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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
16
A historical account notes a drastic drop in Hawaiian population from 108000 in 1836 to under 20000 by present times. It cites health neglect, sanitation issues in rural homes, and recurring outbreaks like measles and smallpox as contributing factors while describing Hawaiians as gentle yet indolent and pleasure-loving as they face assimilation by newcomers.
A short home remedy explains how rice prevents salt from clumping. Heat a teaspoonful of rice and place it in the salt shaker. the hot grains absorb moisture, keeping salt dry in humidity. Twenty grains reportedly suffice for a small shaker, even with pinholes.
Notice to electors of Bessemer Gogebic County Michigan that ward boards will meet on Saturday April 4 1908 at Abe Abelman I A Larson Michigan House Dominic Ballone and Finnish Temperance Hall to register electors from eight in the morning to eight in the evening. Dated Bessemer March 18 1908.
Electors of Bessemer Michigan are notified the annual city election will be held Monday April 6 1908. Polls open 7am to 5pm at ward buildings. Officers to be elected include Mayor Clerk Treasurer and Justice of the Peace. Each ward also selects supervisors aldermen and constables. A bond issue of 25000 for a Water Works Improvement Fund will be proposed. Dated March 18 1908. W L Guyer City Clerk.
A blend of etiquette guidance for boys outlining courteous behavior toward ladies and elders, including door manners, seating, and speaking with proper posture. The text then promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a tonic to alleviate spring lethargy and improve digestion and circulation, claiming quick, noticeable improvements after a short trial, with sale by Frank B. Jones.
The article notes a rapid rise in the number and commercial importance of farmers leagues in Italy, now totaling 222,006. It emphasizes both the expanding membership and the growing economic influence of these local farming associations across the country.
A fragmented excerpt of proverbs and literary lines recalls Goethe Bible and Shakespeare. The readable portion presents a sequence of maxims and aphorisms about pride luck temper and fate attributed to various authors including German and Gaelic roots, Cowper and Amphis, with the final line noting misfortunes are common to all.
A historical essay argues crime is an illness and favors banishment followed by a court of rehabilitation. The author, a former convict, contends prisons fail to cure and proposes post sentence reform through mental and moral improvement proven by work. He urges state duty to guide true rehabilitation.
The Republican State Convention of Nichiewa meets at Majestic Theater Grand Rapids on May 1 to elect four delegates at large to Chicago and nominate fourteen Presidential Electors, plus appoint State Central Committee members and a Chairman. Delegates are apportioned by county votes for the last Secretary of State election.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets claimed to stop pain fast by normalizing blood flow. It asserts pain relief within 20 minutes, pricing 20 tablets for 25 cents, with order details directing readers to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin and seller Frank B. Jones.
Notice states lands in County G bid off to the State for back taxes for 12 years and described in statements to be forwarded to the County Treasurer. Lands have been at his office and will be sold at public auction.
Data on Alaska's economy and infrastructure show Fairbanks with three banks totaling 3.5 million dollars in deposits, 35 public schools, 48 teachers, and 2 257 pupils costing 56 211 yearly. The territory has 80 post offices and regular mail north of the Arctic circle, with Pacific Coast departures daily. Since purchase for 7.2 million, Alaska has sent 10 million federal revenue, 90 million in furs, 96 million in ash, and 120 million in gold. The 1900 census lists 63 factories, 3.6 million capital, 2 263 wage earners, 1.365 million yearly wages and 4.250 million factory output. A U SGS official notes magnetic black sand may prove valuable for platinum and gold. Denominational reports show growing church buildings and membership. Trade goods shipped to Alaska include a wide range of goods from agricultural implements to tobacco and textiles. Per capita consumption for a 60 000 population is 37.18, compared with 78.16 for Hawaii and 2.17 for Puerto Rico in a 953 000 population figure.
An old advertisement asserts kidney and bladder issues affect both women and men, leading to diminished ambition and health. It touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy, offering samples and urging readers to mention the paper when writing for information from Binghamton New York.
The column collects aphorisms on politics money and social behavior from a local paper. It remarks on protection for farmers after elections, insults in public life, the merchant’s salvation through wealth, and observations on honesty ambition and entertainment. It ends with a satire on a man buying actress pictures claiming they were gifts from representatives.
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