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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
3
Sinks drains eating and cooking utensils sick room linen and clothing carry the disease germ. Thorough hygienic cleansing is the best safeguard and Borax provides a universal household disinfectant. It disinfects without strong odor, softens water, cleanses clothes, whitens skin, and can be used on delicate fabrics.
A 60 day dietary exhibit features Prof Lauderschlegel surviving on fish and meats with stable vital signs, challenging the idea of a single wholesome food. The display shifts to a mounted specimen of the largest gorilla shot in central Africa for public marvel.
The 1907 farm values set records with total farm production at 7.412 billion dollars, up 10 percent from 1906. Corn tops hay and potentially cotton, hay valued at 660 million dollars from 61.42 million tons, sugar beets and sugar cane contribute 64 to 95 million, oats 360 million, potatoes 190 million, tobacco 67 million, and dairy nearly 800 million. Exports of farm products reached 1.055 billion, cotton totaling 482 million, irrigation expanding to 11 million acres with crop value at least 175 million.
Notes of current events report a Norwegian bark crew lost in the Pacific being rescued after months ashore. They survived by improvising shelter and finding scarce provisions while awaiting rescue. News notes emphasize endurance and the remote location of the shipwreck.
Progress toward restoring cash payments appears as banking conditions improve and interior replies favor early action. Trade shows no major shift but better tone. demand expected to rise with adapting to events. Defaults not distressing. currency shipments rise for crops and provisions. renewed loans on solvency evidence.
New York notes a broader improvement in financial affairs with stronger securities and a looser money market, currency premium near vanishing. Yet trade is subdued due to holidays and mild weather while industrial operations stay restricted. Banking eyes cautious lending. 250 U.S. business failures reported for the week ending Nov 28, vs 265 prior week and historical figures.
Chicago cattle and hogs prices, prime heavy hogs, and variety of grain quotes listed by city including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo with ranges for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs potatoes and other items. Key entries show Chicago hogs 4.00 to 4.95 and cattle 4.00 to 6.65, Milwaukee wheat 1.06 to 1.08, New York butter 25 to 26 cents.
A mother recalls her son’s early eczema starting at four months and rapidly spreading to nearly cover his face and body. After trying many patent medicines, she used Cuticura Remedies and reports improvement within two months and full recovery in six months. Mrs R L Risley Piermont NH October 24 1905.
A newspaper note questions the ferry line’s strict rule against spitting and its bold juxtaposition with life preserver notices. The writer sees zeal for reform as commendable but wonders if the punishment fits the venial offense and if the signage overreaches.
Mrs. Joannah Straw of Canton reports three years of rheumatic limb pain backache and kidney issues. After using Deans Kidney Pills she improves markedly, now feeling near normal at 31 with better sleep appetite and energy. Pills sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An old style notice explains deafness as due to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promoter claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh caused deafness. It also advertises a Nigerian railway plan, Our-Pie grocer product, Hall's Pills for constipation, and notes a London to Tehran telegraph circuit of about 4,000 miles.
An old advertisement notes a single dose of Bromo Quinine laxative with a signature attributed to E. W. Grove and claims worldwide use to cure a cold in one day for 25 cents. It references Ireland having about one seventh bog area and mentions Winslow's Physic for children, a remedy for wind colic priced in cents per bottle.
One of the essentials of happy homes is reliable information on health and quality products. The text promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven ethical laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and recommended by physicians and informed consumers worldwide.
Guarantee promises cure of itching burning bleeding or protrusion in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertisement outlines PAZO Ointment as a treatment for piles with refund if not cured within the stated period.
The Reverend Doctor Fourthly announces that divine service will resume next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. Higgsworthy is reminded of the schedule as the parish plans gatherings following a period of interruption. A note of local commerce appears with a mention of Lewis' Factory and products.
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