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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1909

Page

8

Woolard Announces Father Theme Essay Contest in Kansas

Samuel Francis Woolard of Wichita Kansas launches a Father themed contest offering prizes up to one hundred dollars for best sentiment in verse or prose, with several lesser awards and ownership rights to submissions. The event closes May 1 1910. Also notes Cham berlains Cough Remedy tested during influenza epidemics with no pneumonia cases when taken timely, sold by Charles H. Warner.

Samuel Francis Woolard Wichita Kansans Woolard Chas. H. Warner

Refunds to Tax Title Buyers Begin in Michigan

Lansing December 23 The auditor general s department starts refunding tax title buyers the money they deposited to buy lands whose delinquent owners redeemed within the year allowed by law About 12000 will be paid out and some may receive over 2000 Under the law a tax title dealer deposits the tax against property returned delinquent and the owner has a year to redeem by paying taxes and interest If he fails the dealer secures the tax title

Lansing, Mich Auditor General's Department

Students Return for Holiday Break Across Cities

The article lists students returning home for holidays from various colleges. Sandy Rand and Dan Kulasewicz from Ann Arbor Geo Rapp Jas from McKie Houghton Leda Otto and Nettle Kulasewicz from Stevene Point Normal Frank Stonemark Conrad Hansen and Clara Johnson Obertin from Ohio Frank Brrne from Madison Florence Holdorf from Grand Rapids.

Sandy Rand Dan Kulasewicz Ann Arbor Geo Rapp Jas McKie Houghton Leda Otto Nettle Kulasewicz Stevene Point Normal Frank Stonemark Conrad Hansen Clara Johnson

Oil Inspector Predicts Higher Net Profits This Year

Lansing Michigan December 23 State Oil Inspector F S Neal says oil and gasoline taxes will yield over 13 000 in net profits this year surpassing last year s 11 765 and a prior 5 000 transfer. Neal notes December 11 payment of 2 000 brought total to 10 000 with days remaining in the year.

Lansing Mich F. S. Neal Mr. Neal

Rowett Still Champion in Calumet Cornish Wrestling

Heavyweight title remains with Job Rowett of Bessemer after a tough three fall match against Herman Stell of Calumet. Stell weighed twenty pounds more but fell in two of three falls as Rowett showed improved form and strategy.

Job Rowett Bessemer Herman Stell Calamet Rowett Fale Stoll Calumet Ekowett Trimountain Davey Bert Williams Abmeek Joe Ziehr Sidner Caipman William Martin Chipman South Range Hancock Martin

Death of Former Resident John Metall

A telegram from Wardner Idaho notified the death of John Metall, a former resident of this city. He lived here in earlier days and belonged to the local P of Pa Masons and A Q O. CU. W lodges. His friends here were saddened by the news and his remains were buried in this city last Saturday.

Wardner Idaho John Metall McCall Earls Dare P. of Pa Masons A. QO. CU. W. Lodges

Alfred Johnson Receives New Snow Plow from Cheboygan

Alfred Johnson of Cheboygan Michigan recently received a fine new snow plow made by P B Pratzel. He will use it to open roads north of the city to haul timber and food supplies to Cheboygan during the winter.

Alfred Johnson Cheboygan, Mich P. B. Pratzel Johnson

New Singer to Perform at Temple Theatre Next Week

Manager W F Relsey announces a new singer for the temple theatre next week. Miss Lawrence of Chicago, famed for a big voice, is expected to perform illustrated songs in a few days. Mr Kelly opens his Iron Wood House and invites all to visit in that city.

W. F. Relsey Temple Theatre Miss Lawrence Chicago Mr. Kelly Ironwood House

When Santa Quits

Poem notes Santa’s busy holiday season and shop visits in verse. It contrasts the cheerful gifts and festive spirit with the harsher postholiday reality as January approaches and Santa returns to his icy hills.

Postal Clerks Warn About Untied Parcels and Poor Addressing

Postal officials warn that increasing untied parcels insufficiently addressed letters and miswrapped packages threaten service quality. Advice includes sturdy twine durable wrapping clear large writing and including sender details to ensure proper delivery or return. A separate note touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick remedy for sprained ankles.

One of the Great Needs of Michigan Agriculture

The piece urges addressing farm labor shortages as youth drift to industry. It proposes training through Michigan Agricultural College Short Courses in Agriculture starting January 4 1910 to prepare farm boys for successful careers, with improved rural communication aiding retention.

Michigan West Michigan Agricultural College

Dr. King's New Life Pills Cure Ingleside Man

B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina suffered years of indigestion and cost over 8200 in medicine before using Dr King's New Life Pills. He reports complete cure for constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. Available at Chas H Warner for 25 cents.

B. F. Ayscue N. C Dr. King H. Warner

One Minute Cough Cure For Goughs Colds and Croup

An advertised remedy claims rapid relief from coughs colds and croup. The product is marketed with emphasis on speed and easy use, noting quick action for respiratory symptoms.

Goughs

Beginning of Winter as Solstice Signals Shortest Day

The article notes that winter begins with the solstice, marking the start of the season. It explains the Earth’s orbit and the seasonal turning points, including the vernal and autumnal equinoxes and the summer and winter solstices, with reference to the Halcyon days in ancient Greek lore.

Washington Earth

Gogebic County Medical Society Elects Officers

The Gogebic County Medical Society held its annual meeting at Union Hospital last Tuesday with a large turnout. Officers elected include President Dr J W Whiteside Ironwood Vice President Dr D C Piermont Ironwood Secretary Treasurer Dr George E Moore Ironwood and delegates Dr E H Madijesky Be ssemr with alternate Dr L O Houghton Ironwood A resolutions committee was named to address the death of charter member Dr John R Moore ironwood News Record

Gogebic County Medical Society Union Hospital J. W. Whiteside Ironwood D.C. Piermont George E. Moore Eri. H. Madijesky Bessemer L. O. Houghton E. H. Kelly J. H. Eddy Wakefield E. H. Madijesky Beesenvr John R Moore Ironwood Newa Record

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W. F. Kelley, Mer E. G. Peterson Bessemer Mag Santa Santa Claus Belpe Uncle Sam Postal Department Post Office Merry Christmas A. W. Jewell Amas Chas. H. Warner’s. Drug Store Medical Society Meeting
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