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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1924

Page

5

Deer Numbers in Westchester Rise Cutting Across Towns

Westchester County game warden Edward Townsend reports deer are abundant this season, with 20 to 30 seen in hours away from roads and dogs. He notes no open deer season, hundreds near Rye Lake, and incidents of deer entering Yonkers and White Plains, often struck by cars at night. He cites dogs as their main enemy.

Westchester County New York Edward Townsend Westchester Rye Lake Rye Katonah England Yonkers New Rochelle White Plains Manhattan

Navy Department Almanac Data Helper Miss June Williams Featured

Above is Miss Juneslle Williams of Washington DC who has been employed since 1890 to assist in the preparation of data compiled in the Navy department almanac. She is principal of Force school in the capital and has instructed many children who in later years have become national celebrities. The almanac is very accurate as it must be and is used extensively by sea captains.

Juneslle- Williams Washington, D. C Navy Department Force

Wins Cat Damage Suit Over Death of Seven Felines

Judge Calnen in Hartford awarded Frederick O. Grossbeck $59.26 after Charles G. Garland sued for $59.25 for seven Maine shipped cats who died in transit. Court noted no autopsy and that cats were healthy at departure, with contention they were not properly protected and died of pneumonia.

Shipper Judge Calnen Hartford Conn Charles G. Garland Portland Frederick O. Grossbeck Maine Calnen

Man credits muskmelons for life of success

A. H. Craig, seventy six, Mukwonago Wis postmaster, claims the muskmelon inspired his entire life and achievements. He attributes his success to the melon as the central influence shaping his career and ambitions.

A. H. Craig Mukwonago Wis

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Esther resists bedtime as her father tries to soothe her by lying on the bed until she sleeps. After a quiet period the girl slips out in bare feet, tells her mother to be quiet, and reveals she has put Daddy to sleep for the night.

Esther Father

The Timid Borrower and the Cow Investment

A farmer asks a country bank for a small loan to buy a cow. The cashier explains why a higher priced cow can be cheaper in the long run, detailing butterfat yield and profits. The farmer, convinced, borrows $100 or $125 and begins repaying with milk checks, half going to the bank.

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