How Iron Ore Is Handled
John Sampson chronicles the Lake Superior iron ore trade from 1844 discovery near Marquette through canal era, railroad and ship upgrades, and the rise of modern ore carriers. He notes early sleigh and wagon transport, portage challenges, canal opening in 1855, and dramatic growth to 1922 with 3.2 million tons per voyage. He details vessel sizes, cargo averages, and rail efficiency, highlighting the Ashland division’s pivotal role in late shipping seasons.
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Lake Superior
Upper Peninsula
Marquette
Erie Pa
St. Mary's Rapids
St. Mary's Canal
SSS
Mercantile Pavt
Columbia
Cleveland Iron Co
Great Lakes
Goxebic Range
Ashland
C. & N. W. Railway
SIS
Women Entertain Range Women's Clubs in Wakefield
Wakefield Woman's club extends invitation to Lionwood and Bessemer clubs to meet at the Community Building in April to hear Mrs Y Seeber of Houghton address Michigan work. Seeber is district federation president. Next meeting is Wednesday March 18 with Rev Axel Pearson as principal speaker. Chairs are Neidhold, Hammer, Davies and Tyack.
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Wakefield Woman's Club
Lionwood
Bessemer
Wakefield Club
Y. Seeber
Houghton
Michigan
Mines
EL Flw
Neidhold
J. M. Hammer
W. J. Davies
Stanley Tyack
Wakefield Caucus Seeks Officers for Spring Election
Wakefield township voters are called to caucus Saturday evening at 8:00 to nominate officers for the regular spring election on Monday, April 1. Incumbent Ed Hamlin seeks renomination for supervisor, with ex-supervisor WJ Weston also expected to run. Clerk candidates include George Kronberg and J. J. Porter, the latter the present clerk. Nominees for treasurer are N. A. Laberdie and D. T. H. Beaudette, with several candidates for highway overseer and highway commissioner.
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Wakefield Township
Ed Hamlin
WJ. Weston
George Kronberg
J. J. Porter
N. A. LaBerdie
D. T H. Beaudette
Borski Case Set for New Trial in May
Frank Borski seeks $25,000 against the City of Wakefield after a bus overturn near the power plant left him incapacitated. A previous November verdict favored the city due to late notice, but Judge G C Driscoll granted a new trial with costs charged to the city, with trial anticipated in May.
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Frank Borski
City of
Wakefield
G. C. Driscoll
Borski
Jones & Patek
Scandinavian Lodge Reorganized in Wakefield
The Scandinavian Fraternity of America was reorganized last Saturday at the I. O. O. F. hall with all former members reinstated and seven new initiates. A. Windberg was elected president. officers include Mrs. Alvina Walstrom, vice president. Miss Viola Hanson, recording secretary. Nels Walstrom, assistant secretary. John Eliason, financial secretary. Charles Oman, treasurer. Mrs. Emilia Hanson, chaplain. Ole Hanson, marshal. Ellen Johnson, assistant marshal. John Oman, inside guardian. Gust Oman, outside guardian. J. A. Johnson, past president. A music program and addresses followed a lunch hosted by lodge ladies. Attending were George Eckman, Gabrielson and Gustafson of Skandia Lodge, Bessemer, and Edward Strand, supreme secretary, from Eveleth, Minn.
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Scandinavian Fraternity of America
I. O. Co. F. Hall
Lodge
A.windberg
Alvina Walstrom
Viola Hanson
Nels Walstrom
John Eliason
Charles Oman
Emilia Hanson
Ole Hanson
Ellen Johnson
John Oman
Guardian
Gust Oman
J. A. Johnson
Sesson
George Eckman
Gabrielson
Gustafson
Skandia Lodge
Bessemer
Edward Strand
The
National Order
Eveleth
Minn
Profit Seen in Poultry Farm
County farm owners reported profits from scientific poultry raising with three of four findings showing gains from 24.58 to 191.62 for February. Daisy Connors led county farmers with 191.62 profit from 52 hens producing 7,209 eggs at 13 48 eggs per hen, receipts 347.07 and feed costs 155.45. Her report lists detailed expenses and a total monthly profit of 191.62, while the county infirmary posted a loss of 3.25. Robert Peters promotes Pictorial Review via local agency advertising.
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FE. Gunderson
Daisy Connors
Connors
Roces Cayse
Sas Cpaas
Scoot Runs Daily and Sundays On Rail Schedule
A new order from the state utilities commission restores Sunday trains for the morning and evening routes. The Scoot will depart daily and Sundays with connections at Tronwood for Ashland and Chicago. Rail officials note growing patronage and improving fares, though mail service remains unchanged. A separate note covers Birch Valley Lumber delaying a white oak order due to a robin and a Kentucky physician burning unpaid bills in a public heap, citing moral reasons.
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Joseph Honzik
Tronwood
Ashland
Chicago
State Utilities Commission
Liquor cases for trial in April federal term
The April term at Marquette federal court will feature numerous liquor cases. Leo J. Grove reports at least 170 prohibition violations started, with about 104 heading to federal grand jury. Montain leads with over 50 cases.
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Marquette
United States District Court
Leo J. Grove
Grove
Federal Grand Jury
Tron Mountain
Ishpeming
Negaunee
Northlake
Copper Country
Iron County
Ironwood
Escanaba
Sault Ste. Marie
Mr. Grove
Michigan
Washington
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Texas
New York
Colorado
Indiana
Bears Break Hibernation At Wakefield Zoo With Cubs
Wakefield reports two bears emerged from winter quarters between 8 30 and 9 00 pm then walked briefly around their cage before retiring. Local observers note the zoo has added two bear cubs in recent weeks reflecting a 100 percent increase in bear flesh stock. Exact hibernation date unclear, recalled animals going into winter quarters around February 20.
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Wakefield
Wakefield Loses to Ashland High in Home Game
The Wakefield High School basketball team fell 15 to 11 to Ashland High at the Community Gym on Friday. It was Wakefield’s first home defeat and first loss of the season, though they previously beat Ashland 26 to 18 at Ashland. The result should boost Wakefield’s drive toward Upper Peninsula honors at Marquette next week.
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Wakefield High
Ashland High
Community Gym
Ashland
Wakefield
Upper Peninsula
Marquette
Golden Wedding Anniversary Of Mr and Mrs Oscar Swanson
Wakefield residents Mr and Mrs Oscar Swanson celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Thursday at Union Church with Rev A Benander officiating. Following the service, guests gathered at the Community Building for games and entertainment. a fuller report will appear next week.
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Oscar Swanson
Wakefield
Union Church
A. Benander
Bessemer
Special Masonic Lodge Meeting Tuesday Evening
The Bessemer lodge FLO& A. M. will exemplify the third degree at the Wakefield Masonic lodge rooms next Tuesday evening. Local members are urged to attend and witness what may be the best work seen here in years. Lunch will be served after the meeting.
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Bessemer Lodge
FLO& A. M
Wakefield
City Commission buys five tube radio set from Bedell Motor
The city commission purchased a five-tube radio set with phonograph from Bedell Motor Sales Company on Thursday. It will be installed in the Memorial Community building main lounging room. Three other bids were presented.
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City Commission
Bedell Motor Sales Company
Memorial Community Building
Cloon Motor Co Becomes Overland Willys Agent In Wakefield
The Cloon Motor Company ends its local Ford agency and assumes direct agency for Willys Overlands. Celeste Buccanero will be sub agent. Alex Frederickson and others take Ford agency duties. A new showroom and garage are planned this year or next to feature Ford, Lincoln and Fordson cars with full parts and service. Wakefield aims to center Overland and Willys Knight activity with trained mechanics. Next week more details will be announced as civic club plans St Patrick's Day events at the Community Building.
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Cloon Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Willys-Overlands Company
Celeste Buccanero
Home & Tourist Garage
Cloon Company
Alex Frederickson
Leo Isdebski
Bessemer
L. R. Bissel
L. O. Troughton
Tronwood
Ford Agency
Ford
Lincoln
Fordson
Cleon Motor Company
Wakefield
Overland
Wakefield Civic Club
Oeclock
Fat Hanson
Prices rise in iron ore market amid lake freight shifts
Cleveland ore shippers predict higher ore prices this season as stocks on Lake Erie decks shrink. January shipments to interior furnaces rose 622,105 tons year over year, with March and April targets pushing toward a stronger steel output. A new ore bridge at Ashtabula completed boosts shipments while consumption climbs, signaling potential heavy production for the season.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Tirtram
Lake Erieport
Tsostz
Ashtabula
Tren
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John Sampson
Weston
Driscoll
Robert Peters
Pictorial Review
Victorial
Robert
Advt
Birch Valley Lumber Company
Tioga
W. Va
Philadelphia
Stanford Ky
Iron Mountain
Ashland High School
Masonic Lodge
Commission
RADIO
Bedell Motor Company
CLOON
Prichs
Safety Deposit
First National Bank
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