School Board Proceedings February 7 1922
The Board of Education met February 7 1922 with President Johnston and six members present. Minutes approved. Bills read and allowed by vote of all members. numerous entries cover General Fund Building Fund Library Fund Fuel Fund and Text Book Fund with names of vendors and amounts. Secretary Arthur Lintelmann signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Johnston
Messrs. Johnston
Truettner
Knight
Bennetts
Lintelmann
Masaie
Massie
C. Hansen Lbr. Co
Co. Hansen Lbr. Co
Houghton Milllin Co
Century Co
A. C. McClurg & Co
Henry Holt & Co
Horace Partridge Co
D. Appleton & Co
Arthur Lintelmann
Local social notes from Bessem er and area events
Mrs Carl Dahlgren shopped in Bessem er on Friday. Mamie Endrizzi Caroline Fedri and Adelaide Ford attended the high school play in Bessem er Friday evening. Mrs George Roosen entertained the Sewing Club girls Tuesday evening. Mrs Albert Tillner shopped in Bessem er Monday. Miss Hilma Bessie of Wakefield visited the Mattson home Sunday. Miss Esther Becker of Bessem er spent the weekend at the Becker home. Delia Osanna from Peace visited sister Mrs Carl Ropinski over the weekend. John Tillner spending a few days at Ewen. Eve Ecklund of Ironwood spent the weekend at Morrison A large crowd attended the dance at the Amusement Hall Saturday. Miss Jennie Williams county home demonstration agent held a meeting at the school house Thursday afternoon. A number of women attended. It was decided at the sext meeting a discussion on food and its value will be given. Mrs John Larson shopped in Bessem er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dahlgren
Bessemer
Mamie Endrizzi
Caroline Fedri
Adelaide Ford
George Roosen
Sewing Club
Albert Tillner
Hilma Bessie
Wakefield
Mattson
Esther Becker
Becker
Delia Osanna
Peace
Carl Ropinski
John Tillner
Ewen
Mises Eve Ecklund
Iromwood
Morrison
Misa Jennie Williams
County Home
John Larson
Sophomores Host Hop Night Amid School Notices
The Sophomores announce a Friday night Hop with a small admission for ladies a quarter and gentlemen fifty cents. An Alaska zoology quiz lists fur bearing animals. A high school report shows sixteen students with at least 0 average in the first semester, with several names and top scores across subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Kettula
Toini Maki
Ruth Holland
Katherine Barocel
Lawrence Apitz
John Kostello
Elmer Englund
Hazelle Anderson
Gladys G Gustafson
John Perotti
Nine-Cent Knife Brings Five Dollars in Chicago
A Fordney testimony recounts a Henckels knife: nine cents in Germany, $2.40 in New York, $2.40 in Chicago, and a Chicago store profit of over 100 percent. It argues American valuation would curb profiteering by taxing imported goods on U S prices.
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United States House of Representatives
Congress
Germany
Chicago
America
J. A. Henckels
New York
Fordney
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Paris
France
Washington
Co United
Stn
Ways and Means Committee
The
Hickory Tree Planted for Jackson Fells After 108 Years
In Walton Delaware County Middletown reports the likely last Hickory tree in the area was cut down due to severe decay. The tree dated 108 years since Colonel John Townsend planted it in honor of Andrew Jackson, nicknamed Old Hickory, after counting the rings.
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Middletown
N. Y
Andrew Jackson
Walton
Delaware County
Jackson
John Townsend
Ramsay News Highlights Community Events and Local Visits
Mrs. Bert Sharpless hosted a Valentine's party for daughter Margaret and son Verle with a heart decorated dining room and a 5 PM lunch for 25. Oline Uren marked her twelfth birthday with games music and a 5:30 lunch for friends. Local residents and visitors from Ironwood Verona and Anvil were noted in multiple social calls and outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Sharpless
Margaret
Verle
Herman Erickson
Castile Mine Ramsay
Oline Uren
Mary Nordquist
Lonna Moyle
Eleanor Moyle
Louise Rizzle
Elsie Bartell
Elsie
Violet Uren
Margaret Ahnen
Clance
Leslie Moyle
Anna Sternod
Frances Hetherington
Emily Harris
J. Hetherington
J. Moyle
Olive
Edith Uren
James Ford
Mrs. Nickles
Anvil
Ramsay
James Roberts
Bob Rice
Verona
Mellen
Bill Moyle
Bill Koskie
Alex Rosemary
Houghton
William Hocking
Matt Brockbank
Nick Abnen
Vida Oberg
Cary
Ida Fink
Ironwood
William Phillips
Declamatory Contest Planned at Local High School
The school schedules a two part declamatory contest on March 10 with serious and humorous divisions. First place winners advance to a district contest on March 324, facing Wakefield Ironwood and other rival winners from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Ironwood
School desks sanded stained and varnished by teachers
Teachers have spent the past week sanding and refinishing desks and seats across rooms. Frat floor rooms and second floor rooms receive the work, with Miss Mary Davis's room adding curtains. The improvements aim for long lasting good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Davis
High School Yell Sparks Gymnasium Spirit
Report notes a new cheer heard at the Tuesday basketball game in the high school gym. The chant proclaims we can win and asserts team pride with the line We’re the stare in Basketball. A quip questions whether barbers are up to date with the hair styles seen at the school.
Babson Plans National Statistical Centre at Wellesley
Roger W. Babson unveils a 220 acre project in Wellesley Massachusetts to build a two campus statistical hub for production and distribution. The Babson Institute will host major trade groups and state offices with an endowment aimed at stabilizing markets and reducing unemployment through centralized data and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Wellesley
Mass
United States
Mr. Babson
National Textiles Association
American Iron and Steel Institute
America
Babson
Babson Institute
George W. Coleman
Belgium
Timberland Deal Plot Unfolds in Hidden Timber Sale
In a tense scene, Leason reports land is heavily timbered and easy to access as agents discuss selling timbered land already cut over. Jack confronts Brewster as they overhear schemers plotting to force the timber sale to enrich their father and push him to overpay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Seilster
Leason
Jack's
Brewster
Jack
Dad
Father
Steel Barrels Could Supplant Wood in Factories
Makers claim steel barrels may replace wooden ones as staves heads and lids are steel. They say steel barrels offer durability compactness lighter weight and lower cost. Widespread adoption would impact US flour cement and related industries as demand rises. The 1921 health index notes the best year on record for US and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Fragmentary quote critiques industrial civilization as salvation
In a brief excerpt the speaker argues that salvation lies in eradicating the dark features of the vast industrial civilization exemplified by the country, marking a discussion of reform and moral critique. The passage quotes the New York Times framing.
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New York Times
Two Trucks and One Team Drive City Service
Orders phoned to 193W will be promptly taken care of. Wm. Popps Box 755.
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Wm. Popps
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OOL Board Proceedings
Continental Scale Works
A. Lintelman & Co
Bessemer Pharmacy
A. Tobin & Sons
Western Union Tel. Co
First National Bank
West. Disinfecting Co
Illinois Electric Co
Associated Mfg
Northwestern San. Sup. Co
Massey & Dion
Richmond & Backus Co
A. Flannagan & Co
City Harness Shop
Wallens Paper Co
A. R. Vinnedge & Co
Peter Wrdetic
Gross Hardware & S&s. Co
Thomas Charles Co
Herald Pub. Co
J. B. Lippincott Co
Stephana Butler D. S
Building Fund
J. H. Norberg
Underwood Typewriter Co
Frank J. Duda
Claire Mfg. Co
Charcoal Iron Co. of America
the Crescent Machine Co
Basic Products Co
Greenfield Tap & Die Cor
J. R. Johnson
Graham & Pecard
American Home Economics Association
March Brothers
Thomas Nelson & Sons
John C. Winston Co
the Manual Arts Press
Houghton Miffin & Co
New Building Fund
Wm. Brannas
Wendell Bennetts
the King Mfg. Co
Jones Studio
Richard W. Gustafson
Anvil News
Jeer
Alaska
U. S
Berlin
Ramsay News
Canada
All
Marvel Products Co
Pittsburgh
Are
Websters New International
New International
Spre
Passshaatraty
Mars Yond Bane
Géc
Merrian
Bessemer RY
Essemer
Main Street
Great Northwest
Duluth Floral & See
Duluth
Minn
D. Swift & CO. Patent Lawryers
Washington, D. C
Ernest Schaefer
Michigan
Charles Burch
Darrow Building
Vanich
Red Pass
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