Secretary Daniels Answers Critics On Naval Progress
The New York World notes Secretary Daniels rebutting critics of naval policy with a detailed record: more ships in commission than two years ago, 77 ships authorized or under construction now versus 54 in 1913, mines up 244 percent, torpedoes up 90 percent, personnel up 5,824. Battleships funding doubled in two Wilson years, five ships authorized vs two previously, submarines 26 to 12. The 14 inch gun progress and admiral grades revival are highlighted, with a call to critics to propose policy and acknowledge the fleet’s strength.
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Gardners
Daniels
Wilson
Taft
Navy
New York World
Unconscious Humour Marks Wilson Speech to Press
President Wilson delivered an admirable speech to Associated Press members in New York, mixing seriousness with humor. He warned of trouble from critics, described a self-contained leader with courage, and contrasted with predecessors’ harsher tones noted by critics. For sale notices list three houses with 50 by 103 lots near a high school and two lots 50 by 150 near a Catholic church, via Arthur Cavender.
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Wilson
Associated Press
New York
Catholic Church
Arthur Cavender
Lots for Sale Near Wakefield Mine
T. D. Cybrian offers 109 lots laid out south of Wakefield on the main road to the Wakefield mine. Lots available by the lot or by the acre, with terms to suit the purchaser.
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Wakefield
Park For Sale At German Shooting Park Bessemer Mi
Four acre park north of Bessemer Michigan offered for sale by committee members Otto Vogeler Henry Wallenkamp and John Silverman. Also notes cigar brands Fresh Havana Bessemer Favorite and La Loma. Fats of Bessemer and Fats of Wakefield played a cold weather game ending 6 to 7 with both teams claiming the win and a rematch planned in Bessemer tomorrow.
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Bessemer
Otto Vogeler
Henry Wallenkamp
John Silverman
Bessemer, Mich
Daly
Havana
la Loma
Fats of
Fats of Wakefield
Focal Fats
Wakefield Candy Kitchen Hosts Sodas Sundaes and Victor Victrola
The Wakefield Candy Kitchen advertises sodas and special ice cream sundaes with Victor Victrola music for entertainment. It also notes home made candies and taffies fresh daily. The Wakefield fire department plans a stag party for Saturday October 30 inviting Brotherton Wico Bessemer Hurley and Ironwood fire departments.
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Wakefield Fire Department
Brotherton
Wico
Bessemer
Hurley
Ironwood
New Game Bird Only In Jocular Law Notes
A humorous spoof states a new state game law protects rails coats and gallinules with an open season Sept 1 to Nov 30. It describes imagined, comical birds found on the street from candle light to midnight, captured with a fifty cent gal linipper, fed in a drug store, and shot only with a Kodak.
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Toffey
Mrs William Bright Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs William Bright of Ft Wayne Ind reports rapid relief from a bad bronchial cough after using Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. She says she was cured before finishing a bottle and urges friends to try it, noting availability through F A Sergeant Co.
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William Bright
Ft. Wayne
Ind
F. A. Sergeant & Co
Wakefield Lodge All Thursday Meetings at Ringsmuth Hall
Wakefield Lodge No 253 holds weekly Thursday evenings at Ringsmuth Hall at 7 30 Vis iting Brothers invited John A Johnson N G Anton Ringsmuth Secy J H Eddy Treasurer listed as officers and contact points for the lodge attendance and administration
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Wakefield Lodge No. 253
Ringsmuth Hall
John A. Johnson
Anton Ringsmuth
J. H. Eddy
Wakefield Hive 655 Meets Monthly at Kingsuth Hall
Wakefield Hive No 655 convenes at 8:00 p m on the second Wednesday each month at Kingsuth Hall. Visiting members welcome. Officers listed include Mrs J Rummel L C Mrs Warren Sibley RK Mrs A F Olson FK.
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Wakefield Hive No. 655
Kings Uth Hall
J. Rummel
L.C
Warren Sibley
R. K
A. F. Olson
F. K
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J. He Urquhart
M. D
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American Express Co
Chas. Winberg
Wakefield, Michigan
Jos. G. Sauter
I. K. Bodar
Ironwood, Michigan
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Wotian
Care of Wakefield
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Philadelphia
T. D. Cybrien
Mrs. McNamara
Wakefield Candy Kitchen
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Ole Alquist
Sve
Elof Johnson
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