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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
4
The Wakefield Advocate notes improved trade conditions and a rising economic mood. It references remarks by political figures and a New York Sun poet, who celebrate prosperity with a concise verse titled Brief Poem on Prosperity. Biz Biz.
The piece criticizes artificial tariffs as unsound and exploitative, arguing they foster suspicion and conflict. It cites editorials from the Wall Street Journal about Germany's tariff policies against Russia and links unfair privileges to bloodshed, urging revisions to a higher moral standard.
The steel trust paid a dividend as steel demand grows and railways expand orders while a rival steel firm sees its stock double in a month. The piece argues two explanations: focus on stock market and tariff or fundamental production weakness, noting tariff influence and consumer doubt. It also critiques tariff ideology and political rhetoric about prosperity and consumer welfare.
In a difficult time Americans rally to support the president. The text states party politics have ceased at the water’s edge and calls for a single party, the party of the Union, united for the American cause. The emphasis is on national unity above partisan divides.
The Clerk Guaranteed It. A customer asked for relief and the clerk offered Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy free if not cured. The customer returned stating he was cured. For sale by F A Sergeant & Co.
Pittsie, born in Alberta Canada and last in Wakefield yesterday, is the sole remaining member of a group of eight pledged to walk around the world for a $30,000 prize. The journey began with a five year plan, covering 6000 miles, with many teammates quitting. Pittsie continues three months ahead of schedule on the final leg home.
A vivid sketch follows Pittsie’s travels from Hamburg during wartime to Belgium London and the United States. He sold papers in every country and saved over five hundred dollars. He trekked 4700 miles from Cape Town to Cairo through Africa suffered black water fever and gathered autograph riches from world figures.
Carl Hastings started a cement brick machine this week and produced several hundred finished blocks. He plans to open a general cement block and brick business in Wakefield once adjustments are completed.
Mme de Talleyrand's reputation for wit and beauty is illustrated by a playful dinner tale. Talleyrand teased his wife with a traveler’s ruse, and the guests amid Egypt expedition savants listened as she marked the novelist Friday and the book Robinson Crusoe, prompting amusement at their expense.
A historical note urges readers to obtain Chamberlain's Liniment for a sprained ankle and follow directions to speed recovery, noting the product is sold by F. & Sergeant & Co.
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