Paving Advances on US-2 US-41 in Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula has paved nearly half of 618 miles of US-2 and US-41 in seven years, leaving 86 miles unpaved. Projects include 3.5 miles of US-45 near Watersmeet, 11.5 miles of US-2 toward the Iron county line, a US-2 relocation, a grade separation overpass near Watersmeet, and non skid surfacing bids from the state line to Watersmeet and between Bessemer and Ramsay.
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Upper Peninsula
Gogebic County
State Highway Department
Wisconsin State Line
Watersmeet
Chaney Lake
Iron County Line
Beechwood
State Line
Bessemer
Ramsay
Ibe
Lillian Carroll
Manhattan
Edith Knight
Eveleth
Bessie Hallan
Cora Meagher
Jennie Beard
Harry Byrne
Tena Kallander
Max Roman
Frank Duda
Frank Byrne
Therese Roman
Paul Rutiman
George Clark
Michael Carroll
Roy Zeh
Joe Pecard
Fred Knight
Libbie Guyer
Agnes Carroll
Bernard Holdorf
Bertha Gray
Scribblings of a Young Scribe by M P Dianich
A lively reminiscence column reflects on varied topics from local geography and seasonal edible berries around Lake Superior to tourist in the Upper Peninsula and school start. It notes patrol changes in Rich Virginia and a political tussle in Ontonagon county between papers, ending with humorous anecdotes about bus etiquette and a polling pole spot.
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Lake Superior
Chicago
U. P
Upper Peninsula
Odd Names for Birds in Regions and War-Torn Europe
A list of regional nicknames for birds shows a spectrum from blue jays called whisky jacks in Wisconsin to the brown duck named velvet in Wisconsin and niggerduck in Connecticut. Notes on bird names mix regional terms with harsh terms, while a final paragraph notes wartime salvage of Dr Robert Koch manuscripts found in war ruined Poland and to be preserved.
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North Carolina
Texas
Mary
Detroit News
Wisconsin
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
Kentucky
New Jersey
Connecticut
Wartorn
Europe
New York Times
Robert Koch
Warruined
Poland
Election Cards Draw Voter Votes in Herald Print
The Herald publishes election cards designed to attract attention and record votes. Readers are urged to study candidates and casting ballots at polling places during the upcoming election period.
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the Herald
Civil Service Amendment Urges State Wide Support
The editorial argues for a state civil service reform amendment, noting both parties support it for public opinion while profiteers oppose it to preserve spoils. It claims the reform could save at least 2 million dollars yearly, about 40 cents per citizen in Michigan, urging citizens to back the measure and volunteer in the campaign.
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Michigan
Merit System Association
aaPaeEney
Michigan Fleet Size Exposed in License Check
A department of conservation license review reveals seven hundred twenty five commercial fishing vessels authorized to work in Michigan waters under the new license year, indicating the scale of the state’s fishing fleet and regulatory reach.
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Michigan
Department of Conservation
Tuberculosis spreads despite ace in race of disease
Infection transfers between groups as a person with tuberculosis remains a potential spreader of the illness to others in the community regardless of circumstance or status.
Looking Backward in 1935 and 1925 Local News Snippets
A collage of city notes from Augusts across years recounts Bessem er contracts for garbage collection won by Mike Relich, city engineering hire of James Tredilcock, school building bids, nursing staff changes at Grand View hospital, and early practice squads for Bessem er High. Counts of relocations, donations, and local events fill the era stories with names, places, and dates.
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Mike Relich
Bessemer
James H. Tredilcock
Monda
Bessemer Board of Education
Tilden
Lincoln
Froebel
Winifred R. Scribner
Superior
Grand View Hospital
Helen Torsrud
J. C
Bessemer Auto Service
Nelson Drug Store
Scavarda & Michela
Nick Costa
Anvil
Julia Bjornson
Flint
H. Dulebohn
Selin
Lead Street
Bessemer City
Louis Kahn
Ashland
Mary Street
N. J. Martin
Bessemer High School
Irving Truettner
Martin
Michigan
Houghton
Usk
Wash
William Guyer
W. J. Gray
G. L. Loope
Mexico
Early Michigan Coal Mining Near Jackson in 1835
Geological Survey of Michigan notes indicate that coal mining likely occurred near Jackson around 1835. The account highlights earliest operations and regional activity, reflecting the state's early industrial development and resource probing.
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Geological Survey of
Michigan
Jackson
Registration Notice for General Primary Election 1940
City Clerk Walter E. Maki advertises registration for the general primary on Sept 10 1940 in Elsmer Michigan. The notice outlines in detail procedures for personal registration absentee voting affidavits and transfers including dates Aug 21 1946 and general registration rules under Michigan election law with eligibility and penalties for perjury.
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Elssemer
Gosebic
Michigan
Wilk
Sat
State of
Board of Inspectors
Board OF Election Inspectors
Board of Inspectors of Election
Walter E. Maki
Beauvais Near Paris Preserves Medieval Charm and Cathedral
A historic region near Paris, Beauvais in Normandy, retains Renaissance art and medieval street life. Its famed cathedral towers above the city, described by Rushin as reaching a near vertical choir height unmatched by many rocks, underscoring the structure’s architectural daring.
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Paris
Beauvais
Normandy
Alps
Rushin
Autos Delivered By Boat To Duluth Harbor Top 13k
Up to August 1 this year Duluth Superior harbor received 13 048 automobiles by boat. The figure reflects steady inbound cargo and highlights the harbor s role in inland auto logistics.
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Duluth-Superior
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