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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1924
Page
4
In Wakefield the issue of a saxophone player's altitude record anecdote lightens the page as two river anglers share a joking exchange about a cliff stunt. one quips that cinema stunts may explain the scene while dismissing real danger with a wry remark about drowning.
The massy well sits 82 miles southwest of Cheyenne in an untested oil area. It yields 100 million cubic feet of gas daily and ejects sand that damaged the rig, prompting its collapse after a week of gas escape. Gas will be piped to 14 Colorado and Wyoming towns.
Breckenridge reports grasshoppers shifting from crops to silk hose and lingerie on clotheslines, a modern era sign and menace to flappers. When silk is scarce the insects attack cotton garments, a quirk blamed on advancing fashion and women, with humor from the Ft Worth Star Telegram.
A New York Aerial Age contributor argues France leads in air power and commerce. France’s military force is quadruple England’s, with strong commercial aviation support fueling a large industry. The piece warns Germany could rebuild air power quickly, stressing ongoing air defense needs and rapid aircraft production.
A special Gogebic County Board of Supervisors meeting held April 22 1924 at the Bessemer court house to elect a chairman, adopt rules, set standing committees, and consider requests from janitor John Ball, the Sanitarium Trustees, and the Upper Peninsula Development Bureau. Also includes a letter from Pontiac urging tax conference cooperation and notes on Detroit real estate value estimates.
The meeting moves to appoint committees to attend a conference and audit claims. A special claims and accounts committee is named to audit numerous expenses from Standard Oil to local printing. Reports are adopted. various county finance actions and future bids, park timber purchase, and nurse transport discussed.
A cosmetic trend uses coal dust powder around the eyes to brighten the whites and create a milky filmy look. Seamen and engineers used it unintentionally for artistry. Blue-eyed women are warned against its use as it dulls their color. Orange rouge shades imitate sunset tones, skin color guiding tint choice. Dark hair and eyes favor avoiding sunset cheeks with blue eyes and golden hair. Various blue shades apply to upper lids, from cornflower to lilac.
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