Local shoppers and visitors linger in town list
A string of names shows residents and visitors in town for shopping and leisure. Bertha LeMay, Katherine Desich, and Mrs. Fred Gestafeen were among shoppers. J J Okenshi of Wansae Wisconsin visited on business. several locals and relatives traveled to and from Ramsay and Chicago for errands and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerensky
Mya
Beatty
Enent Pritey
Rawsons
Bertha LeMay
Katherine Desich
Yeeter
Altorney J. J. Okenshi
Wansae
Wis
Tebday
Fred Gestafeen
John Peterson
Ramsay
Saterday
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Featured in Local Ad
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for headaches constipation sour stomach and poor appetite. It claims the tea will energize users and improve mood and activity, with women recommending it to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Bessemer Pharmacy
Unclear OCR: Names and places amid scrambled text
Fragmentary passage lists several names and places in a distorted order. It appears to reference university ties, individuals, and their homes following an event connected to Mrs Andrew Beapéel and others, with unclear affiliations and outcomes.
Methodist church sales and social events listed
The notice describes a Methodist church gathering at Mrs C C Lather’s home this evening and notes successful Dorcas Sewing society and Christmas sales at Felling store. It also mentions bridge games hosted by Mrs A J Matteson and Mrs John Kallander and announces a Lady Maccabees Christmas program on December 15 at the Odd Fellows hall with contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
C. C. Lather
A. J. Matteson
John Kallander
Matteson
Alice Connelly
Marcella Ratiman
Kallander
Lady Maccabees
Oddfellows Hall
al Church
James Proctor
Marriage Licenses Issued At County Court House Last Week
Applications for marriage licenses were issued including John Kiarnam and Ella Pethers of Nasitowish Wisconsin Joseph M Hocking and Judith M Holst of Ironwood John A Kellett and Ellen M Strand I Ironwood John H Hacksell of Ramsar and Anna Hukkanen of Iron River Michigan George Csorolenski of Bessemer and Jennie Pezzetti of Wakefield Michigan
Elton Hargrave Drowns Skating on Lake Gogebic
Eton W. Hargrave aged sixteen and seven months drowned on Lake Gogebic Sunday afternoon after skating across the ice. His sisters Lotta and Margaret, who saw him plunge, notified authorities after witnessing him reemerge and fall again near the crossing. He was the son of Mr and Mrs A C Hargrave of Lake Gogebic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton W. Hargrave
Lake Gogebic
Bertrand
A. C. Harcrave
Lake Gogobic
Eton
Mr. Scott
BS Summer Cottage
Lotta
Margaret
Bergland
Cgioverland Press
Bank Rolls and Health Trends in New York
Roy K. Mowlton reports in the New York Mail that major city banks show vigor but decline in some clients, while others grow robust when exposed to periods of activity. The piece notes shifting health trends among patrons seeking new regions and measures chest size and waist for age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tong Ben Keons
Bestrel
Bank Rolla
Roy K. Mowlton
New York Mall
Fashionable Grooming Through English History
The piece traces shifts in male grooming from powdered hair and embellished shoes to French influences in fashion. It notes early ridicule of polished shoes and cap trends, mentions Ben Jenson’s satire on French fashion, and details the 17th century introduction of powder and a 1795 hair powder tax with a large initial revenue estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Ben Jenson
England
Christmas church services and Sunday School notices
Local churches list Christmas and winter activities across multiple parishes. Presbyterian and Methodist services, Sunday Schools, choir practices, special carol and Christmas messages, and community services at Ironwood Wakefield Ramsay Anvil and Wico Plymouth are noted with times and speakers where available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Edwin Eells
Ramsay People’s Church
Ladie’s Aid
Anvil Sunday School
Anvil Hall
Ramsay Church
Sunday School
Wico-Plymouth
Ladies Aid
Bring Back Our Tommie and the Gas Tank Tale
The fragment portrays a man named Tommie who lights a match to view a gas tank’s contents, while an observer notes harsh comments about a flapper whose attire is described as not properly dressed. The snippet hints at public sentiment and a curious wartime or domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie
Fragmentary legal notice from Teledo court date in December
The notice references the state of Oto, city of Teledo and individuals Fann J Cheney and Lucas ae makea. It mentions Ensoe CATARBH MEDICINE and a ceremonial act on a Gh day of December in AD TM with actions to be taken by a liner and dates in Mecsas Surfaces of SS ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oto
Teledo
Lucas
Fann J. Cheney
Becra
Gause and Effect Coffee Comment Scene
A brief joking exchange mocks coffee quality with a remark that the morning grind was new. A fan suggested gifting a cigar lighter to an enemy as a present, implying a punning threat.
Puritan Bobeel place Thereday December Tict
Severe winter kept many Puritan school pupils home as Moline remains ill. Christmas seals sale raised funds for Red Cross with over three thousand seals disposed, and thirty five dollars turned over. Christmas program set for December 21 in Amusement Hall with songs recitations and plays from Puritan students. Recess from December 22 to January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweeday
Moline
Sereha As & Xman
Santa
Mrs. Ruggles
Mary Chernak
Elfrida
Carol
Mary Bussone
Jack
Dan Chovan
Sarah Maud Ruggles
Anna Sager
Peter Ruggles
Louis Mazzari
Kitty Ruggles
Cletha Ford
Peoria Ruggles
Mary Purvbek
Clement McGrill Ruggles
Gerald Toomey
Cornelius Ruggles
Battista Mussatth
Larry Ruggles
Jack Bertling
Anvil
Red Cross
Proof Positive Exchange Over Life Mines in Food
A witty exchange debunks fears about vital mines in food. One speaker dismisses the claim while another points to ancestors who are long dead as a retort.
Bessemer High School Dominates Friday Basketball Games
Friday's games against Bwea High School ended in decisive wins for Bessemer High School. The boys won 43 to 15 and the girls 23 to 17. Readers await the seniors' Wednesday evening performance on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwea High School
Bessemer High Scheol
Bessemer High School
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Victor Hellman
Marenieco
Mise Gertrude Heavala
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Joseph Ditteai
Saurday
Italy
Ida Bagbere
Chicago
Belle Brockbank
Dr. Hethertogton
George McKinney
Duluth
Roy Everett
Lansing
Constance Mussatti
Monce
Christopher
Theresa Gordetto
Verona
Mrs. A. Gardetto
W. H. Knight
Josephine
Frank Blackwell
McKinney Steel Co
Crystal Falls
Mary Backom
Ironwood
Iver Hagen
W. E. McRandle
Marquette
Emil Skogland
Department of Conservation of
Joe Ballo
Marenisco
Geetave Ekbeed
Kiseet
Sian
Walfred Ekland
Deluth
Andres Hagéehl
Arcole Curzi
Milwaukee
Hert
John Turpimen
Teesdar
Deskam
Stephen Quarle
Virginia
Levi Rice
Ardstrom Amnt
Mies Hulda ‘Erickson
Mordac
Mra Am
Drew Haugdahl
Henri Wagter
Taesiar
Escanaba
Wagner
Signe Erickson
Eric Erickson
Oscar Eklund
Andrew Haegdakl
Andrew Forstand
Butte
Mort
Frask
Olsawsii Ant
Saterdar
Chicsean
Barter Qizawski
Mabel Guamfsem
Mos
Oscar Gaz Ted
Beatrice Carlson
Chica
Misa’ Carlson
John Carixon
Uay S
Edith Kosker
Oscar Kosker
Miss Kosker
John Coad
North Freedom
William Trebicock
Coad
Isa
Peter Baratene
James Baratene
Adv
Peoples State OF
Bessemer
The
University
Kel At
Awe Arbor Reversed
Gant Ehtund
Kinney
Mien
Mire
Wehia Erichem
Deivth
Weltred Ekdend
Dulath
Eric Rodethem
Wil Hove Ouiay
Mre
Andrew Beapéeel
Gereerd Aed Welcor
Heendell
Deteth
Dorcas Sewing Society
S. L
Elton Hargrave
Dean
Methodist Church
Epworth League
J. Roberts
Anvil Scheel
Mme
Eloige
Ruggles
Kate Douglas Wiggit
Carol Bird
North Carolina
Wm. D. D. Triplett
Andae
Fred
la Atere
Suffolk and
Aurora Streets
Ironwood, Mich
Lead Street
Charles Burch
Suffolk St
Michigan
Fred Otto & Son
General Blacksmiths
Ernest Schaefer
Gessemer , Michigan
First National Bank
Bessemer, Michigan
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