Overseas trade and tourism plans stir in new proposals
Reports detail Manchuria Japan massaging trade, auto imports valued around 1500, 600, and four-year growth. A Mount Washington carriage road sale sparks a tourism auto line plan. Duluth Minnesota unveils a seven mile lake shore beach course for autos. Naval and military notes discuss costs of battleship reinforcements and a Richmond artillery relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Japan
Oumalt
Mount Washington
A Fragmented Medley of Social Observations
A miscellany of quips on marriage money politics and manners. Witty comments explore vanity greed laziness aging and family dynamics with sharp humor and ironic contrasts. The speaker muses on human foibles and social rituals in a clipped antique voice.
Noted Lawyer Martin W Littleton's Sharp Wit Recall
The article recalls Martin W. Littleton of New York famed for wit in court. An Albany judge quotes a case from his early career where a lengthy opposing counsel speech was followed by Littleton's decisive and pointed retort to the jury and judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Albany
Government debt to railways disputed in dialogue
In a clipped exchange, Bardens Baesgh asks Barmer Corateasel if the government should owe railways. Corateasel denies the policy, arguing it troubles government finances and mismanages public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardens Baesgh
Barmer Corateasel
Fragmentary ancient text hints at clarified duties
The OCR fragment mentions light and admonition but lacks clear context or identifiable names, places, or dates. It appears as a literary or religious line with obscured terms making exact interpretation difficult. Further readable content is needed to determine a precise article summary.
Water Hyacinth Threatens Gulf Coast Navigation
The water hyacinth spreads from Florida to Texas and Louisiana choking navigable streams. Texas considers a law to ban planting near watercourses and seeks funds to eradicate the pest, while Mexico also fights the plant after its spread to Lake Chapala. The federal effort spent over $300,000 last year with limited progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Soutelana
Sabine
Grange
Morida
Orange
Boatea
Houston Park
Buffalo Bayou
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Chapala
Notice For Publication Probate Estate in Gogebic County
In Gogebic County Probate Court at Bessemer on September 11 1908 Judge Curtis Buck presiding final account of Executor Alex Strom in the estate of Conrad Carleon deceased set for October 12 at 10 AM Heirs and interested parties must appear to contest the final account and the executor must publish this order in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Said
Beseemer
Curtis Buck
Conrad Carleon
Alex Strom
Bessemer Herald
Anid County
State of Michigan
Gogebic
Bessemer
Said County
Timber and Stone Claim Notice for Donaldson Land
Charles Vance of Donaldson Wisconsin filed intent to prove timber and stone claim for land described in Michigan Meridian in Marquette office. Witnesses named: Henry Roth Richard Gunnar Peter LaChance and Charles W Fish all of Donaldson Wisconsin. The final proof date is October 7 1908 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
Charles Vance
Donaldson, Wiz
Township
Range
Michigan Meridian
U. S. Land Office
Henry Roth
Donaldson, Wic
Richard Gunnar
Donaldson, Wis
Peter LaChance
Charles W. Fish
Trade and industry notes from the era of global imports
A compendium of early 20th century trade data highlights Britain and France import shares in meat and grain, U S farm implements to Spain, Belgium auto imports, Manchuria steel rail supply, Bhotong railway finances, and German steamship capacity, reflecting worldwide economic links of 1907 1908 with notable figures and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey of
British India
Belgium
America
South Manchuria
Bhantung Railroad Company
United Kingdom
France
Swamp Root Promotes Kidney Health Advertisement
An advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder problems. It claims kidney disorders affect both sexes, cause bed wetting in children, and that Swamp-Root provides mild immediate relief. Samples and a pamphlet are offered through Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Jail Free
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Robert Lamar Praises Missouri as Garden of Modern World
A speech by Robert Lamar of Missouri extols the Mississippi Valley as the garden spot of modern civilization. He compares its beauty to ancient wonders and world galleries, praising Ozark sunlight, prairie vistas, and the songs of mockingbirds as symbols of national pride.
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Robert Lamar
Minesourt
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
House of Representatives
Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
Tenanyson
Miseisaippi Valley
Raphael
Rembrandt
Angelo
Reynolds
Vandyke
Cyeset
Ozark
Beethoven
Mozart
Mendelssohn
Handel
Wagner
Unknown Defendant Must Answer in Gogebic Chancery Suit
In the Chancery action QGogebic Lumber Company versus Charles W. Robinson in Gogebic County Michigan the defendant’s residence is unknown. The court orders appearance within five months and publication of the order in The Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks or service of a certified copy twenty days before appearance. Judge Samuel B Cooper approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qgogebic Lumber Company
Charles W. Robinson
Gugebic
Bessemer
Michigan
A. D. Dluud
Adlidavit
Bessemer Herald
Gogebic
Order for Appearance in Gogebic County Suit
State of Michigan Thirtysecon d Judicial Circuit orders defendant Mrs Mine Johnson to appear in the circuit court by five months from the order date Aug 3 1908. Publication in the Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks is required or personal service at least twenty days before appearance. Samuel S Cooper circuit judge and William S Baird solicitor for the complainant. Bessemer Michigan. Aug 90 to Qos 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mine Johnson
Circuit Court For
E . Gents
Besvib
Olaf W. Johnson
Michian
William
Baird
Bessemer Herald
Ada L Croom Recovers With New Discovery Cure
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and presumed consumption after months of illness. Three bottles completed her recovery and a trial bottle is offered free. Sold at Frank B Jones drug store for 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada L. Croom
Croom
Vaughn, Mise
Saye
Dr. King
Frank B. Jones
Guardian appointment hearing for minor Cardinal heirs
Probate Court of Gogebic County sets October 19 1908 for hearing William Utleys petition to appoint a guardian for Cyril Cardinal minor heirs Lydia Ann Clara May and Clarence Cardinal. Public notice to run three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Curtis Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cardinal
Lydia Ann
Clara May Cadinal
Clarence N
Cyril Cardinal
William E. Utley
Neira
Hearing set on heirs of Emma J. Loope estate
Probate Court of Gogebic County orders Frank R. B. Loope to prove who are the legal heirs entitled to Emma J. Loope real estate. Hearing fixed for October 10, 1908 at 10 a.m. in Bessemer. Notice to next of kin and interested parties to appear and show cause. Publication required for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Holden
Bessemer
Curtis Buck
Emma J. Loope
Frank RB. Loope
Bessemer Herald
Women Who Do Things In Public Life
A census report notes 18 821 women in the US executive civil service. Obituaries mention Aunty Becky Young dying in Indiana on her fortieth wedding anniversary. Sally Ward elected Palestine Texas assessor and collector. Mrs E P Turner and Mrs P P Tucker join Dallas school board. A London doctor Mary Louise Gordon becomes inspecting official for reformatories. Jewish women work to raise funds for a scholarship program while Harvard offers 200 scholarships to men, Radcliffe only 20 for women, with one possible to a Hebrew student.
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Becky Young
Indiana
Sally Ward
Palestine
Texas
E. P. Turner
P. P. Tucker
Dallas
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Lesved
Saae
Atak
Geok
Ry Mie
Israeit
Potto
Horace J. Stevens
Houghton, Michigan
the Herald Office
Duluth
Mina
Virginia
Chanceliorsville
London
Guernsey
United States
Calvee
Percivel Ruverta
Philadelphia
Waterahe
Keree
Caine
Bae
Sbe
Tanang
Curris Buck
Department, of the Interior
United
States Land Office
ACE and Commerce
Spain
Brasilie
Italy
Hola
Thirty-Second Judicial Circuit
Samuel
Cooper
Ball & Stone
Houghton
Pete
County of Gogebic
Census Bureau
Executive Civil Service of the
Mary Louise Gordon
Pris Dng
Itice
Edwin Bayliss
Fire & Life
Insurance Agency
Bessemer, Mich
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