Copper stock fears and lodge wealth referenced in Ontonagon item
A Bessemer Herald column quotes a copper market skeptic who accuses Amalgamated Copper of planned self sale of stock at ten cents per pound to create a syndicate. It notes Calumet & Hecla’s long rise, boosting fortunes for investors, and mentions a Keweenaw Masonic lodge’s large stake in Calumet & Hecla, once $500 at $60, now valued at $600, with ongoing lodge income from social events.
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Amalgamated
Amalgamated Copper Company
Calumet & Hecla
Masonic Lodge
Central Mine
Keweenaw County
United States
Ontonagon Herall
Smallpox Quarantine After Montreal Mine Exposure
William OBrien exposed to a small pox case at the Montreal mine near Hurley visited relatives in Ironwood. Health officer notified, quarantine placed, and an officer assigned. Charles McGibbon of Montreal River Lumber Co. fell ill at Burton House, diagnosed as small pox, moved to pest house, hotel reopened after fumigation. McGibbon described as well known and the case reportedly light.
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Hurley
Ironwood
William O'Brien
Montreal
Charles McGi Bon
Montreal River Lumber Company
Burton House
McGibbon
Hurley Elder John Adams Dies at Home
John Adams a long time Hurley resident aged among the town's oldest, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday. A native of Italy he served three years as a Civil War soldier in this country. Adams came to Hurley sixteen years ago and built the Adams house which he ran until a few years ago.
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John Adams
Hurley
Italy
Ele
Iurley
Adams House
Smallpox outbreak reported in Mercer and Lac Vieux Desert
Twenty eight cases are reported from Mercer on the Rhinelander branch of the C and N W. Authorities at Waters report another Indian has died at Lac Vieux Desert and there are fourteen other cases there.
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Mercer
Rhinelander
Watersmeet
Lac Vieux Desert
Way To Live Long Discovery Promises Longer Life
O H Downey editor of Churubusco Indiana proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds or gaps. He asserts its value for weak lungs and claims relief from pneumonia or consumption is instant and certain.
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O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
D. MacFarlane
School News Clashes With Semester End And Poe Club Event
The school marks the end of the first semester as activities continue. Pupils praise the improved study room and recently framed pictures, while tests are underway in History and Physiography. The High School plans a coasting display and new bob sleds. The Irving Club hosted a Poe program with essays, piano, recitations, and a chorus, featuring students such as Clara Jeffery Eva Jacobson and Cora Carlson.
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Irving Club
House of Were
Neas
Emma Kulasezvicz
Poe
Agnes Redner
Fianna Bole
Cora Carlson
Israfel
John Bensko
Emma Rund
Boid
Ccc Sesecee
Lizzie Keough
Alma Point
CUCM
Miss Olcott
Edmund Burke
Wakefield News Trounces Social Life and Local Business
Alfred Kallander and many neighbors from Bessemer and Wakefield are noted visiting, social events include sleigh rides and a masquerade at Bullens Hall, with Wakefield voters considering a five thousand dollar school bonding measure. Lumber contracts, mining timber deliveries, and ice harvesting plan mark local industry activity.
Local 19th Century Syrup Guarantee Note
Undersigned agree to refund money if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure cough or cold. A 50 cent bottle is offered with a 25 cent bottle guaranteed OTC refundable. Signatures include ID MacFarlane and Frank B. Jones.
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Greene
MacFarlane
Frank B. Jones
The Secret Of Long Life Elixr: Health Through Organs
The Secret Of Long Life promises health by keeping main organs in regular action and destroying germs. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood improve appetite and aid kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia malaria. 50c guaranteed by D MacFarlane druggist.
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D. MacFarlane Druggist
Transparent Ice Cream On Transatlantic Ships
A shipboard dessert on transatlantic steamer dinners features transparent ice cream served with ceremony. Lights go out or portholes cover, then waiters unveil cone shaped and inverted flower pot molds in clear and scarlet ice to illuminate the room as individual portions are served.
Paris Barber Patents Electric Safety Razor
A Parisian barber invented and patented an electric safety razor with revolving blades powered by low current. It achieved great success but several patrons reported blueing of skin and electric burns. He now faces a score of lawsuits.
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Was &F
An Ambiguous Invitation
A traveler recounts a tale told by a rough speaker in a Texas town. An Englishman challenges the liar, labeling him a prevaricator, while the speaker responds with a boastful quip about his plans to drink. The exchange ends with a playful twist as the man agrees to drink.
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Texas
Four Meals a Day in Washington Hotels
Washington hotels reportedly offer four regular meals every twenty four hours breakfast luncheon dinner and supper with some breakfasts and suppers served as late as midnight reflecting a unique hospitality pattern in the country.
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Washington
Costly Chu Argh Cathedral in New York City
New York City plans reveal a vast Gothic cathedral to be built as the Cathedral of St John the Divine in the diocese of New York led by Bishop Potter. When finished the building may cost 29 to 30 million dollars, with completion hoped in about three years and a surrounding Cathedral Heights Park to link with Morningside Park.
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St. John the Divine
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of
New York
Potter
St. Jou. Dsy
Cathedral
Leights Park
Morningside Park
William M. Tweed
Leslie
Multilingual Protestant Preaching in Saint Petersburg
In St. Petersburg Protestant churches, preaching is conducted in nine languages each Sunday. About 6,000,000 Protestants in Russia enjoy religious liberty with stipulations requiring Protestant birth and no proselytizing.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
Daily more people seek Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Burns Scalds cuts bruises ulcers eruptions salt rheum boils felons corns and warts Pile cure touted at 25 cents at D MacFarlane’s drug store
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Bucklen
D. MacFarlane
For Sale Grocery Store in Gogebic Range Town
For sale. Grocery store doing good business in one of the best towns on the Gogebic range. Enquire at the Bessemer Herald office. La Grippe coughs often continue for months and sometimes lead to fatal results after the patient is supposed to have passed the danger point. Foley's Honey and Tar affords positive protection and security from these coughs. C. Lofroth & Co.
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Charlie Healy
Walter Healy
Jean
Ironwood
Dixon
Vauysday
Bullens’ Hall
W. A. Anderson
Peter Nelson
Nels Nelson
North Dakota
Geo. Nelson
Wakefield
Bessemer
Bullen’s Hall
Gogebic Range
Bessemer Herald
C. Lofroth & Co
Lake Side Piano For Sale In Wakefield Michigan
A nearly new piano offered at 200 dollars cash, a reduced price from 300 dollars. Inquiries directed to Anton Ring smuth in Wakefield Michigan.
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Anton Ringsmuth
Wakefield, Mich
Gift promise ad for medicine fails to cure piles
An advertisement promises that IF BANNER SALVE cures piles, money will be refunded. The claim labels the product as the most healing medicine with a cryptic endorsement involving a Seth two names and a company string, suggesting a dubious testimonial.
Estimation of Mineral Deposits in Indian Territory
An ar thickness of four feet could yield about 4,000 tons per acre, with leases in 900 acre lots. This suggests 1.5 to 4 million tons possible under lease, at eight cents per ton royalty. Output last year reached 1,900,127 tons, up from 1,400,441 tons the year before.
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Indian Territory
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action
A testimonial ad notes long standing costiveness from J O Greene of Depauw Indiana and claims DeWitts Little Early Risers provide best results with gentle bowel action. C Lofroth & Co promote the remedy.
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DeWitt
J. O. Greene
Depauw
Ind
Banner Salve Cures Chapped Hands and Rough Skin
C. Lofroth & Co advertises Banner Salve as the most healing ointment in the world for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin, claiming quick cures.
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Banner
C. Lofroth & Co
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