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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
9
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a body on a plank bridge and a person named ae aaane support. The text is unclear but implies a fatal incident or accident near a bridge with an unidentified helper or observer. Further context is unreadable.
Eugene Sandow proved that temperate beer use can build the body. While touring worldwide he reportedly kept beer in his daily diet, feeding strength and endurance. A physician’s note suggests a moderate daily quantity of about four glasses or one quart of beer as part of his regimen.
Local items list visiting relatives and friends among Bessemer Ironwood and Wakefield residents. People mentioned include Fried Green W F P Bradley H J McDonald Mrs S Martinkoski Mrs B Marcavich Frank Duda Selle Spencer Wm Apitz Louis Holdert Forrest Rummel Felix Lawrence George Beandette Morrell Jack Rowett Claude Larson Zoya Wm E Fritz Steve Javio Mrs John Beckstrom Hannah Anderson. A sale of a work horse and five rabbit hound pups announced. Deportation case noted for Steve Javio. Dry humor about packing suitcases popular in Iron River.
Six large hogs and four small pigs are listed for sale or inspection. Tula Lumber Co. in Tula, Michigan invites buyers or interested parties to call and look them over.
A quirky fashion column lists seasonal notes for Wakefield readers. Coher-Slippers, Elner Utte Bows, Bradley Sealskin sacques, and tips on hair and attire appear with playful dicta. The piece lampoons styles and social faux pas among various named locals and workers.
L.O.T. MM Wakefield Hive No. 6 nets at eight o clock p m on the second Wednesday of each month at Kingsmuth Hall. Visiting members welcome. Mrs J Rummel L C Mra Warren Sibley R K Mrs A F Olson F K.
At the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco the Agricultural Palace showcases caterpillar power tractors eclipsing high-wheeled engines. Other highlights include Roosevelt’s African shotgun replica, pearl culture demonstrations, Daniel Webster’s historic plow, radium experiments for medicinal waters, and the fastest night-telegraphed shell photography from Fortress Monroe.
Bill Fritz advocates an odd memory test by reciting all Mexican presidents since Diaz. FOR SALE 120 acre farm in Douglas county Wisconsin 20 acres cleared 5 room house small barn and minor buildings. Inquire at Advocate office or J P Box 555 Wakefield Michigan
Land available for sale consists of 109 lots laid out south of Wakefield along the main road to the Wakefield mine. Sold by the lot or by the acre, on purchaser friendly terms. Contact T. D. O Brien for details.
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