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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
11
The Ironwood Times notes mining companies struggle financially as none profit, many pay out funds for part time workers, and owners deplete savings to cover payroll. Controversies over taxes arise while cash reserves dwindle, with the tax commission blamed for rent at a dinner party.
A wary editorial questions further bond issues to fund road work and relief for unemployed in Gogebic County. It notes heavy local debt, future tax burdens, and mining company dependence, warning that over-borrowing could hollow out local finances and hurt the very economy it seeks to aid.
The piece cites Melvin Traylor of First National Bank of Chicago warning that tax levies take about one day’s labor weekly from all. It notes rising public debt, bond defaults, school closures, and crippled government services as signs of government extravagance.
Local report questions connections between a Lake Gogebic dinner party at Bon-Pos and mining tax assessments. It argues the event was not backed by Gogebic range miners and that sponsors from Mountain attended, casting doubt on the tax commission’s handling of mining property valuations and suggesting poor judgment in entertaining while valuations were set.
Calife in officials have little regard for any one who endangers the forests. One camper sentenced to jail until it rains. he watched for clouds from the county jail bars. Forests are vast natural assets, and yearly vast areas burn due to careless campers and motorists discarding lit cigarettes.
A Cheyenne reader reports a dramatic incident where a stalled motorist asked a tow truck to pull him back onto the road. The truck driver examined the situation and noted the tire cover proclaiming Ship and Travel by Rail before driving off with the rope.
Charley L enrolls in Dock K Polacko school for slugging trout. Professors say he is a difficult pupil as he insists on using a baseball bat which is not technical for good fishermen. Suggests Ironwood Junior College next fall.
A. Abelman of Bessemer plans to open a dry goods store in the Ballender building at Wakefield with John Silverman also involved. An automobile on Wednesday drew attention and frightened horses. Miss Flossie Gray returns home from Des Moines. Central mail weighing service is discontinued and Weigher E N Dawley returns home to New Richmond. Attorney Rice, Marshal Rowett and Justice Munthe were in Houghton this week.
In 1897 a blaze Tuesday evening wiped out the machine store house and contents at the Tilden No. 9 shaft. John Michels sold his fruit stand at the C. D. F. hotel to John Davey and moved to Fond du Lac. Joe Duda heads to British Columbia. Will Markstrom trapped a large black bear near Lake Superior. L. H. Truettner and F. Kulasovicz bought land near North Bessemer, employing 20 to cut wood and peel hemlock bark for Munising tannery. H. H. Sheldon, formerly a city druggist, is now in the same business.
In Albion Michigan The First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan is closing its affairs. Noteholders and other creditors are notified to present their notes and claims for payment. William S. Baird President. Dated May 11 1532 and published 3 18 78.
The Jungles report a large turnout expected next Monday as Scotchmen rally to vote for free text books for the pupils. Ole signs the note, urging support and appreciation for the vote.
Charley D's car halts near Abe's and he wanders into the Noonday Discussion Club. Members quiz each other on mines banks and politics while a chorus chimes in about the information bureau and the Congressman. The exchange sparks a lively verbal clash.
A radio segment captures a young girl disturbed during prayers by scratching on a screen door. She asks listeners to stand by and asks for divine help while she lets the cat outside, highlighting a quirky, small town broadcast moment.
A senior asks what to read after graduation and a professor responds with a witty suggestion about the help wanted column. The exchange plays on career guidance and the humor of job listings as recommended reading.
In Tit Bits a dialogue shows Gerald admitting he is two instalments behind while his aunt worries about losing control of the cart. The exchange highlights humor and concern over a delayed payment.
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