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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
8
A new kind of mouse was discovered on a sand island in Dublin bay. It resembles a common mouse but has a different coloration. Naturalists suggest it may be a stranded castaway mouse, with its protective coat evolving due to island surroundings and exposure to native predators.
Fragmentary ad copy describes a wretched complexion and jaundiced skin with liver trouble. It touts King’s New Life Pills to purify blood, improve skin and cheeks, and references MacFarlane’s Ure product with prices noted in old penny format.
An 19th century extraction explains measuring rainfall depth using a large aperture funnel catching direct rain, with rim extended beyond the platform. Water flows to a calibrated tube showing depth in tenths of inches, aided by a settle gauge for easy reading. Larger receiving area yields more accurate results.
An Ot Sumterville Alabama ad describes Kodol Pyepepsia Care as a universal digestant. The copy asserts the product contains natural digestive fluids and promises rest for weak stomachs and restored digestion.
An advertisement extols Kodol for permanent relief from indigestion by aiding digestion. It claims the product allows the stomach to rest and removes discomfort, asserting dieting alone cannot ease the stomach. The copy emphasizes consuming the right foods and the product’s role in digestion.
An old Southern Illinois attorney, short on cash during wartime, draws affidavits for a planter to release seized cotton. On the levee next morning the planter offers a mount of money from a row of $500 bills. The attorney, struggling to respond, finally suggests an extra five hundred to reach a fair total of three hundred? The scene ends with a quick, wary negotiation and a sharp, ironic twist.
State game protectors report 100 named birds seized at a New York freezing warehouse. Offenses carry $25 per bird and $69 for a cat offense, with 2 100 birds found and potential fines near $2,500,000 if all 160,000 birds are implicated. Authorities say most birds came from Jay Weert and were sent for processing. The raid is described as the largest in New York, exposing gaps in cold storage dealers and origin tracking.
Mrs HH Airport of Johnstown Pa reports her little girl nearly strangled by croup but was instantly relieved by One Minute Cough Cure. C Lofroth & Aiud endorse the remedy and its quick action.
Liszt pioneered hearted recital practice while Weber, praised conductor, faced a missing score crisis during a Dresden performance of Moesz magic flue. Weber began without a score, guiding the orchestra and singers to a flawless first act. The royal family applauded Weber's composure and skill.
James White of Pryantsville Indiana reports De Witts Witch Hazel Salve healed running sores on both legs after six years of suffering and doctors failing to help. He recommends the salve and urges avoiding imitations from C Lofroth & Co.
President James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railroad owns a model farm near St. Paul with a buffalo and deer park. He shows strong interest in advancing agriculture and stock raising and has lectured at Minnesota's agricultural experiment farm midway between St. Paul and Minneapolis.
New York gains substantial revenue from leasing piers to Cunard White Star American Atlantic Transport French Leyland National and other lines. White Star pays the largest rental about 217 000 dollars. Cunard follows with 120 600 pounds and American near 82 131 dollars.
In Sadieville Kentucky a long suffering woman Mrs S P Whittaker regains health due to Dr King New Discovery. Her husband says it cured her chronic bronchial trouble and also healed their granddaughter from a severe bout of whooping cough. The product promises to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles at 50 cents and 1.06 dollars and trial bottles free at D Mackarlane's drug store.
The vast northern half of Wisconsin offers iron ore kaolin clay beds timber and rich soil ideal for settlers and manufacturers. Cheap land and easy access to transportation promise high prosperity with needed capital and enterprise. For full details contact Parton Johnson G F Neg Dt bk Pite Sacre is Caiby Abbot Bid Milwaukee Wis.
Fragmented notice describes a publication offering opportunities and financial terms. Mentions region North Western tions and contact details for delivery. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a promotional pamphlet with subscription terms and provider names.
PaneAmerican excursion tickets to diuilala New York, covering six routes by rail and lake trips. Tickets on sale daily June 1 to October 31 and valid for return travel ten days from sale. Circuitous tour rate available. Inquiries to nearest agent or Giso W Hibbard GP A Marquette.
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 of all lines to Buffalo. For further particulars apply to age. An illustrated booklet will be mailed on receipt of two cents postage by nh 3% Suiskern General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Salt Lake Denver and other Colorado Utah and Pacific Coast Points as well as St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Pakota Hot Springs etc on various dates during the summer season with frequent fast trains through sleeping cars chair cars dining cars and favorable return units Inquire of ticket agents Chicago & North-Western Bay for sale dates and details.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway offers excursion tickets to Cogebic Lake from Bessemer Michigan at 2.60 dollars round trip every Friday and Saturday for a six week summer season. Return must be on or before the following Monday. Lake fishing is noted for bass and brook trout. inquire via NW railway agents.
An old advertisement claims if bowel action is not easy and regular, serious complications follow. It promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a pleasant and effective remedy. Cy Lofroth & Co.
Public notices warn Hodgson and Hollister of tax deed land sale and potential conveyance within six months. Document includes attachment writs against Petructla Du Nan, chancery suit by John Smith vs Gertrude Smith, and a court order for appearance and publication in the Besseer Herald, Gogebic County. Historical newspaper items present multiple cases and dates in Michigan.
In Gogebic County Michigan Amelia Brown sues Andrew Brown in chancery at Bessemer. The court ordered the nonresident defendant to enter appearance within four months and file an answer within twenty days after service or the bill will be confessed. Publication of the order in the Bessem er Herald for six weeks or personal service twenty days before appearance. Norman W. Hartge Circuit Judge S. S. Cooper solicitor Bessemer Mich June 23 188?
Beginning December first, 1900 the Wisconsin Central Ry Co will operate daily trains from Bessemer. Train S07 departs for Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. Train 2 leaves at 2 00 p m for Ashland. Train 3 leaves at 7 08 p m for Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. Several other trains arrive at Bessemer at various times.
Daily schedules for Scoot Passenger trains to Saxon copper country with morning and afternoon departures. Notes include No. 8 22 24 20 trains, ex Sun service, connection times at Saxon, and evening arrivals. Local way freights and passenger connections appear with specific times and destinations.
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