Colored Diamonds Talent and Tragic Pigott Diamond Tale
A survey of colored diamonds notes rare red stones including a 10 carat ruby‑red gem once owned by the Russian emperor. It chronicles green and blue varieties, museum specimens in Paris and Dresden, and the mythic Pigott diamond once owned by Ali Pasha, destroyed after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Paul
Biemarck
Hope &Ismonds
Museum of Natural History
Paris
Dresden
Vienna
Vergil von Helmreicher
Brasil
Nila
Ali Pasha
Reshid Pasha
D’anglas
The Smallest Ship of the Seas the Portuguese Jellyfish
A vivid note on the tiniest sailing organism the Portuguese jellyfish or physalia found in tropical waters, its saillike membrane five inches across, electric stinging filaments, and the peril it poses to swimmers. The creature moves by its sail and avoids predators like porpoises and albatrosses, while its venom can cause severe painful swelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physalla Arethusa
Agassiz
South Atlante
South Bacific
Indian Ocean
Professor Ross predicts a new type of American woman
The University of Wisconsin scholar Edward A. Ross warns that industrial life could alter American women, arguing one third of young women work in factories and foreseeing a shift toward a tougher, masculine female ideal emerging from the labor environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennanta
Edward A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
America
Russia
Ross
Avill
Trolly Encounter Sparks Chro Podist Card Reveal
A New York trolley meeting ends with a churchmanly gentleman recognizing a flirtatious young woman. He offers a courtesy call after glimpsing her, and she exits abruptly as the car stops. The card reads J. Goldsmith chiropodist with painless removal of coins and bunions.
Port of the Missing in New York City
The article discusses New York as a port of missing persons due to domestic troubles and fear of parental displeasure. It notes many disappearances are linked to elopements and relocations within the city, sometimes just a few blocks away, with January seeing more cases related to business troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
King Edward's Jewels Guarded by Official Access Rules
The article explains that the king’s personal jewels are secured in locked rooms with access restricted to the responsible official. The king cannot borrow master keys, and royal family members cannot override prerogatives. Even a guest at Frogmore House would need a formal written order to view the jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Prince Edward of
Caribou Island stocked with caribou in Lake Superior
An island in Lake Superior, named Caribou Island for its history as a caribou home, has been stocked with the animals. The measure follows reports of its former wildlife and aims to restore or expand the population in the area.
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Longmont
Cal
Lake Superior
Caribou Island
Germany
Europe
Krapps
Bankera
Arnica Save Promotes Clinton Maine Remedy
It touts Busklen’s Arnica Save used by Clinton resident E E Chae bertain to treat chapped hands and old sores with rapid healing and no scars. The ad claims it “did the business” and sold for 25 cents at Franktt8 Jones drug store. First publication January 2, 1909. last publication February 18, 1909.
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E. E. Chae
Bertain
Clinton
Maine
Busklen
Arnica Save
Siles
Jones Drug Store
Notice of Attachment in Gogebic County Court
The Circuit Court of Gogebic County issues an attachment against John Anderson at Julius J. Patek's suit for 200 dollars. The writ, returnable December 8, 1908, was issued December 28, 1908, by Junius J. Paver attorney for Julius J. Patek, Ironwood Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Julius J. Patek
John Anderson
Notice For Publication Timber and Stone Claim in Michigan
Notice is given that Andrew G Rudberg of Tronwood Michigan filed intent to make final timber and stone proof to establish a claim to the NWX of Section 86 Township 49 North Range 47 West Michigan Meriden before the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Bessemer Michigan on January 21 1909. Witnesses named: Charles J Peterson Steve McKevitt Frank Hokanson and August Boden all of Ironwood Michigan.
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Andrew G. Rudberg
Tronwood
Mich
Nwx
Township
Range 47
Michigan Meriden
Circuit Court
Bessemer
Charles J. Peterson
Ironwood
Steve McKevitt
Frank Hokanson
August Boden
Probate Notice in Michigan Probate Court
The Val Blatz Brewing Company petitions to remove John McNicholas as administrator of Daniel O'Brien estate and appoint John Froix or another suitable person. A hearing is set for January 11, 1909 at 10 a.m. Public notice to be published three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Gogebic
Bessemer
Said
Limn
Curtis, Buck
Daniel O'Brien
Val Blatz Brewing Company
C. A. Johnson
John McNicholas
John Froix
Anid
Bessemer Herald
Saidi Carity
Curtis Buck
Crucifix Peace Amid Indian Massacre Tale
A dramatic Civil War era account recounts two Irish papal guards in Custer’s campaigns. One dies on the field, the other survives near a gruesome scene. A gold crucifix on the fallen comrade’s chest inspires Amazin mercy as rescuers send hair and relics to Ireland. Survivors say Father De Smet’s influence tempered the massacre.
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Teae
Indiana
Rome
America
Custer
Ireland
Father de Smet
A Cure For Misery from Electric Bitters
R. M. James of Louellen announces Electric Bitters as a cure for misery caused by malaria poisons. The 50 cent tonic promises rapid relief from chills bilious attacks and jaundice, and claims to help stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Frank B. Jones drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. James
Louellen, 8S. CO
Frank B. Jones
Publication Order in Estate of George Rupp
In the matter of the estate of George Rupp deceased the probate court of Bes semer County issues an order for publication. Mary C Rupp petitions to admit the will to probate and appoints executors or suitable persons. A hearing is set for January 4 1909 at 10 oclock AM and publication is required for four weeks in the Resaemer Herald.
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Gogebic
Anil
Bessemer
Curtis Buck
Oyena
George Rupp
Mary C. Rupp
Resaemer Herald
Exit
Curtis. Buck
Diverse facts flood reader with curiosities of world
A collage of trivia spans continents and industries from postal services in India to gold output in the Transvaal and the use of electric elevators in New York. It notes slim hunting of rye in Freiburg, Venice gondoliers, and a claim about a 500 foot chimney at Great Falls, plus pocket design talk from a tailor and advances in watches and optics.
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Switzerland
Indian Empire
Transvaal
New York
Wit and Whimsy From An Ashland Globe Page
A collection of humorous misgivings and social quips about age, manners, women and money. Witty lines note indifference to foot size signals old age and the lure of weddings, singers, and dress fit while poking fun at speech, parties, and speculative wealth.
Facts About New York City Population and Infrastructure
In New York City daily rail collisions average seven on steam or surface lines. Manhattan is noted as the world’s most densely populated island with about 98 150 persons per square mile. Richmond Borough swells on pleasant Sundays. Water supply capacity and wire mileage are described as substantial, with tens of thousands of miles of wire and billions of gallons in capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Manhattan
Island
Richmond
Vielovond
Marriage decline linked to suffragist agitation in Binglam
In Bing lam, marriage is decreasing and officials attribute the trend to suffragist agitation. The report notes other global items including Russia’s 278 operational sugar factories and Japan planning a locomotive project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Bright Japanese Student at Columbia University
Miss Tsuru Aral of Tokyo is highlighted as a progressive student at Columbia University. She majors in philosophy and excels in gymnastics, balancing intellectual pursuits with athletic prowess, and plans to return to Tokyo after a three year course. She stands as a symbol of modern Japanese female advancement after long subservience.
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Columbia University
Tsuru Aral
Tokyo
Japan
Miss Aral
Aral
Emerson
Kant
Swedenborg
Tokio
Columbia
Papa's Reasonable Request
A young man and a girl chat by the front door after an evening call. The farmer father appears in a dressing gown in the doorway and asks the couple to stop leaning on the door frame so the rest of the family can rest.
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John
Hinwesf
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Aween Piems
Merred
England
A. D
the Circuit Court
Junius J. Paver
Pers
Ironwood, Mich
Department ‘of the Interior
United
States Land Office
U.S. Land Office
Marquette, Mich
State OF Michigan
Delr
State of
Michigan
Freiburg
United States
California
Acre
Venice
Jude of Probate
Curtin
Buck
W.S. Baird
Petitioner
France
Great London Hippodrome
Cyrus McCormick
St. Augustine
Fla
Stockport
Italy
Vesuvius
Amalgamated Copper Company
Great Falls
Mont
Spain
Atchisue
Rae
Facts About
Binglam
Florida
Ruskde
London
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