Loss of life on great lakes reaches new high mark
The article notes 140 seamen lost during the Great Lakes season, the highest on record, nine more than 1901. Lake Superior and Lake Michigan show major losses while Lake Ewen leads with 59 deaths. It cites shipwrecks including the Bannockburn, critiques underwriters and wonders about causes as the fiftieth annual Michigan Teachers Association meeting in Saginaw approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Seaman
Iqoi
Lake Ewe
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Ontario
Detroit
St. Clair
Lake Superion
Hudson
Keweenaw Point
Bannockburn
Port Arthur
Sault Ste. Marie
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Claim Stands Alone
Chicago firm FE C De Witt & Co markets a witch hazel salve as a specific for piles and skin ailments claiming superiority over counterfeits. The ad urges asking for De Witt’s genuine salve, touting relief for blind, bleeding and protruding piles eczema cuts burns and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
de Witt
F. B. Jones
Would You Like to Feel Young Again Vinci Ad Claim
An advertisement appeals to older readers promising rapid improvement from Vinci. It claims the product restores strength appetite and spirits, notes aging causes fatigue digestion slows and asserts the formula nourishes and aids nourishment. The pitch offers a money back guarantee if not helpful.
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Vinci
Copper shipments top 83 thousand tons from Lake Superior
Frank El Hares reports copper shipped by water from the Lake Superior district totaled 83,972 tons for April to December. Rail shipments in navigation’s open season were small. Also quoted discuss philosophy, cod liver oil vs psychology, and health concerns for Senator West as he contemplates memoirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Herbert Spencer
Dehorned Heifer Lost Near Trenton Location
One black heifer about two years old with horns two inches grown, one horn longer than the other, half the tail missing. Last seen at Trenton location. Send information to Otto Olson Bessemer, Mich.
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Trenton
Otto Olson
Bessemer
Mich
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Leading Cold Remedy
A 1910 era ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the greatest threat to colds and a lung remedy that cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and preventive benefits for respiratory illness.
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Foley
Notice to Taxpayers in Bessemer on 1902 taxes
Notice to Taxpayers states the city of Bessemer's tax roll is in the hands of Marr Suomi for collection of 1902 taxes. Parties wishing to pay taxes should call at the First National Bank to receive receipts. Respectfully yours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
First National Bank
Marr Suomi
Cough Medicines Contain Opiates Risks to Children
Cough medicines beyond Foley's Honey and Tar may include opiates causing constipation and safety concerns, especially for children. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates, offering a safe alternative that does not cause constipation.
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Foley
More Than Disinterested Paraphrase Exchange
In a dialogue between Matilda and Uncle George the notion of disinterested motive is explored. Matilda accuses Frank of being wholly disinterested in proposing marriage while Uncle George questions the term, suggesting recklessness instead. The exchange highlights differing takes on intent and risk within romantic proposals.
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Matilda
Frank
George
Mrs Newsom Credits Electric Bitters For Weight Gain
In Decatur Alabama Mrs Newsom describes three years of severe indigestion and bowel issues relieved by Electric Bitters. She reports eating well and gaining 35 pounds after using the medicine, sold for 50 cents at D Mac Farlane's drug store.
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Hl. Newsom
Decatur
Ala
D. MacFarlane’s
Winchester parent credits Foley’s Honey and Tar for healing membranous croup
C W Lynch of Winchester Indiana testifies that his young son suffered a severe membranous croup attack and found relief after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. He asserts the remedy saved his boy's life and urges others to refuse substitutes.
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Bay
C. W. Lynch
Winchester
Ind
Foley
Remarkable Recovery Prompted by Discovery Cures Coughs
Homer Hall of West Port Ta credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with saving his life after a severe cough left him near doom. He now weighs 227 pounds and vouches for the remedy s effectiveness and safety. Reports from Reform School endorse Foley s Honey and Tar as a preferred cough medicine.
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Homer Hall
West Port
Dr King
D. MacFarlane’s
Kung
Chancery Sale Notice in Gogebic County Michigan
In Gogebic County Michigan a chancery sale decreed by the Circuit Court will auction Lot 14 in Black Oak, Ironwood, at the court house front steps. Conrad Carlson, Circuit Court Commissioner, directs sale to raise principal, interest and costs for The Michigan Savings and Loan Association against James Ploghes. First publication November 15.
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Circuit Court
Gogebie
Michigan
Michigan Savings and Loan Association
James Ploghes
Bessemer
Gogeiac
State of Michigan
Genebie
Ironwood
Gogelian
Nowesstra
Gogebic County
Mecogan
Notice of Special Meeting of Chicago and North Western directors
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Stockholders and bondholders of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company will be held at No. 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago at 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday February 10 1903 to act on increasing authorized capital stock to 100 606 000 par value and to empower the Board to issue stock for lawful purposes and to act on leasing and purchasing the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Company franchises and property along with other property of that line. The notice is by order of the Board signed by a majority of directors and the President and Secretary with seal.
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Chicago and North Westen Railway Company
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Chnois
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Company
Chicago and North Western Railway Company
A. D. Joe
W. K. Vanderbilt
Marshall Firip
James Sprintman
F. W. VanpessiSt
Sam‘. F. Barcer
Zenas Crane
Oliver Ames
Tyron L. Smiru
Cuauncey M. Derew
McK. Twowrzy
Cyrus UH. McCormick
David P. Kimpatt
Marvin Hlughitt
E. E. Ossorn
Wisconsin Central Railway Announces New Daily Schedule
Wisconsin Central Railway announces effective February 1 public timetable with trains from Bessemer to Milwaukee Chicago Minneapolis Ashland and Bravo. Train No 20 departs 12 30 a m to Milwaukee and Minneapolis Train No 01 departs 2 p m for Ashland Train No 01 departs 7 05 p m for Minneapolis Milwaukee and Bravo. Train No QS arrives 8 15 a m at Bessemer Train No 82 arrives 1 15 a m Train No te arrives 4 28 5 p m at Bessemer.
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Wisecrst Central Ry.Co
Bessemer
Milwaukee
Chicazo
Minneapolis
Ashland
Traian
Milwauker
North Western Time Table North Bound No 13
Daily schedules list multiple trains from North Western region withScoot Passengers and Escanaba connections to Saxon Copper Country. Includes various daily and Sunday exceptions with times around 1:10 am 2:20 pm and 8:00 pm, noting Copper Country and Savon connections and several daily freight and passenger services.
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Baily
Sun
Copper Country
Escanaba Passeer
Og P
Savon
Nowas
San
Escanaba
Dailygex
Thalily
Danly
Tisgs Pom
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Hirkleys Bowe Linimen
Yompany
Nalonay
Bessemer Eich
Jos. Settwoon
Gro L. Loopr
Wat. J. Prince
W. FF. Truetiner
Ass‘t Cashier
Jos
Jack, the Tailor
iXs
America
YALE
Adep
Standard
Heath & Melligan Paints
Bessemer Lumber Co
Edwin Bayliss
Greene
J. W. Greene & Co
van Buren St
Liniment
AL Voetlin
Bessemer, Mieh
Ords
D. Mackarlane
The
New York ‘Times
Calumet & Hecla
State
Frank EL Hares
Express
Senator West
Washington
Reform School
J. G. Glack
Prantytown
W. Va
West Virginia Reform School
Chancery Sale
Conrad Carlson
Seal of Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Wisconsin
Prats
Dalath
the West
Calawet Houghton
Ishpeming
C. ML
St. P
W.R
Sanday
rCalonet
Houghton
Marquette
Sault Ste Mane
Mentreal
East
Lower Michogam
Rand -Menally
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
E. Co. DeWrrr & Co
Jones
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