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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
5
An essay argues personal responsibility is key to a thriving community. It warns against bulk buying by workers to save money at the expense of local retail merchants, noting price effects on rents, services, and town vitality. It emphasizes keeping money circulating locally to strengthen stores, jobs, and happiness.
Detroit Free Press says the Michigan alien firearms law violated the state constitution in letter and spirit. It charged lawmakers with pandering to clamor, and notes the statute’s real aims were hidden beneath a plausible objective. The paper argues the law was never practical and harmed lawful aliens more than it helped.
The article argues for pedestrian footpaths beside busy state highways. It cites Michigan as a model and highlights Cloverland Trail near Wakefield to Bessemer as heavily used by students and pedestrians. It urges railings, lighting, and enforcement to reduce accidents and improve safety for walkers and drivers.
Roughly 35 dogs roamed Wakefield civ, but only 12 legally taxed. Authorities should enforce the tax or stop enforcement altogether, as many owners evade fees. The piece urges statewide support for firm dog taxation or extermination measures, noting rural needs differ.
City Commission met October 5 1922 in city hall with Mayor Alvin L. Rummel presiding. Members Hook Hornibrook Taft Strough present. minutes of prior meeting approved. Bills listed include First National Bank 250.00 Standard Oil 242.89 Globe Publishing 2.80 Lake Superior District Power 15.50 Lake Superior District Power Verona street 15.50 Oscar T Fieldseth 26.75 Anton Ringsmuth 642.10 Myers Company 9.31 Range Service Garage 8.40 Wakefield Advocate 25.05 Wakefield Lumber 27.40 Wakefield Pharmacy 1.30 Victor F Aho 19.15
City Commission approves payment of petty cash and payroll bills totaling thousands, adopts an ordinance amending the pound statute, and adopts hawking and peddling licensing provisions. Read communications on fire trucks landscape plans and claims, with files placed for consideration or on file. Health officer and treasurer reports accepted. refunds on meter deposits restricted without contract or affidavit. meeting adjourned.
Cirillo Maceani and Dom enico Revello died instantly while Mik ton Brown died on the way to hospital after a fall of ground trapped them. Serafino Binda survived. Maceani and Revello were known in Bessemer. Brown was a former service man and Legion member. Also noted: marriage of Miss Margaret Wright to Charles Hemkes at Church of the Immaculate Conception and a September wedding of Forrest Bradley to Gladys Fitzpatrick.
The Rev. Father Szyeula was the guest of honor at a Wednesday birthday party held at the Bouwne home. He received a spot light for his automobile as a memento of the occasion. Don Helmet of the Delmet Mercant Co. is in Chicago this week on business.
The Board of Education of Marenisco Township Gogebic County Michigan will receive sealed bids October 10 1922 at 3 30 p m for furnishing materials and constructing a one story frame school at Dunham in the township Bids must include a 5 percent certified check and the board may reject any bid. Dated October 4 1922 John E McNicholas Secretary Board of Education.
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