Bessemer Herald editions announce weekly publication details
The Bessemer Herald of Bessemer Michigan lists Rupert W Wrowieski and Maurice R Burt as publishers and states it is issued every Friday by The Herald Publishing Company. It notes post office entry in Bessemer as second class mail and annual subscription price of 2 dollars in advance.
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Bessemer Herald
Rupert W. Wrowieski
Maurice R. Burt
Bessemer
Michigan
Herald Publishing Company
Insurance Agents Gather to Boost Public Service in Detroit
Editorial notes a September event at the Book Cadillac Hotel Detroit where hundreds of state and local insurance agents will meet to improve public service. It cites past issues with noncompliant foreign companies and unscrupulous agents, including a justice of the peace caught writing policies for non existent firms.
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America
Cadillac
Detroit
State Association of Insurance Agents
Detroit Association of Insurance Agents
Justice of the Peace
Eight in ten motorists risk death on curves and straightaways
The 1940 Accident Facts yearbook from the National Safety Council reports that rural motor vehicle deaths show one in eight occur when a curve is left and another one in eight on a straight stretch. Alcohol, fatigue, distraction, or passing other cars often cause loss of control. sometimes another driver is at fault. Michigan's tourism and summer climate are extolled by Gene Alleman of the Michigan Press Association amid the discussion.
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National Safety Council
Michigan
Gene Alleman
Michigan Press Association
Hart Lansing
Michigan Mirror
Mr. Alleman
Great Lakes
Upper Peninsula
Middle West
Lower Peninsula
Upper Michigan
No Beautiful Women In The Upper Peninsula Says Lure Book
Rob Roy delivers a satirical critique of the Lure Book from the U P Development Bureau claiming there are no beautiful women in the area. He suggests readers would benefit from tourist literature featuring local beauties and notes upcoming Labor Day events by the Bessemer Legion at Tourist Park. A chimney fire on the north side prompted morning city response, marking a recurring issue with multiple chimney fires that summer. The city also faces a need for a cow ordinance to regulate livestock within Bessemer.
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U. P
Bessemer Herald
Bessemer
Hiawatha Sees Economic Comeback Driven by Roads Cars and Gypsies
Hiawatha, a center for mining and lumbering, reports a steady economic rebound due to more automobiles, expanded roads, increased leisure time, and facilities for travelers. Cooler summers aided by Lake Superior's moderating climate help offset heat elsewhere, extending 492 miles along Michigan's northern boundary and influencing the Upper Peninsula's summer weather.
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Hiawatha
Great Lake Superior
Michhgian
Upper Peninsula
Five Tons Of Seals For Michigan Tuberculosis Drive
Michigan plans to distribute over five tons of tuberculosis Christmas seals this week, totaling 67 million pieces. The 1940 design by Felix L. Martini features three children amid green, with 27.5 million destined for Detroit, 6 million for Grand Rapids, and 4 million for Flint. 17.5 million stay in state offices for fall rural distribution.
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Michigan
Theo. J. Werle
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Felix L. Martini
Mr. Martini
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Flint
Werle
Out-of-Doors and Local Happenings Mix in City Notes
A string of small-town items spans weather, sports chaff, and light gossip. L. S. Rice reports netted fishing ground intrusion near Lake Gozgobic. A. H. Hoffman’s team caused a street stir with a driverless spin. WPA band previews and football chatter mix with weather chatter and public notices. A satire note recalls currency scams and a dairy ad stunt. Primary election looming in 17 days. Michigan road projects ramp up after Labor Day. Elderly cough concerns prompt calls for medical checks.
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L. S. Rice
Lake Gozgobic
A. H. Hoffman
Labor Day Ends Season For Michigan Trout Fishing
Labor Day marks the close of Michigan's trout season after opening April 27. Conservation officers note dwindling anglers and declining stream conditions as heat lowers fishing ratings. rainbows increasingly replace brook trout in many streams. Three educational exhibits prepared by the conservation department will be loaned to schools and clubs. The 1940 trout season ends at midnight Labor Day.
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Michigan
Conservation Department
Shorebird season changes set. muskellunge boosts in DeTour
Federal rules raise opening hour to sunrise and align duck and goose seasons across regions. Woodcock limits tighten in Upper and Lower Peninsula. Sora rails bag and possession limits specified. DeTour reports booming game fishing after Potagannissing Bay closure, with notable catches of muskellunge, pike, bass, and perch. Repo rts describe Is le Royale Society of American Foresters meeting plans and an influx of potato growers leasing land in Houghton County.
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The
Conservation Commission
Michigan
Commission
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
DeTour
Drummond
Drunmond
Potagannissing Bay
Theo Bateski
Society of American Foresters
Isle Royale National Park
Houghton
Rock Harbor Lodge
Isle Royale
Geo. W. Baggley
J. Herbert Stone
Milwaukee
Stanley S. Locke
U. P
Red River
North Dakota
Houghton County
B. A. Heath
South Shore
Soo Line
Marquette
M. C. Rutherford
Walhalla
Heath
Chicago
Great Central West
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Minnesota
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Raleigh
N. C
Ray Sweeney
Greensburg
Ind
Don Hoover
Dairy Council
Oklahoma City
Scribner’s Commentator Magazine
Murray D. van Wagoner
Moone
Keweenaw
Schlatters
Copper Lakes
Hoay Lake
CCC
Camp Lake Superior
Lake Superior State Forest
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