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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
3
In dialogue from a social scene, Mr Multirox contends the family spent twenty thousand dollars on charity last year. His wife defends the amount saying she served on two committees and needed new gowns, a new car, and more for meetings.
The state tax commission raises mine valuations in Iron and Marquette counties by more than a million dollars after hearings in the Upper Peninsula. Negaunee leads in mining property value, with Marquette and Gogebic range mines also showing high values, while Gogebie county records a rare reduction.
The Ford Weekly Purchase Plan draws broad praise from Joseph Cloon, a local Ford dealer, who says it helps many families obtain a car faster by spreading weekly payments. He notes the plan suits both families with multiple earners and individuals, with payments deposited to a bank account earning the regular savings rate and adjustable to each buyer’s means.
Condolence resolutions from Wakefield Lodge No 253 mourn the loss of a brother and request publication in the Wakefield Advocate. The report also notes Major General Hale approving Citizens Military Training Camp age changes allowing 17 year olds to enroll for the Basic Red Course at Camp Custer this summer. Iron ore data for April 1923 shows higher Lake Superior ore consumption and inventories at furnaces and docks, with more blast furnaces active.
Named county road engineer L B Blodgett who was formerly with Gogebic County Hoag Commissioner has been named as county road engineer of Ontonagon county. Blodgett has been assistant road engineer of Houghton county since leaving Ontonagon. William Kaiser is selected to fill the Houghton County Road Commission vacancy created by Blodgett's resignation.
A Minnesota court decision sustains a six percent occupation tax on iron mining, prompting reflection on the law’s impact. The piece argues the tax discourages investment, discouraging exploration and new industry while noting the industry supports a large local population and infrastructure. It cites the Mesabi range and Babbitt magnetite plants as examples of low grade ore development at risk. The mining firms may seek U S Supreme Court rehearing by June 7.
C McArthur relocates with his wife and children from Planter to a new city and is employed by Wakefield Iron Co. They reside at the Brotherton location, indicating a recent family move and employer connection.
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