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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1924
Page
8
A known authority advises flushing kidneys with soft water and Jad Salts to prevent kidney and bladder issues. If back pain or cloudy urine appears, take four ounces of Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a few days to stimulate kidneys and neutralize acids in the system.
A vintage advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to treat catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims fast relief, opening clogged nostrils and soothing swollen mucous membranes. Users are advised to apply a small amount in the nose and tell a pharmacist to obtain it. The ad promises immediate relief from cold symptoms.
A cynical reflection on large families with small means, marriage, love, and trust. The writer notes married people need not fear the afterlife, unselfish lovers are rare, experiences bring wisdom but not happiness, and warns against distrusting strangers who may disappoint.
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as instant relief for fiery itching eczema. The remedy’s germ destroying properties soothe irritation and heal the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a druggist and apply it like a cold cream.
The Gogebic County Board of Supervisors presents an election notice to qualified electors regarding bonds for a public hospital in Bessemer Township. It cites petitions signed by five percent of electors, dates in 1916 and 1920, and the proposition to issue up to 350,000 dollars for hospital construction and maintenance with annual tax levies.
An ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast remedy for aching joints and rheumatic pain. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers provides tingling warmth within minutes, easing soreness and restoring mobility. Consumers are urged to ask for the genuine Rowles labeled jar.
An old home remedy described as Sage and Sulphur for reviving gray hair to its natural dark color is now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Pharmacists claim it darkens evenly with no telltale signs, requiring dampening a brush and applying strand by strand for gradual, lasting results.
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless remedy for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims nearly instant relief from soreness stiffness and lameness after a gentle rub and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle for lasting relief.
A Gogebic County board resolution orders a special April 7 1924 election to approve fifty thousand dollar bonds for a public hospital site and construction with a one fifth mill tax. The measure supplements prior bonds of two hundred thousand dollars and sets terms including July 1 1924 dating, five percent interest, fifteen year maturity, and full faith and credit backing. The action follows petitions from five percent of electors and adheres to Michigan acts and amendments.
The document details the official form and signatures required for issuing bonds up to fifty thousand dollars to fund a public hospital. It specifies the ballot wording to ask voters whether Gogebic County should issue bonds and levy a one fifth mill tax for repayment and hospital maintenance.
Notice states every duly registered elector in Gogebic County may vote on the specified question. Dated January 8, 1924. John Luxmore Jr., County Clerk.
Historic notice advertises forty acres of land near Tula with two acres ready for cultivation, a dwelling house and barns, a horse and complete outfit. Cash or terms offered. See William Fritz for further particulars.
Township Clerk of Wakefield Gogebic County Michigan announces registration review and eligibility rules for voters. Sessions on March 15 and March 22, 1924, from 8 am to 8 pm, with qualifications for U.S. citizens, residents, and alignment with Michigan election laws. Deputy clerk J. H. Trebilcock assists. affidavit option available.
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