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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
12
Samuel Francis Woolard of Wichita Kansas launches a Father themed contest offering $100 for best sentiment in verse up to forty lines or prose up to four hundred words. Prizes follow $50, $25, $15, and $10 with $2 per usable submission, all original and owned entirely by the author. Contest closes May 1, 1910.
The peculiar properties of Cham berlains Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of influenza, and when it was taken in time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by Chas. H. Warner.
Lansing December 23 The auditor general's department has begun refunding tax title buyers the money deposited to purchase lands that were delinquent and later redeemed within the year allowed by law. About $12,000 will be paid out, with some buyers receiving more than $2,000 each. The law allows the original tax title dealer to deposit taxes when a property is delinquent. if the owner redeems within the year, the dealer is paid back with interest.
This week sees the return of students from colleges to visit relatives in the city. Those returning and their schools include Sandy Rand and Dan Kulasewicz from Ann Arbor and Geo Rapp Jas from McKie, Houghton. Leda Otto and Nettle Kalasewicz from Stevens Point Normal. Frank Stonemark, Conrad Hansen and Clara Johnson from Oberlin, Ohio. Frank Brrne from Madison. Florence Holdorf from Grand Rapids.
Lansing December report shows oil and gasoline net profits near 13 000 dollars for the year with F S Neal noting previous estimates. Neal states that 11 765 dollars was earned last year and new remittances up to 10 000 dollars by December 11 suggest the total may exceed 13 000 dollars.
John Rowett of Bessemer remains heavyweight champion after taking the last two falls in a 3 fall match against Herman Stoll of Calumet. Stoll, heavier and stronger, won the first fall. Rowett then countered with a fast crouch approach to neutralize Stoll’s square hold. Preliminary bouts featured Trimcuntaie over Davey, with Bert Williams and Joe Ziehr seeking future matches, while Sydney Chipman and William Martin debated venue and purse for a $100 side bet challenge.
A telegram from Wardner Idaho announced the death of John Metall a former resident of this city He was a member of the local P of P Masons and A U W lodges His friends were grieved as the remains were buried here last Saturday
Alfred Johnson of Cheboygan Michigan received a fine new snow plow from P B Pratzel of Cheboygan last week. The machine will be used to open roads north of the city and Mr Johnson plans to haul timber and wood to this city during the winter.
Manager W F Kelley announces a new singer, Miss Lawrence from Chicago, will perform illustrated songs next week. Kelley invites all to visit his completed Ironwood house in the city.
A short reflective verse notes Santa’s busy season guiding gift plans and festive shopping, then laments the retirement of the jolly helper as holidays end. It hints at January bills and the drift back to ordinary life, contrasting cheerful schemes with financial burdens.
Clerks warn that postal operations face peak pressures with many parcels paid undersized postage and poorly wrapped. Officials urge solid twine, proper addressing in clear letters, and complete sender information to prevent misrouted or lost items.
A pamphlet-style note asserts a sprained ankle can be disabled for three to four weeks without proper treatment, while Chamberlain's Liniment supposedly cures in three to four days. It proclaims the liniment among the best preparations and notes sale by Chas. H. Warner.
The Gogebic County Medical Society annual meeting at Union Hospital elected officers for the coming year. President Dr. J. W. Whiteside Ironwood. vice president Dr. D. C. Piermont Ironwood. secretary treasurer Dr. George E. Moore Ironwood. Delegate Dr. K. E. Madijesky Bessemer. alternate Dr. L. C. Houghton Ironwood. A committee to draft resolutions on the death of charter member Dr. John R. Moore was named.
The piece argues Michigan faces a farm labor shortage as many young men leave farming for industry. It urges keeping youth on farms by offering them opportunities, including six Short Courses in Agriculture at Michigan Agricultural College starting January 4, 1910, to prepare for farm careers.
Ingleside North Carolina man B F Ayscue endured 15 years of indigestion and failed remedies until using Dr King's New Life Pills. He reports complete cure and credits the pills with curing constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. Also sells One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds and croup at 25 cents.
The article notes the winter solstice occurring Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, marking the start of winter for the northern hemisphere. It explains the orbital positions defining seasonal turning points, contrasts with the southern hemisphere, and mentions the Halcyon day with its mythic calm seas.
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