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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
2
A long magazine style reflection notes September as prime for fall colors in the woods and best fishing conditions, with quieter trails after Labor Day. It contrasts tourist crowds with native safety, and hints at economic and military tensions shaping global affairs and trade with Japan through 1941 lenses.
The article suggests Britain would allow ships at Singapore if requested, and notes talk of Hitler convincing Japan to attack Asiatic Russia. It warns Russia’s strength in the East and questions Japan's military standing, while acknowledging experts doubting Japan’s restraint. It contemplates Nipponese leaders risking national ruin to strike.
Pick and Axe samples public reaction to Japan imposed silk stocking ban. Women rush stores, buy in bundles, while locals react with humor and mixed feelings. Report also notes football rumors, new flagpole, and a humorous take on a car raffle amid community events.
A humorous local note highlights the Bessemer firemen winning first in a parade. The item also jokes about traffic light installation at Sophie and Lead streets and fickle city status tied to delaying tourists for thirty seconds.
Five years ago in Bessemer the Chicago and Northwestern names R B Kluge as new agent replacing the then local agent, L E Wach of Mercer moves in. Kenton bridge construction on M 28 starts under John K Jackson. Republic Steel takes over Pabst and Aurora mines in Ironwood. Ironton and Townsite mines now operated by Republic. Mrs Ray Skwor dies at 33. garbage contract awarded to William Maki. Bessemer Monarchs lose to Ironwood. Ramsay sends team to Upper Peninsula firemen’s tournament. farewell for Mark Almli at Ironwood. Car collision on M 28 near Newberry involves Lloyd Van Etten. William Pierce arrested for improper load. Ten years ago 1931 city clerk William L Guyer dies. Paradis estate purchased for future home. Nolan named local Chicago Northwestern attorney. Twenty years ago 1921 A A Joose dies. John Homan injured in Ashland. Miss Jennie Williams becomes Go bie bic home demonstration agent. Thirty years ago 1911 ore finds at Tilden and Anvil. Marenisco town hall under construction. Marenisco road program. autos promised to Ironwood to Lake Gogebic. Forty years ago 1901 Dr Paradis buys Moore and Silver corner. fire tournament notes. aluminum optics study for local jeweler. Carnegie library gift augments funds for Ironwood library.
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