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Newspaper

Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1923

Page

3

Gogebic County Votes in 1923 Biennial Election Certified

The Gogebic County canvassers certify the 1923 Biennial Election results showing vote totals for State Officers, Supreme Court Justice, University Regents, State Board members, and local offices. Howard Wiest led the Supreme Court with 3296 votes. George Burke 964. others listed. totals for Regents 9076, Superintendents 4632, Education 4608, Agriculture 9134, Circuit Judge 3761, County Commissioners 3670. The statement, signed April 12, 1923, includes seals, witnesses, and certification of the county clerk’s records.

Gogebic Michigan Bard County Supreme Court State Board of Education State Board of Agriculture 32Nd Judicial Circuit Grant Fellows VOCOS Cnccne Saanes Howard Wiest George’j. Burke Howard W. Cavanagh Harvey B. Hatch Thomas A. Mead Junius Beal Ralph Stone Frank D. Eaman Edmund C. Shields Mary E. Faull Lily Allen Lesaigand Allen M. Freeland Mary L. Hinsdale Martha J. McCall Totel Clark L Brody

Certifying the County Canvassers Vote Copy

The statement of votes for a proposed constitutional amendment in Gogebic County is certified as correct by D C Houk and the Board of County Canvassers. Dated April 12, 1923, in Gogebic, with John Luxmore Jr. as County Clerk and Board Chairman.

John Luxmore JR Board of County State OF Michigan Gogebic Alois A. Mazanec of Michigan Michigan Gogbei

Quietness as social grace and self control

The piece argues that fidgeting disrupts conversation and shows a lack of poise. It stresses restfulness as a dignity essential, urging training to keep fingers and feet still. It cites Youth's Companion to advise using limbs only when appropriate.

Lake Mentz irrigation project powers vast water system

A major irrigation project in the heart of the dark continent known as the Lake Mentz conservation works has just been completed along Sun day's river. It stands second only to the AsSuan dam in Egypt in size and importance, with a 150 foot high dam and a top length of 1150 feet. It impounds 25.7 billion gallons of water and submerges 4900 acres, promising redemption of land for agriculture and stock raising.

Lake Mentz Great AsSuan Egypt

Monster Fossil Skeleton Dug Up in Patagonia

A colossal fossil skeleton, claimed to be the largest prehistoric animal, was unearthed in Patagonia. The reptile, part of the dinosaur family, reportedly stretched about 140 feet long and stood at least 50 feet tall, dwarfing modern city traffic and urban pedestrians.

Patagonia South America

Air Dictionary for Aeronautics Published by N A C A

Washington announces NACA publication of Nomenclature for Aeronautics a standard air language guide. It defines terms such as airway airport amphibine inflation and pilot applicable to both heavier and lighter than air craft while noting historic terms like aviator and aeronaut are discarded. Join the American Legion now.

National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Washington Aviatrix

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vane William H. W John H. Perry Andrew Wood Woage Herbert Ww Gawdy Nantes Welll HE. Sumner Rust George O. Drut Puanie-Ias John ©. Watson State OF of Gogebic A. M. Gilbert C. Houk Board of County Canvassers Bessemer Furst Skeud& Goldman Wakefield, Michigan D. C. Houk Daly Patience Jom American Legion Board OF Review Wakefield WM. Jacobson
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