Its a Hard Life in Bessemer 1925 Rates Debate
In 1925 Bessemer sees rising costs as state tax boosts assessment values Gogebic County water rates and Michigan Bell Telephone seeks nearly a 50 percent rate hike. Protests surface at Lansing hearings set for September 8 while utilities fear budget gaps. Taxpayers face higher bills as city water, phone services tighten.
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Bessemer Herald
Rupert W. Wrobleski
Herbert M. Emunson
Maurice R. Burt
Herald Publishing Company
Bessemer
Murs
State Tax Commission
Gogebic County
Board of Public Works
Colby
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
State Public Utilities Commission
Lansing
State Board of Equalization
Tax Commission
State Tax Department
Water Works Department
State Utilities Commission
Vacant Realty and Local Confidence in Home Investments
A Michigan manufacturer notes that vacant real estate persists even in settled communities. He argues small investors are harmed when deals are controlled by distant parties and urges placing money into locally visible properties rather than distant opportunities.
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Florida
Michigan
Ad Pick and Axe: Bessemer Football Hopes Rise
Boys at the Brite Spot debate a football team for Bessemer as August nears. A hopeful crowd plans a subscription fund and even a former Lionwood player may join. The manager hints details will come in weeks while admitting debt to Dewey.
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Mr. Johnson
Bessemer
Stevens
Baird Seeks Renomination in Probate Office Race
One year ago on August 8 1924 judge of probate William S Baird announced his Republican renomination bid for a second term. Primary rivals Levi S Rice and Harry K Bay were named.
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William S. Baird
Levi S. Rice
Harry K. Bay
Elizabeth Kangas
Bessemer
Ernest Shaw
Salisbury
Norris to Practice Law in Ironwood After Move
1905 notice reports H M Norris moving to Ironwood to begin practice, creating a vacancy in the county’s legal field. S. S. Cooper is appointed judge, leaving a practicing attorney in place and freeing a vacancy. Vogler plans to foundation and rear addition on his residence, while Andy Byrne eyes a new building on an adjoining lot. Frank Lenzon visits, and the Bessemer Financier Band wins first prize at Koavod.
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H. M. Norris
Bessemers Olf
Ironwood
S. S. Cooper
Ihlegal
Noevtis
Cooper
Davis
Fehr
Otto Vogler
Andy Byrne
Frank Lenzons
Bessemer
Bessemer Finlanci+r
Koaveo d
Saturiay
Iron Ore in Minnesota Faces Decline and Tax Policy Effects
The St Paul Dispatch notes a 28 percent drop in Minnesota iron ore output, with 12 million tons lost. It argues the industry now relies on high grade deposits, urges use of lower grade ores, cites University mines research, and criticizes tax policy for encouraging extraction of rich resources, risking future of mining. It warns Brazil may become supplier if current trends continue.
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Minnesota
Brazil
University Mines Experiment Station
St. Paul
Florida Boom and Michigan Real Estate Speculation
The Florida land boom is spreading to other regions and reaching Michigan. Speculators may profit, but Michigan’s growing industrial cities will demand local investment. Buyers should prefer real estate they can visualize in final use, as Florida properties are often distant from use. Michigan land is typically in use or near occupancy, making local investment safer and timely.
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Florida
Michigan
Garden of Eden Advantage Over Bessemer Cited
A short note asserts Garden of Eden had one edge over Bessemer namely its water supply remained untroubled. The remark contrasts two places and highlights a basic resource issue. The statement reflects a comparative, plain speaking local observation from an era correspondent.
If You Are Well Bred Optimist Comment Remains Doubtful
The remark questions whether Bessemer can boast a championship football team, arguing that anyone who calls themselves optimistic may be unreliable. The quote reflects skepticism about the team’s prospects.
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Bessemer
No plague in Pessemer after carnival leaves town
The message denies any deathly plague affecting Pessemer and notes the week following the carnival’s departure. It attributes the remark to local concern but clarifies there is no outbreak or illness reported in the town.
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Pessemer
Fourth of July committee gains city council donation
The Fourth of July committee receives a city council donation and claims harmony with the town. Residents near carnival grounds can now sleep peacefully as activities ease. First high school football practice scheduled on the lawn. Caretaker declares it the final setup. Fuzzy and Brad depart on a motor trip. Town remains quiet for other reasons. Lessemertt secures 24 hour water service. Several residents reconsider long vacations away from town.
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Fuzzy
Brad
Lessemertt
The modern girl and the makeup dilemma
The verse wryly notes a modern girl who applies facial makeup, eyebrows, lips, and hair with synthetic beauty yet undermines her appeal by a single flaw. The joke centers on the makeup artist who cannot make up her mind, highlighting the contradictions of beauty standards.
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A'tiong
Mystery Carnival Showdown Draws Mixed Reactions
Mystery 402212 notes lingering question about carnival crowd's amusement last Saturday. It ponders whether the fiery cross on a hill and the diving show antics by beauties drew more attention from attendees.
Residents urge Haskin brothers to visit Bessemer rarely
Merriweather Michigan special report notes a mass meeting of citizens last night passed a resolution urging the Haskin brothers to remain loyal to their hometown and to visit Bessemer only once annually.
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Merriweather, Mich
P&a
Haskin Brothers
Bessemer
Why arterial highway law violations rise after midnight
HRMO investigates higher arterial highway violations after midnight versus after noon. Officials note drivers speed more, visibility worsens, and fewer patrols at night contribute to increased infractions. The agency seeks targeted enforcement to reduce late night offenses and improve roadway safety.
First National Roundup And Championship Rodeo at Grant Park
The First National Roundup and Championship Rodeo runs August 15 to 28, 1925 in Chicago at Grant Park Stadium. Low excursion fares offered via Chicago and North Western Railway. The program features wranglers and cowgirls from western plains competing in lariat throwing steer roping relay racing and bulldogging amid ornate lakefront venues. For fares and train information contact any ticket agent.
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Grant Park Stadur
Chicago
Inc
Chicago & North Western Ry
Wittenghort
Grant Park Stadium
Lake Front
America
Middle West
Teachers Examinations for Gogebic County Held in August
Gogebic County teachers examinations take place at the Bessemer Courthouse on August 15 to 17 starting at 9 a.m. The reading circle books listed include Psychology of Arithmetic, Method in History, Practical Problems of the School, and Julius Caesar for reading. Questions will be based on these texts with a program outlining subjects by day and grade. John C. Watson, County Commissioner, signs off the notice with date 7-31-7.
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Gogebic County
Bessemer
Macmillan Co
Rand McNally & Company
Benjamino H. Sanborn & Co
United States
John C. Watson
Game Law Changes for 1925 Reviewed
Bessemer sportsmen learn key updates from the digest of 1925 statutes. Deer season runs 15 days from November 15 to 30 with one buck per license and antlers at least three inches. bear hunting allowed only during deer season and one bear per hunter, with a deer license required for anyone bearing. Partridge season October 25 to 31 with a daily limit of five and no more than two birds per season. Power boats and auto transport of loaded firearms are restricted. penalties apply.
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Bessemer
Police chiefs visit notes England vs New York crime water uses
Sir Robert Peacock head of Manchester police notes that England Scotland and Wales with a population around the cited figure had only seven waters last year, while New York City saw nearly five times that amount.
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Ims
Sir Robert Peacock
Manchester
England
Scotland
Wales
New York City
Appearance Order in McKay Case Issued by Michigan Court
State of Michigan grants Catherine McKay leave to publish notice in Gogebic County for defendant Sams A. McKay to appear within three months. If he does not respond, bill will be confessed. Publication required weekly for six weeks in the Bessemer Herald or personal service 20 days before appearance. Copy of order to be mailed by registered mail 20 days prior. George C. Driscoll, Circuit Judge. Thomas J. Landers, Attorney for Plaintiff. Ironwood, Mich. 7-9-11
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James A. McKay
Thomas J. Landers
Sams A. McKay
Bessemer Herald
Gogebic
Probate Court Receives Petition for Bourquin Will in Bessemer
In Bessemer Michigan on July 22 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding the Probate Court heard James M Bourquin petition to admit an instrument filed in the court as the last will and testament of Louis P Bourguin deceased.
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Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
Louis P. Bourguin
James. M. Bourquin
Hearing Set On Probate Petition In Bessemer
In re estate administration the petition seeks grant of letters. The hearing is set for August 18, 1925 at 10 A M at the Probate Office. Public notice will run for three consecutive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. R. C. Solberg, Register of Probate. William S. Baird, Attorney for Petitioner. 7-24-8-14
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Petitio
Bessemer Herald
R. C. Solberg
William S. Baird
Foreclosure Suit Orders Appearance for James F. Buchanan
State of Michigan Gogebic County circuit court orders James F. Buchanan to appear within three months in a chancery suit filed by William S. Baird. If he fails, the bill of complaint may be confessed. Publication or service of the order is required six weeks in Bessemer Herald and by registered mail to his last known address.
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Gogebie
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Bessemer Taxi Co
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