Mine Taxes of Minnesota Great Danger to Iron Trade
A historic critique argues that occupation and royalty taxes, plus expanded municipal taxation, have swollen iron mining costs in Minnesota. It contends taxes alone drive mine closures, deter exploration, and threaten the state’s ore supply, with iron deposits facing confiscation risk under current tax burdens. The piece cites 1920s policy shifts and compares fiscal strains to broader regional taxation trends, underscoring the industry’s fragility.
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Minnesota
Supreme Court
Closed Season On Hungarian Partridges In Michigan
The Conservation Commission orders a three year closed season on Hungarian partridges in Michigan under Act 230 P. A. 1925. It is unlawful to hunt, take, kill, or possess such birds. Signed May 10, 1928 by George R. Hogarth Director, Howard B. Bloomer Chairman, Ray F. Corpun Secretary.
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State OF
Michigan
Ingham
Conservation Commission
George R. Hog
Department of Conservation Conservation Commission
Howard B. Bloomer
Ray FB. Corpun
Holland to Seek Speaker Next Term
John Holland, Gogebic county representative at Lansing, plans to seek the House chairmanship next year if nominated in September. He notes no Upper Peninsula member has been speaker and cites seniority as the oldest Lansing representative. Frank Abelman of Bessemer opposes him for the nomination.
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John Holland
Gogebic County
Lansing
House
Detroit News
Holland
Upper Peninsula
T Am
Frank Abelman
Bessemer
Board of Supervisors
Trains to Be Sent North for Michigan Tours
Word from Chicago says the first motor coach loads of North Michigan Tours will depart northward as soon as roads are suitable for bus travel. Participants will mainly be people from Chicago area information bureaus, and their reports on scenery and conditions will influence future patronage.
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Chicago
North Michigan Tours, Inc
Conservation officers to wear green uniforms this summer
The Michigan Department of Conservation has shipped new forest green uniforms for use by its officers in public appearances this summer. Following New York, the change aims to lend dignity and command respect, with about 140 officers in the field, though investigators may wear civilian dress when advantageous.
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Michigan Department of Conservation
Michigan
New York State
Empire Commonwealth
Publication order for divorce in Gogebic County Michigan
The order in the circuit court of Gogebic County Michigan directs publication in The Wakefield News for Anna Wahola by Steve Mattson her next friend seeking absolute divorce alimony and child custody from John Wahola who is not a resident of the state. The defendant must answer within 20 days of service or the bill will be confessed. Publication runs six weeks starting May 12 1928 or service by personal delivery within 20 days prior to appearance.
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Gogebig
Chancery
Bessemer
John Wahtola
Jones & Patek
Wakefield News
Michigan
Dean Russel to Speak at U P D B Annual Meeting
Dean H L Russel head of University of Wisconsin School of Agriculture will attend the Upper Peninsula Development Bureau annual meeting in Ontonagon on June 27 and 28. President Shaw of Michigan State College cannot attend due to other engagements.
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H. L. Russel
School of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
Ontonag
Shaw
Michigan State College
Holstein Association official to tour Upper Peninsula
James Hays secretary of the Michigan Holstein Breed association will spend two weeks in the upper peninsula visiting dairying counties with state dairy specialist Russell E Horwood. He will assess dairying in Menominee Dickinson Gogebic Iron Ontonagon Houghton Delta Luce Chippewa counties and speak at lunch clubs en route.
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James Hays
Michigan Holstein Breed Association
Upper Peninsula
Russell E. Horwood
Menominee County
Dickinson County
Gogebic
Iron
Ontonagon
Houghton, Moday
Mr. Hays
Delta County
Luce County
State Hospital
Chippewa County
Luce-Chippewa
Hays
Wakefield School District Meeting Called for June 11 1928
The annual meeting of the School District of the township and city is set for the Junior High School Building in Wakefield on Monday June 11 1928 at 10 00 a m. The purpose is to elect one trustee for a three year term. One candidate has filed nominating petition.
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City of
Wakefield
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New York
Great Northern
Alfred H. Evan
WM. C. Smith
Great Northern Life Insurance Company
Wakefield Mich
North
M*hanaaes
Anna Wahtola
Steve Mattson
George C
Driscoll
John Luxmore
Ironwood
Dean Russel
Holstein Association
Hancock
Harrison Streets
A. M. Gilbert
C. A. Rydeski
County of Gogebic
First National Bank OF Wakefield
Oxfords
Louis Sacks
Wakefield, Michigan
Athletic Union Suits
Henry Arthur Tressel
A. D
Abe Mathews
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