Wakefield Friends In California Send Climate Notes
Translation of a Wakefield message from L. G. Osborn reports California living well with mild climate. The writer notes coal supplies for winter, abundant fruits and vegetables, fresh strawberries, walnuts almonds figs oranges and lemons. They express gratitude for Wakefield friends and invite local addresses to visit in Berkeley San Francisco Piedmont San Jose and Alameda.
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California
Wakefield
Berkeley
San Francisco
Piedmont
San Jose
Alameda
What Do You Do Besides Talk While Using Phone
A group of lawyers discussed their idle habits during phone calls. One writes names, another embellishes figures, another sketches pyramids, squares, and a chessboard, one favors angles and circles, one writes H, and one suggests a limit by writing the figure 5. The speaker was seen as a boob by the others.
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Desrre
Burt
Cheap substitute for gasoline via molasses motor alcohol
In the Philippine Islands, progress converts waste molasses from cane sugar mills into motor alcohol. A New York publication notes the process yields a profitable product and that after 800 continuous hours of testing the engine parts are in better condition than with gasoline. Carbon deposits are nearly nil and alcohol provides faster response.
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Philippine Islands
Engineering and Mining Journal-Press of
New York
Wakefield Township Board Reorganized
Wakefield Township held a meeting in Thomaston to reorganize the government and elect new officers. Officers chosen include Supervisor John W. Maki, Clerk Henry Ronn, Treasurer N F Laberdie, Justices Nestor Nelson and Henry DeFer, Attorney Jas A O Neill. Water Hamilton will relocate to Wakefield Michigan with family. Ed Nelson couple welcomed a daughter born last Friday. Government reports note prices nationwide edging downward.
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John W. Maki
Henry Ronn
N. F. Laberdie
Nestor Nel
Public schools as the cradle of knowledge and progress
The piece urges parental and community support for teachers and schools in Wakefield. It argues education shapes future destinies, praises teachers’ daily work, and calls for visits and recognition from parents and citizens to empower students toward an honorable career.
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Wakefield
Jlave
Iron Ore Situation Reports High Tonnages and Ship Rate Dispute
The Lake Superior Iron Ore association releases August and September ore consumption figures totaling over four million tons and shows on hand ore at furnaces and Lake Erie docks as of October 1 1922. Ore shippers plan to file a bill of exceptions in the Lake Superior ore rate cases contesting the interstate commerce commission examiner’s rate recommendations as insufficient for reductions in the old range rates.
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Lake Superior Iron Ore Association
Lake Erie
Lake Superior
Interstate Commerce Commission
Women Spend More on Luxuries Than Light and Power
The text notes that spending by women on jewelry, perfumery, silk stockings and luxuries nearly matched the total expenditure for light, heat and power by U S utilities last year. It also observes sodas and soft drinks consumed as heavily as utility energy costs in that period.
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United States
New York Tops London With One Million Telephones
The city has surpassed one million telephones far ahead of London and likely remains the world’s largest by this measure. Other notes mention J D Richards of Vilas County Lumber Co visiting Wakefield, and Mr and Mrs Sacks, along with Mr and Mrs A L Rice visiting Bessemer and Wakefield. A remark suggests reforming the country’s dance by first reforming the dancers. Tony Bracket and Tronwood visitors noted over the weekend.
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New York City
New York
London
J. D. Richards
Vilas County Lumber Co
Winegar, Wis
Wakefield
A. L. Rice
Abbotsford, Wis
Bessemer and
Probate Notice of Heating Claims Before Court
The Michigan Probate Court for Gogebic County issues notice in the estate of Anton Kerrando deceased. Creditors have four months from Oct 14, 1922 to file claims with the Bessemer probate office, with claims to be heard Feb 19, 1929 at 10:00 AM. Dated Oct 16, 1929.
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Spate
Michigan
Goxgebie
Anton Kerrando
Bessemer
William 8S. Baird
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure in Gogebic County
Public mortgage foreclosure notice issued for Henry Maki to Elias Maki now to Elias Maki by People's State Bank of Bessemer, detailing recorded assignments, amount due of 912 dollars plus 25 dollar attorney fee, and sale at the front door of the Bessemer Courthouse on November 20, 1922 for the SE quadrant of NE quadrant of Section 6, Township 47 North, Range 45 West, Wakefield Township.
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Henry Maki
Wakefield
Gogebic County
Michigan
Elias Maki
Verona
Register of Deeds
Gogebie County
Maria Maki
Sie People's State Bank of
Bessemer
Office of the Register of Deeds
People’s State Bank of
Gogebic “County
State of
Said &Mount
Saje
Gogebie
Ely's Cream Balm Heals Head Cold Relief Breathing
An advertising snippet promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims instant relief as nostrils open and head clears, reducing headache and breathing difficulties.
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Ely
Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair
A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a rapid hair darkener. It claims gray hair vanishes after one or two applications, restoring a youthful look with naturally dark, lustrous locks. Millions of bottles sold yearly as a trusted remedy.
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Webch
Wyeth
Big Eaters Warned on Kidney Trouble Health Advice
A vintage health ad warns Americans that overconsumption of red meat and rich foods strains kidneys. It promotes four ounces of Rad Baits with lemonLithia acid to flush kidneys, ease bladder issues, and improve overall health, claiming easy use and home benefits.
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