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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1917

Page

4

Farm Bureau Notes on Loans and Farm Practices

Gogebic farmers expect Federal Loan Association loans to reach 150000 by fall. Chicago Daily News opens Farm Loan Recruiting Station to connect labor and farmers. applications at County Agent office. For first time gardeners and struggling growers, prepare seed beds deeply and ensure loose well-ventilated soil. Remove excess ashes, mix remaining ash with soil. Plant potatoes with disease prevention: dip potatoes in formaldehyde solution before cutting. Charles J Olson & Son buy two high grade Guernsey cows from G P Wing to bolster Olson’s herd in the county.

The Chicago Daily News Charles J. Olson & Son G. P. Wing Stearns Lumber Co Mr. Olson

Local residents noted in Ironwood and nearby towns

J J Jennings was in Ironwood Tuesday. A Forte was an Ironwood business caller Tuesday. Lews Zacklan left Monday for Red Wing Minnesota to remain some time. Tony Higlio and Pat Varlin of St Paul arrived Saturday for a short stay with relatives. Jake Edwards and family moved to North Dakota. Martin Roswell was in Bessemer Wednesday. Mrs R B Hunter was in Wakefield Wednesday. Mr and Mrs James Szalio spent Tuesday with Bessemer friends. Miss Carrie Chleboski visited in Wakefield Tuesday. Mrs Tom Johnson of Ramsay was here Monday. Miss Burge from Wakefield Monday, Miss Esther Burdeau in Bessemer Friday. Miss Charlotte Enfield spent Saturday at Ironwood. W S Peters was in Duluth on business last week. Chas Haselton made a short trip to Ironwood Saturday. Mrs J S Johnson was a Bessemer caller Monday. Miss Jo Richardson was an Ironwood shopper between trains Saturday. Doc Masterson new Sergeant of Police was a business caller Tuesday. John Woodrow of Kinney Minnesota was over at Coates and Tweed Saturday. Mrs I Simms and daughter Edith were visitors. In Ironwood Saturday Joe Miller employed by Butler Bros returned from Hibbing Minnesota. Fred Guyette of Hibbing has taken Frank Pliskis place on the Police Force. Perry Barnes left Thursday for Sault Ste Marie Michigan where he has accepted a position. Mr and Mrs Ed Carey left Monday for Nashwauk Minnesota where Mr Carey will continue working for Butler Bros having completed his work here.

J.J. Jennings Ironwood A. Forte Lews Zacklan Red Wing Minn Tony Higlio Pat Varlin St. Paul Minn Jake Edwards North Dakota Martin Roswell Bessemer R. B. Hunter Wakefield James Szalio Carrie Chleboski Tom Johnson Ramsay Miss Burge Esther Burdeau Charlotte Enfield W. S. Peters Duluth Chas. Haselton J. S. Johnson Jo Richardson Doc. Masterson John Woodrow Kinney Minn Coates & ‘Tweed I. Simms Edith Joe Miller Butler Bros Hibbing Fred Guyette Frank Pliskis Perry Barnes Sault Ste Mart Mich Ed. Carey Nashwauk Carey

Kidney Trouble Warning and Flush Remedy Ad

An advertisement warns that overeating and rich foods harm kidneys and bladder. It claims kidney trouble causes backache headaches and nervous spells and promotes Kidneco tablets to flush and stimulate kidneys by drinking water before meals. It emphasizes safety and universal home use.

Wakefield Yardmaster Promotes From Ironwood Line

George Turner steps down as coach cleaner last Thursday while engineer Wells faces layoffs again. McKinnon extends handshake to the throttle until Viv returns. Charles B. Ryan is now Yardmaster at Wakefield replacing Jos Sauter from Ironwood. JW Gill returns from a long trip with tales of many cities. The Prom at the town hall next Friday features Temple Orchestra of Ironwood. A preacher urges home life and warns of club evils as he appeals to married men to stay with their families. The article ends with a call to patriotism and potential food ration fears.

Wells McKinnon Viv Charles B. Ryan Wakefield Jos. Sauter Ironwood JW. Gill U.S. A Town Hall Temple Orchestra

Chamberlain's Tablets Praised By Satisfied User

Mrs Anne Kadn of Spencerport New York reports stomach trouble relief after trying many remedies. She says Chamberlains Tablets gave positive lasting relief and she values them highly. The product is said to be obtainable everywhere.

Anne Kadin Spencerport N. Y Chamberlain

Plans for Financing the War

The United States Chamber of Commerce backs war finance by taxation. Proposals include higher income taxes with super-taxing, lower exemptions, higher excise taxes, increased postage rates, stamp taxes, luxury and general-use excises, and lowering capital stock exemptions from 99,999 to 24,999 to fund the war effort.

Chamber of Commerce of United States

Family Moving Offers Local Hauling and Moving

An ad from Ramsay Michigan announces home moving and hauling services by James Conterio. Rates are described as reasonable and the contact phone number is seven F four.

Auia James Conterio Ramsay Mich

Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast A Splendid Habit

Advice column promotes drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush stomach liver kidneys and bowels, claim it cleanses toxins improves digestion and appetite, costs little, aiding biliousness constipation and rheumatism.

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Martin E.owl Crow-Elkhart Ing America Wakefield, Mich John Ofan Winss, Liquors & Cigars Aposite Michigan Farm Bureau Notes Federal Loan Association George Turner Benedict Congress I. K. Hydar P.O. Ironwood Jos. Beissel
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