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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1917

Page

6

British Expert Lays Out U S Rail Plan Without Government Ownership

Acworth, a British rail expert, testifies to Congress committee warning of a transport crisis and urging removal of overregulation plus a central regulatory agency. He argues freight rates must rise with service value and criticizes government ownership as inefficient. He cites Prussia as a model and contrasts free private operation with state control.

WM Acworth London Acworth Areworth Australia Switzerland France Belgium Italy Prussia Acworth Sai Oies United States

Mine at Mellen to Ship Iron Ore

Mining Superintendent Johnson says the Hoppenvan mine, now controlled by Berkshire Mining Co of Duluth, has contracted to ship about 200000 tons of iron ore. Johnson, formerly Soo Line division superintendent, notes a road project for the mine and optimism on prospects. Settlement of matters is expected soon.

Mellen Johnson Hoppenvan Berkshire Mining Co Duluth Er. Johnson Ihvision Soo Line

Water Boil Advisory Issued By Local Health Board

Low village spring supply forces officers to draw river water into mains contaminating drinking water. All drinking water must be boiled until safe supply returns. Notices will be posted when safety is insured. Drs Tressel and Prout health officers.

Lorcal Board of Health

Local Notes Mention War Vested Shipbuilding Funds

A long paragraph of local notes references that about 184,642 dollars have been vested in shipbuilding enterprises since the war began. It mentions public reaction to a revenue tax bill, a train delay caused by a track issue near Verona and Ramsay, a job ad for laundry help, and ads for Talking Machines and records. It ends with a patent health advert for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Wakefield Pharmacy.

Russia

Moving Service Ad with Local Phone Listing

Family moving ad offers all kinds of moving with reasonable rates. Contact James Contario in Ramsay Michigan at the listed phone number 7 F 4 for service.

Ames Conterio Ramsay, Mich

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