Extravagant plan eyed for M-12 realignment
The Crystal Falls Diamond Drill criticizes relocating M-12 between Iron River and Watersmeet as an unnecessary extravagance. It questions seven mile savings and argues widening the existing grade with gentler curves and a better surface would suffice, urging state authorities to avoid wilderness mile restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Iron River
Watersmeet
Golden Lake
Crystal Falls
State Line
The Eight Hour Day And Higher Labor Costs
The article discusses the shift to an eight hour work day by major industries like United States Steel and Standard Oil. It argues shorter hours raise hourly wages, potentially keeping total costs stable, citing Ford and industrial leaders who see higher hourly rates as profitable. It notes wage adjustments and productivity improvements as key outcomes of the new schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Steel Trust
Standani
Sen
Imiug
United States Steel
Stannard Oil
Henry Ford
Wages Rise Spurring Innovation and Prosperity
An excerpt from the Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record argues that shorter hours and rising wages fuel invention, efficient production, and greater consumer spending. It contends higher wages enable process improvements, machinery advances, and a robust cycle of prosperity when costs and income adjust together.
Pick & Axe PERSONALS from Ashland and nearby towns
Johnny D. spent a near week end in Ashland but hurried back toward Bessemer for a carnival next week after reaching Tron wood. Percy B. headed a surprise party hosted by Speed Cop Bill H. where Percy was warned of a 25 mph county road limit. Alderman Herb. H. reports a new Bessemer club, the exclusive Clicquot Club. Dot C. plans a Chicago trip amid denial of traveling for excursion rates on C N W. Joe G. may address the Woman's Club. Class of 1925 Lake Gogebic reunion notes veterans chewing Peerless and smoking Standard. Gus L. and the editor of P&A clashed over evolution theory. Car S. injured foot from dropping a sack of nickies while a beauty rumor swirled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Johnny D
Ashland
Tronwood
Bessemer
Percy B
Bill H
Percy
Herb. H
Clicquot Club
Dot C
Chicago
Joe G
Woman's Club
Hos
Lake Gogebic
Gus L
Expressman
P&a
Dayton
Tennessee
Desseter
Michigan
Weather Hope Delays Rain Sample in December Forecast
Residents prayed for rain but received only a forecast sample for next December. Officials noted meteorological data availability and cautioned that actual rain could differ from the sample provided.
Looking Backward VIA HERALD FILES July 25 1924 notes
One year ago Fred Denfield owner of the Lyk glass Auto Paint Shop plans to move to Ironwood to run a similar business and will coach the Ironwood Legion football team. Dr J H Urquhart Ironwood physician dies in Miami after leaving here for health. Senator Charles R Sligh of Grand Rapids tours the Upper Peninsula and visits Bessemer. Bertha Skarin and Mary Loncharte return from Chicago after Busch Conservatory study. John Kallander announces birth of a daughter on Friday July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Denfield
Lykglass
Ironwood
Denfeld
Ironwood Legion
J. H. Urquhart
Ed. Gaudette
Miami
Florida
Charles R. Sligh
Grand Rapids
Bessemer
Upper Peninsula
Tragic Colby Mine Pumpman Killed in 600-Foot Fall
Twenty years ago on July 22 1905 Jacob W Reini 19 died at the Colby mine after falling 600 feet while working as a pumpman on the fifth level no other workers were present. The column also notes Chicago Bloomer Girls beat Bessemer, Hurley crowd for Burton House town hall plans and local visits by Rustan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Reini
Colby
Reini
Chicago Bloomer Girls
Bessemer
Hurley
Burton House
J. Simon
Simon, Goodman and Simon
Stocs
R. J. Rustan
Gertrude Rustan
Crystal
N. D
al Church
Mrs. Rustan
Mr. Church
Widow of Beaver Island leader dies in Escanaba
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gamache 94 widow of Jeremiah Williams longtime Beaver Island fisherman leader died in Escanaba Michigan. She lived in the upper peninsula for 88 years and left five grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren as survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
Mary Elizabeth Gamache
Jeremiah Williams
Beaver Island
King Strang
Saint James
Upper Peninsula
Shrek and Shiek Banter Over Dine and Dance Plans
The pair exchange quips about a friend afflicted with hoof and mouth disease. One remarks she only wants to dine and dance, reflecting lighthearted gossip amid the ailment. The exchange captures a playful tone and social dynamics in a casual setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrek
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Gogebic County
State of Michigan James F Buchanan defendant. suit in Gogebic Circuit Court. Public sale of mortgaged premises at the court house in Bessemer on August 3 1925 at ten in the forenoon to satisfy the mortgage debt plus costs. Premises described as Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter Section 15 Township 46 North Range 144 West in McRaine Township Gogebic County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Buchanan
Gogebic
William S. Baird
Bessemer Herald
George O. Diesccoll
Mortzazes
Michigan
Notre
Bessemer
Ramee
Marcaine
Gogsbie County
John Tanks
Sturtgagee
Foreclosure Notice In Gogebic County Michigan
Default in mortgage payments on a farm loan from Lou Vokovich and Helen Vokovich to John Tankka. Property located Verona Michigan. Dated May in Gogebic County records. Case filed with Register of Deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Vokovich
Helen Vokovich
Verona
Michigan
John Tankka
Register of Deeds
Gogebic County
If You Are Well Bred We Will Not Stay Home
A fragment notes a family debate about attending a carnival while someone mentions a fire and asks how many pints of water have been saved since water supply was shut each night from early evening until a specified time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Link
Events of the Week Strike Threat and Civic Buzz
Housewives threaten to strike if city water is shut off at 5 p.m. a quiet council meeting is noted. Keints H. promotes a Chicago excursion this weekend. Residents flock to city hall for rat bounties as carnival week nears. Jupiter Plavius illustrates a long rough sequence ending in a knockout blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keints H
Talis
Chicago
Jupiter Plavius
Bergland Village Seeks Boost for September Labor Day
Local residents plan a trip to Bessemer for the Els carnival next week. In Bessemer Berglanders are urged to boost for the Labor Day celebration to be held here in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergland
Bessemer
Sepember
Mystery No 857295 fuels climate chat in Peoria
A humorous note wonders what the gasoline car once used by the C. N. W. line around Peoria Illinois would say about current climate conditions, implying a satirical take on transport and environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Viola Hopes City Resists Water Shutoff
Viola expresses concern that the city may act too hastily and shut off water services entirely, urging caution to avoid a complete cutoff.
Petition for estate administration hearing in Bessemer
State of Michigan probate court in Bessemer schedules June 21 1925 hearing on Albin Peterson petition to administer Gust Peterson estate. Public notice to appear announced in Bessemer Herald once weekly for three weeks prior to hearing. Judge Harry K Bay presides. Anne Bay registers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Gust Peterson
Albin Peterson
Bessemer Herald
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Mlichigan
Dinanciai
Pick & Axe
Herald
Bertha Skarin
Mary Loncharte
The
Busch Conservatoriv
John Kallander
U. P
State of
Slliam S. Naino
Ctiff
Wiilliam S. Sat
Mortesze Business
Ohtess Bessmict
Michigam
Farmers Milling & Elevator Company
Viola
State OF Michigan
Anne H. Bay
Insurance Agency
Heinrichs and
Velin
Abelman
Bessemer, Mich
Bessemer Pharmacy
John J. Frick
Michigan Bell Telephone CO
Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovich Bros
Wakefield
Ontonagon
Gogebic Range
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