A Municipal Vocabulary and the New York City Officials
The New York Times ridicules public officials for belittling each other with hostile names while running the city. It contrasts official rhetoric with a sharp proposed Napoleonic approach to municipal ownership, noting the lack of restraint in the current vocabulary and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New York
New York City
Man Smith
Crook Robinson
Jones
Dick Turpin Brown
Business Map Reflects Mixed Regional Conditions in 1925
The Cloverland Telegram details The Nation's Business map from the U S Chamber of Commerce showing white for good conditions shade for down turns and black for bad. Michigan's Upper Peninsula shifts to shade while Duluth and Chicago improve to white. Notable weak spots include southern Indiana Illinois St Louis Louisiana Mississippi and parts of the Carolinas West Virginia and New England. Florida remains a bright spot. oil regions and western hubs show varied trends with overall wholesale trade slightly weaker than last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
Michigan Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Florida
Mid Southwest
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pittsburgh
Birmingham
Ala
Duluth
Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
St. Louis
Louisiana
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
West Virginia
New England
Maine
Fort Worth
Wallas
Oklahoma City
Acific
Northwest
St. Paul Road
Coolidge
Labollette
Cloverland Telegram
Hobbies as Companions on the Road of Life
The piece extols hobbies as rich companions for aging minds. It contrasts shallow casual hobbying with deep immersion, citing fishing and stamp collecting as prime examples where enthusiasts dedicate time and ritual to their pursuits. The author likens devoted hobbyists to a man in a smoking jacket, fully inhabiting their chosen passions.
The Hobby as a Guide for Boys Growth and Stability
A Sheboygan Press editorial extols hobbies such as stamp collecting, book collecting, whittling, music, drawing, and machinery as constructive pastimes for boys. It argues hobbies provide purposeful time, nurture genius, and steer youth away from forbidden paths while supporting character development and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan Press
Pick and Axe the City Reformers
Sunday evening radio from Pittsburgh spurs Ed. R. and Al C. into a two person committee to reform the town. Their quarrel over speed limits, licenses, lamp posts, park weeds, and fishing stories ends with mock resolutions and a pledge to turn over a new leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Carl B
Ed. R
Anvil
al C
Romour's Tent Show Touring From Colby to Bessemer
Theatre notes report J. B. Romour's tent show last played Colby Wisconsin and appears set to move next to Bessemer. The traveling act continues to draw locals seeking entertainment on the road.
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J. B. Romour
Colby
Wis
Bessemer
If You Are Well Bred You Won’t Refuse Hawker Demo
A labeled social norm asserts polite reception of a hawker who spends forty minutes demonstrating an article of sale for a buyer. The remark implies that good breeding requires courtesy to sellers regardless of persuasion. The line reflects etiquette guidance from a bygone era on consumer interactions.
Weather Report for Saturday Calls for Cold Wave
Saturday weather outlook shows a cold wave with probable snow flurries. Forecast calls for brisk winds and below average temperatures across the region. Expect light accumulation in higher elevations and icy spots on untreated roads Saturday night.
Events of the Week and Local Happenings
Johnny J has conquered smallpox while HLS football prospects for next fall dim as two stars leave school early. Polk guides ladies to Lake Gogebic but stops at Marensico. Polk swears off Fords. No snow this week. A candy box arrives from senders, at Grand View sanitarium for analysis. Mail includes two Rialto Ironwood passes and a Greb Nuss boxing match ticket for June 3 in Marquette.
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Johnny J
Polk
Lake Gogebic
Marensico
P&a
Grand View Sanitarium
Ironwood
Drat Those New Postal Rates In A Village Joke
Pat O Brien of Iron River recalls a village tale about the new postal rates. A resident asks for a one cent stamp but must pay two cents. The postmaster explains exemptions with sealed and unsealed envelopes offering various rates. The humor ends as the recipient approaches.
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Pat O'Brien
Iron River
Charlevoix
New Mixtures in Postal Office Headline
Fragmentary OCR item reports a dramatic postal office headline with mentions of new lines or devices. Context unclear but suggests a shift or addition in postal services tied to a major announcement.
KOSH Delays Parade Plans For Late Spring Styles
KOSH would march in the parade tomorrow were it not so late after the spring styles. The note suggests pacing issues and a shift in event timing due to fashion considerations.
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Kosh
Bessemer Carnival Dates And Local Developments
Look back at May 30 1924 notes when Great Middle West Shows prepare at Bessemer ball park during June 9 week under Peter Gedda Post 27 American Legion. Also Godfiron s Cash and Carry opens May 31 in Charles Babicky building North Sophia Street and other local items including a gold watch raffle by Gogebic Range Jewish Association and baby news.
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Bessemer Ball Park
Peter Gedda
American Legion
Bessemer
Godfirnon’s
Cash and Carry
Charles Babicky
North Sophia Street
W. F. Truettner
Gogebic Range Jewish Association
P. E. Graham
Milwaukee
Notice to creditors in estate of Matti Walli Michigan
The probate court in Bes semer Michigan orders all creditors of Matti Walli, deceased, to present claims by September 29, 1925, at ten in the forenoon at the Probate Office. Public notice to be run in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks. Judge Harry K. Bay signs. Anne H. Bay registers.
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Bessemer
Matti
Walli
Bessemer Herald
Said County
Harry K. Bay
Mary Hauta
Probate notice for estate claims and demands
A probate notice states that claims and demands against the deceased Mary Hauta’s estate should be presented by a specified date and place before the court. The notice, dated 5 29 6 19, is printed and circulated in the county and signed by the Register of Probate as a true copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne H. Bay
Register of Probate
Never Geen Yet Padocsned by Mother Nature on a Credit Line
The line crafts a quirky scene as weather and fate collide with a modern loan setup in Ye Moderne Movie, highlighting themes of nature’s unpredictability against financial promises.
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Mother Nature
Hearing On Nyman Estate Petition Set In County
In the matter of the estate of Andrew Nyman deceased Ina Nyman filed for administration. Judge Harry K. Bay presided in Bessemer on May 19 1925. The hearing is ordered for June 16 1925 at 10 am at the probate office. Publication notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Andrew Nyman
Ina Nyman
Bessemer Herald
Dutchman’s Knickers Flowers Spotted By Neighbor
In a light moment a country pair discuss a neighbor’s new yard blooms termed Dutchman’s Knickers. The exchange leans into humorous misnaming and rural banter.
Petition to admit will and appoint administrator in Hintz estate
At a probate session in Besae mer County on May 19 1925 Judge Harry K Ray fixed June 16 1925 at 10 AM for hearing John N Hintz petition to admit instrument as last will and testament and grant administration to Louis Zawicki or another suitable person. A copy will be published for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Register of Probate.
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Besaemer
Said
Harry K. Ray
John Hintz
John N. Hintz
Louis Zawicki
Bessemer Herald
Harry K. Bay
Bessemer
William J. Trevarthen
Isabella Trevarthen
Notice of Foreclosure in Gogebic County Michigan
Default on a 1920 mortgage by Louis Vokovich and Helen Vokovich of Verona to John Tankka. The mortgage, recorded July 6 1920, shows $1115.00 due plus $25.00 attorney fee. No suit has been filed. The sale will occur August 3 1925 at 10:00 AM at the front door of the Bessemer Court House to satisfy the debt and costs.
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Louis Vokovich
Helen Vokovich
Verona
Michigan
John Tankka
Office of the Register of Deeds
Gogebic County
Bessemer
Mortgage Description of Property in Gogebic County Michigan
Description refers to the SE quarter of the SE quarter of Section 15 in Township 46 North Range 44 West, Gogebic County Michigan. Dated May 8 1925, John Tankka as Mortgagee with William Baird attorney of record in Bessemer Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marenisco
Gogebic County
Michigan
John Tankka
Estate of William J Trevarthen Probate Petition
Isabella Trevarthen petitions for probate of the last will and testament and for administration of the estate. Hearing set for June 1, 1925 at 10 AM in the courthouse with copies to be advertised for three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. The matter is before Judge Harry K Bay.
Probate hearing for Johen Mojeck heirs in Bessemer
Bertha Mojeck petitions the county probate court to determine the legal heirs entitled to inherit the real estate of Johen Mojeck who died. A hearing is set for May 26 1925 at 10:00 AM at the probate office. Notice will be published in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks.
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Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
Johen Mojeck
Bertha Mojeck
Bessemer Herald
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