Copper Notes and Mining Returns Highlight Losses and Dividends
The article outlines vast losses in Lake Superior copper mining, noting 48 companies paying 38.8 million in assessments with no dividends, 259 more paying about 10 million in failed development, and only a handful profiting. It cites six profitable firms, total dividends since formation, and broad capitalization figures plus unaudited balance details. It also reports a quarterly dividend declaration by Calumet & Hecla and an August payout, amid a Michigan Republican convention notice with delegate rules and caucus details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Copper
Lake Superior
Atlantic
Calumet & Hecla
Osceola
Quincy
Famarack
Wolverine
Untonagon Herald
Calumet & Heela Mining ‘Company
Payaode
Photographer Harlan Finds Relief from Indigestion
Eaton Ohio photographer C C Harlan reports lasting relief from severe indigestion after trying Electric Bitters. He praises the remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues and endorses the product through D MacFarlane druggist. Marion Lee of Dantecath Indiana notes diabetes and a Baptist of patients cite Foley’s Honey and Tar for asthma without relief.
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C. C. Harlan
Eaton, O
D. MacFarlane
Marion Lee
Dantecath, Lad
Foley
Telich
Folow
Historic Franklin Pierce Estate Sells to Highest Bidder
The Hillsboro New Hampshire estate of President Franklin Pierce is to be auctioned again, prompting lament over dwindling New England landmarks. The piece argues for preservation by historical societies to keep the mansion intact for future generations amid a utilitarian era and a popular summer camping region drawing visitors.
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Franklin Pierce
Hillsboro
N. H
New England
Granite State
Besten Globe
President Diaz a Hard Worker
Among Mexicans the general opinion is that if President Diaz ceased his routine he would die. He starts work at 30 minutes after midnight and labors until 1:30 p.m. He returns at 4:40 p.m. and often works until midnight. His day is rigorous, leaving little time for travel or leisure. He never drinks alcohol and avoids eating at banquets.
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Diaz
Gen. Diaz
Gossip Heard Beneath An Opes Parlor Window
A Euclid avenue woman overhears a conversation between a couple beneath an Opes parlor window. The young man tries to leave with his sweetheart while she taunts him about kissing her if he were a babe but not if he were a man. The scene ends with the bashful suitor being teased.
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Euclid Avenue
Cleveland Leaderer
De Witt’s Early Risers Named A Tonic Lacking Gripe
An old advertisement asserts De Witt’s Little Early Risers are a purely vegetable tonic for the liver. The copy features testimonial from Scott of Milton and includes misread or misspelled references and nearby street details.
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Witt
Scott
Hughland Ave
Milton
Pac
de Witt
Underground Mountain Revealed in Indian Survey
The Trigonometrical Survey of India reports a possible buried mountain range about a thousand miles long between two observation stations. They base the claim on gravity observations showing deflection lines opposite sides of the proposed underground mass.
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Trigonometrical Survey
India
The Windfall Name Origin in Early History
The term windfall arose from medieval times when peasants were forbidden to cut forest trees. If a storm blew down a tree, the fallen timber belonged to them as fortune, giving rise to the phrase windfall and its association with good luck.
Col Osborn Causes Quiet Scene At Women’s Club
Col Norris G Osborn editor of the New Haven Register presided at a women’s clubs convention in New Haven at Calvary Baptist church. After introducing a speaker he subtly shifted his chair back repeatedly to fade from view until an usher warned him he risked being in the tank if he tried another hitch.
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Col
Norris G. Osborn
New Haven
Shatters All Records in Remarkable Health Cure
Verbena Iowa man FL A Gulledge paid doctors for piles causing 24 tumors but Bncklen's Arnica Salve cured him. It subdues inflammation and pains and is advertised as the best salve. Available for 25 cents at D MacFarlane's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl.a
Return from Europe Invokes Rhine Watch Mention
A lady recounting travels in Europe at a party in New York mentions seeing the clock at Stresburg and a peer teases with a remark about the watch on the Rhine. The exchange reflects curiosity about famed European curiosities.
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Europe
Stresburg
Rhine
New York Times
Foley Kidney Cure Promises Treatment for Bright's Disease
An advertisement presents Foley's Kidney Cure claiming relief for Bright's disease and diabetes. It lists locations: Willesre Street, Bladter, Wilcare Anbey and Be llor Diseases. The item reads as a medical patent remedy with broad efficacy claims.
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Willesre Stowe
A Necessary Precaution Cautioning Cold Care
Advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure to rapidly treat colds and related throat and lung troubles. Claims to allay inflammation clear the head and strengthen mucous membranes. Promotes safety for children and immediate action by FF B Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jones
DR. King
Fortville Class Leader William M. Baker Marks 43 Years
William M. Baker of Fortville Indiana has led the Methodist Episcopal church class for forty three years. He began with thirty seven members and now heads a class of two hundred fifty. Born in Weston Virginia sixty five years ago he has lived in Fortville since 1858.
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William M. Baker
Fortville
Ind
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Baker
Weston
Physician Endorses Foley's Kidney Cure in Kentucky
Dr. Geo Ewing of Smiths Grove Ky reports personal relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble and enlarged prostate. He says after three bottles the patient was entirely relieved and cured and he prescribes it in his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ewing
Smith's Grove
Foley
Consumption Threatened Hacking Cough Cures C Unger Claim
A Champaign resident recounts a year long coughing illness feared to be consumption and credits Foley's Honey and Tar after physician care. Special Excursions offer low round trip rates to Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota points with travel good until Oct 34 and return by Oct 34. For details contact Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
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C. Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Foley
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Probate Court Claims Notice in Gogebie County
State of Michigan, Gogebie County. Commissioners on Claims in the Estate of Martin Kallander deceased invite all claimants to present claims for examination and adjustment. They will meet September 22, 1902 and December 22, 1902 at 10 oclock a.m. in the Probate Office, Bessemin, to receive and examine claims. Dated June 29th, 1902.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Heros Caulied
Grand Rapids
Supreme Court
Order of Business
Republican State Central Committee
Geezer J. Dickens
Dennis EK
AL Wakb
Upper Peninsula
State of
Gogebie
Said County
Martin Kallander
Said
Bensemin
Wisconsin Central Railway Announces New Daily Schedule
The Wisconsin Central Railway outlines new daily train services effective February 1. Train S07 departs Bessemer at sunrise for Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Train S02 leaves Bessemer at 2 05 pm for Ashland. Train SOS departs Bessemer at 7 05 pm for Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Osibige. Trains SOC and others arrive at Bessemer at designated times.
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Wisconsi Central By.Co
Prain
Bessemer
Northwest Time Table Shows Daily Scoot Passenger Runs
The timetable lists Nekrit bound and South Round routes with daily Scoot Passenger services at various times including 13.50 a.m. and 8.04 p.m. There are connections for Saxon copper country and multiple No. numbers such as No. 15 No. 24 No. 23 and No. 55. Some services run only on Sundays.
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Sun
Tierga.m
Saxon
Copper Country
Escanaba
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Mines
Sill Pierce Estate
McDesty
Horolgical
Care Diabetes
John Frank
Dessemer, Mich
A. D
Frank RB. Towers
Ivek Tage
Cat Mok
Commissioners
The
Pires
the Herald
Neraic
Penn
Life Insurance Company
J. A. Vogtlin, Agt
A. Salisbury
Loepe & Whiteside Block
Eugene Field
Field
F.C. DeVirta Co
Chicago
F.b.jonessl
Greene
J. W. Creene & Co
van Buren St
Linmer
J. A. Vogtlin
Bessemer, Mich
Drs. Kennedy & Kyrygau
Ls. Hat
Wisconsin Central Railway
Nekrit
Soutid
Tig Pan
Bitect
Frains
Duluth
West
Calumet Houghton
Ishpeming
Marquette
C. M.& Star
Calumet
Houghton
Sault Ste Marie
Montreal
East
Lower Michian
J. Mavtiters
Rand-Msnally
ADAMS
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
Royal Medicine Co
Mackarlane
Rocure
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