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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
2
In a broad economic and political editorial the Michigan State Wigest notes steady automobile production despite unsettled business policy. It argues for shifting constitutional amendment disputes from the legislature to the state board of canvassers, citing efficiency and public accountability.
The transport system affects railroads buses and trucking and the entire economy. A forward looking policy would protect all carriers promote fair competition and reduce wasteful practices, boosting employment purchasing power and national activity.
The article warns that high speed in the country dulls speed judgment and slowing to a crawl in town can still be dangerous. It emphasizes measuring speed by the surrounding traffic picture at all times to avoid crashes.
Voters are urged to support a single proposed constitutional amendment. The measure would give the legislature alone power to settle election contests, aiming to simplify future procedures and avoid disputed outcomes stemming from legislative actions.
Kids roller skate and ride bikes as delivery wagons replace sleighs. Firemen give Main street its annual bath. Baseball pages begin to dominate coverage while forecasts duel between rain and snow. The calendar marked spring arrival on the twenty first, yet snow banks persist.
A pioneer's remark recalls when Republicans and Democrats did not hold spring rallies, noting a shift in campaign tempo and seasonality from past to present.
Townsman Eddie W. departs as Bessemer loses a resident to Marquette. Charley L. mislaid a wallet holding 317 lodge cards and 28 cents. "Pea nuts" C. spoke on municipal affairs to two people including Al B. and us, reminding everyone that a vote is due next Monday.
Arcadia Florida poet Nate Reece from the Arcadian prints Song of the Coat. Houstonia Missouri editor Walt S Grantham contributes Song of Towser's Flea.
Peter Rabid reports a humorous tale from a Grand Rapids Chronicle columnist. In a Detroit cafe a man whispered to his companion that someone was slipping away wearing his hat and overcoat, prompting amused chatter about the hat thief.
A North country farmer fires his hired man after welfare relief cuts his weekly allowance. A woman found on a Grand Trunk train with $175,000 in a satchel may have planned a night club sandwich purchase. Rising retail prices may soon erase sales tax on food, angering the proletariat.
The fragment titles a debate on national needs referencing the CWA and NRA with a cryptic line about an extended alphabet. The readable text hints at rhetoric on civic or political topics without clear event details or outcomes.
A politician notes the harsh truth that refuse to swallow bunk fuels unpopularity, arguing public trust declines when officials cling to denial and misinformation.
A closing notice urges voters that Monday is the final day to cast ballots with voting lasting through the day. Officials remind residents to participate and note the deadline.
Supt W A Knoll shifts Anvil Palms mine to four day week. Cleveland Cliffs Co acquires controlling stock in Corrigan McKinney Steel. Grand View hospital approves nurses home construction. Pauline Michaels to join Dane County sanitarium May 1. James Michelli to open a pool room north of Fricks store. Mrs J A Wagner home basement and kitchen fire causes about 1000 dollars loss. Fire at Colby mine destroys shops causing several thousand dollars loss. A H Uoffman sells draying business to C Hansen plans move to Green Bay. A L Bailie builds new saw mill at Black River mouth. Deaths: Mrs Mattie A Jewell 49 and William Josse 23.
On March 24 1920 members of the Commercial Club gathered at the Bessemer Cafe to hear Charles E Jenks secretary manager of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce speak. President Edwin R Bayliss presided. Joseph A Vogtlin long time Bessemer pioneer died. Harry Berglein leaves for Chicago to work for the same firm. Rokus Sebok skip tender at Eureka Mine No 2 shaft injured in a fall and is recovering at Gogebie hospital.
Dean W. Kelly of St Johns supports the wet side at an opera house rally while Rev W B Coombe defends the dry side in Ironwood. C Homer Durand of Cincinnati to speak next week as Gugeble’s county votes in April in the Upper Peninsula. A Bonifas Lumber employee found remains in a cedar swamp near Watersmeet, likely of a man named McDonald who visited the camp last July.
Odin Ramstad leaves Thursday for an Alaska trip his third to the gold fields, this time aiming for Cape Nome and planning to return in the fall. Percy Williams wins first prize in Ironwood Upper Peninsula oratorical contest held Friday evening. Otto Olson to operate a stage from the city.
The Escanaba Daily Press argues for preserving Tahquamenon Falls by creating a state park. It cites Upper Peninsula waterfalls as public recreation sites and supports parks at Laughing Whitefish, Wagner falls in Alger county, Agate Falls in Ontonagon County, and Fort Wilkins area in Keweenaw County.
In probate court at Bes semer Michigan on March 21 1935 Judge Nolan set April 7 1985 at ten for hearing Arthur J Drolson petitioning for administration of the Andrew Drolson estate. A notice will run weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. W OB Fauh Register of Probate. 3-32-4-42
A brief naval quip features Viattor asking about the Admiral’s authority and a seaman confirming only his wife gives him orders, delivering lighthearted service culture banter.
In the Court at the Probate Office Belmont County a notice orders creditors of the estate of C. Rupp Deceased to present claims by July 17 1935 at ten oclock in the forenoon. Public notice to be printed for three consecutive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. W B Faughl Register of Probate Belmont Waples Attorney for Administratrix Ironwood Michigan georgia.
An ex sailor asks why a tattoo matters now and a tattoo artist replies about a boy needing proof. The man wants a chest photo of a battle scar to show his child, insisting the tattoo verifies his navy service.
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