Local notices and social updates from Ironwood and region
A round of meetings and visits fills the week with Mrs. Arnett and son Stanley touring Michigan relatives while A D Washburn and L R Bisel attend automobile center meetings at Tron Mountain. Oak of the Nutty, civic notices include a Soo Line fatality, a wedding in Ironwood, and school census figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Arnett
Stanley
Lower
Michigan
A. D. Washburn
L. R. Biseel
Tron Mountain
Ironwood Notices and Police Chief Change report
Local items report the appointment of John McMawnan as chief of Ironwood police, replacing Tom Melvin temporarily by City Manager Rich prior to his trip to Alexandria. Burglaries rose in the past week with several private homes hit and $62 taken at the Fisher place. a Norri location grocery robbery by youths is linked to custody elsewhere. A lawsuit by Jethro Richards against Luther Brewer ended with no cause for action after claims of owed sums tied to a failed Townsite mine deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plorence Ruth Kennedy
Julia Kennedy
Pewalle Street
Alvin J. Norman
Kennedy
Grant
Minnesota
Norman
Ironwood
St. Ambrose
Interstate Motor Car Company
Hurley
Times Jolay
Erick Peterson
East Pine Street
Sweden
Tronwood
Charles Engberg
John Heklund
City
Emil Walquist
Ironwood Township
Conrad
Piper
John McMawnan
Tom Melvin
Rich
Alexandria
Mia
J. A. O'Neill
Gen. A. Curry
2. W. Mutley
Edward Beckstrom
Fetter Plaice
Norrie
John McMauman
Jethro Richards
Townslte
Luther C. Brewer
Duluth
Richard
Brewer
Uromges
Hafl Mide
Capt. Griggs
Newport Ming
Drunken Drivers Ignore New Law Warns Secretary of State
The new compulsory license suspension for drivers convicted of intoxicated driving faces enforcement gaps. Judges fail to study the act, misaddressed suspensions, and careless renewals allow offenders to hold or renew licenses under outdated addresses, complicating enforcement noted by Secretary of State Charles J. Deland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Deland
Atnta
Black Street
Alice
White Street
Secretary of State
John Don
Swedish comedian Skratthult to perform July 1 at Scandinavian hall
Olle I Skratthult, a leading Swedish comedian in America, will appear July 1 at the Scandinavian hall with a new program and Gunner Bowman, noted singer actor, in solos duets and dances. The company just returned from a ten month Pacific coast tour. Axel Sundborg, Skratthulti manager, arranged the event. A dance will follow the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olle I. Skratthult
America
Gunner Bowman
Axel Sundborg
Skratthulig
Pacific
Franklin and Early Fire Heating Methods Through History
Portable Steve Warren Franklin's idea describes early fire use from heated stones for cooking to pits and open fireplaces. It notes stone heating, hollow pots, and the shift from cave centers to home hearths, with medieval and colonial stove development and Benjamin Franklin's portable fireplace invention.
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Steve Warren Franklin
Mit
Trolland
Russia
Germay
Europe
Alance
Henjamin Franklin
Earliest clocks and their dials in early watch history
The article traces the origin of clocks with dials, noting the earliest timepieces lacked hands and used hour strokes. It mentions Richard de Watlingfard, Olver Chinwell, and a clock by John Midwall circa 1520, highlighting the shift from single hand dials to quarter divisions and bell strikes as clocks gained popularity.
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Authenle
Pucard
Richard de Watlingfard
St. Albana
Walt Watt
Tom Streck
Olver Chinwell
Bays
John Midwall
Pay Day Dispute Over Extra Work And Wages
A pay day argument unfolds as the manager, bookkeeper, and clerk debate extra compensation for duties beyond regular duties. The pay-roller earned $20 for the week while the clerk, who also aided, would receive $10, per the manager’s calculation. The scene centers on confirming who worked how long and who is owed which amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasp Bo
Mr. Grasp
Scriptural Manna and the Desert Bread Mystery
Fragmentary OCR suggests discussion of manna as food for Israelites across years. Mentions gathering daily portions, food from heaven and bread of the righteous. Describes desert travel, wind and dust storms, and references to mana from trees and wandering journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny
Constant Avtortment and the Endless Battle for Order
A fragment reflecting on daily life and the struggle to impose order on clutter. The writer notes endless cycles of assorting items like boots or old fabrics as new piles form, sparking a perennial sense of frustration and futility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utter
Sessa
Sertiner
Cat Jumped to Fame in Washington Institution
A fragmentary report describes a cat leap at a Washington institution. The animal reportedly scaled a 160 foot feature before crashing to the ground and fleeing post event, with several witnesses noting the scene and authorities later documenting the incident.
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Washington
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Ayerstrest
M. KE
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Frank McMinn
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D. D. Shea
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Fred W. May
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B. A. Morgan
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Georges Lamypart
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Perinaula Dental Society
H. E. Sangster
Latrium
Arthur Kangas
Houghton
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Besse Taxi Company
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George Lampart
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Fred Jeppesen and Son
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Roderick McDonald
Shriners
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A. Hahn
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Port Huron
C. E. Johnson
Maple BI Farm
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Ironwood Pharmacy
Wisconsin Fishing Licenses
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