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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
4
The Bessemer Herald lists the 1901 opening of Bessemer City Schools on Monday September 2 at 9:00 am with enrollment in familiar rooms. Beginners in Kindergartens not to attend until Tuesday. teachers assigned across the High School and Sophie Street School plus two wards of Kindergarten, music and drawing.
Resolutions framed by Gogebic County Bar and County Board express deep sorrow at the death of Thomas Jeffery late sheriff. They commend his fearless service and character and extend condolences to his family, with a certified copy to be delivered to the widow. Signed by Belmont Waples chairman and others.
The Gogebic County Board of Supervisors expresses profound respect for Sheriff Thomas Jeffery who died in Bessemer Michigan on August 20 1961. It notes his sterling character stainless integrity fidelity fearlessness and ability in official duties. The board declares the county has suffered irreparable loss and testifies to his uprightness and true worth.
The resolution states that the measures be spread upon the minutes and a copy delivered to Mrs. Jeffery as part of the board proceedings and formal documentation of the action.
Hi Henry's Big City Minstrels bring over fifty white performers to Bessemer on Wednesday Sept 4. The touring company, famed after the Pan American Exposition, offers an identically staged program as in major cities. Organized from New York vaudeville stars, the troupe promises bright comedians, new wardrobes, ornate scenery, and a top band plus a sensational parade. Seats are on sale at MacFarlane's Drug Store.
Good city residence property with steam heat hot and cold water sewerage and modern conveniences. Suitable for a large family. For price and particulars enquire at the Herald office.
A refractorist explains that prolonged eye abuse causes close range jumbling of objects and urges using glasses to relieve eye nerve strain, headaches, indigestion, and dyspepsia. The note positions glasses as a remedy and hints at nerve power conservation.
Mr and Mrs Joan E Oarson thank friends for support during illness and death of their infant son Edward Milton. Mrs Thomas Jeffery thanks friends and I O O S members and Ironwood Bessemer societies for kindness during her husband’s illness and death.
Mr and Mrs J L Zopercern express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness death and burial of their little daughter.
The September Ladies' Home Journal argues that expanding children's nightlife to evening dances and parties harms the social liberties of American children. It contends that late events excite kids with underdeveloped stamina, risking their future, and cautions against letting youths "burn the candle at both ends."
Petitioners request official diagnosis and removal of illegible miracles currently performed by bare men in Billy of great gun. They urge compliance with stringent orders from the lord god and removal from cantoment boundaries with exhibits not to miracle again.
Mindanao and Jolo in the Philippine Islands sees M. A. Colton named superintendent of education in the department. Colton formerly served as an instructor in French and Yale. He was among the first Taft commission appointees and aided Superintendent Atkinson last year with Danish linguistic skills and administrative work in organization.
An advertorial snippet claims Dr King’s New Life Pills improve liver function purify blood and give clear skin and rosy cheeks. It promotes the product with a satirical warning about a sallow complexion and blotches, priced at 25 cents at D MacFarlane’s drug store.
Mrs. Nannie Galleger of La Grange Georgia applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great sores on her head and face to save her child from frightful disfigurement. She reports a quick cure exceeding all hopes and notes its efficacy on sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns and piles. 25¢ cure guaranteed by D MacFarlane druggist.
An advertisement offers refractionist and optician services by A J Norberg. It emphasizes years of study and experience, claiming fast, pleasant fittings without long chair hours or nerve strain. Free consultation is included.
The Iowa court rules the anti cigarette tax law constitutional and confirms that cigarette dealers and building owners may be liable for the tax, with proceeds used under the new law. The decision states the case will likely be appealed.
The notice markets De Witts Witch Hazel Salve by C. Lotroth & Co as a universal healer for eruptions cuts burns scalds and sores and claims it is a certain cure for piles. It warns buyers to beware of counterfeit copies and to ensure they get the original product.
A woman from Adrian Michigan was acquitted after protesting a gaming den that had seized her husband’s earnings. She threatened and burned the establishment with kerosene but was found not guilty in court.
An old time advert urges readers to take Rocky Mountain Tea tonight to banish pimples and blackheads. It promises clear skin and calls on readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.
A London concern has developed a plant to produce pemmican here. The process is not the sausage described in a popular radiation column, but dried and molded meat combined with suet flavoring, dried currants, and other seasonings. This marks a notable innovation since the Greeley expedition era.
An eye care offer from a traveling optician promises perfect vision with properly fitted glasses. The ad notes free eye examinations and advises that glasses may be needed, plus offers a range of optical goods at moderate prices. It also seeks salesmen to cover Gogebic and nearby counties with salary or commission. The Victor Oil Company of Cleveland, Ohio is listed as the contact.
O O Buck of Beirne Arkansas says he was troubled with constipation until he bought DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Since then he has been entirely cured and recommends them to others through C Lofroth & Co.
A delicate summer blouse features nearly transparent India silk, elaborate tucking, and lace insertion. It is finished at the neck with a lace band and edged with bebe velvet ribbon.
A dealer asks whether the offer of a product described as “just as good as Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co.” would yield higher profits. The prompt urges asking if the dealer makes more money.
A reflective proverb about treating workers with respect and generosity. It emphasizes that loyalty and excellence come from trust and fair treatment, even when exceptions are made for specific individuals. The quote underscores personal ethics in business practices.
Governor Ezra P. Savage of Nebraska is described as tall and gaunt and adopts the ranchman look with goatee and sombrero, signaling a folksy, farming roots.
An advertisement claims that irregular bowels lead to serious complications and promotes De Witts Little Early Risers as safe pleasant and effective. Product by C. Lofroth & Co.
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