Michigan Old Age Pension Law Set for 1934 Rollout
Michigan enacts an old age pension plan to aid residents over 70 who meet residence and service criteria. A $2 per adult head tax funds administration, with eligibility for $3 monthly relief and homestead/asset limits. enforcement via penalties and estate deductions upon beneficiary death. Administration falls under the state welfare department with county welfare boards.
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Michigan
State Welfare Department
Now that summer comes a plan for home relief of unemployment
The piece argues for relocating unemployed families from cities to vacant rural homes to cut costs and foster self support. It warns welfare work risks becoming a racket and urges a pilot program this year to test permanent relief, potentially expanding next year if successful.
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Ratea
Michigan Legislature Dares to Probe Public and Private Actors
The session is marked by intense investigative rhetoric as lawmakers pursue charges and counter charges. External influence, lobbyists, and business leaders appeared early, prompting calls for cleaner political conduct from parish leaders toward the next election cycle.
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Michigan
Tswan Memter
Lansing
Democratic Party
Monchigan
Fixing Responsibility Under New Highway Financial Law
The new law ends compulsory insurance but holds reckless drivers accountable after an accident. It requires those liable to satisfy judgments before driving again, while avoiding immediate penalties for safe drivers. Its real impact on safety and road use remains to be seen.
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McColbareen Tll
Public Speech Briefs Highlight State of Discourse
Fragmentary text notes the public’s right to timely information and the need for ongoing caution in political dialogue. It stresses decorum, accountability, and sensible communication as essential to civic engagement.
Polacko Returns With A New Story From Pelton Creek Camp
Polacko M. comes back from the Pelton Creek training camp where about 200 recruits from Illinois and Southern Wisconsin were gathered. He was mistaken for the Fort Sheridan commander, and a Chicago negro trainee was teased into climbing a tall tree to dodge mosquitoes.
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Polacko M
Pelton Creek
Uncle Sam
Polacko
Illinois
Southern Wasconsin
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Rastus
Polcko
Rastas
Pulacko
Perils of Kenosha Sudden Robbery Slipping Into Newberrry City
Ted Salander, formerly of Stambaugh, took a job as assistant manager at J. J. Newberry in Kenosha Wisconsin. He was approached on a street and ordered to “Reach for the sky.” He complied and received $15 in cash before being sent on.
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Ted Salander
Stambaugh
J. J. Newberry
Kenosha
Wis
Salander
Iron River
Michigan Sales Tax Law Takes Effect July First
Michigan enacts a sales tax that becomes active on July 1. The measure affects purchases by residents and visitors alike as officials outline collection and exemptions.
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Michigan
Charley D
Dr George L Loope Retires From Gogebic Hospital Firm
Through the Herald Piles Years Ago on June 27 1908 Dr George L Loope ends his 21 year practice in Bessemer disposing of his interest in Gogebic hospital and the Loope and Madajesky firm to Dr W J Pinkerton. He will retire from active practice though keep his Bessemer residence and manage mining interests while remaining connected to local railroads and civic duties.
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George L. Loope
Gogebic Hospital
Loope and Madajesky
W. J. Pinkerton
Loope
Bessemer
The
Wear
Charles G. Shipman
John W. Whiteside
E. H. Madajesky
Ironwood
Bessemer and Vicinity
Appleton
Wis
Board of Control
Newberry
Whiteside
Sophia and
Sellar Streets
First National Bank
Pinkerton
Monmouth, Ill
University of Illinois
Waupaca
Eagle River
Probate Court Sets Claim Deadline for Magik Estate
In Bessemer Michigan on June 23 1933 Judge M B Nolan ordered creditors of the estate of Mike Magik to present claims by October 25 1933 at ten in the forenoon. Public notice of the order must run in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks.
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Bersemer
Said County
M. BE. Nolan
Mike Magik
Sanid
Bessemer Herald
Grand and Glorious Fourth Plans for Bessemer
The notice promotes a July 4 celebration in Bessemer with a humorous nod to a good program from local baseball fans. It hints the town will stay home to enjoy festivities despite a failing gas tank.
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Bessemer
Shingle mill to open in two weeks at Ramsay site
C. C. Woodman expects the shingle mill on the old Scott and Howe mill site in Ramsay to be in operation within two weeks. Friends of Swan P Erickson and Annie Augusta Kckstrum attend their wedding banquet at Pecard's opera house as we go to press. Rev Hodnick leaves for Europe for three months with Rev Bucholz in charge. W J Wood, former head of the Episcopal Mission, goes to Calumet to assist Rev Jewell. John McLaughlin's family rents the Presbyterian parsonage and moves to the city. George Davey returns home from Ypsilanti for the summer.
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Cc. C. Woodman
Scott and Howe
Ramsay
Swan P. Erickson
Annie Augusta Kckstrum
Pecard’s Opera House
Press
Hodnick
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Europe
Bucholz
W. J. Wood
Calumet
Rev. Jewell
Episcopal Church
John McLaughlin
Marentsco
Presbyterian
George Davey
Ypsilanti
Bessemer Sealed Bids Sought for Cedar Posts
Bessemer Michigan June 19 1933 sealed bids requested by the Board of County Road Commissioners for 3000 peeled cedar posts seventy foot four to six inch top. Bids due two PM June 29 1933 at the court house. Posts to be F O B care Bessemer for immediate shipment. Board reserves right to reject all bids. George W Borowski.
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Bessemer
Michigan
Board of County Road Commissioners
Court House
City of
George W. Borowski
PANNING THE THUMBERS Wakenehi Panning Chief Opposes Hitchhiking
Wakenehi practice chief condemns hitchhiking as highway evil and blames motorists for encouraging it. He urges motorists to discourage the practice along with Pick and Axe who wants legal action to curb thambers.
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Wakenehi
Pick and Axe
Social Leader Hires Out As A Servant In Harsh Experience
Mrs Myra Williams Jarrett of Topeka, linked to a prominent First Family, reveals in The American Weekly and The Detroit Times next Sunday how she gained real insight into domestic service. She recounts her experiences as a cook and general house worker and how staff were treated.
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Myra Williams Jarrett
Topeka
Nanses
Petroit Times
Advy
Finland Pays Its War Debt, Earns American Praise
A poem excerpt notes Finland as the only nation to settle its June war debt to the United States. The piece praises Finland for honoring obligations and keeping promises, framing this financial reliability as high praise from Uncle Sam.
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Finland
United States
Tull
Notice of Sale in Gogebic County Michigan
In Gogebic County Michigan a circuit court sale is set for August 4 1933 at 2:30 PM at the east door of the court house in Bessemer. Lands described as Lot 11 Block 2 Karaty Add to Bessemer now Karste Addition. sale follows a June 2 1933 decree in a case against Alexander and Edelvia Jaskolski.
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Fenton J. Manning
Peoples State Bank
Alexander Jaskolski
Edelvia Jaskolski
Gogebic
Bessemer
State of
Michigan
Karaty
Karste
Augustana College Retains Accredited Status Despite Suspension
The North Central Association reaffirmed Augustana College's accreditation after a brief suspension. The action followed appeals from supporters and opponents within higher education circles. The college plans renovations and new staffing while maintaining its accreditation timeline and future reviews.
Wouldnt Be Outdone Gabe Buuck in Civil War Hero and Politician
Wisconsin native Gabe Buuck, famed for his blood and iron image, served as a colonel in a Civil War regiment. He wore a soldier's blue in Congress, even after moving to national politics, and once mocked a traveling evangelist by ordering ten men baptized to prove his forceful piety against Massachusetts regiments.
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Gabe Buuck
Wisconsin
Congress
Colonel Bouck
Massachusetts Regiment
Massachusetts
Closing Reflections on Courage and Selflessness in Danger
A veteran of cautionary verse laments the tragic scene of a boy on a burning deck. He notes some would choose to flee or join the wreckage rather than aid, and contrasts it with Tubby who faced danger without aid. The writer urges action over silence and selfish fear.
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Augustana College
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