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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
18
A reflective piece by Jane Dee celebrates January first and the spring promise. It traces memories of past springs from Connecticut and England, and notes personal contemplation on aging, renewal, and self-improvement with a hopeful tone.
Acting on Superintendent Rose Buen's recommendation, the Bessemer Township School Board authorizes a complete testing program and statewide survey of school conditions. The project will be conducted by a qualified testing expert using standardized tests to supplement teachers' judgments, compare township work to national standards, and assess differences among schools.
Charles Beecher Warren of Michigan, former U.S. ambassador to Japan, is appointed attorney-general by President Coolidge to succeed Harlan F. Stone, who becomes a U.S. Supreme Court justice.
Anvil school hosts a March carnival organized by the Bilhop club with proceeds shared by the school and parent teacher organization. Funds support utility equipment and aid underprivileged children. the event runs during tent time with dancing omitted and attractions for all.
The article recalls Shai’s Saallad Doan of Shot Towers and describes a boom in shot shed manufacturing that boosted county consumption. It notes Now Micshoned as a key site and details the collapse of Heystat towers, reshaping local industry and livelihoods.
Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota sails from London where he served as U S ambassador to take the helm as Secretary of State designate succeeding Charles Evans Hughes who resigned. The appointment begins March 4th.
In the ruins of Whitby Abbey once linked to St Hilda and medieval church unity, new finds reveal relics from later periods. The site, famed for its history and steps to the old cloister, now yields rent interest through fresh discoveries shedding light on its long descent from Anglo Saxon to modern times.
Michigan's secretary of state announces tentative plans for a new vehicle license fee system based on weight rather than horsepower. The Means weight measure aims to simplify plate issuance and cut state costs by about 160000 dollars annually, with compact three by five inch blank forms and non sworn applications.
A fragment recounts Leonta praising a tall elderly lady serving in a family. The lady clarifies Leonta is an antique, prompting Leonia to remark the statement signals what she has been. The dialogue, drawn from Youth's Companion, reflects on aging and identity.
A newspaper notice outlines a proposed change in license plate fees based on vehicle weight, with higher charges for heavier cars and a smaller burden on light cars. If pending bills pass and the governor signs them, 1925 license plates could go on sale February 1, featuring a new weight based fee schedule that favors lighter ownership, with specific rates shown for weight classes from under 2000 pounds to over 6000 pounds.
The Albion Chamber of Commerce is agitating for a new modern hotel project in Albion, seeking support from local business leaders and residents to stimulate commerce and tourism.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats nasal catarrh with an ointment for local use and a tonic for blood action. It asserts the remedy builds up the system to resist colds and notes the product has been built by Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio for over four decades.
The residents of Auch plan a statue to D Artagnan from The Three Musketeers, though the character is fictional. The piece argues enduring fame of literary figures over real individuals and notes calls for more literary figures than real-life statues. A recruitment notice from DODANS Telegraphed Institute in Valparaiso, Indiana offers education in Morse and telegraphy with job prospects.
A captain and an engineer in a boat swap duties to prove the other’s job is easy. The ship runs aground, and the captain admits he cannot make it move while the engineer reveals the vessel is stuck. The moral recalls appreciating each role’s challenges.
An informal exchange features a guest asking Walter about the chicken age and Walter replying that it is a spring fry. The brief conversation centers on the curiosity of the guest and the cook’s casual description of the dish.
Man or woman wanted to distribute Rawleigh household products in nearby cities and towns. Training provided. Earn up to 74 dollars weekly or more. No experience required. Mail today to Rawleigh Co Dept MCVIS3 Minneapolis Minn 1-23-5¢.
Job notice from Jed OU and Paint Co of Burwell Cleveland Ohio seeks salesmen. Offers salary or commission as compensation. Agency promotes opportunity in early 20th century trade listing style.
Bostick Stove Company of Lapeer, a maker of automotive castings, is increasing its force due to orders running ahead of any six month period. President A D Bostick voices optimism about the demand rebound.
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