UP Development Bureau Report Seeks Rail Rate Cuts
The Michigan Public Utilities Commission may cut freight rates on sand gravel and crushed stone in the Upper Peninsula to spur highway construction. Hearing in Marquette heard that current tariffs deter road projects, with costs sometimes higher for short hauls than long ones. Officials argued reduced rates could boost rail movement of quarry materials and accelerate trunk line road building across the UP.
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Upper Peninsula
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Marquette
Peninsula
H. S. Davies
State Highway Department
Cllities Commission
Mrs Kangas Hosts Appetizing Ramsay Social
Mrs Gust Kangas entertained many guests at her home on Wednesday with a 3 30 luncheon for Mrs Arvo Wakivaine Mrs A Brami Mrs Gust Maki Mrs Lungdren and Lena Erickson. Other items note visits illnesses and local events around Ramsay including birthdays outings and a surprise party for Mrs Thompson at the Geneva mine location.
Davis Location News Guests and Weekend Visits
Local residents report motor trips and visits across communities. Davis area residents note guests from Ironwood and Ishpeming visiting families in town, calling on friends at Newport and Erwin township homes, with several outings and weekend stays planned in the coming days.
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief
An old advertising passage touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast acting remedy for cold and catarrh. It promises instant relief by gently applying a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and clear air passages, freeing the nose and aiding breathing.
Local social notes from the Anvil News
Mrs Chas Sequist entertained the German Lutheran Ladies Aid on Thursday afternoon. Several families from nearby towns visited and traveled, including the Gustafsons Pribbies Cox Short Bertlings Parkes Ishpeming Hibbing and Ishpeming residents. Various residents and visitors spent weekends at Lake Superior and with relatives in Wakefield Ewen Ironwood and Iron River area communities.
Watersmeet News Update on Local Visits
Mrs. G. Wenz returned to her home here Wednesday after a week visit with friends and relatives at Antigo. Miss Mary Pennington and her brother Otis of Birnamwood motored here Saturday.
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G. Wenz
Antigo
Mary Pennington
Brother Otis
Birnamwood
Local Social Notes From Ironwood Area
Miss Eunice Stevens spent a few days at her home in Ironwood last week. Mrs. F. Antiet and daughters returned to their home here Tuesday after a short visit with relatives at Woodruff. The Misses Violet Revour and Pearl Morgan spent a few days at Antigo. Miss Cora Brownell visited with relatives at Marion this week. Mr. Wm. Doughterty and son Basil of Iron River visited here with friends Monday. Mr. Hollenbach called on trade here. Mrs. August Dallas has gone to Chicago where she will receive medical treatment. Mr. Annan called on trade here Ted Kelly of Notre Dame Ind. returned to his home here Saturday. Mrs. J. Rock returned to her home here Wednesday.
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William Hocking
Vivian
William Hensel
Antigo
Oscar Larson
Sweden
Joe Masnaghetti
Ramsay
August Gustafson
Milwaukee
Trout Creek
Jack Bennett
Palcombs
Maxwell
Graham and Pevard
Bessemer
Bennett
Charles Berini
Marenisco
C. Heslip
Heslip
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
Eunice Stevens
Ironwood
F. Antiet
Woodruff
Violet Revour
Pearl Morgan
Cora Brownell
Marion
Wm. Doughterty
Basil
Iron River
Hollenbach
August Dallas
Wakefield Notes On Visits And Local Baseball Scene
G M Cannon of Duluth visited Wakefield business circles on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Louis Holdorf of Bessemer called on E C Hart Sunday. Hart and family returned from Marquette Monday night after a short visit. Mr and Mrs Joseph Cloon came back from Duluth Monday after a few days there and bought a Buick roadster to drive home. Sunday Lake mine closed indefinitely Tuesday affecting about 200 workers. Wakefield beat Marenisco 10 to 6 on the high school ground with Bolen pitching well but lacking support. A rematch is expected next Sunday when Winchester visits. Ratine and cretonne are highlighted fabrics in New York shops for suits and summer dresses.
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G. M. Cannon
Duluth
Louis Holdorf
Bessemer
E. C. Hart
C. Hart
Marquette
Joseph Cloon
Sunday Lake
Wakefield
Marenisco
Wm. Bolen
Paruleski
Winchester
Babylonian City From Nebuchadnezzar's Era Revealed
Ancient texts describe Babylon as a grand metropolis built by Nebuchadnezzar with monumental architecture. The city showcased engineering feats, civic planning, and enduring structures that influenced later civilizations and left a lasting mark on architectural history.
Sulphur Heals Itchy Skin Says Skin Specialist
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for eczema and other skin troubles. The preparation destroys germs, cools the skin on first use, and heals rashes and blotches. It is applied like a cold cream and is harmless. available from druggists.
Gogebic Lodge Mourns Brother Alex Strom In 1921 Resolutions
At Gogebic Lodge No. 389 L C C F meeting in Bessemer Michigan on May 31 1921 the lodge unanimously adopted resolutions praising the late Brother Alex Strom who died May 17 1921. The missive honors him as a loyal Odd Fellow, a genial friend and valued community member while expressing sympathy to his family and ordering the charter draped in mourning for sixty days. The resolutions will be spread on the minutes sent to the family and published in the Bessemer Herald.
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Gogebic Lodge No
Bessemer
Mich
Alex Strom
Gogebdic Lodge
Bessemer Herald
Cheney Co. Toledo Ad Claims Haler Catarrh Cure
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo takes oath regarding business and claims one hundred dollars cannot be cured by Haler Catarrh Medicine. Notary public confirms the affidavit. The text advertises F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with testimonials offered.
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State of
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas Frank J. Cheney
Cooney
Frank J
F. J. Cheney & Co
Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Pain Relief From Rheumatism
Advertises Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the quickest relief for rheumatism fumbago neuritis backache and stiff muscles. Claims instant tingling heat within minutes penetrates to warm and relieve congestion and pain. Promotes pepper based product for chest colds and general aches with low drugstore cost.
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair
Revival of the old time Sage Tea and Sulphur mix for darkening gray hair appears popular again as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ready to use product promises darkening and a soft lustre with every application, without home preparation and is marketed as a cosmetic, not a medical cure.
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Wyeth
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U. P. Development Bureau Report
Davies
Highway Department
John A. Doelle
A. F. Cleveland
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Doelle
Ramsay News
Mrs. Kangas
Gust Kangas
Arvo Wakivainen
A. Brami
Gust Maki
Lungdren
Lena Erickson
Henry Rizzie
Kangas
Jack Benentts
Matt Koskie
Arthur Koskie
John Langdon
Mike Koskie
Albert Holman
Lake
Mrs. Rummage
Mrs. Rowe
Rummage
Andrew Kieve
Esther Sharpless
Ramsay _ will
Arthur Anderson
Carl Beckman
Saxon
Burg
Elmer Nyman
Jacob Koski
New York
Finland
Thompson
T. Thompson
Geneva
William Maki
Wilpus Koski
John Sievilla
John Saari
Charles Jakkola
Charles Mikkola
Lake Gogebic
W. Koski
J. Saari
Friends
Puritan
C. Carlson
Bonnie
Oliver
Oliver Company
A. Antilla
S. Davis
Lydia Luoma
Union Hospital
Evaleene Gerry
Hjalmer Koijala
van Buskirk
Charles Burch
Darrow
Aurora ST
Michigan
Davis
Happanen
Bishop Koskimies
Charles Silberg
Newport
J. T. Jackson
Iluutala
Jackson
Erwin Township
M. Walls
William Williams
Ishpeming
Gust Nieni
Wma
D. Triplett
Anvil News
Chas, Sequist
Fritz Gustafson
Dorothy
Tom Pribbie
Lucille
Lake Superior
John Larson
Mabel Johnson
Palms
Chas. Cox
Stevenson
Jim McKindy
George Turner
Lac de Flambeau
Ernest Brown
Alice
Watersmeet News
Wakefield News
Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
Chichesters Pills
Bris Ve
Segara
Michelin
Irwin J. Neault
Bessemer, Mich
Joh Printing
Hansen-Lumber CO
Bessumer Mich
Firestone Cord Tires
Gogeric Garage
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