Bessemer City Council Meets December 1907 Proceedings
The common council of Bessemer held a regular meeting on Monday December 2 1907 with Mayor presiding Aldermen Solberg Chaney Opas Gal emetti Patritto Gladzak Blaha Webb and McDonald present and Jont absent. Finance committee recommended paying numerous claims across funds including Contingent Water Works Light Cemetery Library Fire and others. Motion to adopt the Finance committee report prevailed. Massie wood-piling request referred to public grounds and buildings. Monthly arrest and fines reports adopted and filed. City clerk and treasurer reports read and filed. Block 9 in Hibbings addition and mounting the city map discussed. clerk authorized to procure needed materials. Meeting adjourned.
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City of
Bessemer
Alds
Solberg
Chaney
Opas
Galemetti
Patritto
Gladzak
Blaha
Webb
McDonald
Padadis
B Jones
G Spencer
Sherman & Hand
Otto Olson
Water Works Fund
Central Coal Co
Standard Oil Co
South Shore
Highway Fund
Semmerling
Hansen
Swarn
Fred Otto
N. D. Massie
Moore St
Ball Park
Marshall Rowett
Justices of Peace
Munthe and Russell
Hibbings Addition
Duluth Engineering Co
Ald. Blaha
Ald. Chaney
W.L. Guyer
Liquor Tax Report for Gogebic County 1907
The Office of the Gogebic County Treasurer issues a true list of all persons engaged in the liquor traffic who paid liquor tax during the year ending December 1, 1907. It records their names, places of business, and nature of business. Oscar Kerota, County Treasurer, December 3, 1907. Alex Staom, Notary Public. My commission expires January 7, 1911.
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Gogebic County
Michigan
Oscar Kerota
Alex Staom
Hudacek Bros
Ironwood
Mich
Frank Ehlers
C. J. Peterson
O. C. Anderson
John Boli
John Carli
Peter & Abraham Zeppela
Anton D. Andrea
Frank Petruska
Frank Lager
Erick Nyman
Matt Macki
Jacob Kubiak
Ed, Strang
William Werder
Ee Oy
Hans Everson
Aay
William Hassett
John S. Kluck
Martin Steppa
Samuel Turner
May i, F. Talaska
J. Kropidlowski
Johnson & Johnson
Frank Anderson
Andrew Nyman
Casmer Ossowski
John Erickson
Kjarum & Nelson
Nels Niemi
Martin Koskinen
John Carlquist
Johan Netterblad
John W. Morrison
Val Blatz Brewing Co
Ole Silleman
Elias Luoma
Ee Hakki Jarvinen
J. H. Cannon
Tr Ad
Joan Forte
Dennis D Shea
Frank Foromolo
Steve Cvengros
John Roth
Elias Maki
Andrew Anderson
Siappa
Hantula
Wm Soderlund
A Piazzi
C Markette
Oe Augst
Sebatino Serza
John A Palmquist
Seiecmen
Adolph Johnson
Alfred O Johnson
Dominic Maznighetti
Lazarus Sax
Andrew Contratto
Stephen Wozniak
Joseph Wozniak
Gust Larm
Matt
Edward Harry
John Delmott
Joseph Novakski
John Oman
John Michaels
Olson & Johnson
O. H Hantala & C
Nygard Duluth Brew. & Malting Co
Wakefie
Jas Pezzetti
Jos Mattinkowski
O Ringenberg
Paul Parubski
Mareniser
D O'Brien
Patrick Kelly
Watersme
Michigan, Ag. v
Gogehiec
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Endorsed Over Poisons
A historical ad urges mothers to choose Dr Shoop's Cough Cure to avoid poisons in cough medicines. It touts 20 years of use, asserts safe ingredients, and claims labeling shows no poison marks. The notice advises comparing packages and demands Dr Shoop's brand from all dealers.
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Dr. Shoop
Mental alienation in England amid social excesses
In England, excesses of a great civilization produce mental alienation. Causes include ill assorted marriages breeding hereditary insanity, hazardous speculations, frequent commercial crises, political life fluctuations, rich laziness, liquor abuse, and many religious sects London Hospital.
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England
London Hospital
Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea Sold By D McFarlane
A promotional note declares Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea safe and profitable, promising surplus earning power and health benefits for retirement. It advertises 35 cents for Tea or Tableta and lists seller D McFarlane.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
D. McFarlane
Stylish mourners in Back Bay death case prompt inquiry
An investigation into the reported death of a millionaire's wife reveals it arose from the husband ordering mourning livery for his butler, coachman, and footman. The Boston Herald notes the fashion angle and the fatal case. A cold remedy ad advises caution with opiate-containing products and promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar sold by D. McFarlane.
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Back Bay
Boston Herald
Kennedy
D. McFarlane
Judge Meyer Remembers Butler Era in New Orleans
In a story from the Saturday Evening Post, Judge Adolph Meyer of Louisiana recalls Civil War days, explaining he fought in the army while his family stayed in New Orleans as Union troops occupied the city. He recounts a friend’s quip about spoons and jokes about soldiers stealing dinner and the stove.
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Adolph Meyer
Louisiana
New Orleans
Benjamin F. Butler
Saturday Evening Post
Worth Remembering Splinter remedy with soap plaster
An old tip advises avoiding tweezers or needles for a finger splinter. Crush soap on rag to make a plaster, sprinkle sugar, and mash with a teaspoon. Apply at night to draw the splinter to the surface by morning for easy removal with fingers.
Encore and Bis in English and French phrasing
The piece notes how English uses the word Encore while French rarely does in speech, but uses Bis as a near equivalent. It contrasts idioms like on the tapis meaning on the council table for discussion, clarifying misinterpretations of the expression in English contexts.
Tyranny of Clothes and Diet Observations
The London Daily Graphic notes clothing dictates mood, urban wear in rural settings feels wrong, while church attire blocks devotion. It argues civilization is bound by dress. It also cites expert consensus that a mixed diet is best and warns against over eating as a greater fault than consuming many foods.
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Ayer
London Daily Graphic
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Torday
Aes Mail Matter
Liquor Tax Report
Te County Treasurer
Boston
Scott
Economizer
Chapman Engine Works
Marcellus, Mich
United States Health Bulletin
Bessemer Brewing Co
the First National Bank
Ssemer, Michigan
William S. Prince
Geo. L. Loope
Walter F. Truettner
Cashier
H. Olin Young
Congress
Albert D. Johnston
Louis H. Truettner
General Merchandise
Illiam
Prince
Prest
Savings Department
Peoples Coal CO
Otto B. Olson
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