Christmas Supplement Previews Color Rotogravure Section
Volume 44 no 50 dated December 13 1929 announces a free four page color rotogravure Christmas section to be distributed with The Bessemer Herald on December 20. Front cover shows the Three Wise Men with a slave and camels, painted by Robert Von Neumann, a Milwaukee Journal artist. The back cover features a Wisconsin pioneer hearth scene with St Nicholas and stockings. The interior includes ten classic carol texts with related engravings and a wall calendar.
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Bessemer Herald
Star of Bethlehem
Robert von Neumann
Mr. von Neumann
Milwaukee Journal Art
Berlin
Wisconsin
Chicago
America
Bethlehem
Wenceslas
Orient
Flying Congressman James Leads In Army Aviation Focus
Representative James, long a top figure on the military affairs committee, is celebrated as the flying congressman for his extensive air miles and deep husbandry of army needs. His steady rise comes as only rival was defeated last year and his influence in defense policy remains strong.
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James
House
Kr. James
Army
Marquette Mining Journal
No Lack of Laws Per Day in 1929 Legislatures
Forty six new laws daily overload statutes as state legislatures passed scores of bills in 1929. Bills passed varied by state with New Jersey at 379 of 800 and New York 713 of 3417. Analysts warn that flood of laws spawns confusion and litigation, hampering business and respect for law.
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Limerica
Cesxas
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
California
North
Pick & Axe At The Basketball Game
A Friday night basketball game drew a notable présence in the president's box. The crowd included John G the blacksmith Joe G city clerk Turk S alumnus John S and Bruno C Notre Dame scout. Between halves 3702 boys on the floor contrasted with 2607 last year signaling growing youth interest. The band and candy sales added circus flavor as the home team lost to Ontonagen by one point.
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John G
Joe G
Turk S
John S
Bruno C
Notre Dame
Ontonagen
B.hls
Propaganda Limits and State Lawmaking Urged by Record
The Philadelphia Record argues the Hoover Commission cannot force state legislatures to curb output and that lawmaking mirrors public character. It warns propaganda and group action blur statutes, urging clearer, simpler laws as fatigue with rhetoric grows.
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Initely
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
Philadelphia Record
Michigan crime rise prompts commission meeting in Grand Rapids
An open Grand Rapids meeting of the Michigan crime commission examined factors behind a 288 percent surge in state crime, including cheap cars, liquor availability to youths, weak supervision, and parole gaps. Judges, prosecutors, and parole officers debated solutions though no consensus emerged. The commission plans a report with proposed legislation for the next Legislature.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Michigan Crime Commission
Events of the Week and Big Ten Iowa Debate
Brother Mavis reports Charley D invented ziggity while a former Bessemer teacher was shot by a burglar in Superior. The Midwest sports crowd expects the Big Ten to drop Iowa, but coaches favor continued athletic ties under probation. An editorial notes deer hunting casualties and warns against shooting at a smoking deer.
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Bessemer
Superior
Chicago
Vick
Mid West
Theig Ten
Iowa
Big Ten
Hawkeyes
Iown
Wakefield Legion Gains Custody Of War Savings Proceeds
In a circuit court decree judge Jandze G. O. Driscoll assigns complete custody of the proceeds and income from War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds to the Wakefield post of the United States Defense League. Also noted are travel updates, community sports results, pastor changes, ill health in the Fraser family, and a lake water power coop discussion between Gogebic and Ontonagon counties.
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Wakefield Legion Post
United States Defense League
Jandze G. O. Driscoll
J. H. Glidden
Methodist
Ontonagon
Chas. M. Fraser
Cleveland
John M. Fraser
A D.johnston
Bennett
W. F. Truettner
John Luxmore
C. F. Winkler
Pearce Graham
Don Hansen
Ed. Gaudette
Lake Gogebic
Miss Caroline
Natalie
John Wagner
John
Oneill
Gogebic
City Tax Collection Starts Next Week at Local Bank
John P. Mueller city treasurer begins tax collection next week at First National Bank. Ed Pascoe departed for Wyoming to take a job with a mining company. Mrs. W. J. Gray and two children left for Seattle to spend winter with her parents. The Gray family moved here to Seattle last April. Milwaukee papers report further announcements about Mr.
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John P. Mueller
First National Bank
Ed. Pascoe
Wyoming
W. J. Gray
Seattle
Ironwood groom weds Milwau kee bride at home ceremony
George A. Curry of Ironwood and Miss May Ruth Houghton of Milwaukee marry December 5 at the bride’s home. Father asks if Jack was intoxicated. daughter says she didn’t notice but he asked for a mirror to see who he was. A Telegram type joke exchange follows about Russia and governance.
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George A. Curry
Ironwood
May Ruth Houghton
Milwaukee
Ford announces wage increase for common labor
Ford Motor Company announced a wage increase for common labor by 1 per day. The move affects workers across plants as part of a pay raise expected to boost morale and productivity amid rising production demands.
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Ford Motor Company
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Shirley
Gass
I. J. Butler
Joseph Nespodzany Beft
Menasha
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Washington Gym
Tim
Russia
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Ford
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Lake Superior District Power Company
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