Write Em A Letter to Soldiers and Sailors
The Herald launches a series of prize winning cartoons drawn by enlisted men urging more letters from home to boost morale. Sponsored by the Elks War Commission and praised by War Department officials, the program seeks continual correspondence between service members and the home front. Endorsements from naval stations and other branches support wider publicity. The piece urges readers to write, share hometown news, and extend the habit to other service members each week.
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Yesteryear
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Army
Navy
Elks War Commission
War Department
U.S. Naval Training Stations
Naval Service
Fourth of July safety drive to aid war effort
National Safety Council launches a large scale appeal urging Bessemer and national groups to prevent Fourth of July accidents. The campaign stresses staying near home, reducing traffic and other risks to save lives and resources for victory in war. It warns that accidents hinder war material and empower the Axis, urging citizens to unite for victory this Independence Day.
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National Safety Council
A Favored Class Labor Unions as Big U S Businesses
A historical piece notes labor unions as major U S businesses earning vast incomes from initiation fees and dues. It argues unions differ from other firms by lacking government regulation, no required registrations, no mandatory financial statements, and no taxes on their earnings. It claims unions oppose disclosure and demand privileges, seeking to remain a favored class.
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United States
Rubber drive boosts Michigan wartime effort and salvage
Michigan residents mobilize in a rubber salvage campaign through June collecting old rubber items from households and nurseries. The program urges all war clubs and county residents to gather gloves, jars, bulbs, toys, and other rubber goods for cash redemption at gas stations, including Ferdinand the Bull toy references and Disney branding.
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Michigan
Ferdinand
Bull
Disney
Fishing out of season ends with fine for couple
A conservation officer arrested a man and his wife for fishing bluegills out of season in a trout stream. The man caught each fish and passed it to a large woman on the bank who claimed she was “setting” the fish on eggs in the shade. The pair were fined 16.85 in costs.
A Western Cowboy Walks Into Local Barber Shop
A rare old west character entered a local barber shop at noon on Tuesday. He carried a full regalia from a ten gallon Stetson to spur heeled boots and asked for a bronco-buster style haircut in a drawl that confirmed his true western heritage.
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Regalian
Question No 743943 What would you light first in a dark room
Riddle style item notes a single answer hidden at column bottom. The options are match cigaret candle or fireplace. Light the match first to begin illumination.
Fort Custer Clues Reach Pvt Jim Carpenter
Card from Carp asks about the Ziggity game and tips on avoiding Jake's hand. He notes initials M. B. 1918 found at La Trene Fort Custer. He jokes about army life and back private duties while Legion members debate sending an elephant to Pvt Jim Carpenter in Barracks 1040 Co. B.
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Fort Custer
la Trene
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Jim Carpenter
1040
Co. B
Mich
Victory Stockings and Fourth of July War Aid Prizes
A casual note mentions Victory Stockings praised as convincing and attractive. A proposal suggests issuing prizes as defense stamps linked to the Fourth of July war celebration. In other events, David B. discovers a slabs dumping incident at his home after returning from work, revealing he won a raffle.
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LOOKING BACKWARD Herald files June 25 1937 loving obit and local notices
Five years ago Mrs. Erick Erickson died at 56 after a long illness. Bessemer Eagles picnic July 4 at Piave park. Arli Kinkner, ex horse dealer, in Baraga. Roy and Pauline Hayval welcome a daughter at Grand View hospital. Several locals and students from Marquette University, George Washington University, and others visit or travel. Many social and civic notes including trips, engagements, and family births.
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Erick Erickson
Bessemer Eagles Lodge
Piave Park
Arli Kinkner
Baraga
Roy Hayval
Grand View Hospital
Gerald Gossen
David Winkowski
Marquette University
Milwaukee
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Jane Loncharte
Pontiac
Robert Loncharte
van Dyer
Muskegon
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Margaret Bennetts
Rex Terrace
E. H. Eckman
Tula
Joseph Blaha
Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion
Sault Ste. Marie
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Minneapolis
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Ypsilanti
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Jerry Holland
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Duluth
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Sam Johnson
Martin Shefka
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Geo. Adams
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Joe Michela
Alcid Paiemont
Pio
Charles J. Niquist
East Sellar Street
John Pazdernik
Mary Kresek
St. Sebastian Church
Harry W. Williams
Georgina
Henry Whitburn
Pazdernik & Kresek
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Zita Johnston
Freda Becker
Rockland
S. S. Cooper
Nick Springhetti
J. A. Bexell
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