Land clearing essay contest sparks rural schools activity
The county launches a land clearing essay contest for 6th to 8th graders with $100 prize money from Joe Davis of Ironwood. About 150 essays were received by May 21, with five prizes including cattle and poultry. Judging is by local officials and educators, and winning essays will be published in county newspapers. Plans include big community dinners and demonstrations by local farmers and merchants during June school sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Davis
Ironwood
Michigan Agricultural College
Jersey
Co. Agri
Gunderson
J. C. Watson
Alvin R. Rummel
Gogebic County
Wakefield Bessemer
Paul Runyan
Former Bessemer Girl Married in Minneapolis
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Anna Alfield Olson of Minneapolis to Mr. Carl Kilmer Hixon of Chicago on June 3 in Minneapolis at the bride's parents home. Mrs. Hixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olson, a 1911 Bessemer High School graduate, taught in local schools and at Depauw University. Mr. Hixon, a Depauw graduate and Rainbow division veteran, works for Western Electric in Chicago. They will reside at 4315 N Kimball Ave Chicago.
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Anna Alfield Olsen
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Carl Kilmer Hixon
Chicago
Hixon
John E. Olson
University of Chicago
Bessemer High School
Depauw University
Greencastle
Indiana
Rainbow Division
Western Electric Company of
N. Kimball Ave
Puritan Pupils Win First Places in County Contest
Representatives of Bessemer Township schools won first places at the county oratorical and declamatory contest held in Ironwood on June 3. John Kachur delivered Liberty or Death and impressed the audience despite being twelve. Esther Johnson, from the township girls, earned enthusiastic applause with Jimmy's First Recitation. Both winners belong to Miss Callander's eighth grade at Puritan school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Township
Ironwood
John Kachur
Patrick Henry
John
Esther Johnson
Jimmy
Miss Callander
Puritan School
Bessemer Beats Hurley In Park Baseball Tilt
Bessemer tops Hurley 17 to 11 at the local park as both teams pile up hits. Weindorf allowed many but held on, while Hurley’s Byrnes exited for Swedberg midgame. Stats note Bessemer with 20 hits to Hurley’s 12 and four stolen bases by Bessemer.
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Hurley
Bessemer
Wisconsin
Byrnes
Swedberg
Weindorf
Emunson
Burns
City approves multiple bond issues in close city election
Voters across wards approved several bonds totaling 130000 for waterworks improvements, electric lighting, fire department, sewer and drain, cemetery, and related funds. Turnout was moderate with women property rights influencing ballots in some wards and many ballots cast as split opinions appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patek
Organize For 4th Program In Bessemer
A 1921 4th of July planning meeting at city hall outlined a bigger celebration than last year. D J Kulaszewicz chaired the session, finances showed 1027.44 raised with 6.50 in the treasury, and all funds were spent as intended. Committees for 1922 were named including Executive Finance Music Parade Advertising Decoration Sports Transportation Speaking and more with noted local names and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
D. J. Kulaszewicz
American Legion
the Athletic Association
Sherman Named General Agent of Keweenaw Land Association
At a June 1 meeting in Boston Massachusetts the board of managers appointed James E Sherman of Marquette Michigan as General Agent for the Keweenaw Land Association with offices in the Longyear building at Marquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keweenaw Land Association, Limited
Boston
Mass
James E. Sherman
Marquette, Mich
Longyear Building
Marquette
Do you think he took you out riding to see the country
A fragmented line questions if someone was taken on a ride to view the country, implying a casual outing or a journey to explore distant landscapes. The wording suggests reminiscence or inquiry rather than a reported event.
Baldue and Chaiatano Form Partnership in Bar Venture
W J Baldue and Joe Chaiatano signed a contract to become partners in ownership and operation of the barber shop known as Joe the Wop s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Baldue
Joe Chaiatano
Joe the Wop
Ontonagon in Typhoid Crisis as Officials Delay
Ontonagon faces a typhoid fever outbreak with 66 cases and several projected deaths. State health officials report long‑standing inaction since 1919 on sewage contamination and water supply improvements, prompting state takeover of village health duties and deployment of staff and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Ontonagon
State Department of Health
Quote on beer’s purpose sparks debate about morality
A historical remark states that beer was not meant to be moralized about but to be drunk, provoking discussion about cultural attitudes toward alcohol and its social role. The line captures a stance against moralistic judgments and champions moderation or enjoyment.
Why Women Could Not Vote In Bond Issue Debate
The piece explains that in Bessemer only taxpayer women could vote on bond questions due to constitutional provisions. It contrasts eligibility for elections with advisory bond votes, cites state constitution sections, Supreme Court interpretations, and outlines the city administration’s role in interpreting law rather than enacting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Supreme Court
Felling Buys Torsten Eggen Building in Sophie and Seller Corner
Ernest W. Felling completed a deal this week to own the Torsten Eggen building at the Sophie and Seller street corner. He plans repairs and to open a harness shop there once renovations finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Felling
Torsten Eggen
Sophie and
Seller Streets
Felling
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Drolson
Emunsen
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Knoblock
Skarvi
Webb
Trevarthen
Reible
LA Peet
Williams
Harrington
R. Hunt
C Swedberg
J. H. Abelman
Aloiz Mazanec
Herbert Burt
H. Selin
Sam Williams
Joseph Scavarda
Mike Gedda
Music Committee
C. R. Cobb
Henry Hoffman
John Holland
R. J. Mullen
Helsten Hansen
John Knoblock
Frank Barnish
E. R. Bayliss
John J. Frick
Arthur Mann
S. W. Patek
Mike Weselak
Dan Kulaszewicz
Charles Duda
I. W. Truettner
Ed Pascoe
C. F. Winkler
Nan Rund
E. L. Cochran
C. D. Fournier
Advertising Committee
Maurice R. Burt
Dave Kulaszewicz
R. W. Wroblewski
A. D. Liptak
Joe Abelman
John Kallander
Jack Vicelli
Rutherford Solberg
William L. Guyer
Joseph Blaha
James Halama
Clarence Ethier
William Wigg
Edwin Lillrose
Wm. C. Martens
James Hilligan
A. E. Church
Henry Pelander
E. J. Kuivenen
Transportation Committee
Joseph Michela
C. F .Winkler
George Vukovich
Pearce Graham
Irwin Neault
Joseph Pecard
Baird
Lincoln
Robert
Uncle Joe Cannon
Robert Tad Lincoln
Joe
President Lincoln
Harding
Peck
Bad Boy
Eddie
Bill
Barefoot
E. W. Felling
Torsten Eggen Building
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