Tariff Proposed to Restore Copper Country Prosperity
Net H Shields writing for the Houghton Gazette urges a tariff on copper imports to shield US mines. He argues rising foreign production risks the domestic industry and cites South American output as pressure. A tariff is presented as a proven method to revive the “good old days” in the copper country.
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H. Shields
Houghton Gazette
Amitatia
Bae
United States
United Suns
South A America
Wai
Verona Mining plan sparks debate on production and labor
Fragmented text outlines a Verona Mining plan tied to loans and production goals. References to labor support, master windows, and steel cystis hint at industrial investment, proposals to test teeth for Dane them in build, and calls for a wiser aris stthdheme. Overall tone notes urgency for change and efficiency.
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Verona
Sronaugh
Tres
Gerenmets
Ees
Rome
Ree Agnstien
Saas Tidboos
Opinions Clash Over Buck Law and Deer Counts
Debates continue on the buck law amid mixed deer numbers this season. Hunters argue the law needs selective seasons or quotas while others claim deer abundance persists and that low harvests reflect unfavourable conditions for hunters. Some states with longer laws report admirable results, suggesting reconsideration may be warranted.
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Cditits
Michigan
Xmas Gifts Sought by Local Groups and Figures
The Legion checker players want St Nick to win the checker championship and bring woolen socks. Donie is named among them. Bessemer sends a telegram to Santa requesting a hotel and a water problem solution. The lunch club leader asks for a new deck of cards for their afternoon gathering.
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Legion
Old St. Nick
Donie
Bessemer
Santy
Santa Claus
Marquette Journal Note on Upcoming Measure's Value
A Marquette Journal editorial argues against premature judgments on the present measure. It urges waiting for several seasons to pass before forming dependable conclusions about its value.
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Marquette Journal
Basketball team seeks date with Ironwood and win over rivals
Colby location requests twelve snow plows for January and February. Moe wishes a happy new year while Gus seeks a free dance ticket. Max asks for 1924 dates along with several others and a variety of personal requests. Ironwood campaigns for a brass band and athletic field plus many incidentals. the group hopes for nothing from Santa.
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Ironwood
Colby
Moe
Gus
Max
Poitk
Pete
Hickie
Mint
Sam
Beck
Johnny
St. Nick
Charier Duda Elected Commander In Post Meeting
One year ago, Dec 8, 1922, Charier R. Duda was elected commander of Peter Gedda post for the coming year at a large meeting. John J. Donich was chosen post adjutant for a second term. Also listed are a Wakefield deputy treasurer appointment, a St Mary Hurley wedding, and social honors at a bridge event with Mrs Pauw Massie and Mrs Andy Byrne among top figures.
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Charier R. Duda
Peter Gedda
John J. Donich
Bessemer High School
Washington School
Ewen High School
Joseph Desonin
Wakefield
St. Mary’s Church
Hurley
Katherine Fragna
Emil Hoeft
John Klopp
William L. Guyer
Bridge
Pauw Massie
Andy Byrne
Miners Strike at Wakefield Brotherton and Sunday Lake Mines
The Brotherton and Sunday Lake mines near Wakefield faced a strike after workers rejected a 10 cent per day wage cut, following a prior similar reduction a month earlier. Other items note pulp wood crews in the county, church board gatherings, and rail delays affecting services and mine inspectors visiting Gogebic County.
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Brotherton
Sunday Lake
Wakefield
George Moore
Ironwood
F. G. Vans Stratum
Hurley
Methodist Church Board
Erickson
Bessemer
J. H. Taylor
Gogebic County
Icy Walks Covered by One Sand Pile
A playful line notes that if all sand used on icy paths were gathered into a single heap it would cover Al's Ford for the winter.
Annual Stockholders Meeting of First National Bank of Bessemer
The annual meeting of shareholders of the First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan is called to meet at the bank's office on Tuesday January 8 1924 between 10 AM and 4 PM for electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and other business. Walter F Truettner, Cashier.
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First National Bank of
Bessemer
Michigan
Kidney Remedy Advert in Bessemer Testimonial
Bessemer resident testifies kidney pain and backache eased after using Deans Pills sold at Bessemer Pharmacy. He recalls dark sediment in urine and sleepless nights, praising the 60 cent remedy linked to Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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Dean
Bessemer
Crook
Fostern-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Lee McGinley Resigns to Open Public Accounting Practice
Lee McGinley an internal revenue agent has resigned from government service to engage in public accounting and tax practice in this district.
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E Lee McGinley
Internal Revenue Agent
Bond the Old Town Brass Band Vote Urged
Local businessmen of Ronwood mobilize sentiment to form a brass band as a civic project. The movement seeks community support and a potential bond measure to fund the initiative.
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Ronwood
FOR SALE OR TRADE AND PERSONAL NOTES
Classified snippets from Livingston Montana Enterprise Camden New Jersey Post Telegram and Winchester Virginia Star. Items include a good touring car for cattle or hogs and a complete business outfit with hound dog meat rack and sausage pot. A man on Sophia Street slipped on ice and broke his leg but eggs carried by him were saved.
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AD Department
Livingston
Mont
SABE
Fifth St
Camden
N. J
Post-Telegram
Picadilly St
Winchester
Sophia Street
Probate Court sets December hearing on sale of estate realty
In Bessemer Michigan Probate Judge William S. Baird fixes December 1 1928 at 10 am in the Probate Office for a hearing on John A Kallander's petition to sell the mentally incompetent Anna K Kallander estate real estate. Notice to interested parties via three weekly publications in the Bessemer Herald. Irene B. Buchanan Register of Probate.
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Bessemer
Said
William S. Baird
Anna K Kallander
John A. Kallander
Bessemer Herald
Mark Michelli
Camilla Michelli
How to Walk on Icy Walks City Advice From Ed G
An aged humorous advisory notes safe walking on ice with comic schemes and odd remedies. It cites unlikely ideas such as a city worker sprinkling sand or skating when police are absent. It references probate actions in Bessemer Michigan and a court hearing for the estate of Mark Michelli with notices in the Bessemer Herald.
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Ed. G
Trendrome
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Taye
Pick & Axe
Herald
Annual Stockholders Meeting
Walter F. Truettner
Dorn
Durham Creek
Beecher St
Jesse Smith
Bessemer Pharmacy
John J. Frick
Leon Goulardé
S. Curry ST
Ironwood, Michigan
Michigan Trust
Brutus
State OF
Gogebic
Little Box
Tom
Irene B. Buchanan
Register of Probate
Dave
Rob Roy
State OF Michigan
Gogebbic
the Telephone Company
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