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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
2
The piece argues blame for economic instability lies with corrupt securities rather than plain Americans. It urges honest repayment of obligations through real wealth, rejects repudiation, and denounces Wall Street greed. The message calls for prudent financial reform to avoid closing the nation’s doors to opportunity.
The piece argues a constitutional income tax may be rejected until voters see not just more taxes but real reform. It criticizes Governor Comstock for vague ties between income tax and eliminating other taxes and calls for lower government costs and genuine tax reform.
A University of Michigan Law School report by Prof. E. R. Sunderland analyzes six representative Michigan counties and finds township justice largely obsolete. It notes civil verdicts favor plaintiffs too often and criminal outcomes lack acquittals or dismissals, urging a properly organized county court with trained judges and clerks. The issue will be debated in the legislative council on law revision.
A civic-spirited column notes past city council and school board tensions in Bessemer. It urges level-headed leadership, asks for clarity on whether the school board is legally seven or six members, and presses for transparent governance without lingering disputes.
Tubby M. sits in his camp with rifle and book, wearing slippers and a pipe, waiting at the window for a buck. He shoots once with one shell and drags the deer into camp, as chronicled by an eyewitness who claims Tubby’s patience and skill make him a premier hunter on the Gogebic range.
A salesman's name mix up leads him to the register of deeds office where he misnames several officials. Harold EF. orders him out before further confusion arises.
A Wisconsin man driving home from a neighboring city picked up a hiker in a remote woodsy stretch. The stranger, silent and inscrutable, prompted the driver to reveal a watch. the man handed over the timepiece and vanished. The driver later discovered his own watch on his dressing table, a twist that left his family shocked by the tale.
Chicago group Royal Entertainers visited Chicago, Ill., on Friday and stayed at Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gunderson in Iowa. The correspondent notes the hosts fed and housed an enormous number of guests, joking about how they managed during hard times.
Legislators cling to saloon openings as schools threaten closures. Detroit endures a week with no gang murders. Col. Lindbergh remains popular amid seasonal sentiment. Mauna Loa rumbles anew, while warnings to Fr Coughlin and Smith persist. Platinum sells around twelve thousand dollars an ounce as gangster jewelry for Christmas remains scarce.
A poetic appeal urges readers to aid others by buying Christmas Seals, easing burdens and lighting paths like a guiding star, promising the happiest hour comes from shared charity and support this holiday season.
Looking Backward recalls Willard Bayliss, superintendent for Oliver Iron Mining Co. in Chisholm Minnesota, helping his brother settle their father's estate and manage Bessemer Lumber Co. William Labre joins Bessemer Lumber Co. as assistant manager after years as a head book keeper at Ellmore Fowler Dagte Co. Jerry Inea becomes Bessemer Lumber Co. book keeper after serving as supply clerk at Norrie mine Ironwood and later at Comanche mine New Mexico. Louis Guyer and Sam Davey enter chimney sweeping. An arc light is installed at the C N W crossing, a notable improvement.
A sensational listing for a sensational true story about a young girl trapped by a half mad culprit. The feature promises a chilling account of long captivity and peril, as presented in a weekly magazine supplement associated with the Chicago Herald and Examiner.
In Bessemer Michigan a probate court order dated November 2 1932 requires all creditors of the deceased to present their claims to the Probate Office by April 15 1933. The notice orders publication in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks and names Judge M Nolan and Register W B Fauhl.
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