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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
11
The Duluth News Tribune cites an oath from ancient Athens as a standard for Bessemer citizens. It asserts every resident should vow not to bring dishonor or cowardice to the city, emphasizing civic virtue and accountability.
A civic pledge echoes the famed Athenian oath as leaders commit to quickening public civic duty and passing on a city that is greater, better and more beautiful to future generations. The plea asks residents to embrace stewardship amid ongoing municipal challenges.
The Institute of Social and Religious Service reports farming areas show a birth rate 52 percent higher than cities and 24 percent higher than villages. It notes 193 births per 100 married women in farming regions vs 28 in cities and 137 in villages, with farms having equal men and women and villages aging faster.
Beginning May 1 weather permitting, 45 200 white pine Norway pine and spruce seedlings will be planted on reforestation plots in the Upper Peninsula. E G Amos Marquette head of county agricultural agents announces the project noting 12 plusx in the peninsula and the initiative aims to restore forest cover amid seasonal conditions.
After over two years of heated debate the legislature approves reapportionment of legislative districts. Iron County gains, Wayne County loses seats, and the plan now awaits Governor C. Shock’s signature. Market notes mention brisk tuxedo demand and rising rental rates as a public mood shifts.
The text presents garbled phrases and names with unclear meaning about thrills and events. It mentions a "Med s" and "hyghted mateh" in fragmentary form, lacking coherent details or identifiable people, places, or dates to summarize clearly.
Residents weigh plans for a possible Fourth of July celebration in Bessemer with varied views. Contributors volunteer to organize committees and shape activities while noting local pride and anticipated participation.
The article fragment outlines a chaotic page of advertisements and chatter from a Detroit area paper, mentioning wines cigars and lager beer as items of barter or display. It notes a promotional tone in ads and a humorous aside about a “ree show” and the Covered Wagon. It closes with a snapshot of weekly events and a joke about Eve and Adam’s Eve.
A dedication of a new rural agricultural exhibit drew a crowd on Friday evening with Mr. Coffey, assistant state superintendent of public instruction, delivering the principal address. Ervin E. Foltz moved his plumbing shop to the Kallander building near the post office this week. Police booth from Sophia and Longyear streets was moved to Lead and Sophia streets by city workers. Catherine Isabelle Vomastek married Leo P Walkowski at St Casimir's in Kenosha in a dawn ceremony. they plan to reside temporarily.
Prisoners were moved from the state prison to the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas as part of a correctional transfer.
A telegram from Miss Olcott reports that both Bessemer entrants Miss Lillian Nelson and Miss Ingrid Lugviel tied for first at the Chequamegon orator ial and declamatory contest in Ashland and will compete May 1 at Superior. Also noted are a local wedding, a medical case, and a move on Longyear street.
A reader explains the provisions of the 1925 education reform requiring minimum professional training for teachers. The piece outlines certificate grades, training durations, and the act’s effective date, with references to examinations and regulatory actions by state officials.
Board of County Road Commissioners of Go gethic duty met in Bessemer on April 7 1925 to approve taking over roads as county roads. Beginning at Station 358 plus 39 of the Black River Road survey the route runs northerly through sections 5 6 7 and 8 T48N R4GW to station 262 plus 2 near the 32nd quarter. Road named Black River Road continues under county jurisdiction in Michigan with Luther J Sherman deputy county clerk signing.
Sealed bids will be received until June 4 1925 by the Board of County Commissioners of Gogebic County at the Court House Bessemer Michigan for drainage work on the Pinch River Mondpul road. Bids may be inspected at the office and a certified check for 2000 dollars will be required with each bid. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
State court case in Gogebic County Michigan: Anna Malki v Charles Maki. Defendants residence unknown. Order requires appearance within three months and answer to the bill of complaint once served. Court date noted as March 1025 in the circuit court.
Default on the June 1922 mortgage by PDantel Suanto to Kate Suanto, recorded in Gogebic County Michigan, leads to a foreclosure sale on May 21 1925 at 2 PM at the east door of the Gogebic County Courthouse in Bessemer. The parcel is in West Bessemer Lot 12 Block 1 described as easterly 33 1/3 feet of Lot 12. Mortgagee Kate Suanto. attorney William F. Peilow.
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