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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1922

Page

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Markers Placed On Roosevelt Highway in Michigan

A promotional effort to mark the Roosevelt International Highway across Michigan advances with a plan to complete remaining markers by spring. A. W. Treay and party discuss maps, tourist promotion, and expected revenue growth as travel to northern Michigan rises, highlighting Wakefield and Upper Peninsula sites.

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Charter Revisions Go To Supreme Court Wakefield Case

Petitioners seeking a revision of Wakefield city charter prepare for appeal to the Supreme Court. Attorneys for Arthur Cavender and associates arrange record and arguments. Roy N. Watkins joins as counsel to argue the matter. decision expected within a month with court term nearing.

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Wakefield Post Office Moves to New Quarters

The Wakefield post office relocates to the Ne vakeski building with new front, organized postal boxes, and rearranged work areas. Postmaster A M Gilbert urges proper use to keep the office clean and efficient, with future plans to streamline sorting and reduce delays at train arrivals. W D Connor of Marshnvtd Wisconsin promotes Connor Lumber Co interests.

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Michigan approves emergency fuel regulation bill

Michigan Governor A. Groesbeck signed a state fuel regulation act to control coal sales and curb profiteering. The law creates a state fuel administrator, sets penalties up to ten thousand dollars or a year in jail, and directs funding from a fuel sales tax and penalties to a public fund.

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Warfeted Union Church Invites Aid for Oct 22 Services

Warfetedd Union Church invites members to a Thursday afternoon gathering at Aire Dan’s home with Mrs Warren Silex and others present. Sunday services October 22 include School at 2:00 p.m. and Morning Worship at 3:00 p.m. The morning sermon covers The Law of God and The Immortality of the Soul. Pastor McDonald notes the community’s wartime responsibilities, urging attendance. Wakefield, Daly’s cigars advertised by local shop.

Union Church Aire Dan Tigess Timrulay Loaresées Warren Silex J. J. Rummel A. Solecmeyer W. Reynolds A. Evenstad Wwe McDonald Pastor

Ford price cuts spark sixth last chance to register notice

An official Ford Motor Company release announces a sixth price reduction on Ford cars and trucks to boost sales and keep prices low. It outlines new prices across models, emphasizes quality, and links employment growth to broader affordability for buyers ahead of the election registration deadline. The notice urges voters to register by Saturday with city clerks open until 10 pm, detailing procedures for those sick or permanently incapacitated and options for transfer of registration for movers.

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Land clearing courses aid Upper Peninsula farmers

County agent Gondersen reports 2000 to 3000 acres cleared in Go gebie county this season as farmers rush to prepare more land. Michigan Agricultural College issues land clearing certificates to help farmers purchase machines and equipment. Traveling lesson program and Upper Peninsula Development effort distribute certificates to 220 attendees from Wakefield Bessemer and Ironford last spring. Mrs William Schilling and children plan to move to Morea Wig where her husband worked at Brearin mill prior to mail operation shifts. the family later visited Hrbacek home.

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Local cargoes expected to ease regional shortage

A fragmented note suggests shipments may arrive in the coming weeks, with a local dealer anticipated to receive his allotment of the first cargo. The delay and allotment details indicate relief from the ongoing shortage in the area.

Clerk of Wye field township signs railroad employment

AL We Anderson, clerk of Wye field township and agent for the Ban Moutte Shore Sition at Thomaston, signed an employment order with the Northwestern railroad in Appleton. It is understood that Mrs. Anderson will reside in Thomaston during the winter.

AL We Anderson Wye Field Township Ban Moutte Shore Thomaston Northwestern Railroad Appleton Anderson Thosnsaten

Wakefield Tron Co Ships Iron Ore to Ashland

Wakefield Tron Co will send three boats to Ashland next week to receive iron ore from the Wakefield open pit mine. Ore will be shipped directly from the pit to the Devin plant, with about ten thousand tons already stacked for Granite City. The 75,000 ton contract remains in effect and stockpile shipping continues ahead of season close while Crewe plans more tonnage. Clubbing A Thashead at the town Hall Monday at 7:00 p.m. Public invited. Admission 25 cents.

Ashland Wakefield Pitea Devin Wakefield Iron Granite City Ado Oth Ty Hall

Card Of Phiauhs We Thank Frinds and Neighbors

Card from the Tibbets family of Verona Michigan expresses gratitude for the many kindnesses shown during the illness and death of the wife and mother. They assure those acts will not be forgotten and extend thanks from the family.

Verona Mich

St Ambrose Cancels Game With Wakefield

St Ambrose drops Friday game against Wakefield amid questions of player condition. Wakefield coaches reluctant on the action. Saturday scrimmage planned and a lone remaining local schedule game set for next Saturday October 25 at Tronwood.

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Death of Steve Duale arranged in Minnesota obituary note

Chisyten Quate, noted as brother of Steve Duale, died at his home in Vircin i Minnesota Friday. Formerly resided with his narcuis tia Wake eld and at Besseror. Mr. and Mrs. Menis sreks cetueestTunesday Prenton viste at Minevett Irs. Saieir While aWity. The obituary fragment mentions Wake eld, Besseror, and other local names amid garbled lines.

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