Farmers dues case sparks $2250 Farm Bureau judgment
A Michigan jury in Justice Rice's court awarded $2250 to the Michigan State Farm Bureau from an iron farmer who refused to pay dues. The decision reflects a wave of similar cases, with broader implications for farm organizations and potential revenue to Lansing offices.
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Bessemer Herald
Rupert W. Wrobleski
Herbert M. Emunson
Maurice R. Burt
Herald Publishing
Bessemer
Michigan
Rice
Michigan State Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Treslav
Lansing
Gebte Farm Bureau
State Bureau
Elaaw
Professional Football Fallout Affects Fall Prep
Football coverage notes shake up as teams face testing times this fall. Analysts expect adjustments after high profile projections, with star players missing through injuries and coaching staff restructuring. Competition intensifies as teams seek early swagger in key matches, and fans eye decisive early-season showdowns.
Iron Mountain Voters Toss Bitter Mixed Political Climate
A fragmentary report notes Iron Mountain residents show a strong preference against funding the current aldermanic government while a majority advocates reform through an altered system. The text hints at lively political debate and engagement among citizens.
City faces a broke treasury and costly circus proposal
The Escanaba Daily Press notes Iron Mountain faces a cash crunch with no funds for payrolls. A special election proposes an $80,000 charter commission and running expenses for government, while officials blame past mismanagement. Local voters see the circus as costly and unnecessary amid financial strain.
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Iron Mountain
Escanaba Daily Press
Labor Day in Bergland Tells of Bergland Carnival Antics
Citizens from Bessemer journeyed to Bergland for Labor Day celebrations. Charley D. arrived first and was nicknamed that furriner by the Haskin brothers. A misadventure left Cornie W. injured by locals throwing horseshoes. A tug of war favored Sessemer. A Bergland dance recalled rough days with fists and pistol battles, while movie crews lamented no film crew was present.
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Bessemer
Bergland
Charley D
Haskin Bros
Haskins
Charley
Cornie W
Mareniste
Beck
Jack Dempsey
Shades
Sessemer
Joe S
Bergland Boosters
Johnny J
Elks Clown Band
Frank D
Maurice B
Carl
Dergt
After Labor Day the Talk Turns to Early Christmas Shopping
As Labor Day ends the chatter shifts to starting Christmas shopping early. Shoppers consider deals and schedules, while retailers warn of limited stock and rising prices, urging planning and smart budgeting amid the holiday rush.
Fragmented Local Sports Note From Ironwood Game
An unclear OCR item mentions a football game at Ironwood with casual social conduct and aloud remarks during the event. The readable fragment references hospitality rules and home team behavior but lacks specific names, dates, scores, or locations to confirm details.
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Ironwood
Simnvam
Les
Village approves resolution on assistance program
Special to P&AI reports the village passed a resolution urging support for a state or federal assistance program. The measure, tied to ongoing relief efforts, reflects cooperation with the department and local officials to implement help for residents.
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P&ai
Vale
Fre
Events of the Week Highlight Local Life
The week presents a mix of social notes and seasonal reminders. Frosty nights and approaching months loom, while new faculty or marms reappear from seclusion and local business leaders display Labor Day flags, reflecting community rhythms.
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Bergland
Mystery 85,902 as Bergland aims to pass away Labor Day
The item notes a question about Bergland's plan regarding an action tied to the period before Labor Day. It reads like a clipped puzzle item with unclear specifics and no clear names beyond Bergland.
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Bergland
Modesty Fading From Days Past Sayings Echo Change
A fragment reflects on changing social norms with a rustic remark that modesty once prevailed but now appears in decline. The tone hints at nostalgia for earlier days and suggests a shift in manners over time.
Heard at the Legion Club Echoes of War Banter
In a fragmented remark the speaker jokes about eels helping win the war as a boy recalls adventures in the army. The casual line captures a wartime nostalgia and local club chatter with a hint of humor.
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Eifiman
EI.MER Remarks on People With Hay Fever Boasting
EI.MER notes that some individuals appear to have nothing noteworthy except their hay fever to boast about, a pointed barb on vanity and trivial self-importance.
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Ei.mer
Locking Backward VIA HERALD FILES
A compiled column recalls events from September 12 1924 including a fatal fire at the Charles Montesi home a mile north of the city with two story pine structure destroyed despite rain and firemen. It notes political recount talk after a probate judge race and previews a Kelley-Duluths vs Bessemer Legion football game with 8500 fans expected. The piece also mentions Lawrence Truettner leaving for Ann Arbor to study at the University of Michigan and Dr W E Tew attending a Detroit state medical convention.
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Charles Montesi
Harry K. Bay
William S. Baird
Kelley- Duluths
Bessemer Legion
Lawrence Truettner
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
I. W. Truettner
W. E. Tew
Detroit
Gogebic County Medical Association
Marriage Licenses Applied in County Clerk Office
Applications for licenses list Harold FE Holt and Alice C. Anderson of Ironwood Michigan Robert H Vanderpool and Mable L Buck of Highbridge Wisconsin Arthur G Waldo and Gertrude LL Alexander of Ironwood Michigan.
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County Clerk's Office
Harold FE
Holt
Alice C. Anderson
Ironwood
Mich
Robert H. Vanderpool
Mable L. Buck
Highbridge
Wis
Arthur G. Waldo
Gertrude LL Alexander
Modestie Debate Sparks Retro Husband Wife Quip
A brief humorous exchange contrasts a wife's call for modesty with a husband's cheeky reply about future attire. The light moment captures a snapshot of social norms and playful banter in a bygone era.
Dean's Pills Promote Kidney Comfort in Bessemer
An advertisement touts Dean's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidney weakness. It features Mrs. Joe Salas of Moore Street, who reports sharp kidney pains after a cold and says one box stopped the trouble, with price 60 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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N. Dean
Joe Salas
Moore St
Dean
Estate of Otto B. Olson Final Administration Petition
In the Probate Court at Bessemer Michigan on August 18 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding Mary Olson filed her final administration account and petition for allowance and for distribution of the residue of the estate of Otto B Olson deceased.
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Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
Otto B. Olson
Mary Olson
Probate hearing set for September 15, 1925 in Bessemer
An order fixes September 15 1925 at 10:00 am in the probate office to examine the account and hear the petition. Public notice required by publishing this order in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks before the hearing. Judge Harry K Bay signs the order, with R C Solberg as Register of Probate.
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Bessemer Herald
Harry K. Bay
Probate and Bankruptcy Notices for August 1925
Final administration account of George O Driscoll in the estate of Albert D Johnston set for examination at the probate office. In William O Brien bankruptcy case No 772 hearing on discharge scheduled for September 20 1925 at Marquette. notices to creditors by mail and publication in Bessemer Herald.
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Western District of Michigan
William O'Brien
Marquette
Clarence W. Sessions
Charles J. Potter
Harvey B. Hatch
McKay Defendant Ordered to Enter Appearance by Three Months
State of Michigan shows Catherine McKay cannot locate James A. McKay. Plaintiff’s attorney moves. court orders the defendant to enter appearance within three months after the order date. Proceeding requires affidavit of service and further court action as necessary.
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James A. McKay
Thomas J. ‘Sanders
Order to publish and serve notice in Gogebic County case
Circuit Judge George O. Driscoll grants orders in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant must answer the bill within twenty days after service or the bill will be confessed. Publication in the Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks is ordered, and personal service plus registered mail with return receipt is required at least twenty days before appearance. Attorney for the plaintiff is Thomas J. Landers of Ironwood, Michigan.
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Bessemer Herald
Gogedbie
Probate notice to sell real estate in Bessemer County
In Bessemer County on September 2 1925 Judge Harry K Bay and Judge Charles E Nelson presiding Matilda Nelson executrix seeks court authority to convey real estate from a contract made by the deceased The Court fixes September 29 1925 at 10 o clock for the hearing and directs publication of notice in the Poessemer Herald prior to hearing Williams Baird attorney for petitioner 94 925
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Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Charles E. Nelson
Matilda Nelson
Poessemer Herald
Said
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