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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
16
The Duluth News Tribune cites an Athens pledge of civic virtue and asks if Bessemer residents can adopt a similar oath. The vows insist on not disgracing the city, defending its ideals, obeying laws, inspiring civic duty, and transmitting a greater, more beautiful city to future generations.
The Institute of Social and Religious Service reports farming areas show a 52 percent higher birth rate than cities and 24 percent higher than villages among communities of 250 to 2,500. It notes 195 children per 100 married women ages 15 to 45 in farms, with more men than women and higher aging thresholds on farms and in villages.
After a two year battle the apportionment bill passes and heads to Governor Greesbeck for signature. Warne county gains twenty one house seats while Iron Baraga and Keweenaw gain a district by themselves. Winter sets to its own representative. other counties gain or lose as populations shift, reshaping the lower house.
Despite garbled text, readers infer a public celebration or parade theme with a large audience gathered in bleachers. The wording hints at a commemorative event around a university or community, featuring a notable exercise or ritual that drew many attendees.
Yonkers Herald notes mixed views on baseball as exercise with players loafing in cutouts while fans yell from stands. Beginning May 1, reforestation crews plan planting 43 200 seedlings on 12 plots across 10 counties in Michigan with three acre plots, including two in Alger county and one in Chippewa.
Local residents discuss planning a Fourth of July celebration in Bessemer. A mix of volunteers pledge to help, with interest in serving on committees and organizing events. The town holds a prom in two weeks as preparations begin amid rising tuxedo rentals.
An old advertisement fragment from the On tenagen Herald May 3, 1881 shows a line about a seller with wines and cigars at the Bigelow Planes. It notes a Detroit Tigers connection with passengers and uses the alarm phrase we view with alarm.
A fragment from a 19th century paper ponders public health humor and vaccination habits with lines about a small stage in Bessemer and a jesting inquiry into whether people have ever been vaccinated. The clipped text hints at a broader comic or civic discussion.
The item lists office moves and promotions tied to a new hotel project in Bessemer. It mentions Paul K efforts by salesmen seeking a place for the night in Bessemer on Tuesday. Also notes jokes about the Covered Wagon and a family scene with a little girl asking her mother about Eve and Adam’s clothes.
A Jefferston gentleman used a syringe of emer sauce to peek through a keyhole at his office. He returned home to discover his wife had been cut and a chip struck her eye. Neighbors report the event triggered a severe nervous breakdown in the engine of the late track.
Fragmentary OCR reads pleea for a row about a wedding and pricing ruse. Names and places are illegible but suggest a local human-interest note with a lighted match reference and a dramatized claim of fake pricing.
A large crowd gathered for the dedication of the new rural agricultural school in South Bessemer. Assistant state superintendent Mr. Coffey spoke as the principal address. Erwin F. Foltz moved his plumbing and repair shop to the Kallander building on Mary street near the post office. A city crew relocated the Sophia and Longyear police booth to Lead and Sophia streets. A wedding occurred at St. Casimir's in Kenosha as Catherine Vomastek wed Leo Walkowski. They will reside at 704 Superior Street. Sheriff Jeffery and Deputy Hornibrook transported prisoners from Marquette to the Fort Leavenworth federal prison.
A telegram from Ashland confirms Miss Lillian Nelson and Miss Ingrid Lugviel of Bessemer won first place at the Chequamegon oratorical contest. They will advance to compete in Superior on May date. Also reported are a local wedding, a hospital inmate case, and housing moves affecting residents in the area.
The Board of County Road Commissioners of Go gebic County Michigan met at the courthouse in Bassemer on April 7 1923 to determine that the described roads shall be taken over as county roads. The route begins at Station 358 plus 39 on the Bisek River Road Survey and runs northerly through sections 5 6 7 and 32 to the Black River Road. Luther K Sherman Deputy County Clerk signed the notice.
Sealed bids for shaping the Black River Road and drainage structures will be received until 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on May 4, 1925. Bids to be opened at the County Road Commission office in the Bessemer Court House. Plans and specs may be examined at the commission office or mailed for $5, refundable on return in good condition. A certified check for the bid is required. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
A letter from John C. Watson clarifies that the new professional preparation law does not take effect until September 1, 1925. Those receiving certificates in the April 30 or May tests, or on August 1 or 15 1925, may teach with limited educational prep equivalent to high school graduation.
The entry lists reserved estimated quantities for earth excavation 25 cubic yards, concrete 56.9 cubic yards, 1200 pounds of steel reinforcement, 108 feet of 15 inch corrugated metal pipe, 18 inch pipe, and 722 square feet of road grading. It credits C. F. Winkler, County Highway Engineer, with the notice dated 27-6-L.
In Gogebic County Chancery, Anna Maki files a bill against Charles Maki. The court notes the defendant’s residence is unknown and orders appearance within three months and service of an answer and copy of the bill.
Default on a 1922 mortgage by Daniel Suanto to Kate Suanto in Gogebic County Michigan triggers a foreclosure sale on May 21, 1925. The sale at the East door of the Gogebic County Court House in Bessemer will offer the parcel located in West Bessemer Lot 12 Block 1 along with accrued interest and costs. Kate Suanto is the mortgagee. William F. Pellow serves as attorney.
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