Rich in Indian names linked to Lake Superior district
The article notes pioneers in the Lake Superior region and the rich Indian origin of many place names. It cites Professor James Fisher of Michigan Tech speaking to the Hoagieom Rotary about Jesuit missions and tribes, names such as Duluth, Mesabi, Calumet, and Keweenaw, and the origin of towns like Swedetown and Chassell. It mentions Douglass Houghton, the state geologist, his death in 1845, and his influence on mining development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
James Fisher
Michican Tech
Homehtom Rotary Club
Hoaghiom Mining Gazette
Margette
Duluth
Allouez
Mes- Bini
Baraca
Feediam
Winona
Tevares
LaSellh
Schoolcraft
Esd
Wey
Calumet
Centennial Mine
Michigan
Dr. Walek
Cale
Ishpeming
Negaunee
Houghton County
Houghton
Houghton Township
Keweenaw County
Houghton Lake
Douglass Houghton
Douglass
Eagle River
U.S. Geological Survey
Monthly Cigaret Output Comparison
A report notes that the monthly cigaret output is greater than the monthly cigaret out put, indicating a higher production figure in the first metric. The source highlights a discrepancy between two similar production measures, suggesting a refinement of counting or categorization.
U P's First Annual Potato Show In Quest
Secretary Bernard Wulin of the Marquett Upper Peninsula Potato Association announces the first annual potato show will be held in Meskanaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Qet
Bernard Wulin
Marquett
The
Upper Peninsula
Upper Pemimsuls State fair hosts potato show and premiums
October 28 29 30 event at the tent exhibit building features Russet varieties Green Mountains White Rose and other rarities. Premiums total about 16 awarded to two wienire growers with special prizes for certified 4 and fancy baking pears. Potatoes graded and contest for growers remains. Beehive displays and clubs participate with Smith Hughes schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith- Hughes
Rube
Marge Ite
Notice of Registration of School Electors in Bessemer District
Notice under Act 319 of 1927 lists registration before the next annual school election on Monday July 8 1929. It details three voting precincts Washington School First Precinct High School Building Second Precinct Barber School Building Third Precinct and specifies registration and board sessions on June 8 and June 29 1929 with hours and locations for electors to register and eligibility requirements for qualified voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Gogebic County
Michigan
A. D. Johnston High School
North Moore Street
Washington School
East Sellar Street
Barber School
United States
Ramsay
State of
Board of Education
A.D. Johiston High School
High School
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Uthers
Professor Fisher
Wichigan Tech
Pewabic
Huron
Houehten
Aiman
Chassell
John Chassell
Houghton National Bank
Sturgeon River Company
Dolla Bray
Robert Dollar
Dollar Bay
Good Will
China
Far East
Dollar
Saturday Evening Post
Pinky
Cmon Gang
Pop
Arthur Lintelmann
John Kallander
George Koronski
Moroni
Moncher Bessemer
Mich
Bessemer Township
Puritan
Price of Trustees
Benjamin Brockbank
George Frankovis
Malcolm L. Dezendorf
Charles E. Anderson
Nesto Erickson
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