Family to Spend 77 Dollars on Christmas This Year
The National Consumers Tax Commission reports American families will average 77.13 dollars per person for Christmas as part of a two million dollar forecast. Hidden taxes total about 1.80 dollars per household, with Chicago officials noting indirect levies raise year round costs. The study cites varied retail sectors and warns about the broader impact of hidden taxes on food and clothing.
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Michigan
National Consumers Tax Commission
Chicago
Kenneth C. Frazier
W. R. Alvara Oo
Frazier
Eden Makes Big Hit On Recent American Visit
Report on a manufacturers dinner where Mr Eden faced questions with laughter and praise. The article notes his reception, his relation to Mr Chamberlain and policy, and views on American audiences and opposition.
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Eden
Christmas Safety Warning on Home Fire Hazards
A cautionary note discusses dangers from careless electrical trimming and defective equipment during the holidays. It warns that fires risk rises from inflammable materials and improper wiring, urging readers to follow basic safety to prevent burns and damage. Santa Claus imagery appears with a message about keeping homes safe this season.
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Hermes Pheopaper
Thames
Vina
Norway Priest Threatened Over St Barbara Battle
The Rev. Fr. Simon Barkowski of St. Barbara's in Vulcan received a nakedly hostile unsigned letter from Norway after 10 weeks of protest against a transfer order. The letter threatens a gang to smash rectory windows and warns parishioners to remove him. Pickets pledged to be ready for emergencies. church tensions remain unchanged.
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Norway
Simon Borkowski
St. Barbara's
Vulcan
Simon Barkosky
Ant
Loretto
St. Barbara's Church
Theron
Asard
Customs for Christmas at Home
Frances Reis of East Lansing urges families to embrace traditional customs during Christmas. She suggests open houses with homemade invitations and simple crafts like snowman stencils on dark paper, plus homemade place cards and tallies to add a professional touch to holiday gatherings. Table ornaments from glass plates and cranberry and popped corn garlands create festive atmosphere.
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Frances Reis
East Lansing
Miss Reis
Ishpeming shop sold to Ashland partners
Ishpeming business The Marquette Style Shop owned by Louis Dubinsky has been sold to A. W. Resnelds and Max Sachs of Ashland Wisconsin who took possession last week. The Ashland partners run stores in Ashland Ironwood and Calumet and have operated together for five years.
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Ishpeming
Louis Dubinsky
A. W. Resnelds
Max Sachs
Ashland
Wis
Ashland Partners
Ironwood
Calumet
Christmas Trees From Michigan Boost Holiday Displays Nationwide
The U S forest service says over ten million Christmas trees will be shown in homes and public spaces this month, with several hundred thousand sourced from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Officials note cutting is now better supervised to protect remaining forests while maintaining a cherished tradition and CCC planting efforts. The agency admits possible economic questions but stresses tradition and public joy prevail.
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Michigan
Upper Peninsula
0.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
CCC
Perry Fleet Broadsides Lacked Weight Next to Modern Shells
A historical note states that the combined broadsides of Perry's fleet on Lake Erie were barely as heavy as a single shell fired by a contemporary battleship turret gun. This comparison highlights the relative power gap between early naval armament and later heavy artillery.
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Perry
Lake Erie
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