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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
8
Poem by Jane Doe reflecting on the new year and springtime renewal. The speaker contrasts January resolve with memories of past springs, recalling Connecticut and England, nature imagery, and a desire for personal growth.
Acting on Supt Rose Bure's recommendation the Bessemer township board of education authorized a comprehensive testing program and survey of school conditions. An outside contractor will conduct standardized tests to compare township work with national standards and assess promotions, remedial needs, and differences across schools.
Fragmented OCR text describes a historical scene about shot towers and the production of shot shells, mentioning locations like New Encsboned and a general rise in manufacturing. The excerpt hints at industry growth and the impact on existing towers.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports new discoveries at Whitby Abbey revealing older ruins beneath the modern traveler paths. The article notes abbey ruins and a Plantagenet era fragment, with attention to the Abbey of St Hilda and broader medieval context.
An antique young maid Leonta admires a tall elderly lady who retorts she is only an antique. The exchange reveals the idea that present appearance reflects past life, illustrating a moral from a Youth's Companion excerpt.
Anvil School announces a March 14 carnival to benefit the Cheb and parent teacher organization. Proceeds fund athletic equipment and a project for underprivileged children, with pre carnival programs, student performances, and dances planned in the new assembly hall.
Lansing based article notes the state department begins tentative preparations for 1926 automobile license fees under a new weight based system. The Means weight measure will simplify license plate issuance and fee collection, saving about $150,000 annually in postage and clerical work.
An old advertisement claims nasal catarrh stems from a run down condition and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine a combined ointment and tonic. It asserts quick blood action on mucous surfaces and system restoration built by J J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio over forty years.
Proposed bills in the legislature would shift license plate fees to a weight based scale. Under 2400 pounds costs rise from 6 cents to 108 cents per 100 pounds, with higher brackets for 2400 to 4000, 4000 to 6000 and over 6000 pounds, affecting most car owners. If enacted, 1925 plates could go on sale February 1, with light cars like a 1600 pound model paying less or more depending on horsepower and class.
The Albion Chamber of Commerce is agitating the erection of a modern hotel in Albion, signaling a push for new lodging and business development to boost the city's economy.
Want ads list per line pricing with six word minimum per line and a 25 cent minimum payment. The notice dictates per line charges and acceptance rules for classified listings.
Citizens of Such in Gascony plan a statue to Dumas inspired figure DArtagnan highlighting the author’s influence. The piece argues DArtagnan, though fictional, stands as a cultural truth and praises literary characters over real figures, noting ongoing opportunities for education and careers in telegraphy at a Valparaiso school advert.
A captain and an engineer aboard a boat switch duties to prove each others work. The boat runs aground after the swap, with the captain admitting he cannot steer. The engineer notes the vessel is aground, highlighting a moral about overestimating others’ tasks.
An incomplete OCR passage shows a guest asking about a chicken and a waiter or host named Watters responding about spring fry. The dialogue fragment hints at a humorous or rustic inn scene with casual quips about age of the chicken.
Part time to full time positions available for men or women to distribute Rawleigh’s Household Products. Training provided, no experience required. Earn up to a weekly amount in nearby cities. Addressed to W PR Rawleigh Co., Dept, Minneapolis, Minn. 1-23-5t.
Help wanted advertisement seeks salesmen for lubricants oils and paints. Position offered at Jed Oil and Paint Co Burwell Cleveland and Ohio area. Compensation described as salary or commission depending on opportunity.
Bostick Stove Company of Lapeer increases its workforce as orders surge beyond any of the past six months. President A. D. Bostick announces the move as casting suppliers for the automotive industry see stronger demand.
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