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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
8
The text describes art-eaters that cannot open their mouths, having a snout with a smell round orifice. A two foot long worm-like tongue protrudes, coated with liquid glue, causing any touched substance to adhere. The tongue lifts insects in large quantities as the animal licks them up.
An old time testimonial style advert promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to regulate the liver purify the blood and clear complexion. Mentioned price 25 cents at D MacFarlane's drug store.
Observers praise elocutionary training for women despite derision as a fad. The article notes college girls show varied voice quality, praising the best voice as rich and carrying. It argues faithful practice helps, but cannot fix a poor voice in weeks, and urges parents to cultivate measured speech in daughters.
Jeremiah W. Jenks argues that industrial combinations may wield price power harming society, yet can yield social gains if they reduce industrial energy costs. Benefits often stay with capitalists, while workers and many consumers see little or none. Competition, real or potential, could shift more of the savings to consumers over time, though firms may retain some share. The broader social impact of price shifts from combinations warrants careful study.
Mr Withee took two hounds hunting bears and followed their scent up a mountain slope. He found the dogs guarding a cave where three bears lay stunned or dead. He claimed a total bounty of 20 dollars, 27.50 for hides, and 42 dollars for oil, totaling 59.50 for one day.
A described Australian curiosity, tall and fat with a hollow trunk, holds a glutinous interior used to make a refreshing drink. It is tapped much like maple sugar, and locals hollow the trunk to collect the sap for consumption.
An advertisement promises relief from hard, irregular bowels with De Witt's Little Early Risers. It claims the remedy is safe pleasant and effective and is sold by C Lefroth & Co.
Merlie Monday marks a mid year break at Scottish universities to replenish poor students larders. The custom arose from Highland families bringing oats and potatoes to begin the academic term, with rooms sharing meals from common stores.
A description of Boschee's German Syrup as a trusted prescription by a celebrated German physician. It claims rapid relief of coughs colds and lung troubles by addressing the cause and restoring health. It notes decades of use two million bottles sold annually since 1868 and urges three doses for ordinary coughs, price 75 cents and reference to Green's Prize Almanac.
President Harper announces the university will open foreign branches in Europe to aid students whose parents travel abroad. Paris hosts the American Home School for Girls at 26 Rue de Longchamp with Miss Elizabeth Wallace and Miss Emma directing, starting October 15. Berlin will follow Paris.
Frank O Neil, an employee of Miller and Lux, drives a derrick wagon when a swarm of bees attacks his team near Los Banos Mexico. Two horses die from stings after escaping the wagon while O Neil is badly stung but survives. The incident underscores the danger of bees feeding on Miller alfalfa fields.
In Sadieville Kentucky Mrs Whittaker long suffered from chronic bronchial trouble. Her husband credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her and their granddaughter of a severe whooping cough. The ad touts guaranteed bottles for two dollars and free trial bottles at D MacFarlane’s drug store.
The fragment describes northern Wisconsin as partially developed with opportunities for settlers and manufacturers. It highlights cheap land, potential for schools and roads, and rich natural resources including iron ore, marl, kaolin, clay, timber, and soil. It promotes WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILWAY facilities and offers pamphlets from W. T. Killen, land and industrial commissioner, Milwaukee contacts Colby & Abbot.
Publication promotes gold mining opportunities along the North Western Line. Offers a pamphlet detailing prospects and mentions a pamphlet will be mailed free on receipt of 50 cents in postage to W. E. Kuiskern, G. Poa 1, 22 Fifth avenue, Chicago, IL.
Mrs. 5. H. Allport of Johnstown Pennsylvania reports her young daughter nearly strangled by croup. Doctors warned she might not survive but was instantly relieved after using One Minute Cough Cure from C. Lofroth & Co.
Low rates west and northwest on the North Western Line for trips to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Salt Lake and points across Colorado Utah and the Pacific Coast with favorable return limits on various summer dates. Gogebis Lake trips from Bessemer Michigan Fridays and Saturdays at 2.90 round trip with Monday return. lake noted for bass and brook trout fishing.
John P. Hodgson and Sophia Hollister are notified that tax deed sale of described land has occurred for unpaid taxes in Gogebie County Michigan. Charles Anderson and Isaac Erickson offer conveyance within six months upon repaying amounts paid plus 100 percent, sheriff fees, and $5 per description. failure prompts possession action. Descriptions include Und. 27 SEY of SE See 16 Town 47 Range 49 with $89.11 paid for 1890s taxes and SE of SE YY of See 16 Town 47 Range 46 with $22.62 paid for 1896 1897 taxes, total $111.73. Place of business listed as Box 429 Bessemer Michigan. Dated July 20 1900.
In the Gogebic County Circuit Court Neal Brown Louis Pradt and Charles Gilbert sue Petruella Durham for 4357.87. A writ of attachment was issued against the defendant's lands goods and effects returnable June 25. Dated July 16. Attorney for plaintiffs is S. Cooper of Bessemer Michigan.
Pan American Exposition in Buffalo prompts sale of excursion tickets from all stations at low rates with six routes for rail and lake trips. Tickets available June 1 to October 21. return validity ten or fifteen days from sale. Circuitous tour rate offered. Inquiries to ticket agents or Geo W Hibbard G P A Marquette Mich.
Vero Low Rate Excursion Tickets to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo New York are sold daily with favorable return limits. Direct connection at Chicago with fast trains to Buffalo. An illustrated booklet will be mailed on receipt of two cents by W B Kniskern General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago.
In Gogebic County Probate Court at Bessemer on July 16 1901 Judge Curtis Buck presiding executor George L Loope seeks approval of his final account As a hearing is set for August 12 at 10 am heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be allowed Notice of pendency and hearing to be published in the Bes Herald for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing Curtis Beck judge of Probate (AN true copy).
In Gogebic County Michigan a chancery case is filed by John P. Smith against Gertrude Smith. The defendant, a non resident of Michigan residing in Washington, must appear within four months and answer the bill of complaint. Publication of this order is required weekly for six weeks in the Casco We ig newspaper or service of a copy twenty days before appearance. Judge Norman W. Haer. S. S. Coover, solicitor. Bessemer Michigan dated June 28.
In Gogebic County Michigan a chancery suit Aviola Brown vs Andrew Brown proceeds. The defendant, a Wisconsin resident, must appear and answer within four months or admit the bill. Publication of this order in Bessember Herald to run weekly for six weeks or personal service at least twenty days before appearance.
Wisconsin Central Ky Co takes effect February 1 1900 running trains daily from Bessemer to Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. Train 307 leaves Bessemer at 5 15 to Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. Train 305 leaves Bessemer 7 05 to Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. Train 306 arrives 8 15. Train 302 arrives daily at 4 55. Train 305 and 306 and 307 details listed.
Daily and ex Sun train listings show Scout Passenger Escanaba and Saxon copper country connections with multiple departures. Includes Way freight and Scoot Passenger runs, noting times from morning to late night across No 5 10 15 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 28.
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