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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1901

Page

8

Liquor Tax Report and Related Notices in Gogebic County

County records list individuals paying liquor tax in Gogebic County for the year ending December 1, 1901, with their residences, tax amounts, and business types. Included is a certification by County Treasurer Marvin KaltaAnver and Notary Alex Strom, dated December 2, 1901, affirming the accuracy of the statement. Also appears an advertisement for Vinol with a conditional refund guarantee and notices on sea canal traffic closure and a Lodge bill proposing a separate executive building in Washington, D. C.

Gogebic County Michigan Orrick Marvin KaLtaAnver Alex Strom Sea Canal Senator Lodge Massachusetts Washington D. C White House Lodge

Hayes decries child labor as artificial and slavery

I A Hayes, international president of the Glass Bottler's Blower's union, told the American Federation of Labor in Scranton Va on December 12 that child labor is artificial and can be abolished. He cited states with strict child labor laws where machinery replaced child workers, proving the point.

I. A. Hayes Glass Bottler’s Blower’s Union American Federation of Labor Scranton

Editing a Paper and a Wayward Letter Doomsday Idea

A veteran journalist muses on editorials and public expectations, noting paradoxes in newspaper criticism from jokes to sermons. The piece also cites Sir Robert Bail’s 60 million year forecast of 48 hour days and an anecdote about a Philadelphia letter delayed four years within the city, suggesting postal misrouting.

Robert Bail Philadelphia Klondike

De Witt's Little Early Risers Pills Promote Regular Bowels

Health claim asserts torpid liver and impure blood from poor digestion. Pills stimulate liver action without griping, offering a safe remedy for pimples and eruptions. C. Lofroth & Co. promotes the product as world famous and effective for cleansing poisons from the bowels.

de Witt C. Lofroth x Co

Snakeate Dynamite Explodes in Goshen Yard

A seven foot black snake swallowed dynamite sticks in a garden near the forest and exploded when struck by a rock, demolishing part of a hog pen. Owner Igney Androsky, who believes the tale, says he bought dynamite to clear stumps and did not realize the snake was loaded.

Goshen Bridgeport Igney Androsky

Evangelist Credits One Minute Cough Cure

Reverend James Kirkman of Bell River Illinois endorses One Minute Cough Cure after years of bronchial trouble. He reports immediate relief for coughs colds and lung ailments and praises its safety and palatability, noting children favor its taste. C Lofroth & Co.

James Kirkman Bell River C. Lofroth & Co

Z3ANNER SALVE the most healing salve in the world

A brief note promotes Z3ANNER SALVE as a powerful healing salve claimed to be the world’s most effective. The advertisement markets its curative reputation and wide applicability, urging readers to try the product for common ailments.

The Drug Trade Vigilance in Gist of New York Times

Druggists keep watch behind a back framework with peepholes while compounding. A NYT report notes regular pilfering by customers who think they are unseen. Small thefts are ignored from regulars, but valuable losses prompt action and tighter supervision.

New York Times

New Discovery Saves Lungs, Elgin Tenn. Woman

I C Overstreet of Elgin Tenn recalls his wife’s battle with a lingering cough and weakened lungs. Doctors said she was past saving, but a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery, which healed her. It promises relief for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases. Trial bottles free at D MacFarlane’s, $1.00 thereafter.

I. C. Overstreet Elgin Tenn D. MacFarlane’s

Nova Scotia Burning Mine Fire Drags On Since 1880

The Toronto Globe reports a Nova Scotia coal shaft about a thousand feet deep with a thirty foot seam has burned since 1880. Attempts to extinguish the fire have failed though water and new workings were tried, engineers now seek plans to circumvent and reach the coal still intact as the blaze breaks through and forces abandonment of new work.

Nova Scotia Toronto Globe

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Patient

During a long illness I suffered bed sores and tried De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve with wonderful results. I was perfectly cured. It is the best salve on the market. Sure cure for piles, sores, burns. Beware of counterfeits. C. Lofroth & Co.

D. S. Mitchell Fulford de Witt C. Lofroth & Co

Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Advertised by C Lofroth

Advertisers praise Foley's Honey and Tar as a splendid remedy for coughs, colds, and sore lungs. C Lofroth & Co. promotes the product, claiming strong relief and broad use.

C. Lofroth & Co

Women and Jewels and Health Warning Ad

An old advertisement extols women's jewelry preferences and urges fortifying health to avoid consumption. It promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a prompt helper against coughs colds and bronchial troubles and notes availability at F B Jones drug store along with Green's Special Almanac.

Christmas Holiday Train Fares Announced for 1901 02

The D. L. & N. Ry offers greatly reduced round trip tickets between local points for Christmas and New Year holidays. Tickets go on sale December 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 and are valid for return until January 3 1902. Inquiries to station agents or Geo W Hibard G P A Marquette Mich.

Christmas and New Year Holiday Rates to Michigan

The I. S. & A. Ry will sell tickets to all points in Lower Michigan via Mackinaw City at reduced rates for the holiday period. Tickets go on sale December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and last. return passage valid until January 3, 1902 inclusive. Inquiries to station agents or Geo. W. Hibbard, G. P. A., Marquette, Mich.

Geo Lower Michigan Mackinaw City North-Western Chicago & North Western R'y

Hopkinsley boy saved by Foley’s Honey and Tar

C W Lynch of Winchester Indiana reports that his son owed his life to Foley's Honey and Tar. The first dose provided relief from membranous croupe and continued use quickly brought him out of danger. C Lofroth & Co.

C.W. Lynch Winchester Ind Foley C. Lofroth & Co J. W. Bryan Lowder, His CC. Lofroth & Co

Fish Die During Furone Heat Wave Reported From Malmo

A Malmo correspondent notes a severe heat spell last summer causing fish to float dead near Ronneau. Fishermen say water temps made fish sluggish and they rolled over dead under sun exposure. The report highlights the effect of high temperatures on aquatic life.

Furone Malmo Ronneau Fshermen

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Colds and Prevents Pneumonia

A historical note states Foley's Honey and Tar cures colds and prevents pneumonia. The claim centers on a popular remedy marketed for respiratory relief, reflecting 19th or early 20th century medical advertising practices.

Foley

Wisconsin Central Railways Timetable Effective Feb 1 1900

Wiscon sin Central By Co will run trains daily with Nos 307 301 305 306 304 308. 307 leaves Bessemer at 8 35 a m for Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. 301 leaves Bessemer at 8 05 p m for Ashland. 305 leaves Bessemer at 7 05 p m for Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. 306 arrives Bessemer at 8 1 8 a m. 304 arrives at Bessemer 11 15 a m. 308 arrives at Bessemer 4 55 p m. N L Cummins Agent.

Wiserein Central By.Co Bessemer Milwaukee Chicago Minneapolis Ashland

Train Schedule Fragments for Copper Country Lines

No 13 daily at 34 a m Scoot Passenger and No 15 daily except Sun 11 16 a m for Saxon copper country. No 19 daily except Sun 2 37 p m Escanaba Passenger. No 21 daily 804 p m Scoot Passenger. No 23 daily 958 p m connection for copper country at Saxon. No 55 daily except Sun 10 00 a m way freight. No 18 daily 703 a m Scoot Passenger No 22 daily except Sun 2 25 p m Escanaba Passenger. No 24 daily except Sun 2 20 p m Scoot Passenger. No 26 daily 858 p m Scoot Passenger. No 28 daily 1145 p m Scoot Passenger. No 4 daily except Sun 3 00 p m way.

Sun Saxon Copper Country Escanaba Way

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