Gogebic County booster group urged to market scenic assets
A countywide movement seeks to form a Gogebic County booster organization to develop and sell the area's scenic and recreational resources. Citing Wisconsin precedents, supporters note increased tourism from regional associations and outdoor life expositions.
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Gogebic County
Wisconsin
Asa K. Owen
Phillips
Upper 13
Fifield
Park Falls
Butternut
Glidden and
Mellen
Minocqua
Bb. O. Basset
Ashland
Fresh Grapes arrive at Caspian in record quantities
The Kouw River Reporter notes twenty three carloads of grapes unloaded at Caspian last month, one of the largest annual receipts. Most grapes fed juice and drinkables, with some possibly used for home wine under legal limits. Some may reach prohibited markets, while many purchasers intend no law violation.
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Caspian
Questions Rifle Act Questioned as Unlawful Carry Limits
James M S McDonough of Pron River challenges a state law restricting rifle carry in wooded areas outside the 13 day deer open season and requiring a special permit. He argues the law violates the Bill of Rights while authorities defend enforcement and search powers, citing alleged overreach by game wardens.
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James M.S. McDonough
Pron River
State Conservation Department
McDonough
Stambaugh
Supreme Court Upholds Prohibitory Gun Law for Game Safety
The editorial argues the Supreme Court’s affirmation of the state’s gun prohibition statute, defending its role in conserving game and discouraging illegal killing. It warns against overzealous officers yet supports a law aimed at protecting natural resources, noting public opinion leans toward conservation. Crystal Falls Diamond Drill.
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Supreme Court
Iran
Supreme Courts
Crystal Falls
First Home Talent Show Promises Odd Stage Night
A quirky script begins with masked figures planning a staged scene on Main Street at 9 o clock. Scene II moves to the High School Grounds with choral club rehearsals. Scene III ends in a Soft Drink Parlor as plans collapse and the crowd mourns the missing tutor. The dialogue nods to local school life and a playful, dramatic tone.
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Bernard
Elks
Vendoral Club
World Series ends. count shopping days to Christmas
With the World Series finished, attention turns to holiday planning as readers tally the shopping days until Christmas, prompting reminders on gifts, sales, and seasonal schedules.
If You Are Well Bred You Will Wait Until Halloween
A cautionary line advising restraint and restraint before acting on petty mischief. The speaker mocks threats of vandalism toward a neighbor as unworthy behavior and notes the timing around Halloween. The tone is satirical, wry, and morally pointed.
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Hallowe'en
Wisconsin Beats Michigan In Weekend Scrimmage
A breezy summary notes Wisconsin defeating Michigan on Saturday and mentions Moe dating a telegraph operator, letters owed, Shakes praising Bessemer football, a waterboy touchdown in Bessemer Stambaugh game, Sody learning Charleston, Yale mine opening tomorrow, Sign in Bessemer store about kissing, and plans to install bus sleepers and a postponed Ontonagon trip.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Moe
Shakes
Bessemer
Renwood
Waterboy
Sody
Yale
Ontonagon
Fricks undertaker mix up at the theatre call
A message to Rotarians recounts a misdial by a careless operator who sent a subscriber to the wrong number. In haste a couple asked for a box for two, only to be told none existed as a startled voice at the other end clarifies this is Frick's the undertaker. Pearce urges dressing distinct from the crowd at football games Rob Roy noted.
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John
Frick
Pearce
Rob Roy
Looking Backward VIA HERALD FILES Oct 1924 notes
One year ago Oct 17 1924 Yale mine superintendent William E McRandle guest of honor at a farewell reception by 75 Bessemers business leaders at the Elks ball. Peter Westin Florence Wis hired as electrician at Ironton mine Bessemer. Chiropractor E D Peterson opens office over Gogebic Drug Store. Mrs Paul Becker hosts surprise birthday party. Aston Babicki Hibbing visits for Hibbing Bessemer game. 22 years ago Oct 14 1995 Willm S Baird Allegan Mich arrives plans law office here. Miss A F Olcott pneumonia critical condition. MacFarianne's seat privileges for Ham Nat Brigham lecture selling fast. Mrs E W Felling attends Eastern Star grand lodge in Grand Rapids. Hancock vs Bessemer football at local park.
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Yale
Elks Ball
Bessemer
Peter Westin
Florence
Wis
Florencee
Ironton
McKinner Steel
D. Peterson
Norway
Mich
Gogebic Drug
R. W. Johnson
Milwaukee
Paul Becker
Willm S. Baird
Allegan
Attormer H. M. Norris
Baird
Valparaiso
Ind
Thew and Thompson
A. F. Ol
Hancock
Dumb Dan's Wife Says Doctor Questions Anesthetic
In a quip from a 1930s humor column, the wife of a patient is asked if she grants permission to use local anesthesia. She replies affirmatively, humorously defending the home industry stance.
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Dumb Dan
Indus
Probate court sets claim filing deadline for Louis Bourquin estate
In Bessemer Michigan on October 6 1925 Judge Harry K Bar presided in the matter of Louis P Bourquin deceased. The court ordered creditors must present claims by February 10 1926 at ten in the forenoon at the Probate Office for examination and adjustment. Public notice to run in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior to the hearing.
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Bessemer
Hom
Harry K. Bar
Louis P. Bourquin
Probie Offcom
Bessemer Herald 2
Harry K. Bay
Said
Ole 'G. Boge
Albert Boge
Bessemer Herald
Pheasant Closed Season Set For Northern Counties
An order under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925 establishes a five year closed season on pheasants in Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickinson Gogebic Keweenaw Iron Keweenaw Luce Mackinac Marquette Menominee Ontonagon Schoolcraft counties commencing October 25 1925.
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Alger
Baraga
Chippewa
Delta
Dickinson
Gogebic Keoughton
Iron
Keenenaw
Luce Mackinac
Marquette
Menominee
Ontonagon
Schoolcraft
Director of Conservation
Conservation Commission
Gogebic
Houghton
Keweenaw
Luce
Mackinac
John Baird
Michigan pheasant closed season ordered by conservation commission
The Michigan Conservation Commission, under Act 230 of 1925, declares a five year closed season on pheasants in Alger through Schoolcraft counties effective Oct 25 1925. Violations carry penalties under the act. Signed by John Baird and officials, September 21 1925.
Ask Dad He Knows Sparkin Is Old Boss Beat
The piece contrasts modern romance with older generation tales. It suggests young couples steal kisses while driving and find parks romantic, while Grandma claims the old boss and buggy had them beat for sparkin.
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Sparkin
License to sell real estate in estate of Loveless granted
In the matter of the estate of Marvin Loveless Marguerite Loveless Seccombe and Pearl Loveless minors Clara Loveless Kelly petitions for license to sell certain described real estate. The court set November 3 1925 at 10 a.m. at the probate office to hear the petition and require interested parties to appear and show cause why the license should not be granted.
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Clara Loveless Kelly
Further Order for Public Notice in Bessemer Herald
The order directs publication of a copy in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks before the hearing date. The notice appears in the local county newspaper as required by law. R. C. Solberg, Register of Probate, signs the true copy. 199-10-30
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R. C. Solberg
Bessemer Herald
Said
Harry K. Bay
R. ©. Solberg
Probate hearing set for Ole G Boge will
At the Probate Office in Bes semer on September 25 1925 Albert Boge petitions to admit a will to probate and seek administration. The hearing is scheduled for October 27 1925 at 10 A M with publication of notice in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks. R. Solberg Register of Probate co.
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