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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

5

KNOW THY COUNTRY The Telegraph and Telephone Power

A patriotic overview extols telegraph and telephone systems as the pinnacle of American invention and organization. It cites U S leadership in numbers of phones, investments, and global reach, noting the United States holds the majority of wire mileage and dialed conversations, highlighting national pride in communication progress.

Local Notes From Wakefield Area Include Moves and Visits

Jim Steele traveled from Thompton on business while Henry Jones farms near Fosterville Wisconsin. S W Patek of Ironwood visited there Thursday. Mrs Henry Jones returned from Marenisco Tuesday. Orrie Hessey moved his family to the Pellerin property south of the tracks. Alfred Kallander visited in the east end of the county. Harry Jacobson moved into the post office building upstairs. Boards of review meet at the town hall next Monday and Tuesday. Wood for sale at 1.00 per cord. orders to Wakefield hardware. Mrs Jane Duda and Mrs Anton Mazanee and others visited the H J McDonald home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C H Swanson returned from Bessemer. Swanson’s mother joined them for memorial day. D T S Crosby returns from Kalamazoo to move there in about two weeks. W J Co vand and Wakefield band performed on streets Sunday and at ball game. News item culture note about editor receiving items. Julius Burkus of Marenisco was a business visitor. Don’t forget Daly when ordering cigars at local shops. Dan Wall found a new iron mine and a fox den Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mauritz Bye visited relatives in Asland over Sunday. Tony Selsemeyer adds a shine parlor to his cafe. Leon Shoes shines storefront.

Jim Steele Thompton Henry Jones Fosterville Wis S. W. Patek Ironwod Marenisco Orrie Hessey Pellerin Alfred Kallander Harry Jacobson Kerkes Short Mall Wood Ers Pamer & Mayhew‘s Wakefield Mich Jane Duda Anton Mazanee Bessemer G. Pres Seapolis H. J. McDonald C. H. Swanson Bessemer Morday Mr. Swanson Julius Burkus Daly Dan Wall Mauritz Bye

Wakefield Candy Kitchen Offers Sodas Sundaes and Music

Visit Wakefield Candy Kitchen for sodas and special ice cream sundaes. Enjoy live music by Victor Vetrela and fresh home made candies and taffies daily.

Victor Vetrela

Be Kind Now Advice Quote From Carlyle

A compact reflective note urges immediate kindness to loved ones to avoid missed chances as the future unfolds. The quote attributed to Carlyle emphasizes acting promptly on acts of goodwill rather than delaying.

Carlyle

Z N P I C N I C At Kanieski Park Marks Poland Freedom Day

The Z N P society held a Sunday picnic at Kanieski’s park to celebrate Poland’s declaration of freedom. Village President Arthur Cavender gave an address honoring Count Pulaski and Kosciuszko as champions of liberty, linking Polish and American struggles for independence.

Z. N. P. Society Kanieski’s Park Wico Band Poland Arthur Cavender Pulaski Kaseinske Polinki Philadelphia Hinters

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Michaels M.e.daly Havanas Union M‘4de Havana Made Michigan Berwald&Green Bessemer, Michigan Berwald & Green Box Wakefield, Mich A. P. Olson S. Boris Spiring United States Europe De.t.s. Crosby Kalamazoo W. J. Co. Vand Tony Selsemeyer Leon The Wakefield Candy Kitchen Frank Stenback Kingsmuth Rice Bros Furniture and Hardware Gall Joseph Trousil Mason Oldewalks A. Ringsmuth’s W. F. Bradley Wakefield, Michigan Paul N. Massie
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