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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
10
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An unclear compilation notes Abyssinia commerce, brain weight, city wheat shipments, and birth rates with scattered figures. Mentions Newark banking surge, Canadian rail rates, sports betting, and a medical remedy called Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar.
The article lists eleven animals linked to Muslim beliefs such as Khatim the dog of the Seven Sleepers, Bakimi’s ass, Solomon’s ant, Jonah’s whale, Ishmael’s ram, Saleh’s camel, Belkis’s cuckoo, Moses’s ox, Al Barak, Mohammed’s night ascent animal, the jerusalem riding ass of Jesus, and the Queen of Sheba’s camel, noting this is not the only superstition about paradise.
The article lists life policy counts by class in the United States. It notes several large policies, including a $900,000 class with one member, an ST00 class with eight, a SeLOO group of three, and a society list with 27 names. Including all classes, there are 41 individuals carrying Seavew or more of insurance.
A humorous, oddly misspelled tale features Reverend Amirew PL Peabody of Eber vant University famed for absent mindedness. He limps through Har vant square with a foot on the walk and one in the cutter, lamenting that his rheematiom may be returning as he walks lame for a half hour. A stray line about women's writings appears in a FP context.
Notice states the city of Bessemer Gogebic Michigan tax roll is delivered and taxes can be paid at First National Bank before January 16 1906 without charge. A five percent collection fee applies on all taxes due on that date. Dated Bessemer December 1905.
A Harpersville New York pastor Rev DD Moore describes agony from a persistent cough linked to a grip and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and preventing consumption. The advertisement promotes various remedies including Manan piles treatment Kodel Dyspepsia Care and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea with prices and store details.
State of Michigan circuit court notice details a chancery sale in Gegebic County. Isaac Lahti, former Bessemer resident, is to appear within five months from the order date after diligent search failed to locate him. Publication of the order runs weekly for six weeks in Hessimer Herald, Ironwood area.
An advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food regardless of stomach condition and promises relief from indigestion belching sour stomach and other stomach disorders. It compares a weak stomach to a sick horse forced to work and notes sales by D MacFarlane.
A vivid ad urges readers to abandon faddism and chase after healthy eating and regular bowels with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims prompt relief for liver and stomach issues and notes 25 cents at all druggists.
The International Live Stock Show opens this year in Chicago at the new Coliseum, with top exhibitors and a goal to surpass past displays. Professor Herbert W. Mumford of Illinois remarks breeders and buyers meet to share market types, driving stock improvement. Low North-Western Line rates from western points will be announced soon.
A folder offers concise information on immediate factory buildings and desirable sites near the North Western Line. It highlights new extensions opening prime Western territory and lists opportunities for manufacturers, jobbers, and retailers. Free on application to agents North Western Line.
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington recounts a seven year struggle with stomach and liver troubles. He credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure and urges others to use them under a guarantee. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents.
Public notice announces sale of several described parcels in Goebel County Michigan for unpaid taxes. Details list multiple quarters and fractions of sections in township forty four range thirty nine west with amounts paid and tax years. Describes filing by Gates Saxton Clarketon Washington dated July 13 1908 and sheriff John E Olson certify service failure and notice return dated November 17 1905.
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as safe for all ages, claiming it expels cold from the system and strengthens throat lungs and bronchial tubes. It promotes the Original Laxative Cough Syrup and Liquid Cold Cure and notes sales by D. MacFarlane.
The Great Northern Railway announces an Atlas of 56 pages with up to date maps of Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington British Columbia Oregon Kansas Missouri Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Alaska Hawaii Japan Philippines China the United States and the World. It contains valuable statistical information and shows the railway lines. Priced at $1.00 and mailed on receipt to F I Whitney Passenger Traffic Manager Great Northern Railway St Paul Minn.
The North Western Railroad timetable lists north bound and south bound passenger and freight schedules. North bound includes No 25 at 5 50 am Scoot Passenger and No 55 Way Freight at 10 05 am. south bound shows No 32 at 7 03 am Scoot Passenger and No 28 at 11 27 pm. The page notes daily runs with exceptions on Sundays and connections to Saxon copper country services.
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