City Attorney Considers Resigning Over Outside Help
City Attorney Baird castigates city officials for hiring a Detroit attorney to assist in the light plant injunction case without his consultation. The move, he says, undermines his authority and responsibility to represent the city and could compel him to resign if outside counsel is deemed necessary. He urges proper coordination and respect for the attorney’s role.
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Baird
Detroit
Ey Council
Buying Locally Might Return to Home Town Stores
Local students of merchandising predict the small community store will regain importance with a varied line of specialties and staple goods. They note shoppers have favored nearby cities for special items due to parking, annoyance, and cost, hoping the prophets are right and local merchants face a renewed risk.
Christmas in America Embraces Traditions From Many Lands
The essay notes how the American Christmas blends global customs from Germany England Sweden and Czechoslovakia. It describes decorations like popcorn strings Yule logs carols and mistletoe as symbols of shared celebration and heritage across homes and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger- Lying
Czechoslovakia
England
Sweden
Calls for sales tax stamps to ensure proper accounting
The piece argues that sales tax stamps would prove how much more than three cents per dollar is paid. It claims merchants pay three cents per dollar, yet taxpayers fund unexplained excess, urging stamps to force definite accounting of receipts and protect consumer payments.
Roosevelt's housing plan aims to cut building costs
Bettie Mr. Roosevelt outlines a housing program presented to Congress to ease costs through year round wage scales for skilled labor and steady labor demand. The plan seeks to curb high material prices and promote affordable homes for the middle class, urging manufacturers to keep prices moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
New Deal
Valding Industry Seen as Path to Prosperity
A fragment notes the belief that adopting an intelligent program will accelerate valding, with the expectation that a booming industry will bring prosperity to many people in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Courage Needed to Curb Government Spending
In Washington Congress faces a choice between holding taxes that depress business and risking a deeper slump or cutting expenses to avert another severe depression. The Clinton County Republican News argues that reducing spending is overdue and essential, urging decisive action to balance the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United States
Clinton County
Republican News
Spike Carlson Averts Deer Hunt Turns Hunter Into Benefactor
In the Iron River Reporter tale, William Spike Carlson of the Iron County Road Commission shoots a buck, then after mercy shoots again to end its suffering. He then hands the deer to a less successful hunter and vows never to hunt deer again.
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Iron River Reporter
William
Spike) Carlson
Iron County Road Commission
Tender Hearted
Carlson
Puritan Girl Keeps Faith in Santa After Holiday Sightings
A Puritan girl clings to belief in Santa despite witnessing two store Santa figures this week. The sighting sparks discussion on tradition and holiday myths within the community.
Vanishing Landmarks Hurt by Lost Backyard Libraries
Editeur Berkey laments fading small town libraries across the nation as a Springport fire destroys a local “back house” library. Neighbors aid the Mitchell family while firefighting crews save adjacent structures and authorities assess damage and insurance concerns.
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Editeur W. O H. Iberkey
Assapolis
Michigan
Hutke
Shetgan Farmer
Meret
fomery-Roeback
Lence
Iditur Berkey
Springport
Chartres Matchells
Sears
Mitchell
Freshening Breezes and Odd Rules in Briefs
A grab bag of quirky notes: foreigners avoid profanity, doctors warn mouth breathing is unhealthy, a New York judge says men cannot pin diapers on babies, strikes bring capital and labor closer, Eddie Windsor allegedly quits cocktails per his wife’s wish, and public life faces odd constraints.
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New York
Eddie Windsor
Prince of Wales
Dimmcult
Christmas shopping scrimmages open for tryouts this season
Jots in jest suggest football season coverage but notes the extra burden of snow on city sidewalks and farmers' fields. The quip warns if hunting fatalities rise the government may declare a closed season on nimrods. The piece adds the last word in modern homes still belongs to the lady of the house.
Early Christmas Push Timed As Holidays Loom
The caller notes just two weeks remain until Christmas while asking about early shopping and mailing progress. The tone urges readers to finalize purchases and mailing plans ahead of the holiday rush.
Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Drive Promotes Early Detection
Michigan tuberculosis officials emphasize the 65 million Christmas seals' role in funding detection through tuberculin testing and chest X rays. The annual campaign supports clinics, health education, legislation, and research to sustain tuberculosis prevention and control in the state.
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Casa Wath
Jeter
Michiren
Michigan
Ultzlar
J. Werle
Michigan Tuberculosis
Mr. Werle
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Werle
Five Years Ago in The Herald Dec 9 1932 Highlights
Recount of local events including elections, court house proceedings, and a high school basketball game coached by John Sartenis. Names such as Pete sen Reinhold Chiomento Del lich sofie Genetus Riomento Carlson appear in team rosters and community notices. Also noted are a Yale mine accident death and local business changes at Cary National Bank and Julia Davey jewelry shop.
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Gann
Olecv Gymnasium
John Sartenis
Tean Co
Muen
Pete
Sen. Reinhold
Chiomento
Dellich Sofie
Genetus
Riomento
Carlson
Bessemer Legion Elects Officers and Local News
The Bessemer American Legion post elected officers for the year with Charles R. Duda as commander Michela as vice commander John J tkuvich as adjutant and Maurice Abelman as historian Rev Edwin Evils as chaplain and E J Kuivinen as chaplain. George Stolberg and Michael A Gedda named as directors C E Casule a Rex Theatre Orchestra violinist left for Chicago. Mr and Mrs Peter Engberg and family Anvil moved to Bessemer into the former Ernest Carlson house. A six team bowling league was organized Tuesday at the Legion Club with Rex Legion Herald McKinney Steel Kids and Style Headquarters participating.
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Bessemer American Legion
Charles R. Duda
Michela
John J Tkuvich
sSulumon
Gnanee
Maurice Abelman
Edwin Evils
Br. E. J. Kuivinen
George Stolberg
Michael A. Gedda
C. E. Casule
Rex Theatre Orchestra
Chicago
Peter Engberg
Anvil
Bessemer
Ernest Carlson
Legion
Rexall
Herald
McKinney Steel
Bessemer Club Banquet Plans Depot Plea and Local Losses
The Bessemer Commercial Club hosted a banquet and smoker at the Eagles hall. A petition to the Chicago Northwestern Railway urged a new passenger and freight depot in Besse. P H Becker, ex owner of Bessemer Brewery, died in Burlington Wisconsin. BL Ireland bought Christmas novelties and opened Santa Claus Headquarters on Lead Street. Saxon business district burned destroying seven buildings including post office warehouse one store and four saloons with a 960000 loss J J DeFer named the heaviest loser.
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P. H. Becker
Bessemer Brewery
Burlington
Wis
Ireland
Lead Street
Saxon
J. J. DeFer
John Anderson 24 Described as Single Man
A short notice identifies John Anderson aged 24 as a single man as of December 13, 1902.
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John Anderson
Estate of Oscar Swanson probate claim notice
State of Michigan probate court in Bes Selmer County and time set November 19 by Judge M. E. Nolan. It orders creditors to present their claims against the deceased estate at the probate office for examination and adjustment.
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Bes. Selmer
Aldl
M. E. Nolan
Oscar Swanson
Probate notice for claims against deceased
Court orders examination and adjustment of all claims against the deceased by 80th March 1938 at ten o'clock forenoon. Public notice to be published for three successive weeks in the Bessei n ce Herald. A true copy, W. B. Fauhl, Register of Probate.
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Bexsseiice Herald
Order of Publication in Platt v Platt
Circuit Court in Gogebic Michigan orders Flora C Platt not a resident to appear within three months. Publication to run weekly for eight weeks in the Bessemer Herald and mailed notice to her last address, with service options.
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Flora C. Platt
Bessemer
Said
A. PD
George O. Driscoll
Thomas J. Landers
Bessemer Herald
George O. Driscott
Ironwood
Michigan
Michigan state oil and gas wells yield royalties in early year
State records show oil and gas wells on state lands generated more than 64 000 in royalties and rentals for the general fund in the first month of the year.
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Michigan
States General Fund
Chamber of Commerce in Marquette Meets Twice Yearly
The group limits membership to the chamber and conducts business through its board of directors for most of the year. Members meet only twice annually to conduct official affairs.
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Chambers of Commerce
Marquette
Carrie
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Rupert W. Wrobleski
Maurice R. Burt
Herald Publishing Company
American Ssociation
Santa Claus
A. Ube
Dane Mathes
Yale
Willum
Rinee
Pirs
Scattonal Damkoof Bessemer
Pete He
Cassier
Orappedd Cary National Bik
Doe Imih
Sain. Williams
Ohias Renmieak
Julia Davey
Burton
Hurley
Curry
4. I. Cannon
State OF
Gogebic
C. H. Lutz
W. B. Fauhl
Circuit Court
Chancery
Frank J. Platt
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