafer says recovery likely, new Victor and Edison records at Triplett's Jewelry Store Ironwood with mail-order service.
A Bright warning urges travelers to carry Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as medical supplies on trains and ships. The text notes bowel complaints can strike suddenly and severely and instructs that the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
Arthur Cavender thanks voters for electing him to the trustees, pledging to serve Carpay ers and taxpayers. He expresses gratitude for the support and signs sincerely.
J F Kadensky speaks at a Young People Finnish Hall meeting in Ew in Township. Farmers Leoander Jacobson and Chris Walgquist install silos this summer as Maple Hill Dairy owner C E Johnson adds an auto truck. Kadensky will attend the county agents convention in Marquette and Escanaba Mich. Emphasizes milk health and handling, warns against impure milk and unsafe practices. Soils and irrigation urged with frequent cultivation to prevent crusting and promote root air, aiming for better vegetable growth and efficiency.
Avon House opposite C and NW Depot. Inquire of S Simon care of Skud Goldman and Co for details.
Miss Gladys Banfield of Ironwood, a pupil of Mme Genevra Johnstone-Bishop, is praised in a News Record letter as having a bright future. The soprano will study in Chicago at the Chicago Musical College next season, with offers for concert work anticipated. Banfield, sister of Miss Zella Banfield, has long been known in Wakefield recitals and among local music lovers.
Lake Gogebic weekend stay for F A Sergeant. Ironwood visitor Tim Killeen on Tuesday. Doc Masterson called on business along the line Tuesday. Abelman from Bessemer on Monday. E P Becker in Ironwood Monday. Mrs George Howe and son Jack visiting relatives at Thomaston on Tuesday. Rex Theatre’s Dave Kalasavicz visited Bessemer Thursday. Chas Walker Township Engineer visited Duluth and Superior last week. Mrs FE R Hillis visiting Ienwoon earlier week. Doc Masterson in Verona Wednesday afternoon. Dan Kulaszewicz and A McDonald from Bessemer on business last Saturday. John Oman family left Wednesday for Lake Gogebic for a few weeks. M A Hagerman cashier of People State Bank Bessemer visiting Wednesday. H C Meyers from Ironwood decorating Wakefield Pharmacy Monday.
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