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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
5
The article notes rising motor license fees and state taxes on commercial vehicles, favoring smaller fleet units. It cites specific license charges for 2 to 5 ton trucks in several states, highlighting how heavier trucks incur higher costs and affect competition among delivery firms.
Marriage licenses issued to Jalmar Mattson and Signe Wirtan of Ramsay Michigan George St gonnana anna Kutro vich of Bessemer Michigan Carl Roote and Agnes Bessard of Rhinelander Wisconsin George T Hults of Bradley Wisconsin and Beulah Johnson of Tomahawk Wisconsin Reward Thompson and Sadie Van Camp of Loretta Wisconsin Eugene L Carey of Wausau Wisconsin and Augusta M Boutsch of Spencer Wisconsin Albert Van Court of Rhinelander Wisconsin and Ruth Barnum of Minocqua Gheorge A Zehner and Alice M Jones of Antigo Wisconsin thiward FL Miles of Ashland Wisconsin and Ruth Nettles of Milwaukee Wisconsin
Frank Bellmore of this city receives notice of compensation for injuries suffered in March 1911 while on military duty in China famine district. A pick handle blow caused paralysis on one side. Three years of efforts ended when district congressman W Frank James handed the case to the American Legion post sponsors for a Fourth of July celebration in Hurley. Ironwood Miner report notes W H Moore to work in Iron River with M A Hanna, splitting time between Ironwood and Iron River.
Memorial convocation at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on May 28 honors Marion LeRoy Burton former University of Michigan president who served from 1920 to 1925. The event features student and civic leaders with Robert Frost delivering the principal address after UMs death prompted committee planning.
Lost near Bessemer Pharmacy a purse containing money. finder to contact office for a reward. Also classified ad for a Chevrolet Touring car in good condition with a 192% mood phrase and a call to Herald Office for price details.
Thirty two prospective graduates are listed for Wakefield high school with commencement set for Wednesday June 10 The event may feature Professor Folkes from the University of Wisconsin as speaker On May 22 the senior class play Daley will be staged at Community Theatre Principal G Wiehe leads rehearsals aiming for a highly finished production The Wahkelehl News notes past success and strong local effort to improve this year's show.
Avil News and Mrs John Johnson Jr and Miss Martha Trehluts visit Cavinston Soundsy and relatives. Mr and Mrs Turney and son return from Calumet. Mrs Rosesman leaves Sur menacen cand by serious ib ject her father. Sanday from Ontonagen week visit. Wiam Ossana of Allensburg Vueh visits relatives. Anvil Parent Teachers Club hosts a dancing party Friday night May 22. Mrs Louis Neppe and children visit Wakefield. Andrew Teksz returns from Calumet and visits Turner. Mr and Mrs Clarence Tonkin and family go to Houston. George Puthela family and Anna Keck visit Alliston and Painesdale.
Philosopher Ed Purdy claims baseball is an older game than believed. A 300 year old skull, one inch thick, was unearthed in Arizona, prompting discussion of historical context and archaeological intrigue.
A glimpse of famous printer errors shows how a wife’s edit turned Herr into lord making her husband a fool. Another error changed intoxication is folly into intoxication is folly. Beza allegedly sailed on a Canadian vessel, printed as Canadian. A tale mentions latte-sersred warrior turning into battie-seared warrior.
A clipped, unclear excerpt mentions a blonde figure and driving constraints, a night event, and a wife reflection. It reads like a poetical fragment with garbled names and phrases, making the intended narrative uncertain but hinting at personal reflection and a suggestion about a car.
A Detroit laundryman claims the end of darned socks marks a new period of domestic economy. He argues that fewer holes in stockings reflect changing family life and the spread of feminism, noting that silk age attire becomes common for famous literary figures.
In Bessemer Purham Crook of Lead Street runs a shop and gas station and offers a testimonial about Pitt Deas Pit in a catalogued claim. The piece includes a dated statement about kidney pain and a buyer saying the product relieved symptoms. Receivers in Port Haven have court approval to issue bonds up to 350,000 for turning to material and machinery to fit orders.
Classified notice lists fumed oak dining room pieces and laundry articles for sale. Includes contact GéW at 4-128. Also seeks trade for a house on a 12 acre farm near Badette, with school access within a mile and railroad proximity. Weathers vary. details are fragmented but indicate a sale and trade listing.
Fragmentary item mentions treatments and medical terms with many garbled words and place names like Kansas and Missouri. Reads as a chaotic brief about a booklet on a scientist and a medical method, with references to liver irritation and gall feces, but clarity is low.
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