19 May 1933
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
1
A Grand Rapids editorial argues that legal beer will reduce bootlegging and curb intoxicated driving. The piece supports tempered use and warns against obstinate anti temperance zeal, urging enforcement of the law and responsible behavior by drinkers and merchants alike.
An unidentified clipping questions the location and status of Mercitt Wimberly and the Democratic party machine. It notes Wimberly’s recent residence in Lexington and references a mix of political and legal details about hearings, dismissals, and party influence.
The text discusses banks reopening in Detroit and Lansing, mentions new banks forming, and notes confusion over loan crises and asset takeover. It hints at speculation about who may seize assets and who could enter the banking scene.
A collection of quips and boasts about danger across bars tracks and ropes. Phrases reveal risk and bravado from warnings about loaded barrels trains ropes mules and public safety as observers note risky actions.
The Digest critiques why new bank charters are given to those who failed old banks and raises concerns about costs of transferring assets. It suggests depositors may bear these expenses as funds move from old institutions to new ones.
The Digest considers depositor support for shifting funds as a viable objective. The paper notes several letters from depositors praising any movement of this type and views it as a promising idea.
The piece warns about politicians exploiting economic fear to attack established institutions and push for more control, bureaus, and taxes. It urges vigilance against hysteria and urges careful analysis of motives to avoid long term harm to private initiative and enterprise.
A lone cow wandered along U S 2 through Bussey last Sunday attracting curious looks from pedestrians and drivers at the Main Street intersection before moving toward Tronwood. Residents noted no one appeared to know its owner.
Connie V. addressed 1,853 listeners this week praising the new sawmill siren as a welcome sound. He added that ore trains rumbling through town would recall better days and complete the nostalgic soundscape.
Readers urge city action on unpaved streets filled with potholes described as battlefield craters. They suggest municipal crews patch holes to improve the town ahead of the Legion convention in July.
A veteran educator, near retirement eligibility under the Teachers Retirement Fund Act, is dismissed as the school board cites no specific reason. The action comes as officials express concern over federal shortages and accuse the board of inhumanity in ending decades of service.
A fragment notes a potassium related measure and implies observing effects. It mentions BWVESS CL cit rate F potassium and requests to monitor outcomes. The readable text provides no clear participants or event dates.
Looking Backward item notes H Truettner starts remodeling the Aberhack block he recently bought. It mentions an old file alarm now worth more, suggesting farmers would benefit from higher prices and buyers face rising costs, with manufacturers and retailers facing similar price dynamics.
A resident returned to Bessemer with family after selling an old country farm. Local movers include Hagen and Solberg receiving new baseball suits, John Kilbride of Ishpeming building sidewalks, and Phil and Mrs. La Blond moving into the John Holland property. Economic outlook highlights wage pressure, rising markets, and ongoing World Economic Conference discussions in London with tariff truce and currency stabilization plans. Industrial activity shows improved steel, autos, department store sales, lumber, and power production with higher carloadings.
C C Woodman of Watersmeet buys the Downey property at Ramsay and moves his family in. He plans to erect a large shingle mill on the site of the Scott and Howe mill, destroyed by fire last fall. The Bessemer Club receives a piano from Milwaukee and soon a pool table and desk arrive. Phil Becker operates a new beer wagon for the Bessemer Brewing Co. A 28 men draft from the city for war service sees 26 accepted at Camp Eaton. Mrs. Benjamin Gray dies at 64 from paralysis at Sellar Street home.
The article discusses how a rising inflation bill expands presidential power via the Federal Reserve to support government debt with open market purchases and currency issuance up to 3 billion dollars. It analyzes potential gold content cuts, silver coinage, and emergency reserve changes, noting debtor creditor shifts after dollar devaluation.
Markets report similar advances as grains push to new highs and maintain stronger levels amid ongoing supply concerns and demand optimism. Traders note steady buying interest across futures contracts and modest price firmness into the session close.
A drift horse released by the Commerce Department Bureau of Fisheries off New England in early April 1931 has been retained in Washington after being pinned near Hemirf t Norway. Five dollars away. Hooves in the water asc davae.
Researchers report that natural growth does not raise life expectancy, challenging assumptions that larger size or slower aging naturally lead to longer life. The study analyzes biological factors across species, suggesting limits to growth-based longevity gains.
The federal government has spent 35.1 million dollars on scientific research since World War I. The Bureau of Standards saves the government more than that in materials purchases each year.
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