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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
4
The article warns about ivy and poison oak poisoning during spring, likening them to copperhead snakes for the pain and itching. It advises frequent washing with hot water to prevent spread and using tincture grindelia as a topical drying cure. A four ounce bottle of grindelia is recommended for camp outfits.
The essay recounts Hon. Charles W. Slack’s tale of Hon. Peter Harvey, friend and biographer of Daniel Webster, delivering a lengthy briefing to President Lincoln. After two hours of counsel on national crisis, Lincoln humorously comments with a remark about Harvey’s enormous calf, illustrating Lincoln’s blunt wit.
Harvey Waters, a papert cases expert, tried to read a Refus Choate reply but could not decipher it. He asked Choate to explain what he had written. Choate replied with a humorous remark about not knowing his own writing after the ink dries and offered to explain once he knows the topic.
Henry Cook Boynton of Cambridge Massachusetts, a 39 year old Harvard mining and metallurgy instructor, has won the Carnegie research scholarship of 300 dollars from the Iron and Steel Institute in London. He is the third American to receive the prize, which funds 500 dollars in research. Boynton plans to pursue investigations at Harvard.
Indianapolis News argues poets fail to gain recognition due to lack of distinctive garb. It advocates a poet uniform to create identity and attract attention, elevating the status of the poetic caste amid urban anonymity. It notes the fakirs of the East and religious demographics among holy adherents.
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney weakness and general illness. It asserts daily use improves kidney health and supports other organs, claiming notable effects and delivery from Binghamton, New York.
A comic 19th century narrative depicts women’s athletic prowess and a flirtatious culture as boxing and street scuffles surface in city life. vignettes recount Gladys Strong rescuing a man from attackers and Lillian McCabe defending herself in Brooklyn, highlighting emerging gendered notions of strength and public danger.
The article traces Norway’s history from the ninth century saga era to its 1814 independence from Sweden and the later union with Denmark and Sweden. It notes Harald Fairhair, Olaf the Saint, and the Kalmar union context, then cites coastal length, area, and population figures for 1999 and 2000.
Mme Catulle Mendes recalls how the author of Scarron spent a year in meditation writing fourteen hours daily. She describes him reading to her at night as the garden and road lay still, a triumphant moment of creation and art. The scene, vivid with the poet’s voice, may make dramatic writers envy.
John Melin owner of a small hotel beside John D. Rockefeller’s Tarrytown estate advertises his place for sale. Local belief holds Rockefeller’s land purchases have ruined Melin’s business. Years ago Rockefeller sought to buy the hotel to curb liquor sales near his domain. Melin refused, and Rockefeller plans to flatten Briggsville into an artificial lake.
A father tests a suitor, outlining required traits such as fortitude, patience, strength of character, courage, and an indomitable will to succeed. The suitor answers with a request for his daughter’s hand, offering to prove his qualifications and seeking assurances from the parent.
An Atlanta note from August quotes a Georgia exchange urging free shouting on the highway with a sharp reply from Billville Barnest predicting swift legal consequences. The town marshal is invoked as enforcing order, illustrating local tensions over public expression.
Mr. S P Mason of Markle Indiana reports twenty years in drug trade and fifteen years selling White Wine of Tar. He recalls a dramatic case where a single bottle cured asthma in James Ledbetter, who was given up by doctors, and remained living. He urges wider knowledge of the remedy.
North Western Line offers excursion tickets beginning January 1 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer S D with return until October 31. Special low round trip fares to these and other points sell on the first and third Tuesdays monthly until September 18. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents for details.
An advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a universal restorative. It cites A. Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina reporting his wife’s recovery from dyspepsia and a torpid liver after use. The tonic is said to cure chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder issues, sold with a guarantee by F B Jones at 50 cents.
Excursion tickets offered to Chicago June 10 11 and 12 limited to return by June 17 for the Mystic Shrine business meeting. Other sale dates and certificate plan limits apply. Apply through Chicago North-Western Railway agents.
Chas Oswald, merchant of Rensselaersville New York, writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The salve is promoted to prevent blood poisoning from injuries and to heal cuts wounds burns and sores. Sold for 25 cents at F B Jones' drug store.
Beginning May 27 1906 and every Sunday through September 30 1906 the Chicago and North Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to Ashland at one and one third fare round trip. Tickets are valid for travel to Ashland and return only on the Sunday of sale.
Willis T. Morgan, retired U S Army commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire, speaks of two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with keeping him in perfect health. He praises it as best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. The ad notes prices 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free and is guaranteed at F B Jones.
An alarmingly poor habit described as neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver leads to chronic constipation. The ad praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. It is guaranteed by F. B. Jones, druggist, and priced at 25 cents.
Very low excursion rates to Port Huron Michigan via the North Western Line for June 16 and 17 with favorable return limits. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents for use during a meeting of the Ladies of Modern Maccabees.
A conductor reports rapid relief from hoarseness and cold after using White Wine of Tar Syrup sold by D. MacFarlane. He recounts meeting a Dr. Warner agent on November 16 and claims his voice fully recovered within a day.
Very low excursion tickets to Detroit via the North-Western Line will be sold June 11 for return by June 18 inclusive. The offer is on account of the Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights of Pythias. Apply to agents of Chicago and North-Western Railway.
Very low railroad rates to Buffalo New York will be offered June 8 9 and 10 with favorable return limits on account of the Travelers Protective Association meeting Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Miss Jane Nathan, the first South African-born dental surgeon licensed to practice, has returned from Europe to begin her profession at Hanover, Cape Colony. She is believed to be the first South African girl to earn any medical degree.
Primary election notices set June 12 1906 for Governor and Lieutenant Governor nominations and party delegates. Polls open 7 am to 5 pm. Election stations listed by ward name and location. City Clerk Tiatad Tana Ath 10NR.
The Republican State Central Committee calls the Michigan Republican State Convention to meet August 8 1906 at Light Guard Armory Detroit for nominating state officials selecting a State Central Committee and other business. Delegates allotted by county and district caucus procedures noted with dates June 18 1906 and details on credentials and deadlines. Gerrit J. Diekema Chairman Dennis E. Alward Secretary Lansing May 1 1906.
State of Michigan Chancery Court in Gogebic demands A C McComb F W Bond and J A McPartlin appear by Sept 15 1906 or risk bill confessed. Publication required weekly for six weeks in Bessemer Herald or personal service at least twenty days prior. Judge Samuel S Cooper approves. Chadbourne Rees solicitors. May 6 1906 first pub.
An excursion rate of one first class limited fare plus $2.00 for round trip will run from all stations June 25 to July inclusive with favorable return limits. Three fast trains to California daily. The Overland Limited electric lighted through via the Salt Lake Route to Los Angeles with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. The China and Japan Fast Mail with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco and Los Angeles. For itineraries and full information apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry.
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