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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1925
Page
2
A 1925 public notice urges readers to patronize Bessemer merchants to boost local economy. It argues that spending at home supports workers, raises wages, and keeps prosperity circulating, while shopping out of town reduces local business and hurts the community. The piece links consumer choices to mutual prosperity in the new year.
A moral call urges end to casual profanity especially among youth. The piece urges reverence for the name of God, restraint in language, and calm, deliberate conviction over angry outbursts. It condemns disrespect for authorities and urges a collective resolution to reform speech.
The 1925 shipping season ends with expectations for a price rise in 1926 iron ore. Independent producers like Cleveland-Cliffed iron face reduced profits, while analysts see possible a one dollar per ton advance, strengthening Marquette County's hopes. The Marquette Mining Journal notes optimism tempered by market fundamentals and buyer pressure.
Village notes describe snow chaos, festive spirits, and local humor. Musings include a decorated tree by the city hall, holiday traffic, and wishful jokes about a tunnel engineer arriving to dig out the town. Members of Bessemer college join Rotary lunch, football captain reelected, and travels over Christmas and New Year are reported.
The fragment suggests guidance on parental conduct with children and new toys. It mentions letting kids play first, handling them later, and concerns about children breaking wax figures as part of New Year related activities.
Fragmentary lines recall a past era at Sarue Aa Arbor a when we Amd te ta for two hours stadia before we per dine. The text is damaged and provides little clear event or names to anchor a full summary.
A clipped sports snippet references Charley Po and John So in a tangled description. The passage mentions a misfortune and a player with number 77, noting favored teams and a chaotic line about sweaters and fists without a clear event or outcome.
A garbled passage describes Dill spending time at a club and noting clothing items like a blue serge suit and a brown coat, with unclear references to ownership and opinions on coupe terminology.
Puzzle page item asks readers for ideas on the next move after selecting a mystery number. The garbled prompt hints at a decision point and seeks input or solutions from the audience.
Fragmented notes mention dates and places with illegible terms. No coherent event or identifiable entities are readable to summarize a clear news item.
Independent notes the Skandinavian Lodge has bought the old Washington school and aims to apply for a First class city charter as it builds a modern skyscraper on the site.
Local boys at Abe's held a lively debate on hair color superiority. Leaders for blondes were Sam, Ole O, and Sid P, while Moe A, Lady S, and others argued for brunettes. No verdict reached as A Neutral red headed fudge was unavailable.
Peggy Joyce says she does not believe in gambling yet she marries occasionally. A misheard line suggests a man returning home late may have been delivering a Christmas parcel rather than a lover.
The note offers holiday greetings titled Pick and Ane conveying merry Xmas wishes and a Happy New Year from Tab Roy in a festive year end message.
In a crowded store scene a salesgirl faces pressure over talk with customers and salary cuts. A customer warns about discipline as Janie faces possible demotion while the room manager and owners weigh alternatives.
An incomplete OCR note mentions three Sperry girls and F. H Sweet in a local school or community context. The legible fragments reference a ceremony or event tied to a Christmastime theme and a general celebratory refrain.
State of Michigan notice details a hearing date January 12 at ten in the forenoon for Josephine Biehart Esquire in the matter of the estate of Walter Altebar. The petition seeks a license to sell real estate and to show cause why the license should be granted. The order permits sale by public auction with proof of title.
An ad claims a buckthorn bark and magnesium mix with glycerine, taken in Adlerika, clears gas and old waste in ten minutes. It touts relief from bloating, constipation, and a cheerful mood, featuring Bessemer Pharmacy as the seller.
A garbled OCR passage presents disjointed lines about crime and threats. It includes phrases about stealing, a sick husband unable to work, and a husky man referenced in a confrontational context, with scattered conversational fragments and insubstantial narrative.
Polls open from 10 a m. at the office in Gogebic County Michigan for the election of rectors for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before them. M A Hagerman 12-4-18.
Notice sets the annual meeting of The First National Bank of Stockhol, Michigan, for Tuesday December 12 1926 at the bank office to transact year end business and any other proper matters. It references probate court actions and orders related to administration petitions and notices to interested parties.
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