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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1907

Page

8

Cargnal Non-Resident Defendant Ordered to Appear in Gogebie Chancery

In Gogebie County Circuit Court a case between Alberto Cargnal and Girolamo Cargnal, a non resident defendant residing in Jerome Arizona, requires appearance within four months. Publication of this order in the Bessemer Herald is required weekly for six weeks or personal service twenty days before appearance. Samuel S. Coorer, Circuit Judge. Levi S. Rice, Complainant's Solicitor. Bessemer, Mich.

Gogebie Alberto Cargnal Girolamo Cargnal Bessemer Gerome Arizona Territory of Levi Rice Bessemer Herald

Transport schedule notes for copper country lines and connections

Downbound and upbound rail details list various Scoot Passenger trains and way freight services. Entries note departure times such as 7:03 am and 2:31 pm, with connections to copper country at Saxon and routes to St Paul and Louistan Daily. The fragmented timetable references No. 32 No. 20 No. 34 No. 26 No. 28 and No. 54, indicating daily or Sunday-except services and freight movements.

North-Wes Sun Canon Copper Country St. Paul Louistan Saxon Naba Ox. Sun

Free sample offer for Dr Shoop Rheumatic Remedy

An advertisement invites readers to request a free sample of Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy accompanied by a book on rheumatism. The book purportedly explains how the remedy purges rheumatic poisons from the blood, claiming it as a cure rather than mere relief, with sales through all dealers.

Shoop Racine Wis

Health in the Canal Zone Prompts Skilled Labor

The Panama Canal project tempts young artisans with high wages, but fears of fevers and malaria hold many back. Electric Bitters is touted as a safe cure, claimed to guard against malaria and to treat blood poison, biliousness, weakness, and digestive and kidney issues, with a 50 cent price guaranteed by F. B. Jones.

Panama Canal F. B. Jones

Woman turns to apple growing as a pastime

The article notes Mrs. Thomas Shaw Safe taking up apple growing at their upstate country place. It highlights her affiliation with apples, plans to cultivate other fruits, and a friendly rivalry with Mr. Safe who raises squab and cattle. The piece mocks the notion that wealth drives market sales.

Rom Thomas Shaw Safe New York New Country Place Upstate Safe England

Largest Newspaper Office Claim Sparks Size Showdown

A debate in London Tit Bits asks which is the world’s largest newspaper office. The Scotsman building in Edinburgh reportedly surpasses the New York Times, with 13 stories and about 261,787 square feet, more than twice the size of the Times’ 116,349 square feet.

America New York Times Tis Scotsman Edinburgh London

Birds Visit Garden Birdhouses Says St Nicholas

Some wrens chickadees bluebirds martins and crested flycatchers visit garden birdhouses. Houses should not be too new or exposed. They should keep coats and squirrels away. Watching them yields practical knowledge beyond books. Most birds nest in safe spots while water birds form large colonies.

St. Nicholas

Futility of Fox Hunt by John Burroughs Criticizes Fox Hunting

John Burroughs, famed naturalist, condemns fox hunting as cruel. He condemns a red faced English squire galloping after a fox, calling it an edifying not a pleasant picture. He repeats the phrase red faced squire chasing a fox.

John Burroughs Helther Mr. Burroughs

Free Trial Of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Offer

A promotional notice offers a free trial size box of Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy for nose and throat relief. It describes a snow white antiseptic balm and invites readers to respond by mailing to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. Large jars priced at 50 cents are available through dealers.

Dr. Shoop Shoop Europe

Dr Shoop Cough Cure Promotes Safe Ingredients

A historical note praises Dr Shoop for opposing opium and other unsafe substances in cough remedies. It notes his long warning on Dr Shoop's Cough Cure about narcotics and praises the Pure Food and Drug Law, highlighting his alignment with safe practices for protecting children.

Dr. Shoop

Lost and Found in Dr King’s Pills Incident

Lost between 9 30 p m yesterday and noon today a bilious attack with nausea and sick headache. Found at F B Jones drug store a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills. Quick relief for biliousness malaria and jaundice 25c.

F. B. Jones Dr. King

Women cut Stock proposition and choose Hollister tea

Women decide that if they cannot vote they will oppose the Stock proposition by taking Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The ad promotes the tea as good for everything, priced at 85 cents, with the line Tea or Tablets and signed by D MacFarlane.

Hollister D. MacFarlane

Hardening drills with mercury tempering method

The article describes heating a drill to white heat then plunging it into mercury to harden the steel. The process uses a saturated camphor and turpentine oil solution to keep the drill moist and requires careful labor to achieve good results.

Do Not Drown Skating on Asphalt Remark

Skating on asphalt avoids the risk of breaking through as opposed to ice, highlighting a practical safety comparison about surface choices for skating.

Hair styles of Indians and French painter styles

The text notes cross influences in portrait hairdressing styles. It states that Boutet de Monvil styled hair is not original to the French portrait painter and claims the Blackfoot Indian chief custom includes a brow lock.

Boutet de Monvil

Population figure for Boston in 1905 stated

Boston official statistics show the Hub's population in 1905 as 695,280 with 139,683 legal voters, a share just under one quarter.

Boston

Rare 1853 Coin Among Early American Quarters

An 1853 quarter from the year prior type is described as rare, while another 1853 variant shows arrow points at the date sides and behind the eagle, noted as very common.

Oath Traditions Across Cultures Quoted In Johannesburg Court

A Johannesburg court hears a Chinaman describe oath rituals in pidgin English. He says he prefers allee samee break-um-platee kill-um-cockee oF smell-um-bookee allee samee, illustrating a clash of customs narrated in a colonial source.

Johannesburg

Ready for Aeroplanes at London Factory Gate

A sign outside a London motor factory proclaims Aeroplanes built to order signaling a shift in production. The caption notes a growing demand as the plant stands ready to assemble aircraft.

London Motor Factory

Poor Cotton Production in German Africa for 1905-06

Only 865 bales of cotton were produced in German Africa during the 1905-06 season. The area involved was nearly as large as the entire American cotton belt, highlighting unexpectedly low yields.

Africa

Where Cannibals Abound Cannibalism amid war and cannibal meals

Dr Hinde notes cannibalism flourished among the Rotetela of Congo and Arabs after battles. He claims the meat was cooked smoked dried and provisioned the force and camp followers for days. He adds the practice may have reduced epidemics by removing bodies after fights.

Inquiry Hinde Dr. Hinde

Rescue Work for Firemen in Boston Eyewitness Tale

Firemen from Brighton company 384 battled a blaze at Ken Allston when a pushy spectator, an old man, ordered a return into the house to save his glass eye valued at $20. He also requested bringing down a box of curls said to have been cut off years ago.

Fred Dobrata Ine Company 384 Brighton Ken Allston Boston Herald

The Instinct to Play by a Smithsonain Scientist

A Smithsonian researcher will publish a report arguing that play is a true instinct across species. He notes young animals show stronger play urges and classifies play into types such as play-hunting, make-believe, play-fighting, building play, nursing play, and imitational plays. The piece also notes the British Museum newspaper files moved to Hendon, occupying six and a half miles of shelving.

Smithsonian Institution Washington British Museum Hendon London

Editor Rivalry Quips Over Skunk Law

The Kirkwood Leader editor, praised as a genuine philosopher, faces a jab from a rival in the Journal who calls him an old skunk. The Leader retorts that a state law protects the skunk, ensuring the animal and thus his safety.

Kirkwood W. Va

Inconsistent Woman Quote from The Balance of Power

A quoted line asserts women are inconsistent and prefer a man who fights yet avoid a man they love fighting. The remark reflects a gendered stereotype from the work The Balance of Power.

Old London Garden Experiments Show Air Destroys Metal in Time

An elderly man conducted long term experiments outdoors, exposing brass, steel pins, needles and hairpins to dampness and wind. Ordinary hairpins rusted away in about 154 days, while bright pins lasted up to 18 months. Brass turned verdigris early. polished steel lasted over two years. A pencil remained nearly indestructible. cedar and plum wood fared similarly despite others rotting. A barrel of beef, pork, and fish each weighed 200 pounds.

London

Deaf and Dumb Strikers Turn Silent Protest in Australia

Remarkable strike by deaf and dumb workers centered at a factory. The silent crowd formed in the street and signaled to each other with finger wriggles. Reportedly, much unlawful and rot provoking language circulated without any spoken words.

Australa

Laxative ads and digestives tout sail of relief

A fragmented newspaper ad block promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia as a stomach aid and digestor. It markets Best Laxative for Children and urges parents to keep a bottle handy. Readable lines mention D MacFarlane and vague product claims amid garbled text.

D. MacFarlane

Wanted Lady To Engage In Business In Home Town

Advertisement seeks a lady to sell a fine line of special goods from home in Philadelphia. Permanent position offered for the right party with no capital required. Apply L. F. Elliott Co. 257.8 4th St Philadelphia Pa for details.

L. F. Elliott Co 4Th St Philadelphia

Doctor George Bagot Ferguson Dies During Operation

In Cheltenham England the eminent Dr George Bagot Ferguson died suddenly of heart failure while performing a complex operation at the hospital He was senior surgeon and the procedure was interrupted as he collapsed The patient remained under anaesthetics as three other surgeons were summoned and the operation was completed.

Cheltenham England George Bagot Ferguson Ferguson

Age Not Necessarily Dotage

A brief quotation attributed to Cicero argues dotage is a folly of silly old men, not a consequence of aging itself, distinguishing age from a misguided decline.

Maternal Quote From Margaret Fuller Ossoli Inspires

A brief reflection praises Margaret Fuller Ossoli for urging engagement with nature and seeking the highest good, framing her words as a guiding principle. The note highlights her call to connect with nature as a path to virtue.

Margaret Fuller Ossoli

The One Cardinal Fault

A brief bibliographic quip contrasts claimed culture with understanding Browning. The speaker argues culture is not a prerequisite to appreciating poetry, noting a tension between admission of ignorance and social boasting, as reflected in a Philadelphia Ledger citation.

Browning Philadelphia Ledger

Lady Sea Anglers Club Formed in Great Yarmouth

In Great Yarmouth England a growing number of women have become sea anglers and established a lady sea anglers club. Gentlemen can join, but the committee is composed entirely of women, signaling a notable shift in angling leadership.

Great Yarmouth Eng

Imperfect Avalanche Quip Sparks Debate

The Observer of Events and Things quips about a perfect avalanche, contrasting it with a more imperfect display, as reported by Yonkers Statesman.

Yonkers

Also Mentioned on This Page

State of Michigan Samuel S. Coorer Levi S. Rice Bessemer, Mich Detroit Mich W. J. Haggerson Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Railroad Times Wisconsin Chicago Minneapolis Ashland Superior Duluth H. L. Cummins William Waters Herald Bessemer Lumber Company Edwin Bayliss Heath & Milligan Bayliss Fire & Life Insuranc Agency TEL Canal Zone Torsten Bessemer, Michigan Tre Peru Deaf and Dumb Strikers Mothe Tanet Frank B. Jones Canterbury Rhode Island
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