The Legion To The Rescue Unemployment Campaign
The American Legion led by National Commander Henry L. Stevens Jr and with AFL's Matthew Woll launches a drive to place one million jobless veterans into work. Backed by the Association of National Advertisers and major news agencies, the effort aims to repair public image and foster sustained public service.
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American Legion
Henry L. Stevens, Jr
Legion
Matthew Woll
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Association of National Advertisers
Press Associad
Publcity
Uncle Sam
It Looks Like a Good Year for 1932 Outlook
The piece argues 1932 may open with more hope than 1931 as Washington reforms ease fear in business. It notes past false prosperity, calls for prudent spending, and predicts better times ahead with a peak around 1936 as recoveries repeat after downturns.
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Washington
Tourist trade worth to the Upper Peninsula rises with visitors
Bureau of Public Roads and Michigan highway records show over 1,000,000 foreign cars entered the Upper Peninsula in the twelve months ending June 30. They spent about 13,116,000 dollars, averaging two dollars per person, highlighting the growing tourist industry and excluding rail boat or air arrivals from the tally.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Washin
Michigan Highway Department
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Peninsula
Tourist and resort business valued by regional figures
Funds invested and spent by recreational club members and resort owners are analyzed. The text notes thousands from downstate visited the Upper Peninsula during the period and concludes the tourist and resort sector is worthwhile based on these figures.
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Downstate
Upper Peninsula
Pageant of Progress Proposed for Nicolet 300th Landing
The 1632 Nicolet landing at Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinac Island marks three centuries in the Upper Peninsula. A summer pageant of progress could celebrate the tricentennial, with Governor proclamation, offering publicity and drawing visitors while highlighting Michigan and Wisconsin history.
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Jean Nicolet
France
Upper Peninsula
Nicolet
China
Sault Ste. Marie
Mackinac Island
St. Ignace
Etienne Brule
Michigan
Wisconsin
Quebec
Great Northwest
Trost
Chicago
More People Out Of Work and Early Robins
The column jokes that mild winter keeps unemployment high as Frank B the weatherman notes robins and blooming roses seen early. Peter Rabid mocks the sudden rush of spring reports, asking what will be done with workers who only report robins in spring.
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Frank B
Peter Rabid
Grand Rapids
Wakefield Faces Narrow Basketball Loss Cited in Comment
In a brief note the Wakefield team experiences a close defeat described with a sharp simile. The comment compares the team's loss to the known reluctance of Al C. and Sam O. to lose an argument, highlighting the competitive spirit.
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Wakefield
al C
Sam O
City Faces New Tax Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Struggles
A weary city, already battered by repeated blows, awakes to a fresh legal challenge over its tax duties, as officials prepare to defend against another suit that could affect fiscal plans and public services.
That Good Old Vest and Its Odd Bits
William Feather argues a vest serves practical storage for odd items and keeps the shirt clean. He warns that ditching vests risks carrying handbags like women, noting four pockets hold buttons, coins, keys, stamps, and other small articles.
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William Feather
Why the Mayor's Race Lacked Color This Year
Ole H. asks why the eminent conductor of this col stayed out of the Mayor's race. The response notes proximity to Washington's birthday and the implication of not telling a lie.
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Ole H
Ole
Washington
Woman Reels From Kindergartner Sendoff and Lost Figure
A mother watching her children start kindergarten reflects on her changed body and the paradox that a fool may be a wiser predictor than expected. The piece blends a personal moment with a sly observation on wisdom and misjudgment.
Train collision near Van Buskirk kills two firemen
Herald files recall of a 1907 accident when two freights collided near Van Buskirk at 12:30 AM. Firemen Daniel Curran and Lester Arland died. a third man, FitzGerald of Ironwood, later died. Wrong orders from Ashland dispatcher caused the crash, engines smashed, cars derailed, traffic delayed for hours.
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van Buskirk
Daniel Curran
Lester Arland
Ensiser Fitzgerald
Ironwood
German trammer at Tilten plant noted in 1897 item
A brief 35 year old note from February 13, 1897 mentions August Hiekhfoer, a German worker employed as a trammer at the Tilten plant. The item records a small labor detail from the era.
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August Hiekhfoer
Tilten
Estate of Pauline Minskowski Probate Hearing Details
In Michigan at the Probate Office Bes setter County on January 26 1923 Judge Harry K. Ray presiding the matter concerns John Muskowsiki filing his administration account and a petition for allowance thereof. The proceedings relate to the estate of Pauline Minskowski with Muskowsiki recused.
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Bessemer Herald
Ava
Bessetter
Card County
Harry K. Ray
Prince
Pauline Minskowski
John Muskowsiki
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