Fortieth Milestone for Bessemer Herald Marked in 1925
The Bessemer Herald enters its fortieth year of publication dating to the city’s early settlement. Originating as the Pick and Axe under Mr. Simpson and later adopting names such as Gogebic Iron Spirit and Herald-New Free Press, the paper has long chronicled Gogebic range history and remains a veteran local institution. The publishers express hope to continue serving the community with its historic record.
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Herald
Bessemer
Simpson
Pick and Axe
Herald-New Freeress
Bessemer Herald
Free mail delivery eyed for Bessemer this year
Citizens push for a free mail delivery system in Bessemer as city officials consider street numbers and a federal post office inspector visit to establish the service next year. The city council debate highlights the potential expansion of Postal Service coverage in the area.
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Bessemer
Christmas Editions Highlight Peninsula Weeklies
Uroor Peninsula weeklies and dailies mailed festive Christmas editions nationwide. Papers from Newberry to Iron River showcased fine workmanship, rich Christmas advertising, and village readiness for the holiday season. The Iron River Report omitted its edition from the list, while several other papers issued creditable holiday issues.
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U. P
Uroor Peninsula
Trom Ria
Newberry News
Crystal and Drill
Bessemer Alerald
The
Journal
Pribme Nots
Mailer
Ideal Newspaper
Wwhien Neisen
Iron River Report
New Re
Dewhe
Christaas O
Tura Ay
Medical Examinations Considered for Public Health Policy
A public health discussion in Michigan considers physical examinations for workers in fields demanding physical exertion. John Tolland of Grogebie County advocates routine exams to reveal conditions affecting performance and safety. The proposal outlines exam scope, duties of physicians, and potential legal or ethical concerns.
Bessemer Hopes for Renaissance and New Year Changes
Local column predicts a city revival with a football team, improved hotels, and mail delivery brought to homes. It notes a marriage of a prominent young businessman, ongoing taxes, court, peddlers, and 4th of July celebrations, while warning politics may stir.
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Bessemer
God Citiens
Renaisance
Uvird
Rural school delays reopen and local business openings noted
Look back a year to January 4 1924 noting South Bessemer agricultural school not opening until January 15. Swanson Motor Sales opens on Sophita Street next to Frickatore. Mrs Peter Decker hosts a family reunion at her home December 16 with one o clock dinner and twenty three guests. Mrs George Turner of the Anvil is honored at her home with a gift presented by Mrs James Ford. Mr and Mrs Allen Montgomery and daughter Helen Marie return to St Anne UK after holidays at William Wroblewski home.
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South Bessemer
C. HW. Swanson Motor Sales Company
Sophita Stroot
George Turner
The
Anvil
Hosday
Mra. Turner
James Ford
Mra
Allen Montgomery
Helen Marie
St. Anne
Iam Wroblewski
Well Bred Advice on Cigar Ashes and New Rug
A terse household note warns a well bred person not to drop cigar ashes on the wife’s Christmas rug. It reflects social etiquette with a pointed reminder of decorum and respect within domestic life.
Blizzard Paralyzes Rail Lines in Bessemer and Ironwood
Twenty years ago on December 1 1904 a severe blizzard disrupted trade and blocked railroads, delaying trains and keeping miners from work. Locals like BL dones and workers such as W E B Guyer Levi S Rice and Charles Healy faced travel woes while Wakefield reported mining sites inaccessible for two days.
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Neomadia
Bessemer
Dones
Aly
W. EB. Guyer
Levi S. Rice
Ironwood
Charles Healy
Puritan Hotel
Wakefield
Petition for Sale of Minor's Real Estate in Michigan Probate
In Bessemer Michigan probate court on December 10 1984 Judge Willa S Baird ordered that Margueritta Vogtlin petition to sell an estate interest in real property be heard January 22 1985 at 10 o clock AM. All interested parties must appear to show cause why license to sell should not be granted with three weeks of public notice in the Bessemer Herald. Irene B Buchanan Register of Probate.
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Bessemer
Willa S. Baird
Ruth B. Vogtlin
Margueritta Vogtlin
O'Vlock
Ereby
Bessemer Herald
Said County
William OS. Baird
January thaw may follow lingering cold waves
Philo notes ongoing cold spells dominate life with a coming January thaw expected to ease the chill. The forecast hints at a shift in temperatures and relief from repeated cold air masses.
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Philo
Do You Remember Way Back When Blizzards Hit Gogebic Range
A reader recalls heavy Gogebic range blizzards of the 1960s when storms stranded travelers at Tronwood and trains could not reach Bessemer. The note predicts more storms this winter.
Pupils Demand Reopening of Puritan School After Christmas
Puritan Michigan pupils petition trustees to reopen school the day after Christmas saying they cannot wait another week. An upcoming school election looms as physicians hold little hope of immediate recovery from a disease.
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P&a
Httle
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Birat National Bank
A notice announces a stockholders meeting of Birat National Bank of Ressemer Michigan on Tuesday January UWth between 10 AM and 4 PM at the bank’s housing. The purpose is to elect a Board of Directors for the coming year and handle other business as needed. Signed by S. Williams, Cashier.
Probate court sets April 28 1928 claims deadline
In Bessemer Michigan a probate order by Judge Willa S. Baird limits time to present claims against the estate of Ulvika Nordquist tuleo known as Erika Nordquist deceased. Creditors must file by April 28 1928 at 10 a.m. at the Probate Office with public notice to run for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Dan Tanley purchases Michigan Dye Works Calumet.
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Bensemor
ALD
Willa S. Baird
Ulvika Nordquist Tuleo
Erika Nordqvist
Rika Nordquist
Bessemer Herald
William S. Baird
Be the Best Little Scrub at the Side of the Hill
Humorous clipped item references Mrs. Sender Mrs. Cy Russell and local women, with a playful Baltic idiom about bobbing hair and a folksy poem urging everyone to strive in their own role. The piece blends local names with whimsical verse and a motivational tone.
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Sender
Cy Russell
Westley
John Meskill
Prentice
Wis
Calumet
Hove
Notice of Peoples State Bank Annual Meeting
Notice announces the annual meeting of the Peoples State Bank of Bessemer Michigan for January 25 at 7 p m in Bessemer Michigan Cogeb le County to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business. Curator M A Ungerman signs as witness.
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Peoples State Bank of
Bessemer
Michigan
Cogeble
State of Michiran
Volla Swefio Dao
Ted. Due P.m. M. A. Ungerman
Dumbest Guy Rumor Sparks Unclear Local Outburst
A jumbled OCR fragment shows insults toward a local figure with garbled phrases about a cook stove and a state comparison. Despite the confusion, it flags an unnamed person as the target of tirades in the neighborhood.
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Fay
Asshs de Caaretne Rauge
Happy New Year Wishes to Our Girl Friends
A brief New Year greeting addressed to two named friends, wishing them happiness and joy for the year ahead in a friendly, playful tone.
Roadside Pound and Package Found Near Toits Store
A damaged notice reports a pound and a package found on Mary Street near Toits Store. The owner should call Uerald and paste for this ad, dated 12-19- percent.
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Toits
Mary Street
Uerald
Watkins Company seeks man to sell Watkins Tome Necessities
The Watkins Company of Winona Minnesota seeks a salesman for daily uses and weekly income. The advertisement mentions little about duties, offering full commission and references to Department Det and Wat kins materials.
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Mia
Incomie Sadie
Watkins Company
Winona
Minn
Lost: Tactslle Sprang Eastor Water and Heat Atlas
Fragmentary note reports a missing item described as a water and heat atlas. The text is garbled, but implies a portable reference associated with temperature data and possibly a map or chart collection. No clear identifiers, dates, or locations are legible.
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Tactslle
Thermal Atlas
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Ge Bessemer Herald
Rupert W. Wrobleski
Herbert M. Bennissa
Maurice R. Burt
Herald Publishing
Bossemer
American Press Association
Els Tare
Pra
John Tolland
Grogebie
Sane Ming Cen
Mao Ube
Gore Meek
Pick & Axe
State OF Michigan
Gogebic
Weis
Irene B. Buchanan
Gogebic Range
Tron- Wood
Gogebiec
Trone B. Buchanan
Michigan Dye Works
Dan Tanley
Bessemer's
Oray Line
Wm. D. Triplett
Suffolk
Aurora
Heinrichs
Velin Abelman
Hak Ov
Hessgner, Wich
Vitor
Ernest Schaefer
Dessemear
Mishigan
Bern Po Goth
Tim
Doris
Kanes
Fey
Howte
Anvil Hospital
Godaddy
Ford
Gosgebtle County
BP. Green
Chicago
Monroe
Congress
United States Army
Elmer J. Kuivnen
Peoples State Bank
Joseph Duda
Golden Link
Goldin Link
Farmers Milling & Elevator Company
L. Bowen
Reseemer
John J. Frick
Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovicii Bros
Benwemner
Wawefield
Tronwood
Walefield
Leavin Ms
Hesewinner
Wabefeld
Neonviner
Ontonagon
A. M
Qutonagon
Leegon
Urley
Gogeble Range
Servise
Alwal
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