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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
20
Iron River hosted the Order of Eastern Star gathering with about five hundred delegates and members. The piece argues Bessemer can host next year despite lacking a hotel, noting private homes can accommodate attendees and that conventions bring prosperity and notoriety.
A Wisconsin civic note warns that deforestation and swamp drainage threaten lake levels across the state. The piece argues forests are needed to maintain river, lake, and underground water sources and urges large forest reserves to preserve moisture and protect Great Lakes basin water.
The Mining Journal-Press cites three new assistant general superintendents at Butte mines to argue college education provides leadership, judgement, and moral courage. It contrasts engineers from Michigan College of Mines Vienna State School of Mines and Minnesota with experienced foremen, noting both paths yield capable leaders.
A New York Engineering and Mining Journal Press item quotes a source noting a miner’s envy and disdain about Thad lacking years in a school of mines. The fragment hints at professional critique and clever remarks about expertise in mining education.
A Bessemer speech fizzles as a makeshift platform on Main Street is drowned by passing autos, shouting Cowboys and Indians, and a police siren. The orator bleeds passion but the crowd remains distracted, learning little as traffic quotes overshadow his message.
Johnny L. is an experienced tourist who asks for a road map while planning a simple drive to Superior. The note highlights practical travel habits and road guidance needs for a short regional excursion.
Fragmentary OCR text conveys unclear talk about donations to a Bessemer football team and a possible game outcome, alias terms like Effy and dromwie appear without context.
North Bessemer Michigan reports no Labor Day events this year as Bergland is favored by the community boosters. The note ends with a hint to watch North Bessemer next year for activity.
The item notes the death of Charles D. Fournier Sr. in Ironwood and several local notices. It covers fundraising progress for the Bessemer Legion football team, a birth, and a bankruptcy discharge petition with court orders in the Western District of Michigan. Local names include Fournier, Vaselak, Jezek, Liljigren, and officials Potter and Driscoll.
Twenty years ago Sept. 2 1905 Thomas Jeffery Jr. suffered finger and hand injuries at the Norrie mine in Ironwood while drawing a skip with a team. Pat Walker of Ramsay was severely injured by the scout on the Co N W road near town. A new cabinet to hold all trophies won by the Bessemer firemen is being built in the city hall council chamber. Principal John S Robinson returns from Crab Lake after vacation. Local witnesses saw the blossom of a night blooming cereus at Alex Stroms office and register of deeds.
The line reads a ribbing exchange about Edith being set up with a man so near to hand. A sister-in-law questions the match as the man is revealed to be the dentist. The humor hinges on the absurdity of the setup and the punchline.
In Bessemer Michigan on August 1 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding the probate court ordered final administration accounts of Albert D Johnston estate examined and allowed on September 15 1925 at ten o clock before the court public notice to be given in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks. R C Solberg register of probate issued the order.
Grand View Hospital records two admissions yesterday Fuzzy F and Johnny JD both diagnosed with pneumonia. They attended an outdoor speech at Bessemer on Monday with bare heads, underlining prolonged exposure.
A description notes a citizen who pays all monthly bills on the first day, maintaining a cash balance and orderly finances. The piece comments on fiscal discipline and timely payment habits.
A fragmented item cites school events and social tidbits. It mentions Cecile avoiding new teachers, men awaiting fall haberdashery, and Noele reacting to a local strike rumor. The passage lacks clear dates or places.
A beauty pageant at Dhekinesent County Fair selects the prettiest contestant. The event features a center stage pageant with the Peavest cart serving as a focal prop, amid county festivities in Moumtac.
Mystery No 23 notes that both boys and girls were closed Wednesday afternoon for the county fair at Troiat but the attendance figure is not provided. The brief asks how many attended, implying a missing count in the record.
Cars will appear in multiple colors this fall as Ford debuts the 1925 models. Jokes about the vehicles will stay the same, reflecting humor around the familiar automaker.
A fragmentary newspaper note recalls how rushed proofs cause errors, citing a mishap where a line intended to praise the belle of the ball became jumbled into a crude misprint about her feet and shoes, illustrating the perils of unread proofs.
In the matter of the estate of Otto B Olson deceased Mary Olson filed her final administration account and petition for its settlement. The probate judge scheduled examination and hearing in Bessemer on August 1st 1923 with publication and copy order for three days. R C Solberg Register of Probate.
Sarg offers term to Thor Vents in New Alaths. Ambiguous text with unclear names and places. reads as a brief note on an offer or negotiation.
The item notes gas has fallen two cents in town while the price of certain brands of moonshine being sold locally remains unchanged.
Egyptian railroad coaches use a six wheel layout with two wheels at each end and two under the center of the car, describing wheel distribution across passenger vehicles.
In Bessemer, Judge Harry K. Bay scheduled a hearing for September 13 1925 on Josephine Blicharz petitioning administration of Walter Blicharz estate. Parties must publish this order weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
Catherine McKay seeks relief in Michigan court as James A. McKay remains unlocated. An order requires his appearance within three months and filing of an answer within twenty days of service. failure to respond will admit the bill. Publication of notice to the defendant is directed in the Bessemer Herald.
Matilda Nelson executrix seeks court authorization to convey real estate under a contract made by Charles E. Nelson before his death. The court orders a hearing for September 29, 1925 at 10 o'clock and requires notice by publication in the Bessemer Herald prior to that date. William S. Baird, Register of Probate.
A brief dialogue captures a mother urging Johnny to go into town to buy a new suit as school begins next week. Johnny asks for a suit with two pairs of pants, reflecting shopping pressures and parental guidance.
A fragmented note describes an early advertiser who used formal phrases like solicits and has the honor to announce to attract attention. The wording reflects a ceremonial approach to promotion.
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