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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
8
A fragmented town editorial argues for a local humanitarian organization funded by public generosity rather than profit. It laments loss of wartime zeal, urges support for youth culture and moral restraint, and stresses home front duty to sustain democracy and secure peace.
Fragmented notice-like text promotes a patent medicine. It mentions a merchant's wife, troubling ailments, toast as food, hot water, and various substances claimed to cure digestive issues. Includes garbled branding and likely outdated medical claims.
A delivered message declares that permanent peace will come not by force but by adjustment and conciliation. It envisions democracy safeguarded through compromise and mutual understanding as a guiding principle for global security.
A wartime pamphlet urges housewives to reduce waste and stretch food supplies. It highlights using leftovers, repurposing stale bread, keeping skimmed and sour milk, and making meat or fish pies and gravies. Emphasis on saving water from boiled meat and learning efficient food budgeting at home.
A sweeping cyclone crosses seven states from Illinois to Arkansas leaving towns wrecked and bodies buried under debris. Homes are destroyed as the funnel cloud rips through settlements lifting and hurling objects, including six train cars, before sinking again. Deaths and injuries mount as residents witness the terrifying destruction.
The last weeks show no major Allied gains in France while German lines slowly retreat. Daily trench advances disappear amid a broader stalemate as reports note limited progress and a prolonged offensive outlook.
A French Premier comments on ongoing military actions, noting high hopes and execution errors in earlier offensives. He stresses that results should not be exaggerated or belittled as the campaign broadens beyond initial pushes. The statement frames intensity as less ferocious yet persistent on a wider front.
A collage of wartime notes urges support for draft laws and government policy, urging citizens to influence congress or vote for better representatives. It cites Hoover on food conservation, notes Italian offensives, naval alerts, and the push to rally for victory through aerial defense and public advertising.
An aged remedy promotes darkening gray hair using Sage and Sulphur with other ingredients. It claims to darken, gloss, and soften hair after repeated applications, positioning it as a cosmetic toilet preparation rather than a medical cure or treatment.
An advertisement announces quick sale of Liberty Bonds and Racvele Bieveles at Triphit's Jewelry Store in Tronwood. It also mentions clothing needs and directs to Dan Wall for samples to select from.
Notice is hereby given to all assessors and property owners in Wakefield Township Michigan that the assessment roll will be reviewed by the Board of Review on June 9 10 and 12 1997. Sessions start at 9:00 a.m. on each day to hear appeals and correct assessments to ensure fair valuation for the year 1997. Dated May 19 1997 in Wakefield Michigan. William Boning Secretary.
An old purveyor advertises Jad Satta as a cure to “flush clogked kidneys” by drinking four ounces with a glass of water before breakfast for several days. The copy warns meat eaters to abstain and claims the product purifies urine, prevents irritation, and supports kidney function, promising relief from back pain, headaches, and other ailments.
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