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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

3

Kazan the Wolf Dog Protects Family in Arctic Tale

In the frozen north Kazan, a one quarter wolf sledge dog, senses death near his master Thorpe and chooses to stay as Joan to whom he is bound by love and duty helps save Thorpe and later guards a sick man, a baby, and the girl as the group travels toward home aided by Pierre Radisson.

Kazan Thorpe Isobel Mc-Cready McCready Gray Wolf Joan Pierre Mon Perence Kagan Hlm Wolf Pere Pierre Radisson Fond du Lac Churchill Radisson

Northward Trek With Pierre Radisson and Kazan

Pierre Radisson and his sledge dog Kazan endure a harsh march into the north. Joan tends the baby as Radisson coughs and fights weariness while Kazan senses looming danger and the approaching storm. They push toward a river camp as night falls and a perilous journey tightens.

Marvelous Banyan Tree Inspires Awe in Ancient Camp Site

The giant banyan tree linked to Alexander the Great is described as nearly 1,000 feet across with about 8,000 trunks and a dense canopy that blocks sunlight. The report notes several other species that propagate similarly, highlighting a remarkable tree network.

Alexander

War Department Delays New Units for Michigan Guard

The War Department will not recognize new units for the Michigan National Guard until existing units reach war strength and are efficient. An order to Adjutant General Bers ey affects the third Lansing artillery battery and potential new infantry regiments depend on recruiting progress. Maj. Pepper notes state protections for soldiers in service, including home protections and debt relief during and after service. Orders also call for motorizing the hospital and field ambulance units with 12 motor ambulances and five motorcycles, to be shipped to Grayling and Bay City units.

Lansing Michigan National Guard War Department Bersey Washington Lanning Thomas C. Morgan Battle Creek Home Guards Michigan United States Samuel D. Pepper Maj. Pepper Pepper NEA Mall United States Service Militia Bureau Walter G. Rogers Rogers Grayling Bay City Grand Rapids Field Hospital

Michigan War Board Allocates Blankets and Court Shifts

Port Huron company of the Thirty-third Michigan in federal service appeals for blankets. 20 ship to Port Huron as the Michigan War Board authorizes 2,000 woolen blankets. Grand Rapids naval militia and state constabulary receive portions. Judge Mandell sits in Grand Traverse County. Mayne in Wayne County. Corp. Henry Miller of Escanaba, ill since Mexico, has died. Carpenters working on soldiers and officers quarters at Grayling encampment grounds.

Port Huron Company Thirty-third Michigan Regiment State War Preparedness Board Port Huron Michigan War Board Grand Rapids Henry A. Mandell Detroit Grand Traverse County F. W. Mayne Wayne County Corp Henry Miller Escanaba Co. L Thirty-third Michigan Infantry Mexico

Michigan Happenings Chronicle Regional Notes

Traverse City workers receive 200 acres for gardening under railroad plan. Postpone rural routes reviewed for economy. Fremont finds death of Joseph Gerber ex-banker and business leader. Train collision near Belding-Freeport injures crew. River Rouge boy drowns trying to rescue his father. Flint pupil drowns at school picnic. Grand Traverse region to hold annual meeting and picnic June 27. Multiple city items include school housing, tornado relief, and public notices across Michigan.

Flint John Hogan Edward M. Hogan Kearsler Creek Fairview School Traverse City Grand Traverse Muskegon Talee Grand Rapids Danie Roy Freeman Klass Oosterhuis Charlotte Cecil Reed Hastings Art Priester Barry Township Bunner Kalamazoo Priester Costa Charleston Mattoon Howard City Franklin Pinney Eli Penny Morley Traverse United States District Court Battle Creek Joseph Schmidt

Enchant Pa Woman Talks Of Spells And Health

A sick woman from Enchant Pennsylvania describes years of weakness and nervous troubles. After trying doctors without relief she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports regained strength and ability to work. The ad invites others to seek free confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.

E. Pinkham Augustis Baoughman Enchant Pinkham’s Lydia KE Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mass

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