Good Year Promised for Northwestern Rail Lines
Gogehic range mining and railroad officials forecast an exceptionally good year for iron ore movement. Chicago and North Western railway management, confident about 1925, cites diversified traffic though 1923 and 1924 saw lower volumes in coal iron ore and mines. President William H. Finley predicts increased business across agriculture and mining products, with grain moving and farm prosperity vital to rail revenue. Iron County tax issues and Iron Mountain News note rising property valuations and a push to revise mining tax figures.
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Gogehic Range
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
William H. Finley
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern
United States
Chicago
Iron County
Tax Commission
Iron River
McDonath
Iron Mountain News
Labor banks grow from union effort and risk
The El Paso Herald notes the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers started the first labor bank in Cleveland and seven more are forming with 69 additional in early stages. Haskin argues labor banks operate like prudent businesses, safeguarding depositors and avoiding radical aims, while remaining legally responsible and protecting members’ funds.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cleveland
Frederick J. Haskin
el Paso Herald
Phes
Iso
Beth
Iron River Fight Seeks Remoral Proceeding
The report outlines a contested remoral proceeding tied to Iron River, detailing district actions and expected follow ups. It notes the Supreme Court involvement and references the state and county officials, while describing uncertainty around dates and outcomes.
Elks minstrel night sparks mixed reaction and rapid chatter
A boothside crowd recalls jokes and performers at an Elks show with blunt banter about the acts. Snippets mention the chorus, Swedish jokes, crowd noise, and complaints about a 57 minute program versus promised 60 minutes.
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Harper's Weekly
Johnny F
The
Elks
Frank D
Dee
Charley
Fevens
al Swedberg
Calm before the Blizzard Promises Severe Weather
The week ended with claims of pleasant conditions followed by an upcoming major blizzard. Forecasters warn residents to prepare as heavy snow and strong winds are anticipated. Local officials urge stockpiling supplies and heeding travel advisories.
If You Are Well Bred Do Not Mention Tomorrow’s Eclipse
The saying warns that well bred people avoid claiming they will witness a solar eclipse when weather is cloudy. It emphasizes discretion and restraint in public boasting about rare celestial events.
What's in a name The treasurer of Minocqua Wis
The town’s treasurer for Minocqua Wisconsin is Lincoln Abraham. The brief notice identifies the official and role within the local government.
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Minocqua
Wis
Lincoln Abraham
Remembering Sunday Cutter Rides in Old Town
Nostalgic reminiscence recalls past Sundays of cutter rides and a bustling livery stable once the town’s thriving center. The text notes cutters now rare, found only in farmers’ museums or memory.
Grand Lodge Assures January Dues Paid by Higher Authority
The speaker notes a grand and glorious moment as a lodge member learns the January assessments will be paid by the grand lodge itself, prompting enthusiasm about the benevolent financial arrangement.
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Grand Lodge
Annexation rumor stirs Ramsay district vote
South Bessemer Michigan reports rumors that the district will vote in spring on annexation to Bessemer. Ramsay residents appear favorable to the idea and a lively election is anticipated amid the chatter.
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South Bessemer
Mich
Bessemer
Ramsay
Our Letter Department Confusing Note to Pes Pamon
A garbled letter to Pes Pamon discusses nervousness about a fret date next Sunday at a venue called the Brite Spot. The writer mentions an oldtimer and asks if Vin is an amateur, with tangled phrases and unclear references throughout.
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Pes
Vin
Smoky Joe Pushes for Broadcast Standout at Big Radio
A terse note complains that Smoky Joe belongs on radio rather than heckling basketball games. The piece argues he should broadcast from a major station, not shout from the stands.
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Smoky Joe
Residents recall water quality tests and local visits
Look back at January 24 1924 notes two Bebeliers water samples sent to the Houghton laboratory after no rumors of unsafe drinking water. Former city resident James Serra arrived from Fresno to renew acquaintances. Karlings Velin treated in Ashland for an infected foot at St Josephs hospital. County Engineer C F Winkler attended a highway engineers convention in Chicago. Zigmund Godlowski recovers from appendicitis at St Josephs Ashland hospital. Joseph Blaha traveled to Milwaukee for the annual automobile show.
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Bebeliers
Theyatalsa Department
Houghton Laboratory
Thin Hoggie
James Serra
Tuenday Mornity
Fresno
Calif
Karling Velin
Ashland
St. Joseph's Hospital
C. F. Winkler
Chicago
Zigmund Godlowski
St. Joseph Hospital
Joseph Blaha
Milwaukee
Filss Opens Meat Market in Bersbach Block
Twenty years back on January 21 1908 August Filss opened a new meat market in the Bersbach block sending out the first load with Lou Guyer on delivery sleigh. The piece notes Filas the old Bessemer resident and wishes him success in business.
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August Filss
Bersbach
Lou Guyer
Filas
Bessemer
G. L. Loope
Frank
Santiago
Calif
Loope
Chicago
William Wroblewski
Amos Shephard
Mesaba Range
Colby and Ironton
Reuben Harrington
Herald
Adlerika Promises Fast Relief for Constipation and Gas
A Bessemer advertisement features a woman who claims Adlerika relieved her upset stomach and gas. It asserts Adlerika works on both upper and lower bowels, removes gas and poisons, and helps with obstinate constipation within ten minutes at Bessemer Pharmacy.
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Bessemer Pharmacy
Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Health for Back Pain
A Bessemer resident shares relief for backache and weak kidneys after using Doan's Pills. The ad urges readers to treat kidney troubles early with the stimulant diuretic and notes the price of 60 cents.
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Bright
Dean
Bessemer
M. A. Dyer
Silver St
Doan
Mea. Dyer
Fosters Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo, N.Y
Auto payments trigger monthly troubles in Ain't It 807
In a light hearted exchange Lem explains recurring car payment woes. The segment hints at financial strain linked to the 507 payments, illustrating ongoing auto loan concerns.
Building and Loan Posts Six Month Financials and Claims Notice
The Building and Loan reports profitable six month results with a substantial stockholder increase and reserve fund addition under state requirements. The probate court for Gogebic county sets March 195 to present claims against the estate of Eugene SyvTap with notice to creditors and the public.
Income Tax Changes in 1924 Revenue Act
The 1924 revenue act lowers overall income tax and expands exemptions for married couples. It increases standard deductions for married persons and sets higher filing thresholds for 1924 returns. Joint or separate filings are permitted, with returns due by March 15, 1025 and payment of at least one fourth of the tax due.
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Husbamd
Internal Revenue
Big Boy Razor Troubles At The Barbershop
The customer complains a razor pulls as the barber reassures the owner that whiskers will be trimmed if the handle holds. The exchange reflects a light domestic humor scene at a barber shop.
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Big Boy
Fragmented Legal Notice Summary
The readable text is garbled with unclear names and details. It appears as a legal department note or notice fragment mentioning duties and assistance but lacks specific parties, dates, or actions. No concrete outcome can be established from the legible portions.
Northwestern Railway Suits and Local Notices Mentioned
Fragmented OCR notes reference Northwestern Railway and local notices in February at Bessemer and nearby towns. Mentions Rush trades, hats, cases, shipments, and various names such as Radway and Cormans with scattered references to New York Army and Navy Stores and Michigan.
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Bessemer
Lek
Radway C. Poams
Cormans
New York
Army & Navs Stores
Phesther Machigan
Fragmented OCR Reads Like Whimsical Garbled News
A garbled OCR passage contains scattered names and phrases with unclear context. It includes fragments such as personal names, partial titles, and stray punctuation, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable events.
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Cate Wallen
Fad
OUR Letter Department
Lem
Bermeie
Upper Peninsula
Ts Trait
Fiat
Protate Court
William S. Sedge
Liz Abel T
Saase
Onferea
Atd
At & Bak
Tim
Umd
Ro Buchanan
I-e
Insurance Agency
Heinrichs
Vella Abeliiun
Ressemer
QUA Legal Department
Reb Ruy
Justine
Perkins
Saes
Oemire
Golden Link
Farmers Milling & Elevator Company
Michigan
L. Bowen
Fogatigrs
Gessemer Pharmacy
Bessemer Taxi
Vukovich Bros
Wakefield
Ironwood
Ica. V. M
Gully
Tronwood
Ontonagon
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