Bessemer Hosts Upper Peninsula Legion Convention
Bessemer welcomes American Legion Posts and Women’s Auxiliaries for their annual convention spanning Friday and Saturday. Organizers from Post No. 27 and the U S American Legion Association have prepared an elaborate three day schedule hoping for smooth proceedings and favorable weather for attendees.
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Bessemer
American Legion
Upper Peninsula
Peter Gedda
U. S. American Legion Association
Ballyhooer
Many Candidates for Michigan Lieutenant Governor Post
Four Republicans have entered the race for lieutenant governor signaling a crowded field early in Michigan politics. Incumbent Loren Dickinson seeks re election while possible governorship implications loom if Governor Fred W Green joins Hoover's cabinet. other contenders include John A Duelle Seth Pulver and Fred L Woodworth.
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United States
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Hoover
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Upper Peninsula
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Owosso
Fred L. Woodworth
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Detroit
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Thirteenth Upper Peninsula American Legion Reunion in Bessemer
Ironwood urged to attend the three day gathering in Bessemer from June 21 through 23 featuring addresses by prominent figures including ex governor Chase S Osborn and a possible appearance by President Coolidge. Ironwood Day is noted but attendance is encouraged all three days for the greatest turnout and benefit to the Legion members.
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Ironwood
Bessemer
American Legion
Upper Peninsula
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Straits
Chase S Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie
Coolidge
Brule
Wis
Lronwood Times
The God-Given Miracle From a Distant Farm
An aging former town leader, once a bustling activist, now reclines in a remote farmhouse far from Main Street. Years of prominence faded to isolation as his eyesight fails, yet a surprising gift arrives in the form of a radiu.
Radio Brings News and Spirit to Bedridden Men
The article describes how radio revives the old and sick, delivering speeches and cheers from political conventions to the home. Delegates and candidate news arrive instantly, lifting mood and aiding recognition of local papers, as countless invalids benefit from this miracle.
Sunday amusements debated by Dickinson County Fair
Dickinson County Fair association weighs opening Sunday events such as horse racing baseball and motorcycle racing. The News argues Sunday games and races could boost gate receipts without moral objection, noting last year’s open day helped attendance, and suggests outdoor sports may resolve sentiment and finances.
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Shaiule
Epen
Cox
lIron Mountain News
End of term marks shift in modern schooling
A nostalgic note contrasts long past school discipline with today’s kinder approach. The article argues modern education emphasizes humane, scientific principles and supportive teachers, while noting many still praise earlier strong schools.
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The World of Voliva Returns with Flatearth Theories
The Overseer of Zion presents claims that the earth is flat and the end of the world is near, while mixing satire about the Volstead Act Sinai laws and political jabs at Hoover and the GOP. He weighs Sin and democracy with references to Lincoln and Chicago’s humor.
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Zion
Sinai
Hoover
Lincoln
Loft drink license fees boosted by city council
June 24 1927 reports the Loft drink license fees raised from 10 to 23 dollars at a Monday evening meeting with the amendment to take effect three days after publication. Also notes local moves including Portmans relocating to Ladysmith Wisconsin and a Jane wedding set at 4 pm for Mil dred Church and J O Griggs. others update on examinations and relocations.
Five Years Ago Celebrations and Local Weddings
Five years ago on June 22, 1923, Mr and Mrs Andrew Contratto celebrated their golden wedding at the Catholic church. Recent weddings included Della Chart and Calvin Holland in Chicago, Proxeda Walkensis and Vince Araskim in Ironwood, Maggetta Quinn and Philip Lauzen in Hursey, and Gurille Repinsk and Julius Walker in Fern, with plans to reside in their new homes.
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Peter Portman
Ladysmith
Wis
Ford
A. E. Church
Jane
Mildred
J. O. Griggs
Battle Creek
John Ballone
Lansing
Jona Michels
Chicago
Bessemer
Andrew Contratto
Chago
Della Chart
Calvin Holland
Tech
San Francisco
Proxeda Walkensis
Vince Araskim
Ironwood
Sutada
Bessemer Loses Season Opener 17 14 At Hurley
A 1903 item reports Bessemer’s first baseball loss of the season last Sunday at Hurley by a 17 to 14 score. Patrolman William Adamczak sidelined by neuralgia this week. Rubber roof work on the Hove block proceeds on Mary street. P W Dishnow moves family to Moore street. Ben Gerhardt leads movers relocating the Odd Fellows building to Sophie and Sellar streets.
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Hurley
Wm. Adamczak
Hove
Mary Street
P. W. Dishnow
Moore Street
Ben Gerhardt
Odd Fellows
Sophie and
Sellar
Estate Proceedings In Bes semer Michigan 1928
At a probate session in Bes semer Michigan on June 5 1928 Judge Harry K Bay presided over the matter of the estate. The record states the court is proceeding under the probate act to settle the estate of the decedent.
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Bessemer
Michigan
Said Court
Said County
Harry K. Bay
Petition for Probate of Will and Estate Hearing
Elizabeth Buzza deceased. Margaret Olds files petition to admit the will and grant administration to William S. Baird or a suitable person. Court sets July 3, 1928 at 10 A.M. for hearing and orders public notice in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks.
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Elizabeth Buzza
Margaret Olds
William S. Baird
Bessemer Herald
Father’s Day a Seasonal Ruse or Family Bond?
Some people question whether Father’s Day is mainly a ploy to keep fathers at home for one feast day. The discussion hints at broader roles of fathers and family traditions rather than a single commercial celebration.
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