01 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Ludington Daily News
Location
Ludington, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
1
Crowds gathered into the early hours of New Year’s Day, horns and cowbells rung in carnival mood. Though temperatures fell, attendees, including a noted celebrant, milled along the side streets near the cathedral area, with some enforcement agents reporting upright conduct and others noting liquor purchases in fashionable attire.
A garbled early draft article notes proposed changes to the postal pay bill in a Senate sub committee. The report mentions support from the department and a recommendation, with discussion of an accompanying form and potential implementation details. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
Figures compiled by the Detroit convention and tour fees bureau show 1924 motor cars produced reaching 18,760,000 autoles and a total valuation around 2,000,000 dollars. The Detroit market in 1916 and 1924 reflects rising industry figures and demand amid evolving insurance and sales trends.
Fire department record shows estimated losses for the year at $71,185 with total claims reaching $74,195 in 1924. Local volunteer force aided patrols and responded to six alarms, three false. Noted costly incidents at St John Lutheran school and Ludington Milling Co each estimated at $16,000. Sparks from shingle roofs cited as leading fire cause. A partial list details residences and buildings with small losses from January events.
The Salvation Army reported 75 dinners and several garments and shoes distributed during the Christmas program. Captain Waller Fox thanked contributors to the kettles which raised 101.68 dollars. Lieutenant Elmer Johnson and Mrs. Fred Jackson led the event held December 2, with a decorated hall, a Christmas tree, and toys for children.
The readable fragments mention a sum of 50000 dollars and a “crystal extent” related to a winged matter. Details are unclear, with phrases like Tet and phouts date appearing as partial terms. No definitive event, person, or place can be confirmed from the fragmentary text.
Five young Wisconsinites aged 20 to 25 set out on a snowbound trek from Grand Haven to Pere Marquette destined to help found Ludington. Led by Patrick Butler a strong unyielding figure the party faced deep woods and six inches of snow as they traveled on foot with a team of draft horses unavailable. The journey, described as a year’s pleasure, marked the birth of a western Michigan settlement and the future city.
Washington on New Year's Day opened the White House for a reception from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. rich and poor greeted the president. The lineup followed decades old protocol, starting with cabinet members and spouses, the diplomatic corps, judiciary, Congress, military heads, agency chiefs, and patriotic groups along with the general public. Snow blanketed the capital, adding a seasonal touch to the observance.
A quirky 1925 item blends New Year resolutions from politicians and public figures with a brief note on Flint’s first New Year baby. It lists quotes from President Coolidge, Governor Groesbeck, and others on reform, taxation, and public service, followed by Dayton-style notes on local births and the city’s early newborns.
An announcement notes Mr. Starke heading a full crew returning to work after a gap. It mentions a period of several weeks and references past years 1924 and 2925, with notes on apprenticeship and factory operation continuing.
A fragmented 1920s notice discusses Bethany Church St Johns Hedlunds Olney and Lytons building programs. It notes sixteen dwellings four hundred fifty four garages and total permits reaching 100000 with a decline from 1923. Continued on Rise & Column.
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