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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
3
Readable portions indicate a discussion of a planned state shift from agriculture to industry between 1932 and 1937. The text references national or local leaders and claims about agricultural policy and economic transition, with unclear personal names and events.
Michigan Auditor General Stack moves to stop publishing full tax delinquent descriptions tied to the annual Tax Sale. Critics warn the change will hide costs, reduce public scrutiny, and benefit state officials while taxpayers bear the burden.
Local critics warn adopting a sales tax in Michigan could boost bootlegging and mail order business loss. They argue state firms are not prepared to compete with widespread cross border trade and new tax schemes.
The article notes lower exemptions raise tax burden for many, especially single earners. Married exemption set at 2.50 dollars and single at one thousand, potentially bringing more people into the income tax system. government behind in revenue, with expectations of millions paying more.
Ramsay was among hundreds who attended joint meetings and a reception for state Legion officials by Gegevie and Ontonagon County Legionnaires. The Ramsay rally signaled plans for the July convention in Bessemer with a bustling, festive atmosphere and widespread attendance.
An elderly woman visits Judge Nolan and asks if he is the judge of probate. He confirms, and she explains her deceased husband left several children she wishes to be executor of, in a tale filled with irony and social satire.
Fragmentary text references highway funding and departures, mentions Neyppere and Urania Vhrene, and notes complaints and seating issues. Specific names, dates, or concrete actions are unreadable, leaving only vague civic context and unresolved questions about transportation decisions.
A fragment discusses a proposed state sales tax and its impact on real estate and spending. It questions additional taxation and calls for careful study of how the tax would work, mentioning ongoing investigations and concerns from business figures.
A subscriber recalls placing a reward ad for a lost hound in the paper. The hound reportedly read the ad, grabbed the newspaper, and headed home to claim the reward, proving paper ads can influence animal behavior.
Hard to be beat the Bessemer High School basketball squad this year, but the team failed to make three single basics in the ironwood game last Friday.
Charley L the man credited with inventing rummy has taken to Schaiskupi. Moe A and Gue G remain friends. Art J is noted as a pioneer resident. Charles J and Ole O are described as quiet in the community.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mike Magik Deceased Julia Beissel petitions to admit a will and grant administration The court sets February 8 1933 at 10 AM for hearing and orders public notice by publication in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks R C Solberg Register of Probate 1 13 2 3
Hon M E Nolan Judge of Probate orders creditors to present claims by May 7 1935 at ten in the forenoon for examination and adjustment of all claims against the deceased Axel Erickson also known as John A Erickson. A notice runs in the Bessemer Herald for three successive weeks. Goofus remarks about memory while Rufut suggests forgetting it.
In re the estate of Louis Spagoletti also known as Lua Spagnoletti deceased Francis Spagoletti petitions for personal administration. Hon M E Nelan Judge of Probate orders hearing February 2 1983 at 10 am and publication in the Bessemer Herald weekly for three weeks preceding hearing. RK Solbersg Register of Probate.
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