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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1923

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End of Range Iron Ore Mines Not in Sight

W O Hotchkiss previews geology of Gogebic Range ore deposits presented to the Lake Superior Mining Institute. He outlines key questions: ore horizons, depth of ore formation, and relation to cross faults. He cites 22 beds from Bessemer to Wakefield, notes uncertainty on depths, and urges comprehensive exploration of both sides of faults as mining plans proceed.

Gogebic Range W. O. Hotchkiss Wisconsin Geological Survey Lake Superior Mining Institute Lake Superior Iron District Tron Bessemer Wakefield Iron

Many Logging Camps Opened for Season

More than 80 logging camps, employing about 500 men, operate between Wakefield and Marenisco this fall. Tens of millions of feet of timber are expected to be cut and sold, with large crews from Brandt Bros and Hill & Manley. Wood prices vary, with red cedar and hardwoods fetching 18 to 30 dollars per thousand feet.

Wakefield Marenisco Tobin Charcoal Iron Co Turtle ‘Lake Lumber Co Winchester Winegar Lumber Co Winegar Main Tula Brandt Bros Merrill Wis Ross O. F. Stabler Ford Company Hill & Manley Tula Road Mason & Donaldson Lumber Co Rhinelander Ford Motor Co Tron Mountain Hatton and Brown Land Lumber

Two Minutes of Silence for Armistice Day

Prominent call for a nationwide two minute pause tomorrow at eleven to honor those who sacrificed in war. The piece urges reverent stillness to honor Unknown Soldier memories and to renew faith in the Constitution and the Republic.

America Potomac United States

Armistice Day Program Shines At Wakefield High School

Wakefield High School presented a strong Armistice Day program featuring readings, songs, and tableaux. Students portrayed Flanders Fields and Over There with notes by Miss Trebilcock and Clare McArthur. The program closed with patriotic songs, the Ceremonial of the Flag, and veterans recognized by name.

Wakefield High School Flanders Fields R, G Lawrence Monti Miss Trebilcock Uniforn Clare McArthur America Ccecees Joseph Levo Eliza Rose Ruth Johnson Joseph Novak No Man’s Land Evelyn Olson Joseph Cohen Joan of Arc Jane Haltie Mother Mahree Eleanor Johnson Alice Yrkolla Remon Jr Desks Gust Hanson Peter Bugni Reading

Odd Fellows to Initiate First Degree Thursday Night

The local lodge of Odd Fellows will exemplify the first degree on Thursday evening November 15. Lunch will be served after the work. Members are urged to attend and visiting members are cordially invited.

Lodge of Odd Fellows

Skuds and Goldmans Display Noted For Fall Women Wear

Citizens remark on Skuds and Goldmans windows showcasing artistically designed fall women’s wear. Shoppers compare prices favorably with other range stores, noting strong value for the quality on display.

Skud & Goldman

Deer hunting licenses exceed a hundred issued locally

A. F. Olson issued 107 deer hunting licenses by Friday afternoon with no nonresident licenses. Hunters from the lower peninsula arrived in groups on trains at Ken ton and Sidnaw. Detroit county office faced a rush as applicants waited over two hours for licenses.

A. F. Olson Lower Peninsula Kenton Sidnaw Detroit

Jack Spur to Open Next Week

A. W. Clevenger has been at Jack's Spur this week arranging for the opening of the new school building next week to serve pupils unable to attend due to facility shortages. Verona School work progresses rapidly but the building may not be occupied until after Christmas holidays.

Trade journal honors small business article author

Louis Cohen of Skud & Goldman Co received a Merchants Trade Journal prize check for contributing a prize winning article on whether in houseware is better than none. Cohen is a frequent contributor to major trade magazines. Mrs. A McNamara journeys to Chicago to visit her daughter Mae for several days.

Louis Cohen Skud & Goldman Co Merchants Trade Journal Cohen Mrs. A. McNamara Chicago Miss Mae

Development Bureau to Meet Here in 1924 Wakefield

The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau will hold its 1924 annual meeting in Wakefield next June. Mayor Alvin L. Rummel, Gogebic county representative, and the Wakefield city commission welcomed the event. Secretary-manager G. L. Bishop of Marquette confirmed an agenda of speakers and entertainment. The article notes the bureau has not met in Gogebic before and mentions local debates on costs and municipal policies.

Upper Peninsula Development Bureau Wakefield Alvin L. Rummel Bureau Hancock Rummel Gogebic County G. L. Bishop Marquette Mary Luoma Tuoma Wakefield Bakery Putnam Street Commis‘sion Michigan State Tax Board Commission

Wakefield Woman's Club Banquet Scheduled for Wednesday

The Wakefield Woman's Club will hold its annual banquet on Wednesday evening November 21 at 6 30 pm in the Community Building. The program features readings and addresses by prominent upper Peninsula club women. Invitations go to all members. Mrs Fred Thompson is convalescing after appendicitis surgery at Ashland General Hospital.

Wakefield Woman's Club Upper Peninsula Wakefield Club Fred Thompson Ashland General Hospital

Special Session Planned To Address Reapportionment

Governor Groesbeck may convene a special session on December 4 to reapportion senatorial and representative districts. The session aims to show current apportionment is unjust and align with constitutional standards. A Grange and farm bureau push for one senator per 114,000 people and one representative per 36,000, with tax exemptions and tax policy also on the agenda.

Groesbeck George Welsh State Grange Muskegon State Administrative Board State Board of Agriculture Michigan Agricultural College Grange Farm Bureau

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