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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
2
An editorial argues racketeering has grown across America, corrupting government and business with hundreds of millions in tribute. It calls for drastic nationwide action to stamp out the hidden menace and defend free government before it loses integrity.
A hopeful outlook notes rising sales and anticipated price increases as the nation edges toward prosperity. Credit remains limited though capital for home and farm financing may appear soon, with workers returning to jobs and industry spurring growth amid a chorus of “Happy Days Are Here Again.”
A fragmented account discusses welfare effort during the year of de tomhad noting honesty in operations. It reflects on family relief, debate on welfare use, and the evolving approach over recent years with community direction hinted.
A discussion of beer manufacture and sale control reflects pressures on bootlegging and enforcement amid public sentiment. The piece cites Governor Contestech's advisory and warns craft brewers face challenges from illegal distribution and prohibition-era enforcement tactics.
A corrupted passage discusses misinterpretation of intent and the danger of branding others with negative motives to justify selfish aims. It references hate, deception, and social stress, noting how biased readings affect relationships and community morale.
A concise note defines how a mind attentive to reading or listening extracts the detail that best serves its aim. It emphasizes selective perception, prioritizing information that directly advances understanding or action. The idea frames judgment as purposeful and goal oriented.
Frank Duda earns fame as Bessemer’s premier antique collector collecting items from the city’s first football team and fire department to a replica of the first carriage. His office doubles as a local museum and his hobby dates back to childhood with references to a 1908 Herald item noting his Wisconsin souvenir postcard tour.
Governor Warner and Lieutenant Governor Kelly visited Bessemer on Monday. They arrived by carriage from Ironwood at about 10 a.m. with Mayor Sutherland and city officials. A reception and banquet followed at Puritan Hotel, with a public handshake line. In the afternoon they spoke to a packed Amusement Hall, receiving an unusually hearty local welcome.
In 1908, Bessemer swept a doubleheader from Ironwood 10 3 1 with Nemacheck Sch nirler and Lee behind the plate and Letts Collins Wol lang for Ironwood. The Notes Of The Game mention Pearce Graham finishing his joke book at Ironwood and hint at shifting player looks and rivalries with Ironwood.
Monday is election day with nine candidates for the school board, three to be elected. Be sure to vote.
A new game unfolds on every road to town as hitch hikers gesture thumbs up while motorists respond with thumbs down. The simple gesture signals a growing tension between travelers and drivers in this transport era.
In Laurium two local youths named Jack and Joe competed in rifle shooting during a bet. They attempted to shoot a bird high in a tree but failed to strike, repeatedly firing until they discovered the target was merely a knot in the tree. The incident is reported in the Reweenaw Miner.
Citizens at the opera house chose to celebrate the coming Fourth of July in Bessemer with Mayor Prince presiding. Dr. J W Whiteside elected permanent chairman and W W Turner secretary. executive committee named. Bessemer school closing exercises held with no graduates due to diphtheria. Edwin Nagelstock reports a relative in the Chicago naval reserve aboard the Oregon blockading fleet. Prof M H Carleton named superintendent to succeed T B Hartley. Capt N D Moore of Spokane, first to bring Gogebic iron range to prominence, is reported dead.
A quick survey shows rapid Roose vel t shifts in taxation, prohibition, agriculture and tariff. The Economy Act cut costs by 500 million dollars annually and 100 million in federal salaries, with 600 million more saved through department reorganization. Beer is legalized and tax revenue meets targets as repeal momentum grows. The new farm bill cuts acreage, sets taxes on staples and plans licensing to stabilize prices while refinancing farm mortgages is proposed. A Civilian Conservation Corps targets 250,000 jobs in national forests as a broad public works program looms.
Fragmentary notes discuss a Chicago World’s Fair Legion convention planned for July and speculate on prominent attendees or speakers. Names mentioned include Herb H and Joe A, with uncertainty about the final guest lineup.
A Washington Star notice shows a Montesano Washington man’s tongue twister ad about a kraut cutter. The playful line uses repeated k sounds to claim a stubborn buyer cannot cut his own kraut due to “some kussed keeps his kraut kutter.”
A humorous, garbled guide lists quirky English style traffic rules for foreigners in Japan. It warns against rude conduct toward police, advises sounding a horn politely, and urges safe, courteous driving past animals and dogs while avoiding loud noise and sudden maneuvers.
The piece outlines moves to redefine government business ties, expand industry by easing anti-trust constraints, and cut national defense funding to about 146 million. It notes postwar monetary shifts away from gold, bank deposit guarantees, and a U.S. goal of international peace while pressuring Germany and Japan amid a tense lead toward global leadership.
State of Michigan Probate Court in Bessemer orders all claimants against the estate of John Emil Brodie deceased to present claims at the Probate Office by September 21 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Public notice to be published three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. W. B. Faunt, Register of Probate.
A sensational note previews The Campanile Makers, Whitman Chambers thrilling new novel in The Amerikan Weekly, with serialization to Detroit Sunday Times next Sunday. The blurb hints at a clever criminal linked to college campuses, promising gripping intrigue.
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