31 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Ironwood Times
Location
Ironwood, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
1
The piece critiques gum advertising claiming universal benefits while noting people chew gum for pleasure. It mentions sealed bids for 200 tons of Youghiogheny coal to be received at the County Clerk in Bessemer for delivery to the Court House infirmary, with bids due on a September 1923 date.
On the last day of the Ironwood state convention the event was largely a success with the parade and exhibits praised. Attendance from outside the county was lower than hoped, but the Ironwood hosts carried out plans well. The article notes orderly conduct by young Legionnaires and the absence of the feared disruptive figure John Barleycorn.
The piece notes Senator Hiram Johnson challenging California opponents over a leaked letter and hints at a possible 1924 presidential bid. It highlights California progressive Republicans uniting to present a strong state delegation and suggests Harding’s death reshaped Johnsons political plans and openness to a contest in California.
A New York bank survey shows the United States spends about a million dollars weekly on chewing gum, a habit that has grown from spruce gum origins to the modern rubber gum with many flavors. The industry is largely native to the U S and Canada, with limited exports to Central and South America, and its spread to other nations remains uncertain.
Miss Ethel Lager departs for Chisolm Minnesota to accept a position in public schools. Wm F Pellow departs to New York for special business. Supt Wing and family relocate to Ironwood occupying the Tobin home on Pewabic street. Miss Eunice L Stevens sails to Mandan North Dakota to supervise music in public schools. Miss Frances Madajesky to Bangor Wisconsin as Latin teacher for the coming year. Miss Tut Cresswell judged garments and canned goods at Gogeble County Fair. Mr and Mrs Pred Kehr announce the betrothal of Elizabeth Fehr to John Markett of Milwaukee.
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