Fear Drives Woman to Take Own Life Near Iron Mountain
Mrs. Adeline Gendon, 35, distraught by fear of insanity and confinement, hanged herself at her home near Iron Mountain last Friday. The body was found by her husband in a log shed after he returned from work for breakfast. She had prior treatment at Mayo Brothers Institute in Rochester and was advised to seek care at Sacred Heart Sanitarium in Milwaukee but returned home. A suicide note expressed her torment and love for her husband and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Gendon
Iron Mountain
Herband
Frederick
Pam
Puzzle Invented by Ewen Editor Returns as Riddle
A fragmented puzzle item credits Ewen as editor and hints at a word play game. The garbled lines reference clues and dates, mentioning a top note and a list of partial phrases. The intended solution remains unclear from the unreadable OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewen
Mentho Sulphur cream promises quick eczema relief
Fiery itchy skin is soothed by Mentho Sulphur, a sulfur based cream said to heal eczema and rough dry skin. The ad claims itching stops after two to three applications and that sulfur destroys the parasites causing burning and disfigurement. A small jar is available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowles
Gift Sweater for Athletic Woman at Christmas
If she is athletic the new wafter sleeve pull over sweater sitnko neck will be the Christmas gift. The text praises fashion as sensible and in right colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitnko
Unclear OCR Fragment Reflects Public Speech Style
Fragmentary text shows garbled lines about the United States and possible dialogue between workers. It mentions greetings and a reply about feeling unable to be seen and a later street meeting with a fellow countryman. The readability is limited and no clear event or names emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Butternut Man Gored by Bull Near Farm
Emil Zimmerman of Butternut was found dead in a pasture four miles east of town last week by Joe Miller. Officials concluded no foul play or human agency. the body showed bruising and had likely lay in the field for three to four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Zimmerman
Butternut
Joe Miller
Stanley Miller
Goring
Salesman and Customer Debate in Subtle Exchange
A salesman touts the line as self evident while a bored customer challenges him to prove it by waiting a few minutes. The exchange sketches a quiet stand off over salesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saleman
Michigan chancery suit seeks to quiet title in Gogebic lands
In Gogebic County Circuit Court Lucey C Brooks is named with unknown heirs or assigns in a 1923 action to quiet title to the SW 1 4 of NW 1 4 Section 28 Township 48 North Range 46 West. Judge William S Pellow orders publication in Beusmer Herald and service by registered mail with 30 days to appear. Attorney William S Baird of Bessemer represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucey C. Brooks
Irs
A. D
Elus Blomberg
Lucy C. Brooks
William 8. Baird
Beussemer
William S’. Pellow
William S. Baird
Plaintiff
Bessemer
Michigan
Gogebic
State of
Quart of Water Cleans Kidneys Tip in Health Ad
An old health ad promotes drinking a quart of water daily with Jad Salts to flush kidneys and prevent ailments. It claims acids from rich foods overwork kidneys, causing various issues, and advises a morning dose of Jad Salts dissolved in water to improve kidney function. It also recommends physician kidney exams twice yearly.
Original Vinel Guarantee Promises Health and Wealth
A promotional river of claims touts an original vinel product with a money back guarantee. It asserts benefits for “millions” of worn out people and urges a fair trial with a strong sales pitch. The wording mimics a late 19th or early 20th century patent medicine style.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tron Mountain
HERAS
Blow
Irvin Norwood
Tata
Bessener Pharmacy
John J. Frick
E Luden
the Herald
Parrot
State OF Michigan
Chancery
Blomberg
Allcock
Dr. Bell
Wignelle
Arvici
F.o. B
Studebaker
South Bend
America
Bessemer Taxi Company
Bessemer, Michigan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!