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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
6
William E Fritz announces his candidacy to continue as Wakefield township clerk. He states two years of service to the people and asks for votes at the caucus and at the election, promising appreciation if his work has earned support.
Albert J. Olson announces candidacy for township treasurer in Wakefield. He asks for voter support at the caucus and at the April 2 election.
J. W. Bedell states at the upcoming caucus and election he will run for Township treasurer. He pledges to attend to duties faithfully and to the satisfaction of all parties if nominated and elected.
R F Hasbrook declares his run for the office of Justice of the Peace. He invites support at the caucus or general election and thanks supporters in advance.
Notice to Gegedic and Ontonagon electors that TP seeks Republican nomination for Circuit Judge at the March 7 1917 primary. George Q C Driscoll of Ironwood Michigan respectfully solicits support at the polls.
A Gogebic Ontonagon County candidate declares for the Republican nomination for Circuit Judge in the March 7 primary. He cites twelve years of practice in the county and six years as prosecuting attorney inviting voters to evaluate his claims to the office.
A candidate announces bid for Supervisor in the upcoming election urging voter support at the caucus on March 24 and the general election on April 2. The notice lists Ole Alquist and Dr Crosby with a medical specialty and electrical treatments offered at Kerkes Building.
A vintage ad claims “TIC” or “TIZ” relieves burning sore and tired feet. It promises relief from corns callouses swellings and raw spots with a magical drawing out of poisonous exudations. Available as a 25 cent box in drugstores or department stores with a one year comfort guarantee or money back.
Wakefield defeated Northland College of Ashland 29 to 24 last Friday. Freshmen and Sophomores featured a preliminary game. Sophomores lost 18 to unknown score. Banquet funded by City Market Mercantile held at Olson's with excellent supper. Literary Society hosted fourth meeting honoring Washington Lincoln and Longfellow. High School Babble enjoyed as usual. Boys basketball headed to Marquette tournament with seven UP teams. Wakefield seen as a dark horse and confident to win prizes.
Our basketball poem from Marie Desonia praises Wakefield High School players Pinkey Billy Johnson Dave and Jim Wirth. It notes their grit and guards, cheering the team at a Wakefield gym and predicting victory against Tronwood with a possible tournament outcome in Houghton.
Paul Mars announces his candidacy for Highway Overseer, asking for support at the caucus and election. He invites assistance and endorsements to back his bid.
A cough letter from a Wakefield township resident announces candidacy for the office of township clerk at the coins election, seeking support from voters and inviting assistance for the campaign.
Advocate office handles inquiries as February ends and memories linger of three birthday days for George Washington Abraham Lincoln and M E Dalys. Dusenberrys return to Ashfield after visiting Charles Hester. Charity funding brings smiles, money talk hides a smile. British front reports Tommies betting the war may end by October.
An advert recommends Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring health tonic for the whole family. It claims to cleanse blood stomach and bowels, drive out winter germs, improve color and happiness, and promises noticeable benefits after use. The product is priced at 8 cents.
Janitor William E. Fritz joins Hanna police under Chief M J McGinty. Township taxes delinquent this year total about 1000 dollars, smaller than prior years. Bessemer Creamery installs a new 100 gallon per hour electric ice cream freezer to boost orders. Township plans a 5200 pound fire truck from American LaFrance to be delivered in April with tests. Union Ladies Aid meets March 8 at 2 PM at Mrs J F Reed's home. Ada Lewis reads at 3 PM, with brief business and refreshments. Walter G. Van Slyck of Montonagon visits Wakefield, optimistic about circuit support. Finnish Athletic Club to hold a cross country ski race March 11 from Wakefield to Millionaire Carp and back. prize a silver loving cup. Pine trees free to Wakefield residents. Local wresting event in Bessemer attracts few, Lake beats Young Zvybusco but match halted early. Mr. and Mrs. F J Lawrence move to Florence, Wis. farewell Feb 18 with friends and music. Enoch Krantz returns from Iron River after visit.
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