Fortieth milestone for the Bessemer Herald marks 40 years
The 1925 first issue celebrates forty years since the paper’s start as the Pick and Axe near Bessemer. It chronicles early editors, mergers, and name changes from Gogebic Tron Spirit to Herald and finally the Bessemer Herald, noting the paper’s long service to the Gogebic range and county. The publishers express hope to continue their community work.
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Herald
Bessemer
Simpson
Pick and Axe
Herald-New Freeress
Bessemer Herald
Ti “E Herald
Push for Free Mail Delivery in Bessemer
Citizens press the city to adopt free mail delivery in Bessemer next year. The council debate shows the local post office qualifies if street cans and house numbers are installed and a federal inspector visits. Officials may move to institute the service this year.
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Bessemer
Local weeklies issue creditable Christmas editions
Uroop Peninsula weekly newspapers and dailies mailed subscriber Christmas editions ranging from 24 pages. The Key Newberry News Crystal and Drill Bessemer Herald Journal Manistique Pioneer Tribne news entered strong seasonal advertising and workmanship, with several weeklies well organized for Christmas duties.
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U. P
Uroop Peninsula
Newberry News
Crystal and Drill
Bessemer Herald
The
Journal
Manistique Pioneer
Tribnel Not
Wwe
Excerpt on Physical Examinations and Liberty Issues
A garbled report discusses physical examinations and personal liberties tied to labor and marriage in Gogebie County. It references Michigan legislators, doctors, and did not clearly state outcomes or concrete actions, focusing on views of individuals like Mr Holland and Mrs Pheeddivsel.
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John Brallvid
Gogebie
Houten
Holland
Bessemer Echoes Plans For A Busy Year Ahead
Local community notices foresee a hopeful renaissance with a strong football team, hotel upgrades, and a planned mail delivery system. A prominent young businessman will marry, but initials remain secret, while debates over mail service spark Town discussions on downtown life and taxes, courts, and public events.
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Bessemer
Citiens
Renaisance
Ition
New Year Reflections Prompt Resolution Check
Readers consider fresh starts as the second day of the year prompts questions about whether personal goals remain on track and how plans for healthier routines, finances, and habits are holding up.
Cigar Ashes Warned Over Rug Gift From Christmas
A family dispute centers on avoiding cigar ash on a new rug given to a wife for Christmas. The warning and potential consequences shape the domestic tension described in the excerpt.
January Thaw Looms After Persistent Cold Spells
Philo notes life feels caught in a sequence of cold waves with a trend toward an upcoming January thaw easing the chill. The comment frames a shift in weather as temperatures begin to rise after a long stretch of cold.
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Philo
Rural school delays opening and holiday gatherings
Looking Backward notes show the rural agricultural school at South Ressemer awaiting January 25 start as of 1924. Other items mention the Swanson Motor Sales opening on Sophia Street near Prickatorve, a family reunion hosted by Mrs. Vater Decker at her Sunday gathering, and honors for Mrs. George Turner at her Anvil home with guests present. Allen Montgomery and daughter Helen Marie return to St Anne after Christmas with the Wroblowskii visit.
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South Ressemer
C. VW. Swanson Motor Sales Company
Sophia Street
Nessemer
Vater Decker
Mra. Qoaorge Turner
Weather, Transit Woes Mark Early Week in Bessemer
Twenty years ago, on December 1 1904, a severe windstorm crippled the sec town’s traffic on Tuesday morning. Mail service paused from Monday night until Thursday afternoon as storms halted trains and workers faced travel delays. Local figures like BL 1 Jones express mixed reactions to the upheaval while others plan recoveries and slow transport resumes.
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Bessemer
Jones
Aly Jones
W. FE. Guyer
Levi S. Rice
Ironwood
Charles Healy
Puritan
Wakoefiold
Petition to sell minor Ruth Vogtlin estate in Bessemer
In Michigan probate court at Bes semer on December 10 1924 Judge William S Baird ordered a hearing January 15 1925 for Margueritta Vogtlin to seek license to sell her minor's real estate interest. Public notice to run for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Jene Ho Buchanan, Register of Probate.
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Bessemer
William S. Baird
Ruth B. Vogtlin
Margueeritta Vogtlin
Ots
Bessemer Herald
Said
Blizzard memories and school petition in Puritan Michigan
A reader recalls Gogebic range blizzards and stalled trains near Tron wood. Pupils petition trustees to reopen school the day after Christmas, as another school election may be needed amid physician concerns about current coverage.
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P&a
Legal School
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting First National Bank of Bessemer
Notice of stockholders meeting for the First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan. The meeting is at the bank’s banking house from 10 AM to 4 PM to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and attend to other proper business. S. J. Williams, Cashier. Date shown 12-5-10.
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First National Bank of
Bessemer
Michigan
Dey
Diara
S.J. Williams
Notice to creditors in the estate of Ulvika Nordquist Julsa
In Bessemer, Probate Ollee of Jefferson County orders all creditors of the deceased to present claims at the Probate office by April 27 next at 10 a.m. The order directs examination and adjustment of all debts and demands and requires public notice in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks. Irene B. Buchanan, Register of Probate.
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Ollee
Bessemer
Ald
Wet Provent
William
Baird
Ulvika Nordquist Julsa
Ertka Nordqvist
Rika Nordquist
Bessemer Herald
William S. Baird
Michigan Dye Works Purchased by Con Hanley
Calumet dye works Michigan Dye Works has been bought by investor Con Hanley, signaling ownership change and potential future restructuring at the facility.
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Michigan Dye Works
Calumet
Con Hanley
Be the best of whatever you are in Prentice item
A Prentice Wis News-Calumet item parodies leadership and effort with verses urging individual worth. It notes Mrs Sender and Mrs Cy Russell following a train of hobshaired Janes, aside from Mrs Westey and Mrs John Meskill, in a humorous social scene.
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Sender
Cy Russell
Westey
John Meskill
Prentice, Wis
Calumet
Dumbest Man Found in the State Shocks Local Officials
A bizarre report claims the so called dumbest man in the state has been found amid curious notes about Usiris the Craetic rangers and a cook stave, stirring local speculation.
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Usiris
Craetic Rangers
Happy New Year greeting to two friends
A brief New Year message extends warm wishes to two special friends, expressed in simple friendly terms. The note emphasizes goodwill and festive sentiment for the upcoming year.
Notice of Annual Meeting of Peoples State Bank
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples State Bank of Bessemer Michigan will be held at its office in Reoasemer Gogeble Miche BAN. The meeting covers election of directors for the coming year and other business. Polls open on Thursday at five forty.
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Peoples State Bank of
Bessemer
Michigan
Reoasemer
Phrasey OCR fragment hints at unknown event and names
Fragmentary text mentions a band, possible figures such as Tony, Plawee Hho, Sante Clan, and Thiveae. Phrases resemble garbled place names and a question about presence. No clear narrative, date, or location discernible from the readable portions.
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Pyegarrdeet Band
Test Teorggeot
Tony Po Gatitals
Petten Path
Package found on Mary Street near Ocits store
A package was found on Mary Street near the Ocits store and is suspected to belong to a local owner who may be reachable by calling Gerald. The ad notes the owner may claim it and references a date fragment 12-19- %.
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Ocits
Mary Street
Gerald
Watkins Company Man Sale Offer in Winona Minnesota
Ste. 0n0n08 Company seeks a man to sell Watkins Tame Necessity Wes Ty Heesemer. The notice appears in daily and weekly publications. Watkins Company based in Winona Minnesota advertises a position or agency opportunity.
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Ste
Watkins
Usseal Daily
Neon Sega Weekly
Expertoeller
Watkins Company
Winona
Minn
Monroe Considers OSHA Upgrades if Congress Acts
The city weighs adopting federal safety standards for the Monroe area as officials await Congress action. A representative from the United States Army notes progress toward improved occupational safeguards if funding and authorization align with city recommendations.
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Monroe
Congress
Ameer
United States
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Gusgehble County
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Chicago
Elmer On, Kulvinen
Peoples State Bank
Joseph Duda
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Bessemer Tax (Co
Vukovich Bros., Propy
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