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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
2
A Glasgow panel records a bantam cock that damaged by a canine quarrel and torn chest was stitched with horsehair and a medie. The bird healed and recovered to be as good as new, according to a north country observer.
French premier Waldeck-Rousseau is described as an avid angler and president of the Roanne Fishing club. He notes the Anglers' club presidency suits him due to studied practice and leisure, and is also known for china painting and Japanese fan sketches.
Nantucket socialite Miss Phoebe Ann West owns twelve dozen spoons of East Indian workmanship. Brought to America by her father a sea captain, the miniature spoons are kept in a carved cherry stone. The stone is a marvel of handiwork, mounted on a tiny silver and ivory stand.
A large cave was discovered near Bald Knob foot two miles west of Alto Pass Illinois. The entrance is small yet leads to a cavern of vast size with many rooms and potential passages extending about a mile underground. Plans are underway for thorough exploration.
Workers digging at a former cemetery in Wilkes-Barre uncover remains of a woman buried 103 years ago. The skull bears golden hair about thirty inches long and the coffin plate records Sarah wife of Jabez Fish who died in December 1796.
The text claims the wife of Li Hung Chang owns more gowns than any other woman, with about 2,000 dresses and 600 attendants. It contrasts her vast wardrobe with the Empress of Germany who buys many dresses yearly.
A German inventor patents spring attached shears that auto open after a cut and auto close when wide apart. The mechanism lightens the cutter’s work by reversing the blade action at each position.
A short fable describes moths drawn to a candle flame. The creatures’ eyes tolerate little light, so approaching the glow overwhelms their sight and they crash into the candle, unable to distinguish the light from the world and chasing it instead.
Instructions advise washing colored flannels with soft soap and oatmeal then rinsing in warm water salted with kitchen salt. Squeeze through a wringer, shake lightly, and dry quickly to prevent running or shrinking.
Dr Simpson of the Academy of Boston argues false teeth harm the elderly noting that tooth loss signals nature intends them to eat vegetables only. He cites English physicians who share the view.
Helen Gould and J Misa will appear publicly wearing all badges and medals she has received since the start of the Spanish American War, planned to rival a German army commander on the day.
The Baltimore Herald notes Japanese cultural celebration of cherry blossoms and a deep study of flower arrangement. It describes strict, deliberate balance where every twig and leaf has a place, avoiding stiffness and crowded designs. It mentions two year training for young women in floral artistry and the distinct styles for each flower variety.
The flagship Olympia will be thoroughly overhauled at the Brooklyn navy yard upon arrival in New York. Initial plans had suggested Boston for the work, but officials decided to conduct the repairs in Brooklyn first. The exact course of actions after arrival is not yet set, but the ship is expected to stay through the festivities before being moved to the yard for repairs as quickly as possible.
The New York Tribune reports John D. Rockefeller declining to help personally with a western church debt. He says he cannot judge the applicant’s finances and will not contribute outside mission channels, noting last year's $1,090,090 given through mission officials to ensure wise distribution. He adds a possible error in his decision.
Baltimore Sun reports Baroness d Herpent turns stables into a dogs refuge with abandoned canines of all breeds. A large Newfoundland leads the tale as the rescuer’s devoted constant companion, refusing to leave her, while nearly 800 dogs have been cared for and placed with kind homes.
A column discusses Wisconsin marriage licence laws and last winter’s rule requiring cold storage for five days. It notes 563 Chicago couples traveling to St Joseph Michigan to wed and jokes about the Wisconsin policy.
A New Slaven Connecticut woman is sought by police for forging wedding notices printed in papers. Her latest hoax announced the marriage of Miss Minnie Harkness and Jack Stanley Rowan, prompting threats of libel suits. Police plan to arrest her for forging Rowan’s mother’s name on the notice.
Ferdinand W. Lochman remains in Ludlow Street jail facing lifelong imprisonment unless law changes. Charles Schurz won a $30 judgment for wines food and cigars. Lochman owes $300 in contempt fines he cannot pay. He has a wife and five children reportedly penniless.
Melbourne housemaid Phyllis is found to teach violin in spare hours. She signs letters as professor of music, while Sydney papers note George Gissing’s prophecy of a woman of the future switching from Sophocles to cooking.
The text advises against using hot water on glassware and warns that heat drives milk into the glass causing cloudiness. It recommends rinsing silk cans with cold water before washing in hot water to remove milk residue and ensure clarity.
The article advises those sensitive to cold to wear loose clothing in cold weather. It explains that looser garments stay warmer than tight fits by allowing better air circulation and an insulating layer between skin and the outside air.
The German emperor maintains a staff of about 150 persons including 300 women servants who oversee the twenty two royal palaces and castles belonging to the crown.
Among the rarest precious stones the green garnet stands out for its superb rich shade. Its brilliance surpasses even that of emeralds, making it highly valuable in gem markets.
A grand gift offer from Morpt is announced in the Bessemer Herald. A limited time promotion gives married women a free triple silver plated Sugar Shell with name and address and a two cent stamp, plus a free Home Furnisher monthly publication. Only one shell per family. The offer targets customers in Chicago and invites stamps as a guarantee of good faith.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for severe lung troubles. It claims the tonic heals tissues, destroys germ disease, reduces inflammation, aids ex pectoration, and improves sleep. Sample bottles are offered free at Jones' drug store.
The article discusses the origins of massage claims, noting China as a strong claimant. It outlines a three-period Chinese regimen spanning a hundred days each, starting with the new moon, involving morning air inhalation, body friction, and progressive hardening of muscles, culminating in back muscle work and stone-filled sacks.
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