Common Council Proceedings Bessemer 1925 Minutes Update
Board of Public Works reports removal of two boulevards on Mary Street and a claim for potato damage. Various motions address power diagrams, city insurance, boulevard removal negotiations, and lighting. Pettier financials show September treasurer and pound reports, with multiple fund overdraws and orders paid noted by department.
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Centlemen
Board of Public Works
Council Chamber
Meonday
Mary Street
August Kriek
Joseph L. Gotta
Alderman Hager
Velin
Hagen
Sands
County Road Commissioners
West Mary Street
Maror
Bessemer
Lids Deposit
City of Bessemer Financial Report October 5 1925
Deputy Treasurer Samuel J Williams submits city funds standing ending October 5 1925. Contingent Water Works Street Sidewalk Sewer Library Police balances show several overdrawn funds and final totals. Reading lists balances on hand for each fund and overall balance figures.
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Deposit
Samuel J. Williams
Teo
Bessemer
Ralamecon Hand
Aces Co
City Council Minutes Mention Bereavement and Licenses
City of Bessemer council minutes note the death of City Treasurer Ole Boge and a resolution of condolence. Also approved are transfers of financial reports to minutes, pole relocation near Finnish Mercantile Cooperative, a city treasurer appointment, non intoxicating beverage licenses for Bernard Becker Dewey Johnson Fred Matrella August Janov, and adjournment after recess.
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Velin
Johnson
Moetiin
Pastors
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Mellon
Hagen
Ole Boge
Common Council
City of
Bessemer
Alderman Hagen
Sandin
Alderman Johnson
Samuel J. Williams
Bernard Becker
Dewey Johnson
Northwestern
West Lead Street
Fred Matrella
August Janov
Babicky
North Sophie Street
Alderman Probelski
Joseph L Gotta
Boy Knows That Business Is Business
A mother replies to a question about her son’s honesty saying he is absolutely honest, but he understands that business is business. The remark underscores a pragmatic view of ethics in commerce within a family anecdote.
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Governor Groesbeck
A proclamation designates October 4 to 10, 1925 as Fire Prevention Week. It cites annual US fire losses of 17,000 lives and $500 million in property, with Michigan contributing $21.4 million from 21,053 fires last year. It urges citizens to educate, reduce hazards, and involve schools, businesses, and authorities, aligning pulpit and press support.
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United States
Michigan
Farmers Lodge
Chicago
Lansing
Alex J. Groesbeck
Early Bookbinding Origins in Ancient Inscriptions
Bookbinding began with clay tablets from 300 years before Christ and the Eastern practice of binding inscribed palm leaves with silk threads. Roman diptychs are among the oldest decorative bindings.
Cow Testers Wanted in Upper Peninsula
Curtailment of dairy improvement work in the Upper Peninsula risks delay due to a shortage of cow testers. J G Wells Jr dairy specialist at Michigan State College in Marquette says thirteen associations operate in the district and four to five testers will be needed in two months. Requirements include age at least 18, farm experience in feeding cows, and study of agriculture in high school or agricultural school. An excellent farm experience opportunity with good pay offered. interested parties should contact Mr. Wells.
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Upper Peninsula
J. G. Wells, Jr
Michigan State College
Marquette
Wells
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Yeas
John A. Johnson
Probelski
Ciakowski
Pastori
Anderson
Andy Byrne
Torsten Eggen
HOSS
Ogiers
Real Estate Notary Public
Insurance Agency
Ichs and
Abelman
Bessemer, Mich
A. H. Thomas M. D
Paul
Hurley
Bia Ela
Dette Lea
O’neill
Charles J. Deland
Alan G. Straight
U. P
Wm. D. Triplett
Suffolk
Aurora Streets
Ironwood, Mich
Cleveland Six
America
Cleve
Land
Cleveland
Bowen Products Corp
Motor Car Service Garage
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