See Northern Michigan Lake Gogebic Carnival Boosts UP Travel
The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau News promotes regional travel in its June edition. It urges UP residents to explore their vast territory and highlights the Lake Gogebic water carnival on August 16 and 17 as a major summer attraction drawing visitors from across the country.
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Vacation Time and Modern Schooling
The essay notes that summer vacation still excites students but the mood has changed. Teaching now emphasizes cooperation, less severe punishments, and engaging methods. Parents should ensure children maximize the break and return refreshed for the new term.
Tunney Turns To Letters After Boxing Glory
From Italy comes word that Gene Tunney retired heavyweight champion is visiting George Bernard Shaw and may enter the literary field. Shaw reportedly encourages this new ambition as Tunney, a sport star with a scholar’s mind, is tied to Shakespeare, Shaw, and Thornton Wilder.
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Early talk of radio progress and trials across lines
Fragmented notes recount tests by a railway near Teronte on radio function, predicting a future of rapid communications. The text mentions telegrams, signals, and experiments with oxygen and steam related devices, marking a speculative era for wireless progress amid cautious optimism.
The Joy of Serving in a Morning Routine
Fragmentary OCR text describes a morning scene with a person serving, bathing, and waiting for others while a taker waits by a line. The passage is incomplete and contains mis-typed phrases, offering few concrete names or events to anchor a full summary.
Paperboy’s Morning Delivery Inspires Quiet Pride
A newsboy and his younger brother deliver papers with earnest care. The small helper, not more than five, carries several papers and dutifully places one at the door. The narrator reflects on the simple joy of doing good deeds and wonders about grownups finding such pride in helpful acts. Written by Dr. John Joseph Gaines.
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Gates of Gold Poem by Alfred L. Fluce
A short poem by Alfred L. Fluce contrasts gold in sunset with healing peace. It evokes worn hearts finding solace as light fades, turning gray clouds into gates of gold and suggesting renewal after day’s end.
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Pick and Axe oddities in news from Iron Mountain region
Rumors and local chatter span heat woes, politics, conventions, and oddball notes. References mix a U P Legion meeting in Iron Mountain, Charley D as a rising figure, Carl B heading to Germany, and a Finland king suggestion. College crowds, club refusals, Lake Gogebic popularity, and scattered fireflies of gossip pepper the item.
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Tragic drowning of Willard Pascoe at Kondziella pond
June 20 1924 reports a seven year old boy Willard Pascoe son of Mr and Mrs Edward Pascoe drowned after falling from a raft into the Kondziella ice pond east of Bessemer. The same week a fire destroyed Hargrave store post office residence Nilson hotel and five cottages at Gogebic station. Miss Elsie Johnson and Ewar Forstund wed at Swedish Lutheran church in Grand Rapids. Bessemer ball team beat Odanah in two games 4 to 1 and 1v3. Josephine Chambretti and Frank Recia married at St Sebastian church.
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Copper Range Buys The White Pine Co
Copper Range in Michigan's copper district has purchased the White Pine Copper Co., a Calumet & Hecla subsidiary. Bid at Ontonagon public sale for $119,000. Calumet & Hecla offered $118,760 covering liabilities. Mine idle for years. new owner has no immediate reopening plans as prior costs made profit unlikely.
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Thoughts of a motorist boost for aviation read by Everscheckel
The article notes that thoughts from a motorist named Everscheckel are seen as a boost for aviation progress. It outlines potential impacts on infrastructure, policy support, and public interest in air travel development.
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People's Forum item on canal diggers and clubs
The forum mocks a supposed canal digger convention in Diogebic county between Bessemer and Konwessl and jokes about misread notices. It notes a golf class seeking new members while dismissing the imagined event and references a June Kasliee reception with playful sarcasm.
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Events Of The Week In Review
Tourist reports relay a tentative read on local happenings this week including plans to clear street trees and prepare for seasonal work. The community notes describe weather impacts and upcoming public events, with various local figures cited.
Miner Killed by Ore Fall at Colbye Shaft No 2
Louis FBasketti died instantly in Shaft No 2 at Colbye mine on Tuesday when ore fell. He left a wife and two children in the old country and had been in the U S only two months. Mike Swadrick, 29, was killed Tuesday at the Anvil mine when a large ore chunk struck him. FP A Siebensohn was elected vice president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the state convention in Hollard this week. John W. Lakssavitz opened a confectionery in the Kulaszewicz building on Sophia Street. Bessemer defeated Meiten 3 to 2. batteries: Minski and Trevarthen for Plessemer. Stanley and McQuin for Meilen.
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Old Country
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Hollard
John W. Lakssavitz
Kulaszewicz
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Meiten
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Trevarthen
Plessemer
Stanley
McQuin
Meilen
Matrimonial Department Farewell Banquet For Carl
An old form mentions Carl Tt being honored this week at a farewell banquet. The report notes a misstep in the evening's repast and a post-event investigation referenced as part of the record. The fragmentary text is dated and highlights the social gathering surrounding Carl.
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Unclear War Message Sparks Public Gathering Protests
A garbled war update hints at marine relocations and security actions amid tense city streets. Residents plan a street gathering to discuss the uncertain situation and potential elections as weather concerns loom.
Bakery Rented For Summer By Joha Olson To Stememark
Joha Olson rents his bakery to Oscar Stememark for the summer and plans to move family to a farm north of the city. He has built a new house on his land and will be away for the coming months. The Norrie band from Ironwood plays fine music in the city on Sunday. A street board is a rarity in Bessemer. Miss Lucille Williams, a schoolteacher at Amass, has arrived home and will spend the summer vacation with her parents. Mr and Mrs G T Williamme Mise Florence Davey is home from
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Oscar Stememark
Norrie Band of Ironwood
Bessemer
Lucille Williams
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Copper Range in the Sale Was a Surprise
Copper Range involvement in a sale stands out as a surprising element in the report. Details are limited, but the item highlights unexpected activity around the acquisition and its potential implications for the market.
Detroit Underpasses Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Schools
Detroit has built multiple underpasses to separate pedestrians from busy street crossings near schools, aiming to reduce accidents and protect students during school commute times. The project involves city planners, safety officials, and local communities coordinating to install signals and barrier systems at key intersections.
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