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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1902

Page

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Oliver Mining buys pine lands on Mesaba range

A dispatch from Duluth dated December 7 reports the Oliver Mining Company purchased the McAlpin tract of pine on the eastern Mesaba range for 860,000. The tract earlier sold for 30,000 a few years ago. High premiums for early delivery accompany the deal and iron importations by Oliver Company are noted.

Oliver Company Mesaba Duluth, Minn Oliver Mining Company McAlpin Mesaba Range

End of Mesaba Range Sparks Mining Debate

Promoters dispute Engineering News claim that Mesaba ore is largely defined after heavy development. They argue many older, productive properties show substantial ore, with open pit mining and deeper deposits yet to be found. Industry cites fuel shortages and inflation as key market pressures shaping iron and steel demand.

Mesaba Range Lake Superior Mesabs Range

New National Bank in Duluth Keen to Open This Week

The City National Bank of Duluth Minnesota plans to open in the Alworth building on Superior Street with a $500000 capital. Wm S Prince elected cashier and director, joins a slate of officers J H Upham A R Macfarlane and George E Gibson among others. Prince has long served in Bessemer and will remain cashier here. The Puritan Hotel in Bessemer, modernized and reopened in 1901, now thriving under C D Fournier and son Charles, offers steam heat and modern amenities with 20 to 30 guest rooms and meals for travelers and locals alike.

City National Bank of Duluth Minn Alworth Building Superior Street Wm. S. Prince First National Bank Concern J. H. Upham A. R. Macfarlane Wm. [. Prince Geo. Ek. Gibson A. S. Chase A. H. Cornstalk Marshal-Wells Hardware Co R. B F. Fitzgerald Duluth Shee Co John Panton Panton & White John Millen Alger Smith Lumber Co John Rillorin Kelly Hardware Co Ala Macfarlane and Wm Prince Bessemer Camden, O Amherst Business University of Oberlin Oberlin College Post Office Citizen’s National Bank of Oberlin First National Bank of Escanaba, Mich Northwest Republican Committee Gogebic County Board of Supervisors C. D. Fournier Ironwood Charles

Notice to Taxpayers From City Tax Collector 1902 Taxes

Notice to taxpayers that the city of Bessemer tax roll is now in the collector’s hands for 1902 taxes. Those wishing to pay should call at The First National Bank where receipts will be furnished. Respectfully yours.

Bessemer First National Bank

Our Stock In Trade In A Wasau Record Editorial

The Wasau Record argues the publisher's stock in trade is selling the newspaper and renting column space. It notes publishers often provide space free, but contends this should be recognized as a contribution like giving groceries, since a newspaper’s existence relies on space rents and paper sales.

Anont Wasau Record

Saved at Grave's Brink

Mrs S H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of severe dyspepsia and related stomach and bowel troubles. She reports appetite restored and weight gain of 35 pounds. Over 50 cents at D Mac Farlane's drug store.

S. H. Newsom Decatur Ala D. MacFarlane

Dehorned black heifer last seen near Ironton location

Lost dairy animal a black heifer about two years old. Dehorned with horns about two inches long and uneven. Tail half cut off. Last seen at Ironton location. Report sightings to Otto Olson Lesse mer Mich.

Ironton Otto Olson Lessemer Mich

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Davis & Fehr’s Davis & Fer Sophie and Longyear Streets Minnesota Big Chan NEW National Bank Duluth Capital Puritan Hotel City Meat Market Sellar Street Bessemer, Michigan Bessemer, Mich Jos. Sellwoon Gro L. Loore Wai. T. Peiner W. FF. Peverener Ass't Cashier Jos. Sellwood Gro L. Loore Goge Ine Hospital Goo TH. Aperi Montreal Mining Company Louis HE. Preeriner Wat. L. Pearice Jack, the Tailor
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