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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
8
The Herald endorses plans by the Woman's Club to place a community Christmas tree on Sophia Street with city council support. The editorial urges public cooperation, praising the project as a vital civic symbol and a key element of the Christmas spirit.
The Rotarians hosted a post season banquet at Olcott school honoring Bessemer high school football players, coaches, and school board members. The event rewarded the athletes for their gridiron efforts within a policy that limits gifts to one dollar in value, making annual dinners a suitable recognition.
City officials praised arrests of at least six tobacco vendors over alleged cigarette sales to miners and school youths. Editorial urges stricter enforcement in other cities and calls for stern disciplinary measures to curb smoking and rising liquor habits among youth.
A fragmented statewide discussion on parole policies in Michigan surfaces, contrasting governor and newspaper arguments about parole effectiveness and the impact on prison populations. The piece recalls historical concerns over prison labor competition and contract work, linking past debates to current parole debates and societal costs.
The Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record argues prison labor competes with free labor in settings like agricultural implements, reed furniture, canned foods, and brick. It urges using parole to reduce the imprisoned workforce marshalling competition and cautions against expanding prison populations, urging discretion in weed-outs.
Snowbound scenes fill the town as plows drill paths for smothered Fords and a planned community Christmas tree tops the list. Curbside life returns with radio chatter and curbside skating, while stalls, shops, and bowling alleys adapt to deep drifts and festive preparations.
A playful verse recounts Mary selling her lamb to a restaurant where the dish becomes chicken in a humorous turn of phrase. The tale shifts from a nursery rhyme to culinary punchline with lighthearted tone.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions snowdrifts and a bill collector but lacks coherent context or identifiable names. The readable words hint at evasion tactics but no event, date, or location is established for a proper news summary.
Wakefield manager travels to Bessemer seeking basketball game details but heavy snowdrifts hinder travel and the match has not been scheduled.
A newspaper headline reports a woman killed in a domestic incident described as a horrible murder while she was preparing breakfast. The item notes the grave outcome and emphasizes the shocking nature of the case.
A Bessemer housewife explaining why she does not subscribe to a daily newspaper answered in a casual tone that she already hears enough, reflecting public sentiment about news consumption.
Community Christmas tree planned in Bessemer along with a football boys banquet featuring the Rotes. Dente gains reputation as a forceful speaker likely to be sought after by commercial clubs and societies. A curious note mentions Peers-Sawbuch catalog items and Santa Claus lists.
A fallen tree prompts questions about whether it was knocked down by a car or felled by a man, highlighting concerns about road safety and urban tree maintenance.
Max plans a shopping list that features buying a present for himself. The note mentions Rob Roy as a possible source or reference.
Looking Backward recalls Bessemer High defeating Minocqua High 12 to 6 in a basketball opener at the Washington gym. Captain Sartoris and Mencher led the Bessemer defense holding Minocqua to one field goal. Also noting the American Legion and Auxiliary dedicating a new hall with a social, plus a Christmas event at St James hotel and local moved wishes.
Paul Laska a Polish miner about 40 was killed when he fell down the Ironton mine shaft on Monday evening. He leaves a wife and family in the old country.
A Christmas vignette follows Chris across a snowy landscape as he wrestles with loneliness and crowded streets. He recalls childhood memories with his sisters, reads a letter, and finds solace in Stevenson’s line that no man is useless without a friend before returning to town.
The Peoples State Bank of Bessemer Michigan calls stockholders to its office in Bessemer Gogebic on Tuesday January 12 1926 from 10 a m to 3 50 p m for election of directors and other business. M A Hagerman cashier releases the notice.
Notice of the annual meeting of stockholders of The First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan to be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 12 1926 between 10 00 A M and 4 00 P M for electing a Board of Directors and other business S J Williams cashier 2-4-1-3
The quote reflects Magellan’s era guiding sailors to follow the flagship without questions, emblematic of rigid command structures during early circumnavigation attempts. The statement underscores obedience as a core maritime discipline amid exploration risks.
The Conservation Commission orders a five year ban on trolling from motor boats in Michigan inland lakes starting January 1, 1926. The act, following an investigation by the Director of Conservation, prohibits trolling with gas or other motive power while allowing sails. Signed by John Baird, W. Wallace, and M. Cochran on September 21, 1925.
In Gogebic County Probate Court at Bes semer on November 27 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding Joseph Ossanna petitions for administration of the Lodovico Ossanna estate to himself or another suitable person The court fixes a hearing for November 29 1925 and directs publication of notice as required by law
December 1925 at ten in the forenoon a probate order appoints the petitioner to reapportion the petition. Public notice is required by publishing two copies of this order each week for three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Judge Harry Bay presides. R C Solberg records the notice.
The Cogebic County Board of Road Commissioners met November 5 1925 at the Court House in Bessemer and determined that specified county roads in sections 32 29 20 and 21 T49N RAGW and T498N RAGW are taken for county road use. Luther E Sherman deputy clerk signs the notice.
In Michigan court on November 18 1935 Judge Harry A Bay presiding the petition for administration of the estate of Britz Johnson deceased was heard The court set December 7 1925 at ten o'clock in the forenoon for hearing and ordered publication of the notice in the Bessemer Herald once before the hearing with Solberg as Register of Probate true copy on November 20 1912
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