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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
2
Richard Olney, secretary of state, urged New England students to subordinate their future trades to citizenship. He said living comes before livelihood and schools should stress becoming good citizens over mere technical training. The Omaha Bee notes curriculums should oppose selfishness to improve education locally.
From Copenhagen comes information of interest to electric progress followers. Professor Hannover, president of the Polytechnic academy, is said to have invented an electrical accumulator with five times the capacity of present units without increasing size or weight. The device uses porous lead alloy sheets perforated with millions of microscopic holes to boost capacity. It may be pricier, but could greatly aid aeroplanes, submarines, and railroad trains.
A London Chronicle note cites The Complete Housewife praising snuff as eye medicine. It claims noble examples like Sir Edward Seymour, Sir John Houblon, and Judge Ayres read without spectacles after long use, though others preferred spectacles.
A Chicago boy carried away a prize with a model aircraft using a U shaped curved wing that gave stability beyond rivals. A professional aviator witnessing the exhibition said the lad had discovered a principle likely to be adopted by aircraft builders, suggesting future safe flying machines after more experiments.
A man was knocked down by a woman’s escort after addressing two young women with the words Hello, kids. He died from a fractured skull, a case cited by the New York Herald as an example of supposedly harmless banter.
A man in a New York town attempted to start a bulky mule by letting it smell ammonia. He was fortunate to be taken to a hospital rather than an undertaker, highlighting the reckless gamble on fate.
A historian questions the announced cost of the Solomon temple at 5 billion dollars and notes it as a government project. The remark speculates on which politicians or group benefited from a 4.999 billion dollar discrepancy.
A Chicago man complains that police continually identify him because of his gold teeth. He suggests he belongs to a class marked by trouble for not keeping his mouth shut.
A college professor suggests meat eaters are more active than vegetarians, attributing the difference to price effects that may spur hopping energy. The remark connects diet choices with activity levels and economic factors.
Senate committee chaired by William Alden Smith finds the Titanic disaster caused by failure to warn passengers, insufficient lifeboats and drills, and lack of preparation. It criticizes Captain Lord of the Californian and praises Captain Rostron of the Carpathia, urging stronger lifeboat rules and wireless regulations. The report calls for enforced lifeboat capacity, drills, passenger lifeboat assignments, and potential ports restrictions for noncompliant lines.
In a brief, plaintive note, neighbors recall that Mrs. Flitters no longer visits as she once did. Family duties keep her at home while her faithful dog Fido battles failing health.
A church on upper Broadway in New York City transforms its churchyard into a play garden inviting mothers and children of the neighborhood to enjoy the new space and find happiness in a safe outdoor area.
A touring car carrying A R Sheetsfine of Philadelphia swerved on the oiled Bryn Mawr Pike near the Bryn Mawr hotel and flipped into a ditch injuring him lightly. An accompanying Collingwood Poultry truck with 22 crates of eggs and petroleum eggnogs followed, creating a hazardous scene as the oily road deteriorated further. The road was roped off to allow the oil to take root.
Washington reports that American demand for luxury goods remains strong as the fiscal year ends. Total luxury imports are projected to exceed 200 million dollars, with many import divisions expected to set new records.
Newark resident Christian Looges reunited with his wife and baby after fifteen months. He says memory loss followed his disappearance, and work on a Georgia cotton gin project helped revive his memory and recall his family.
Jagbitters reveals plans to pursue literature as a profession. He asks how he will live and is reassured he will live in clover as his wife runs a large boarding house.
A Baltimore American quote notes a lawyer failed to clear a man jailed as a fence, playfully contrasting the idea of washing a fence with policing and justice. The remark frames a legal dispute in a wry, literary tone.
The Olivet College 53rd commencement runs June 14 to 19 with 37 graduates earning A B degrees. Dr William Byron Forbush of Detroit delivers the commencement address as the senior class presents Israel Zangwill's The Melting Pot. Nearby towns report clergy arrivals and local incidents including drownings and train riders.
Jackson reports the annual Odd Fellows picnic for south Michigan will be held August 14 on the I O O F home grounds in Jackson. Delegates from 100 lodges, totaling over 3,000 members in the district, elected E. Cogswell as president J. P. O’Neil as vice president and C. C. Shuart as secretary and treasurer.
In a Saturday Evening Post tale Col. George W. Goethals, then a West Point instructor, posed a cadet question about raising a sixty foot flagpole. After each student proposed methods with rigs and tackles, Goethals declared the correct answer was to command the sergeant to simply put up the pole.
An old advertisement suggests using Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to wear a size smaller by shaking it into shoes. Marketed for dancing parties and breaking in new shoes, the copy directs readers to Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.
The Loston Transcript quotes a neighbor asking about a newly married deaf mute couple, remarking on their happiness with the reply unspeak ably.
A Cold Day reports Hewitt-So Gruet to wed a Boston girl this week. The item notes Jewett confirms he is harvesting an ice crop, signaling winter business and social arrangements.
The Paxton Toilet Co of Boston Mass will send a large trial box of Paxtine Antiseptic to any woman free upon request. A delightful cleansing and germicidal toilet preparation, the offer aims to introduce the product.
A girl believes a frugal life is key but changes her view when she marries a spendthrift who drains finances, revealing the true nature of wealth and happiness.
Cole's Carbolisalve claims rapid relief and cure for burning, stinging and torturing skin diveages. It says pain from burns ends instantly and promises no scars. Advertises 2c and drug lists with free sample by J. W. Cole & Co. of Black River Falls Wisconsin.
A concise reflection on perseverance as a driver of achievement, noting that outcomes may diverge from expectations. The saying suggests effort does not guarantee the intended result and outcomes can differ from ideal results.
A humorous, era tone item notes Garfield Tea as a remedy choice amid political commentary. It highlights consumer preference over national leadership in a light satirical vein.
A brief assertion notes that Scots rank among the heaviest groups by average weight relative to other British subjects. The statement underscores a general bodily characteristic without detailing age, height, or measurements beyond the comparative claim.
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