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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1924

Page

4

LaFollette Withdraws Name From Michigan Ballot

John Baird, director of the state department of conservation, withdrew Hiram Johnson from the Michigan residential primary ballot after reading a letter. LaFollette of Wisconsin requested withdrawal from the Republican ballot, and the Secretary of State complied. Ford plans to run on the Democratic ticket and challenge Ferris for Michigan’s delegation while petitions circulated for Coolidge.

John Baird State Department of Conservation Hiram Johnson Zilwaukee Township Johnson Michigan DeLand Mr. Johnson Attorney-General’s Department Johnsen State Conservation Commission Hiram Johnson Baird King Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Kins Secretary of State PH. Antehinsen Detroit News Lansing Henry Ford Calvin Coolidge Woodridge N. Ferris New York Ford Coolidge Alex J. Choesbock Ferris Hiraus Johnson Salvin Coolidge William G. Simpson Detroit William G. McAdoo Ann Arbor Revaldo Copeland National Committee William A. Comstock Evelyn Mershen Saginaw Ust Time. Boltwood Grand Rapids Boltwood

Armored Ford cars spark police innovation in Philadelphia

General Smedley D. Butler champions armored Ford runabouts for bandit chasing. Philadelphia police acquire six, aiming for ninety, with steel armor, bulletproof glass, and high speed tests. Other cities like Portland and Cleveland Heights adopt Ford cars for patrols, replacing motorcycles in some cases.

Smedley D. Butler Philadelphia General Butler Ford Portland Ore Cleveland Heights Ohio Cincinnati

Beauty Contest Seeks Michigan’s “Girl You Can’t Forget”

Detroit announces statewide search for Michigan Industrial Exposition to pick the “Girl You Can’t Forget” who will receive a sedan, paid expenses, and a salary for May’s Enchantment spectacle at Convention Hall. Entries must include a photo and address. deadline April 2.

Sth Michigan Detroit Mich Convention Hall Frm Joseph Kramer The Detroit News Russell Legg Detroit Free Press A. G. Allen Detroit Times Arthur Marchner Scarab Club Miriam Baptista Humoresque

Wakefield Seeks Proposals for 18 to 23 Passenger Bus

The Wakefield City Commission will meet at City Hall on Thursday March 20 1994 to consider proposals for a bus seating 18 to 23 passengers. Proposals must include dual tires double windows and full specifications. Proposals must be filed with the City Clerk by 3 PM March 20 1924. The commission may reject any proposal.

City Commission City of Wakefield Michigan WM. Jacobson A. L. Rummel

Wakefield Township Board Regular Meeting Feb 7 1924

Official proceedings record a regular Wakefield Township meeting in Thomaston Michigan with Supervisor W F E Fritz andJustices Nestor Nelson and George Kronberg present. The board approves bills as read and orders warrants issued.

Thomaston Wakefield Township W. FE. Fritz J. H. Trebilcock Nestor Nelson George Kronberg

Highway Fund Adjourned Meeting Minutes With Local Officials

Township attorney J W Massie attends circuits and meetings while Bedell Motor Sales and Wakefield Lumber Co supply transport and fuel. Road payrolls and expenses itemized including labor by Jacobson Nelson Kronberg and others. Board motions approve January payroll and general expenditures.

J. W. Massie Barron Borscemep Usesns Bedell Motor Sales Co Upper Peninsula Tractor Co Larson Ceee John Jacobson Wakefield Lumber Co Bedell Motor Sales Co Myers Company, Hardware City Electric and Plumbing Co First National Bank of Wakefield Highway Metals Product Co One Cleon Motor Co Nestor Nelson Ceee Ee Eens Naegha Oscar Feigley J. A. Trebilcock Frederickson Garage N. F. Laberdie George Kronberg Carl Olson Chas. Johnson Emil Nelson Mike Olejniczak Ceee Nels Walstrom J. H. Trebilcock

Studebaker Promises Quality and Value Across Models

A historic sales pitch extols Studebaker as the standard of quality workmanship and style. It cites $90 million in assets and $50 million in plants, touts 30,000 inspections per car, 15 coats of varnish, Angora mohair upholstery, and extensive plant investments. It argues volume production lowers costs, lists specific model prices, and urges readers to compare with high-priced European and American cars.

Studebaker America Studebakers

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