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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
4
Editorial excerpt from the Duluth Herald praises the lighting service and its unseen workers. It recounts Duluth power outages and the public’s sudden reliance on electricity, kerosene lamps, and candles, noting how lights back up and the lesson of appreciating infrastructure.
The Mountain and city football shows strain as the professional league wanes in the Upper Peninsula. Report notes two towns participated heavily yet weaken. interest fades in Istam baush and Frat tine. If trends persist, high priced professionals may vanish next fall, funding uncertain and costs rising.
The piece argues for protecting civil liberties amid national danger. It references leadership, duty, and public responsibility while warning against coercive measures that could erode freedoms. The author emphasizes vigilance by citizens and institutions to defend democratic rights.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local notice about looking before buying. Mentions outside areas and possible priest or council reference. No clear dates, places, or entities clearly readable.
A chaotic stage scene ends with the director restoring order as Johnny J clashes with Frank D and the audience mistakes the interruption for the first act. The curtain drops amid boos and laughter as the minstrels claim their show is saved by the director.
Observers note revived phonograph versions of Prisoner’s Song may clash with expected Elks Show content prompting hopes no one performs it. The remark signals potential upset over the song’s theme in the event lineup.
A note on humor in the Berks minstrel show, aligning audience laughter with familiar gags from the 1905 Dean's Almanac. The item hints at timing and audience reaction rather than new material.
AIL social events and bowling matches in Anvil Mich postponed. Led by Carl B. the group will travel to Bessemer to attend the Elks minstrel show, with many planning to see it on both nights.
The article notes a near participation in the Elks show and fan chatter about football as snow melts. It mentions two proposed candidates for next fall and Joe Coats overcoming timidity by announcing to the waiting workers that he is not his own. Frank gave a speech to the club. Glad he Wis spoke for two minutes.
A couple of suspicious characters were seen in the Puritan area yesterday. Inquiry found they were advertising men for the Bessemer Elks minstrel show and they also ran short of tickets locally.
Mystery No 720135 asks if Mee has reserved two seats at the Elks show next week amid circulating chatter. No confirmation available.
The production notes reveal a smaller than expected number of high school teachers participating in the instrel show. Organizers say the reduced cast may impact the performance but could streamline rehearsals and timing.
A snowstorm in progress follows an election day tally from Gogebic County where Coolinge and Dawes won statewide Republican support. Voters rejected three state constitutional amendments, including the par cenial measure, as residents of Bessemer and range areas note the first snowfall of the season.
H C Matzke of the City National Bank of Duluth fills cashier duties at First National Bank during W F Truettner’s absence on a camping trip. Several local residents plan to attend the Wisconsin Minnesota football game in Minneapolis. Truettner and others remain at the lake road camp through November 15. Louis Guyer joins Ashland Iron and Steel as Dunham store manager. Mrs Will Sincock departs for Abbotsford to establish the family name there.
Selma Peterson sues Eric Peterson in Gogebic County Circuit Court on a divorce-like complaint. The order requires Peterson to appear and answer within three months, with publication of the order in Bessemer Herald for six weeks or service by personal notice, and may be mailed to his last known address.
A Wakefield letter to the city commission outlines an offer for the Edythe B. Rummel property now under investigation. Wakefield Amusement Co president W H N Hanson notes local and outside capital consider a hotel and amusement project for the city, with plans still immature but aiming for a reasonable sale price. The commission filed the communication due to questions of transfer and ownership.
Ashland earns hosting rights for the next annual northern Wisconsin basketball tournament to be held in March. Teams expected include Ashland, Superior Central, Superior East, Ondossagon, Hurley, Mellen, Butternut and possibly Park Falls. Principal George Basstford named district manager.
Leo Patyk's bid to traffic non intoxicating beverages in the Kerkes building basement failed as Andy Lake, city engineer commissioner, opposed granting the license. Patyk sought it for his brother John, who recently bought the pool room and soft drink store from Vincent Agriesti. Agriesti and Johtes Patyk await trial in November on charges involving intoxicating liquor.
A south side petition seeks city action to open and sanitize the old spring well that once supplied spring water to residents. The well lay above Copper street near Fourth avenue, per the Tron County News.
The text contrasts Grand Rapids and Flint payrolls and wage earners with figures like 24,033 workers and 32,669,200 dollars for Grand Rapids and 48,743 for Flint, but the numbers are garbled and require clarification from the original source. The passage reflects a data reporting error rather than a clear economic summary.
The 1925 Youths Companion offers adventures from Maine lumbermen to Navaho plains and Alaska gold regions, promising escape for a young heart. Subscriptions include 12 issues in 1926 and remaining 1925 issues for $2, or $2.50 with McCall's Magazine. Ads from SN Dept Boston Mass. Adv. Itp.
A stern school principal examines two twin girls before him. They resemble each other closely, sharing similar conduct and pink crepe frocks that reach nearly to their knees.
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