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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
8
The article notes a dramatic population decline from 168000 in 1836 to under 20000 in the present, attributing many deaths to health neglect. It describes Hawaiians as clean yet often living in unsanitary homes, prone to disease such as measles and smallpox, and portrays them as indolent yet gentle, with aloha spirit, as outsiders settle the islands.
The article explains a simple trick using hot rice to keep salt dry in humid weather. Heat a teaspoonful of rice and add it to the salt shaker. the rice absorbs moisture and leaves the salt dry. About twenty grains of rice suffice for a small shaker.
The notice lists wards and polling places for the city election in Bessemer Michigan on April 6 1908. It specifies offices to be elected including Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer Justice of the Peace and various ward officers plus a bond question of 25000 dollars for water works. Polls open 7 am close 5 pm. Dated March 11 1908 by City Clerk W L Guyer.
Notice to electors of Bessemer Gogebic Michigan that the boards of registration meet Saturday April 4 1908 at Abe Abelmans S A Larsons Michigans Dominic Ballones and Finnish Tem venues in the four wards from eight in the morning to eight in the evening to register voters meeting qualification requirements.
A compilation of etiquette rules for boys including deference to ladies in doors, seating, walking and greeting conduct. It repeats politeness standards and requests for proper behavior in social settings. The piece shifts to a promotional block for Dr. Shoop's Restorative claiming benefits for energy and health, ending with a sales note that Frank B. Jones sells the product.
New farmers league imports face higher duties totaling 222,006 units in Italy as authorities adjust trade measures. Officials say broader tariffs aim to protect domestic producers amid shifting market conditions. The move affects importers and could influence pricing across agricultural sectors.
A compilation of sayings and proverbs from Goethe Bible Homer Shakespeare Chinese Gaelice Cowper Demosthenes and others. The collection pairs maxims on pride luck truth and resilience with brief universal insights.
The article argues for banishment with a court of rehabilitation for criminals, claiming imprisonment fails to cure and that treating criminals as the mentally ill offers path to genuine reform. It contrasts court methods, notes truth as proof, and envisions state duty to restore offenders. Also an advertisement for Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets is included.
The Republican State Central Committee calls a Grand Rapids meeting on May 2 to elect four delegates to the national convention in Chicago and nominate fourteen presidential electors. Delegates are apportioned by county votes for secretary of state, with district caucuses at 9 AM and specific committee and officer selections. Gerrit J. Diekema chairs, Dennis E. Alward secretary, apportionment detailed for counties.
Notice from Michigan Auditor General announces sale of lands in Gocebic County bid for taxes from 19M and prior years. Statements with full descriptions will be sent to the County Treasurer and may be viewed before sale at the county seat. Public auction to be held by the Treasurer, with previously redeemed or canceled lands noted. James S. Ley, General.
Alaska's Fairbanks hosts three banks with 3.5 million dollars in deposits. The territory lists 35 public schools 48 teachers and 2257 pupils costing 56211 yearly, with 80 post offices and regular mail north of the Arctic circle. Since purchase for 7.2 million dollars Alaska has sent 10 million in federal revenue 80 million in furs 96 million in fish and 120 million in gold. Census 1900 cites 63 factories 3.6 million capital 2263 wage earners 1.37 million in yearly wages and 4.25 million in factory output. Reports note growing church buildings and members. Per capita consumption of Alaska goods is 7.18 dollars against 78.16 for Hawaii and 20.17 for Porto Rico.
An advertisement extols Swamp Root by Kilmer and Co as a cure for kidney and bladder issues affecting both women and men. It claims urinary symptoms and bedwetting indicate kidney trouble and promotes samples and a free pamphlet from Binghamton, New York.
A collection of aphorisms and social commentary reflecting attitudes toward politics, gender, money, honesty, and public life. The quips critique politicians, insurance, romance, religious identity, and social behavior with a satirical tone.
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