Diversified industries sought to back up mining towns
Northwest mining cities push for new industries as ore supplies and mine lifespans are debated. Bessemer, Wakefield, Ironwood and Hurley are cited as likely sites, with secretive methods dismissed. The piece compares local industrial history to Edison and Prof Campbell, praising perseverance in science and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Gogebic
Gogebic Range
Bessemer
Wakefield
Ironwood
Hurley
New County Sanatoria Rules Take Effect in Michigan
August 27 marks the operative date for Act 177 of 1925, establishing county tuberculosis sanatoria as state aided medical institutions. The law sets standards for treatment, facilities, and record keeping, with monthly reports to the Commissioner of Health.
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Michigan
Michigan Tubercunosis Associators
Michigan Obaz-to
Cees
Midham Department
Sgt Hv
Board of Urstees
The Late Professor Campbell
The obituary notes the death of Professor Edward Campbell of the Cine, praising his fortitude and persistence amid early life hardship, and attributes his later work in science to an accidental injury sustained during his research pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerimereanimetta
Edward Cancbetho
Campbell
Paul R. Dilemma Tells Tale On Court House Steps
A July 27 1908 scene has Paul R addressing a crowd on the court house steps. An old timer challenges his claim of a sight along the Ramsay to Bessemer road as the prettiest, invoking Ironwood and sheriff intervention. Paul recounts the moment to Elks Club members, noting the crowd’s reaction.
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Paul R
Court House
Paul
Ramsay
Bessemer
Lonesome Pine
Watersmeet
Ironwood
Sheriff
Emmanuel
The
Elks Club
Looking Backward VIA HERALD FILES
One year ago October 3 1924 a christening party near Wakefield ended in tragedy with three men Ed McCarthy miner and Buinezio Rocco dead after a nolun battle. Also notes include a high school choral club planned in Bessemer and Drift 1925 editor and business manager selections. A fall wedding occurred at St Sebastian’s church Miss Henrietta Hagen Ashland wed Frank Halama. Five hundred played at a party hosted by Miss Mildred Church. Two decades ago September 30 1905 Miss Elizabeth Keough and Willard E Ayers wed. Marenisco schoolhouse contract awarded. Mrs Carrie A Moscrip formerly Watersmeet post mistress faced federal charges. Mrs Frank Woods death clarified as fall during a drunken spree not murder. Theo Kohl traveled for business to Kaukauna.
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Nolun
Plymouth
Wakefield
McCarthy
Buinczio Rocco
Bessemer
F. Carl Gorman
Percy Richards
John Williams
St. Sebastians Church
Henrietta Hagen
Ashland
Frank Halama
C. J. Swoboda
Mildred Church
John Burt
Elizabeth Keough
Willard E. Ayers
Beecher Street
John Erickson
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Martens
Marenisco
Carrie A. Moscrip
Watersmeet
Waples
Ironwood
Moscrip
Marquette
Frank Woods
Lake Gogebic
Theo Kohl
Northwestern
Kaukauna
Wis
Five Year Closed Season for Pheasants in Northern Counties
The Michigan Conservation Commission orders a five year closed season on pheasants in Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickinson Gogebic Houghton Iron Keweenaw Luce Mackinac Marquette Menominee Ontonagon and Schoolcraft counties. The director’s investigation prompted the measure effective October 25 1925 with penalties under Act 230. Damascus is noted for its medieval silk and linen fabrics origin of the name damask.
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Director of Conservation
Conservation Commission
Alger
Baraga
Chippewa
Delta
Dickinson
Gogebic
Houghton
Iron
Keweenaw
Luce
Mackinac
Marquette
Menominee
Ontonagon
Schoolcraft
John Baird
English trap shooters once used live pigeons in competition
Sportsmen of England who originated trap shooting used live pigeons for targets instead of the clay discs now in vogue, reflecting an earlier era of the sport before modern practice standardized with clay targets.
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England
Petition to sell estate real estate heard in Bessemer court
In the Probate Office of Bessemer on September 14 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding. Albin Peterson seeks license to sell Gust Peterson estate real estate. hearing set for October 13 1925 at ten oclock. Notice to heirs by three weekly insertions in Bessemer Herald. R C Solberg register and William S Baird attorney identified.
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Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Gust Peterson
Albin Peterson
Adlerika advertised stomach remedy claims rapid relief
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a simple buckthorn bark magnesium sulph glycerine mix that relieves stomach trouble in ten minutes by removing gas. It promises extraction of old waste, reduces bloating, and improves mood, claiming effectiveness for chronic constipation with quick, easy action from Bessemer Pharmacy.
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Bessemer Pharmacy
Weather forecaster lands popular nomination
The man who predicted a dry week except during the football game received the popular nomination for weather forecaster.
Quotable Observe from Cumb Dan on Mr Jones
Cumb Dan states he has heard wealthy Mr Jones is very Democratic but warns he will be burned if Jones appears as a politician. The remark suggests skepticism about political ambitions and public perception of Jones.
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Cumb Dan
Mr. Jones
Advice to the Lovelorn on a Sleepless Porch Scene
Gwendoline bids goodnight to her fiancé as Consual endures a long drawn out agony on the porch steps. The upstairs window opens and a weary voice asks the visitor to stop banging the electric bell so others may sleep.
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Gwendoline
Oldest Ant and Wasp Discovered in Colorado Oil Shale
Paleontologists report the oldest known ant and the oldest known wasp have been unearthed from Colorado oil shale beds, signaling a breakthrough in early insect evolution and offering new clues about ancient ecosystems.
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Colorado
Probate Court Orders Hearing In John Mattila Estate
In the Probate Office of Bes semer County on September 15 1925 Vendla Mattila petitions for administration of the estate of John Mattila Deceased. The hearing is set for the 6th day of ing said petition and a notice requires publication a copy of the order weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Judge of Probate R C Solberg Register of Probate. 9-18 10-2
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Bessemer Herald
Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
John Mattila
Vendla Mattila
Figure Th's Out I Was Early (And Now I Am First)
A cryptic line ponders time and progress with phrases suggesting shifting order. The speaker reflects on being ahead of time, then behind, then leading at last, hinting at perseverance and eventual success amid changing circumstances.
Barney the Shiek of the First Ward Acts in Minnesota
In a quirky turn a local figure dubbed the Shiek of the First Ward travels to Minnesota U to pursue science or poker fame but ends up joining a squad of cheerleaders.
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Barney
First Ward
Minnesota U
If You Are Well Bred You Suppress Astonishment
A sports brief notes a claim that the score Iron Mountain 28 Ironwood 0 was given, prompting disbelief among listeners who expect a closer outcome. The item highlights reactions to an unconventional score assertion.
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Iron Mountain
Ironwood
Summer Idle Talk Between Friends Revealed
In a brief exchange, two individuals discuss their summer activity. One notes L held a position in their father’s office while the other admits not working. The fragment hints at casual conversation about employment and summers.
Rum or High School headline slips in Herald notice
Fragmentary OCR style column notes a headline mix up and a tongue in cheek apology for spacing errors. It mentions Bessemer Township, coal wagons, a window, MARGE, bluff suppers and knickers in a humorous context.
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Rupert W. Wrobleski
Herbert M. Emunson
Maurice R. Burt
Herald Publishing
Edison
Prof. Campbell
Erie
Natal
Fabie Virgo
Ewan Dt
Ad Eth
Shell En Admis
Tigy
Professor Campbell
Pick & Axe
Revere
Herald
State OF
Ingham
Department of Conservation Conservation Commission
W. H. Wallace
Edgar Cochran
Damascus
State OF Michigan
R. C. Solberg
William S. Baird
al Church
Aiali
Wrigley’s
Lasis
Rumor High School
Bessemer Township
Marge
Insurance Agency
Heinrichs and
Velin
Abelman
Bessemer, Mich
Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovich Bros
Tronwood
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