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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
4
The Bessemer Herald marks its sixteenth year of continuous publication this Saturday January 18. The notice thanks readers and business supporters, reflects on periods of prosperity and dull times, and expresses hope for ongoing community service and fair representation in the press.
The New York Life Insurance company became the first life insurer to pay taxes to Michigan's state insurance commissioner. Last Friday it remitted 16,643.99 dollars, equal to 2 percent of premiums of 832,199.72 dollars for the year. The tax, 2,134.33 dollars more than the prior year, signals a peak in profits for Michigan life insurers.
Hurley Miner notes rapid progress on a new shaft at the Ryan site now part of Atlantic, measuring 16 by 17 and cut into five compartments. It has reached about 100 feet and aims to tap deposits revealed by Atlantic work, expected to become a major shaft. Meanwhile daily papers report smallpox outbreaks across Wisconsin towns Manitowa Appleton Green Bay Middle Ridge with hundreds exposed and quarantine affecting the latter's business district.
Congressman Sheldon seeks reappointment for William Webster at the Soo M H Kern at Menominee C L Houk at Ironwood and W H Hosking at Calumet. The region reports many wolves and a $17 bounty per pelt could yield a rich winter harvest for hunters. The legislature funded medals for Spanish American War veterans from Michigan.
The saw mill interests of Scott and Howe and Peter Lofberg at Lion Wood have been consolidated and will be operated as a stock company in the future.
The Carnegie library at Ironwood is nearing completion and will open to the public within a few weeks.
A card from signatories offering a refund policy for Greene's Warranted syrup of tar. If the 50 cent bottle fails to cure cough or cold, money will be refunded, and a 25 cent bottle is offered as a satisfactory proof with a money-back guarantee.
Miss Olcott resumed duties after illness while Miss Anderson was out sick. Capt Sincock and Capt Raumanist visited the high school. Mrs Lockhart of Oshkosh visited with her daughter and watched all schools including the high. Edward Benscoe resumes study aiming for a college prep diploma to gain entrance to Ann Arbor. Wendell Holmes quote closes the item.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as a universal pain and skin ailment cure. Claims to relieve burns scalds cuts bruises ulcers fever sores eruptions salt rheum boils eruptions and removes corns and warts. Priced at 25 cents at D MacFarlane's drug store.
The piece touts Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidneys improving blood and appetite and claims cures for kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health after use. Also advertises Banner salve for skin and describes a dramatic dipping boat stunt planned for Eastern shore resorts next season.
Guidance warns against leaving soap exposed to air and advises storing it in a covered receptacle when not in use. Proper storage helps soap drain, dry, and return to its original hardness and quality.
"Don't Live Together. Constipation and health never go together." DeWitt's Little Early Risers promise brisk bowel movement without distress. J. O. Greene of Depauw Indiana reports nine years of costiveness and claims the remedy gave best results after trying many options. C. Lofroth & Co.
Piano in near new condition offered for 200 dollars cash. inquiries to Anton Ring smuth at Wakefield Mich.
A health claim advertises Banner Salve as healing for piles with a money back guarantee. C. Lofroth & Co positions the product as the most healing medicine and offers a refund if ineffective.
Churubusco editor O H Downey proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as infallible for coughs colds and grip its use claimed to prevent pneumonia or consumption and guaranties 50c and 1 bottles with free trial bottles offered by D MacFarlane.
The Board of Public Works in Bessemer invites sealed bids to furnish 350 cords of birch and maple hardwood four feet long for delivery to the pumping station. Deliveries begin February with at least fifty cords monthly, final delivery by April 1, 1902. Bids opened January 22, 1902 at 7:50 p.m. in the Council Chamber. bonds equal to twice contract amount required. right to reject any bid reserved. Dated January 1902, Bessemer Michigan.
For sale. A grocery store with solid business in a prime Gogebic range town. Inquire at the Bessemer Herald office. La Grippe coughs linger for months and can lead to fatal outcomes after danger passes. Foley's Honey and Tar offers protection and relief from these conditions. C Lofroth & Co.
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