Local Notes Reflect War Talk and Town Happenings
Charley Johnson visited from camp for a few hours while Archie Pratt of Muarenisco attended to local matters. Gust Michaele of Iron River is reported lost between Champion and Channing. Jerry Hiddican arrived and took a cashier job with C N W. A Skid, Goldman & Clad coupon was cut for a $5 purchase. Locals note fashion changes from the war and praise home garments. A Million-Dollar Mystery night at the moving picture show counters hard times in Wakefield despite optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Johnson
Archie Pratt
Muarenisco
Gust Michaele
Iron River
Champion
Channing
Littie Alick and the Medal Badge Question
A young boy, Littie Alick, noticed an old pensioner with many medals on his coat. He asked his mother why the man wore his money on his coat and whether pockets were not allowed. The anecdote reveals a child's curious view of soldiers' decorations.
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Littie Alick
Alick
Statement of Ownership for The Wakefield Advocate 1914
The Wakefield Advocate weekly Wakefield Michigan lists R F Hasbrook as editor manager and publisher. Bondholders and security holders include Citizens Bank of A Ringsmuth & Co and American Type Founders Co Chicago. Sworn and subscribed before Notary Victor Lepisto on November 28, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Advocate
Wakefield
Mich
R. F. Hasbrook
Citzens Bank of A. Ringsmuth & Co
Wakefield, Mich
American Type Founders Co
Chicago
Victor Lepisto
Galileo Follows Thought By Dropping Weights
In London a scientist cited Aristotle’s claim that ten pounds falls ten times faster than one, a belief held for 2000 years. Galileo tested it by dropping weights from Pisa’s tower, showing they hit the ground nearly together, despite initial disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristotle
London
Galileo
Pisa
Farming and Prosperity Policy Statement
A farm support outline advocates soil conservation, abundant crops, and livestock, emphasizing efficient methods, stock sales when market ready, and a steady permanent policy. The aim is to boost farmers prosperity and national welfare beyond other causes.
Blessings of Hope and Trials Breed Strength
The passage reflects on hope resisting despair and the shifting inner contest between despair and hopeful moments. It contrasts poverty’s harsh effect on the soul with the idea that hardship forges strength, likening adversity to winds that shape men into Vikings while gentle softness tempts with dreamlike ease.
Gogebic Michigan 1914 election returns county canvass
Vote totals from Gogebic County Michigan for the November 3 1914 general election list Governor down to Mines, with partyless tallies and certifying officials. The document records votes for Governor Lt Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Auditor General Attorney General Congress Senator Representative and local offices. It also includes constitution amendment referenda on fraternal societies wagon roads drains and student voting rights with counts and certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Michigan
Congress
Auditor General
Wis
George W. Myhan
Oramel B. Fuller
John J. Campbell
Ernest C. Moore
Charlies Healey
Ha Wooge
A. Dies
Charles P. O'Neil
Grant Fellows
Verne C. Amberson
James H. McFarlane
H. D. Fox
12Th Congressional District
William J. MacDonald
W. Frank James
Frederic J. Bawden
Andrew Anderson
Edward P. Monteith
Alton T. Roberts
John H. Lewis
John Lucxnmore Jr
Board of County
Cantus
Clerkaty
Gocebic
Board of County Canvassers
Gogedic
Sie
Gegebic County
de Mereby
Sigurd G. Nelson
Gegele
William R Kellett
John Luxmore, Jr
Oscar Ketola
State of
Eee
Tecmantes
Bessemer
WM. L Russell
A. D. Johnston
Jas. A. Sullivan
Ware
Chigan
Local Notes From Iron Belt and Nearby Towns
Walter Olson visited Iron Belt Sunday and Bert Elliott returned from the woods. Frank Stenback was a business visitor in Ironwood Monday. Celest Buccanero came down from Iron Belt this week. A Ringsmuth will take cord wood orders with prompt delivery. Blatz Private stuck at Frank Kelly's Lakeview Parlor. Ray Nitterbauer, Munising high school grad, lost his eyesight in a school chemic accident Monday. Lost a brown heifer calf with white star on forehead missing since. Reward offered by A P Olson,AKefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nitterbauer
Munising
A. P Olson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jerry Hiddican
Our
City
The
Skid
Goldman & Clad
Loisworth
C. A Joongonr
Ace .T
Val Blatz Brewing Co
Wilkins
Paris
McCail’s
Henry R. Pattengill
Chase S Osbern
Woodbridge N. Ferris
James Hougerhyde
Charles N. Fayrs
Herman Richter
James N. McBride
Loren D. Dickinson
Edward A. Kosten
Harry C. Doane
Howanl H. Batderi
Coleman C. Vaughn
Wm. Ll. McManus
Hiamilten L oMaster
T. Nash
Eere Ine
Arreune Weer
Frank Lo Temple
John W. Klaarer
Jeotin H. Robson
Daniel L. Powell, Jr
John F. Besley
Teter
Sheri
Frank J. McMinn
Wiliam R Kellett
Timothy FP. Killeen
Nick Frank
Comunty
Nicholas Matteson
Jean Laumere, Jr
Paul J. Sawter
Alfred Lilja
Ochoe
Teecstem Resem
Keteda
Christian N. Johnson
Ofhoe of Register of Deeds
Mansel Heili
Alex Strom
Marie Strom
OGGR
Eascak Saeeee Soaae Tees
Herbert M. Norris
James A O Neill
Levi S&s Rice
Gomui
Harry K Bay
William S Baird
Levi S Rice
K. S&s Markstrom
Coremer
Gustaf L. Zieber
Arther Jenkins
George J. Wealtorn
Stephen H. McKevitt
Gegetic Michigan
M. L. Russell
Johnston
A. Sullivan
Register of Deeds
James A. O'Neill
Prosecuting Attorney
William S. Baird
William J. Haggerson
Francis X. Houle
George J. Wealton
Peter Becker
Mfine
Circuit Cour
WM. I. Russell
A. D. Jonnston
Jar A. Sullivan
Eran
Teres
YES
Seud, Goldman & CO
Tony Selsemeyer
Erspamer & Mayheu
Walter Olson
Iron Belt
Bert Elliott
Bradley the Jeweler
Frank Stenback
Ironwood
Celest
Buccanero
A. Ringsmuth
Antonette Welnetz
Katherine Perchinski
Antigo
Frank Welnetz
Blatz
Frank Kelly
Lakeview
DR. Prout
Wakefield Pharmacy
Wakefield Bakery
John Roman
Turkeys, Ltd
JOS. Trousil
Mason
Car
Solberg
C. & N. W. Depot
DR. Coons
Crown & Bridge
Rexall Drug Store
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