Local notes from Vexkona and surrounding towns
A collection of brief items: A. M. Caine to Ontona gon. J. J. Jennings in Ironwood. C. F. Haselton visits Hurley. Roy MacDonald of Ironwood in town. Hattie and Laura Olson of Bessemer visit. T. Clarke and August Sotta in Wakefield. Harry Masterson of Oshkosh visiting Doc Masterson. John K. Johnson and child in Rhinelander visiting the J. S. Johnson family. Walter Bowden and Frank Gibbon from Hurley. Mrs Guy Filter of Chicago visiting her sister Mrs A Gembolis. Wm Ryser and Kathleen depart to Hibbing Minn for future residence. a Japanese warship escorted troopship Transylvania when sunk in the Mediterranean. 280 of 300 troops rescued.
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J.J. Jennings
Ironwood
C. F. Haselton
Hurley
Roy MacDonald
Hattie
Laura Olson
Bessemer
T. Clarke
August Sotta
Wakefield
Harry Masterson
Oshkosh
Wis
Doc. Masterson
John K. Johnson
Rhinelander
J. S. Johnson
Walter Bowden
Frank Gibbon
Guy Filter
Chicago
A Gembolis
Wm. Ryser
Kathleen
Hibbing Minn
Transylvania
Mediterrean
Registration Shows Large 21 to 30 Age Registered In Township
Returns to the county clerk show 830 residents aged 21 to 30 registered last Tuesday in the township. Among them 408 aliens from non war countries and 2 from nations at war with the United States. Three disabled and 89 with dependents. 314 claimed no exemptions and 14 likely exempt. The total exceeds expectations, possibly due to a large alien population and many not yet citizens. Citizens urged to fulfill duty, offering service even if disabled.
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Registration Board
U. S
Victor and Pathe Talking Machines at Hydar's Ironwood
Victor and Pathe talking machines are on display at Hydar's in Ironwood along with a full line of records for customers to browse and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor and Pathe Talking Machines
Hydar’s
Ironwood
Wakefield Business Men's Association Election Notice
Members of the Wakefield Business Men's Association will vote June 11 1917 in Wakefield Township Town Hall from 5 to 8 PM to elect officers for the ensuing term under the new Constitution and By-laws adopted June 1 1917. Also an ad notes sale of a house and two lots in the Hrbacek addition by Rank Musich Box 173 Wakefield Michigan.
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Wakefield Business Men’s Association
Township of
Wakefield
Hrbacek
Rank Musich
Lich
Reward for any watch unrepairable by R00d repair
A $25 reward is offered for any watch that cannot be put in good repair. The notice references Bradley the Jeweler and a SHC Jew TEAM FOR SALE, with details to apply to Stanley Grieski in Hurley Wisconsin, Strand Theatre every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Tanley Griseski
Hurley
Wis
Legume Crops Need S Help of Bacteria
Michigan farmers will rely on legume crops with inoculation to ensure alfalfa and clover yields. Federal bacteriologists pause orders until July 1, leaving the Michigan Agricultural College lab to supply cultures. about 2000 cultures already sent, with adequate supply on hand for state needs. Two inoculation methods used, seed mix and soil inoculation, with guidelines for timing and handling detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
United States Department of Agriculture
Bacteriol
Michigan Agricultural College
Washington
Fertilizers Help Potatoes Under War Conditions
Michigan Agricultural College potato specialists advise using fertilizers as first aids to improve potato crops while supplementing stable manure. They warn against using potash or excessive nitrogen due to high wartime prices. Recommend 2–4 percent nitrogen and 8–12 percent phosphoric acid, with 200–500 pounds of acid phosphate per acre depending on sod and manure coverage, and emphasize incorporating fertilizer into moist soil with proper equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
Poultry as Quick Meat Source Urges Backyard Hens in Michigan
East Lansing report from Michigan Agricultural Extension argues backyard hens can quickly turn waste into meat and eggs. It cites that a well bred hen averages ten dozen eggs per year and a family could be kept supplied with eggs by keeping a small flock, supporting food conservation and production efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Mich
Ace Poultry
Itetanas
Michigan Agricultural Eee
For Sale Avon House Near Depot
For sale Avon House opposite C N W Depot. Inquire of S Simon care of Skud Goldman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon House
C. & N W. Depot
S. Simon
Skud, Goldman & Co
Water Boil Advisory Issued For Village
The local board of health warns residents to boil all drinking water due to low village spring supply. River water is being pushed into mains, risking contamination. Boil water until safety is confirmed and posted notices indicate a safe supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Clean Seed Insures Beans Across Michigan Farms
Michigan Agricultural College bean specialists urge growers to plant clean home grown seed rather than out of state beans like California varieties that may not mature in Michigan. They advise hand picking and removing blighted or frosted beans and sending seed samples to the botany department to test cleanliness. An application of acid phosphate or soluble bone meal at 200 to 800 pounds per acre is also recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan
California
Botany Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. M. Caine
Ontona
Wakefield, Mich
Ordi- M Saint
Skud-Goldman Co
John Ofan
S Liquors & Cigars
Rothing
Alfalfa
Strand Theatre
Jselig Rediseal
Valliere
I. K
HYDAR
P.O
Tronwood
Ware
Wakefield Pharmacy
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