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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
4
The article warns of dangers from explosives on the Fourth of July. Parents should guard small children from cannons rockets and other devices. It condemns tipsy celebrators entering saloons and igniting crackers. Mayor Holland posts notices prohibiting confetti and toy pistols and urges enforcement.
J. W. Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina praises Bucklen's Armen Salve saying it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals any sore burn or wound. He calls it the best salve the world affords and recommends it from Frank B. Jones's drug store at 25 cents.
Mrs Charles Martens died at her daughter Mrs George Merkle 1255 Lawrence Street Appleton after three months illness. Born in Germany 1877 she came to America with her husband prior to 1900. Survived by six children William Rexner Mich Alfred Medford Robert Neenah Mrs George Merkle Appleton. Funeral from Robert Martens 201 Ann Street Neenah at 2 PM Wednesday conducted by Rev Gr Kieinhauseinl.
The local range champions beat a fast Ashland team 5 to 4. Ed Winkoski and Lee led Ashland with multiple hits while Bessemer capitalized on errors and timely plays. Hallada, Arkowitz, and Hauser starred for the locals with strong fielding and noted crowd remarks about the season’s key matchups.
Electors of Bessemer Michigan are notified of the annual school election to choose three year trustees. Polls open nine in the morning and close at eight at night on Monday July 18 1908 at the first ward school building Sophia street. Secretary Giustav L. Ziebur dated June 22 1908.
Local ad copy touts Electric Bitters and Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets as curealls for stomach liver kidney weakness malaria and general pain. Claims rapid 20 minute relief and links headache and toothache to blood pressure. Sold by Frank B Jones and Frank B Jane’s drugstores with a 25 cent 20 tablet bottle.
An advertisement touts Dr. Shoop New Life Pills praised by A A Felton of Harrisville New York as a cure for constipation biliousness and malaria. It promotes a confidential women’s advice booklet No 4 and claims the Night Cure suppositories can treat listed weaknesses. The ad directs readers to Frank B Jones drug store Racine Wisconsin and to request the book from Dr Shoop.
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