State Paragraphs by Ed A Nowack
Lansing notes show Michigan banks up deposits to 84 billions and loans near 47 millions while trust companies also grow. Life insurance buying rises tenfold in a decade. Utilities grant bus feeder permits to ease interurban road strain. Muskegon county claims over half of US silver foxes and first fox ranches. Plans for a government procured ferry boat to relieve Strait congestion. A Detroit volunteer fund backs a 19 hundred mile reliability airplane tour with nine cities. Auto law fines paid by Detroit motorists total 366 363 last year. Six fatal plane crashes occur near Detroit in two months. Cadillac signs call the City of Quality, Monroe proclaims Floral City, Dynamic Detroit, City of Push in travel signs. Clio editor Reed acquires a Lookout Mountain drum with war records. Midland editor Crissey flaunts a prized sunlit sanctum. Springsport gains only 12 70 more in primary school fund. Superintendent Tom Johnson notes the rise. A seven million dollar cost to move back buildings along Wider Wood Ward between Detroit and Venetian. A rowboat and auto collide on Jefferson in a heavy rainstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed A. Nowack
Lansing
Michigan
State Utilities Commission
Francis Gildersleeve
Francis
Muskegon County
United States
Straits
Detroit
Cadillac
Mich
Monroe
Jackson
Push
Charles Reed
Clio
Lookout Mountain
War Department
Robert Margin
24Th Ohio Infantry
Will Crissey
Midland
Crissey
Springsport
Tom Johnson
Tom Johnson, Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wood Ward
Ventian
Jefferson Avenue
Bankers Elect Corcoran Chair As 1926 Meet Planned In Menominee
Michigan Bankers Association group one selects James J. Corcoran of Crystal Falls as chairman for the year and accepts Menominee County host invitation to hold the 1926 session in Menominee. About one hundred bankers attend at Crystal Falls City Hall for morning meetings with L. L. Newton of Milwaukee addressing the gathering. welcome by L. C. Caswell. response by George C. Edwards. Charles H. Moss outlines association plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Bankers Association
Iron County
James J. Corcoran
Crystal Falls
Nadeau
Menominee County
Menominee
L. L. Newton
Investors’ Economic Service
Milwaukee
L. C. Caswell
George C. Edwards
South Range
Charles H. Moss
Miners’ National Bank of Ishpeming
Ed Purdy's Philosotype Quote Sparks Reflective Wit
A brief saying attributed to Ed Purdy jokes that almost every man becomes a loud dresser when seeking his collar button, capturing a playful, self aware moment of sartorial embarrassment. The quip hints at vanity and readiness in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Purdy
Philos
Long Distance Calls for 1924 Show Increase
In 1924 the Bell System handled an average of 1,835,000 long distance calls per day, up 152,000 from 1923. The South led growth, with the eastern states next, and average call time dropped to 7.5 minutes. Toll completions reached 89.3 percent, a new high, with summer months peak. Local calls also rose sharply, totaling 45,816,000 daily connections systemwide, 7.1 percent above 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell System
Blonde Bess Opines
Jimmy expresses relief at being the second man to kiss Blonde Bess after she admits he was not the first. The remark captures a light hearted confession in a social timepiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
New Mine Shop at Surmdar Lake Iron Co Planned
Construction starts next week for a new mine shop and office building for the Surmdar Lake Iron Co at Gogebic properties. Alex Rosemarey of Bessemer has the contract, with an estimated cost near 15000 dollars and a completion target of three months. Separation of Wakefield Ironwood rail service eyed after six months of loss, with Wakefield News reporting a possible permit cancellation by the railroad. The public utilities commission confirms the move and notes no final city stance yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cz & Bew
Surmdar Lake Iron Co
Pickamdés
Mather Co
Bethelehem Steel Co
Officals
Gogebic
Lake Superior
Alex Rosemarey
Bessemer
Wakefeld News
Public Utilities Commission
Wakefield
Ironwood
Sherman T. Handy
Wakefield News
Dam Drives Water into 18000 Acre Lake at River Junction
The L. and Meyers Co of Chicago completed a large storage dam at the Turtle and Mamitowish river junction in Izen county. The structure channels spring water to the river during warmer months, creating a lake covering about eighteen thousand acres in the headwaters of the Flambeau system, according to Hurley Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. &. Meyers Co
Chicago
Izen County
Hurley Mimer
Chicago and Northwestern Roadhead Push to Cancel
The Chicago and Northwestern Roadhead announces plans to petition aimed at canceling a prior action or policy. Officials indicate formal steps will seek revision or elimination of the contested measure and outline potential implications for operations and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern Roadhead
Milwaukee firm buys Montreal school bonds for 115000
The Second Ward Securities company of Milwaukee purchased the 115000 bond issue of Joint School Dist No 1 for a new 12 room grade school in Montreal. Bonds bear 3 percent interest. The firm paid a 135 premium and will cover attorney and printing costs of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany of
Milwaukee
Joint School Dist
Montreal
Sim
Hurley Mimer
Prizes Awarded in Gogebic Township Clubs and Individuals
Cash prizes announced for Gogebic County gardening poultry and junior judging contests. Awards list includes Bernard Bergeron Joe Mantino Adolph Mussati Ervin Shave Walter Erickson Clifford Nyman Carl Nelson and many others across garden poultry club and judging categories with totals around 8223.05 dollars and multiple top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Nyman
Walter Erickson
Robt. Jacobson
Leonard Anderson
Joe Turpik
Jack Yusto
Bernard Bergeron
Ervin Shave
Ist
Joe Mantino
Adolph Mussati
Erwin Shave
Ith
Robert Jacobson
Jack Ilisto
Clifford Nyman
Wth
Carl Nelson
Sth
James Giacherio
Seth
Florence Swanson
Stanley Madjewski
Geo. Mussatti
Albin Backlund
Waino Veneri
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.P
the Range Insurance Agency
Heinrichs and
Velin
Abelman
Bessemer, Mich
A. B. Chapin
Blonde Bess
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
Selesmen
Michigan Bell Telephone CO
the Second Ward Securities Com
Bessemer Township
Gogebic County
North Star
North Ramsay
Ramsay
Walter Paynter
Oliver Coleman
Lifford Nyman
Ual
Christine Nelson
Alice Faline
Ruby Faline
Lydia Saari
Alice Blowson
Ellen Williamson
Lucille Nyman
Violet Hanousek
Carl Alto
Meta Frankovis
Edith Nordquist
Point
Wm. D. Triplett
Suffolk
Aurora Streets
Ironwood. Mich
Irvin Norwood
Bessemer Pharmacy
John J. Frick
DR. Smith Bros
Burton Hotel
Hurley, Wis
General Insurance
Surety Bonds Steamship Agency
Notaries Public
Adolph
J Gedda
West Mary St
Firestone
Firestone Tire
Bessemer Auto Service CO
Wakefield Auto Service CO
Wakefield, Mich
uMoon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!