Local Notes Highlight War Rumors and Moving Picture Buzz
War chatter continues with mixed opinions as residents react to global events. Charley Johnson returns from camp for a short visit while Archie Pratt handles local business and Gust Michaele is reportedly lost between Champion and Channing. Jerry Hiddican joins C N W as cashier. Local ad removal hints at a $5 purchase requirement. Wakefield crowds debate fashion changes, home garments and Paris styles. Million Dollar Mystery night and The Perils of Pauline at the cinema spark talk that hard times have not yet hit Wakefield.
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Charley Johnson
Archie Pratt
Muarenisco
Pauline
Wakefield
Little Alick's Sore Point
A boy in a train asks why an old man wears medals on his coat and whether the medals have pockets, reflecting a child's literal curiosity about military honors. The moment captures a child’s view of pride and adornment through decorations worn by the veteran.
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Alick
Littie Alick
Statement of Ownership for The Wakefield Advocate
Statement filed under the 1912 act shows The Wakefield Advocate weekly in Wakefield Michigan with R F Hasbrook as editor manager and publisher. Bondholders mortgagees and other security holders include Citizens Bank of A Ringsmuth Co and American Type Founders Co with Notary Victor Lepisto noting sworn on November 28 1914.
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Wakefield Advocate
Wakefield
Mich
R. F. Hasbrook
Citzens Bank of A. Ringsmuth & Co
Wakefield, Mich
American Type Founders Co
Chicago
Victor Lepisto
Galileo Tests Aristotle With Leaning Tower Drop
A scientist recalls Galileo challenging Aristotle's claim that a ten pound weight falls ten times faster than a one pound weight. Galileo conducted experiments by dropping weights from Pisa’s Leaning Tower and showed they hit the ground together, despite initial disbelief.
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Aristotle
London
Galileo
Pisa
Farming and Prosperity Policy Aim
A political manifesto advocates conserving costs and raising abundant crops with a steady permanent policy. It emphasizes efficient production, livestock supply, and timely market sales to boost farmers prosperity and national welfare.
Blessings of Hope and Trials Breed Strength
A reflective meditation contrasts Hope with despair and notes hope's persistence amid changing fortunes. It cites Ouida on poverty, describing its harm yet framing hardship as a force that shapes resilience.
Gogebic County Casts Votes in 1914 General Election
Gogebic County Michigan reports the general election results of November 3 1914 for state and county offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State and Attorney General. It lists vote totals for each candidate and notes the elected officials for County Clerk Register of Deeds Sheriff Prosecuting Attorney Circuit Court Commissioner Coroner and County Surveyor with terms of two years. The document also records statewide constitutional amendments on wagon roads drains and agricultural land bonds student voting and fraternal societies with yes no tallies and certifies the counts.
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Gogebic
Michigan
Congress
Deccatt
John Loxnore Jr
Board of County Pass
State of
Circuit Court
John Luxmore
WM. L Russell
State of Michigan
Gegebic
Board of County
Gegebic County
de Mereby
Sigurd G Nelson
Gegete
William R. Kellett
Sheiia
John Luxmore, Jr
Oscar Ketola
Ofice
Alex Strom
Register of Deeds
James A. O'Neill
Atorney
William S. Baird
William J. Haggerson
Francis X. Houle
George J. Wealton
Peter Becker
Bessemer
WM. I. Russell
A. D. Johnston
Jas. A. Sullivan
Suaire VE Jeichiegn
Local notes from Iron Belt and nearby areas
Walter Olson visited Iron Belt on Sunday and Bert Elliott returned from the woods. Frank Stenback was a business visitor in Ironwood on Monday. Celest Buccanero visited from Iron Belt this week. A Ringsmuth accepts cord wood orders with prompt delivery. Antonette Welnetz and Katherine Perchinski of Antigo visited the Frank Welnetz home. Ray Nitterbauer, Munising high school graduate, lost sight in an explosion at the school Monday. Lost: a brown heifer calf with white star. reward offered by A P Olson, Wakefield.
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Ray Nitterbauer
Munising
A. P Olson
Wakefield
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Gust Michaele
Iron River
Champion
Channing
Jerry Hiddican
Our
City
The
Skud
Goldman & Co
Tolsworth Fheenta
C. A Johnson
Val Blatz Vrewing Cr
Wilkins
Paris
McCall's Magazine
Henry BR. Pattengill
Chase S. Osborn
Woodbridge N. Ferris
James Hoogerhyde
Charlies N. Barrs
Herman Richter
Morn Coe
James N. McBride
Loren D. Dickinson
Emmet L. Beach
Edward A. Kosten
Harry C. Doane
Teoror -Naraa
Howant H. Ratheri
Coleman C. Vaughn
Wm. L. McManus
Kasmilten S&s
Willia T. Nesh
Heer Oat
Frank I. Tempie
John W. Haarer
John H. Robson
Daniel L. Powell, Jr
John F. Bessey
Office of Auditor General
George W. Myhan
Oramel BK. Fuller
John J. Campbell
Ernest C. Moore
Charles Healey
Charles P. O'Neil
Grant Fellows
Verne C. Amberson
James H. McFarlane
Winent 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
Ron Waa
Frank J. McMinn
Wiliam R Kellett
Timothy FL Killeen
Nick Prank
Comunty
Nixelas Mattson
Jeam Luxmere, Jr
Christian N. Johnson
Maneei Helli
Atex Strem
Jehn Sweally
Otice of B Prosecuting Attorney
Herbert M. Norris
Levi S Rice
S. S
Oolice of
Deoremer
Gustaf L. Zieber
John S. Erickson
Francis X. Heale
Prank Roman
Stankey Taleska
S& Arther Jenkins
George J. Wealtom
Stephen H McKevitt
Dan Seanto
Richard Skineard
Sas Percer Becker
James O'Berle
Vassers
Urge Cs Venta
Énemerton Stanton
Lees
Board of County Canvassers
Ma Ruldman & CI
Wefield
Mic
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
Frank Kelly
Lakeview
DR. Prout
Wakefield Pharmacy
Wakefield Bakery
John Roman
Jos.trousil
Mason
Car
Solberg
C. & N. W. Depot
DR. Coons
Crown & Bridge
Rexall Drug Store
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