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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
9
Governor Sleeper calls for all Michigan residents to support the war effort, urging full financial contribution and unified action. He designates October 15 as Patriotic Day with school gatherings and a program involving children to promote wartime effort and civic responsibility.
Wakefield Pharmacy advertises Holy Nature’s herbs as a tonic to boost vitality and circulation. The copy promises “money back” guarantees and claims the blend strengthens nerves and restores vigor.
The week featured Fourty Hours devotion led by Fathers Karch of Menominee and Holland of Chassell at the Catholic Church. R. E. Condy of Crystal Falls visited, reminiscing with locals. The Wolverine Club hosts a social dance with the Wico orchestra next Friday at the town hall, tickets $1 a couple with supper. The new barber shop by John Novakoski includes two modern baths. Mrs. Kenfield clerks in Kerkes Bros. store with hats through Oct 15. Century and McKinley editions offered by Triplett for 10c. Ralph Milligan and K. F. Hasbrook attended LeRoy Zeh’s funeral in Bessemer. Art Niemi resigns from the Pharmacy to return to Winton, Minn., and plans army enrollment. Ironwood post office designated Central office for district supplies. War revenue tax raises cigar prices and liquor prices accordingly. Fire Department voted $50 to Red Cross. James Standley elected to membership replacing Tony Selsemeyer. L. W. Margison replacing Fred Green. Frank Kanieski as temporary firefighter. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hood hosted friends in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hood with a chicken dinner and supper. attendees included families from Hurley, Bessemer, Wakefield, and Marquette. Mounted troops in Bessemer patrolled for slackers and missing registration cards, affecting local enforcement.
Public notice for specific performance of a land contract in the estate of Thomas D. O'Brien. Judge Curtis Buck schedules a hearing at 10 am on November 11 1917 at the Go geble probate office. Publication in Wakefield Advocate required for three weeks prior.
Dispute centers on Ole Peterson the County Park caretaker at Lake Gogebic who allegedly used his position to drive camping groups from public grounds and later from a Victoria Mining Company camp. The letter urges the county board to hire a neutral manager of public lands to prevent personal grievances from shaping policy.
For sale an eight year old driving horse with driving and work harness, cutter gear, robe and blankets. Part iculars available by address.
The Springfield Republican notes Charles Dickens once spoke with Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace about domestic service and rising food costs. The anecdote, as the Louisville Courier-Journal suggests, shows both figures casually shared concerns about daily life alongside state or literary matters.
The Dunbar Medal, authorized in 1650, is cited as an early war medal issued to all ranks. Oliver Cromwell objected to his portrait on the obverse, urging a dual depiction of Parliament and the army, but Parliament rejected the request and kept Cromwell’s effigy on both issues.
Gordon, a New Englander, watches Lolita knit wedding lace at a lakeside hotel. He flirts to distract her from work, learns she will wed Captain Mateer, and later sees her again while pondering his own feelings. A chance meeting with Lolita leads to a proposal and a promise of shared time by the sea.
A drive toward Braddock unravels a broken engagement and a tense exchange between Mary and Lawrence Brooke. Mary reveals a child and a marriage link to Mrs Endicott of Boston, while Brooke confronts motives and a troubling letter. Rockville plans hint at a Gretna Green escape as a pivotal moment looms.
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