Global Observations From A Fragmented World Scene
A scrambled survey notes temperance pressure affecting army beer, a lock operable by electric button in Budapest, mass death rumors around a street, British dominance abroad, bylaw forbidding women’s dress in Bodenbach, a wedding in Hoping with a motorized procession, and Japan’s general cheer despite poverty. It cites Ireland’s peat, Denmark’s north, Mexico rail expansion, and a $15 million harbor project at Cran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Budapest
United Kingdom
Iegot & Ireland
Denmark
Hints on Good Breeding from a 20th Century Magazine
Text offers social etiquette guidance on courtesy in dining rooms and social behavior. It stresses modest attention to ladies, prompt hostess thanks, poised stepping, controlled laughter, and the quiet, still manner of English women. It suggests charm can be learned as an expression of inner self tested against social norms.
Art values and auction records across Europe
Raeburn portrait of his wife sold in London for 43500 dollars on June and disposed of for 4050 to 150. In Wiesbaden a quarter cask of Erbacher Marcodronner was knocked down for 3 dollars about 575 cents a pint. An orchid the Crispam Reger Saun der sold in London for 4590 dollars a record price. At the dispersal of the Seals Huth collection a hawthorn vase bought for 125 dollars brought 29500. The rosewood and gold desk from the Metternich collection sold for 2 dollars to a Paris museum and the rock crystal biberon sold for 81000 dollars in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raeburn
London
Wiesbaden
Metternich
Paris
Prof Shaler Reveals Memory Lapse at Dinner
Professor Shaler of Harvard recounted a thirty year old slip at an educational conference in Washington. He failed to place a bearded man in the hotel parlor until the visitor offered a card reading General Ulysses S. Grant.
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Shaler
Clmb
Prof. Shaler
Harvard
Washington
Gen
Ulysses S. Grant
Has It Com to This Affable Bluff at Wisconsin College Visit
An odd exchange unfolds as a man tries to charm a daughter of a wealthy family. She asserts her father’s money comes from honest work, denying his generosity to colleges. The ad promotes Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets with claims of fast relief and a free Wisconsin trial offer.
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Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wisconsin
Bijorneon & Brami
Ramsay
Chicago & Northwestern Low Round Trip Rates
Special low round trip rates via the Chicago & Northwestern railway to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs and other Colorado points to the Yellowstone National Park and to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and other Pacific coast points. Finest train service and convenient schedules with liberal stopovers and return limits. Great chance to visit the Seattle exposition. Ask Chicago & Northwestern ticket agent for particulars and free maps itineraries and booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Yellowstone National Park
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattl
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Seattle Exposition
Chicacco & Northwestern
Women Who Are Envied and Health Benefits
Advertises Electric Bitters as a remedy for complexion and nerves. Claims kidney poisoning causes pimples and skin issues, and promotes health through stomach, liver, and kidney regulation. Cites Charles H. Warner as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Warner
Prince of Merchants shows Field's rise and wealth
A historical portrait of Marshall Field of Chicago, described as the greatest merchant prince of his era. The piece credits Field with building wealth through trade and manufacturing, philanthropic efforts like the Field Columbian Museum, vast untaxed fortunes, and significant influence in Chicago and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Field
Chicago
Iron and Steel
Field
Pittafeld
Mass
Marsh
Mr. Field
Europe
Asia
Chicago House
Field Columbian Museum
Aasia
Buckien's Arnica Salve Praised as Universal Healer
An advertisement extols Buckien's Arnica salve as the perfect healer for cuts burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes chapped hands and piles. The note claims infallibility and directs readers to buy for 25 cents at Chas. H. Warners'.
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Buckien
Chas. H. Warners
At the Opera House and Nearby Attractions
The Funny Fellows of New York perform June 21 at the Opera House with Valley of Kentucky July 18. Kidnapped for a Million August 1, Heine Schlitz from Vaterland September 10, Gle Peterson October 10, and Shaitor Mack Co. the week of October 24. Also a No-Drip Coffee Strainer coupon offer from Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin with a free health book, praising healthful coffee and economy. Jensen and Lintelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funny Fellows
N. Y
Valley of Kentucky
Heine Schlitz
Vaterland
Gle Peterson
Shaitor-Mack Co
Dr. Shoop
Jensen & Lintelman
Simple Relief for Rheumatic Sufferers by Dr Shoop
A free offer promotes Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Remedy with a free trial test and a book from Racine Wisconsin. The advertisement claims the book explains how rheumatic pains can be quickly killed and urges sending no money for the sample and book to help a deserving sufferer.
Foreclosure Notice on Sherman Mortgage in Bessemer
Mortgagee August Johnson of Council City Alaska gives notice of foreclosure for Luther E. Sherman and Jessie M. Sherman. The 1905 mortgage, recorded in Genebie County, seeks sale of extensive property in Hibbing’s addition to the Village of Bessemer to satisfy 608.68 dollars plus 25 dollar attorney fee and costs. Sale date set for August Mth, 1909 at ten in the forenoon at the front door of the Bessemer Circuit Court.
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Luther E. Sherman
Jessie M. Sherman
Bessemer
Michigan
August Johnson
Council City
Alaska
Office of the Register of Deeds
Genebie County
A. TD
Hibbings
Sai
Hibbing’s
Venteen
Hibbing
A. D
Johnson
John R. Johnson
Mortgage Default Notice for Sherman and Johnson Loan
Default has been made in the conditions for payment of a mortgage by Luther E Sherman and Jessie M Sherman of Bessemer Michigan to John R Johnson of the same. The note dated May 5 1903 and recorded May 11 1903 in Gogebic County shows due 1228.42 dollars and a $50 attorney fee. no suit or proceeding has been filed.
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Luther E. Sherman
Jessie M. Sherman
Bessemer
Michigan
John R. Johnson
A. D
Office of the Register of Deeds
Gogebic County
Notice of Mortgagee's Sale in Bessemer Alabama
A mortgagee will sell at public auction at the front door of the courthouse in Bessemer on August 24, 1909 at 10:00 AM to satisfy the debt and costs. The described land includes parts of block 16 in Hibbings Addition and a second parcel with specified boundaries in Section 10, Township 47N, Range 46W. Dated May 29, 1999. JOHN R. JOHNSON, Mortgagee. William S. Baird, attorney.
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Bessemer
Circuit Court
Hibbings
Section Ten
Township Forty-Seven
Range
John R. Johnson
Dr Shoop Restorative Aims at Nerve Cause of Organs
The ad claims a hidden stomach or kidney nerve governs organ failure and that Dr Shoop Restorative treats the underlying nerves rather than the stomach or kidneys directly. It asserts quick proof from a five to ten day test and notes sale by Bjornson Brami in Ramay.
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Dr. Shoop
Shoop
Bjornson & Brami
Rameay
Bessemer Seeks Bids for Cement Walk and Gutters
Notice calls for bids to construct 3000 lineal feet of cement walk with curbs and gutters per city specifications on file. Bids due by 6 p.m. June 7, 1909, with bond of 1000 dollars. bids open at 8 p.m. June 7 during the council meeting. City reserves right to reject all bids. Dated May 1909. City Clerk M. L. Guyer.
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Bessemer
Common Council
M. L. Guyer
Proverbs and Witty Sayings Collage
A collection of old fashioned maxims about healing, lending, and caution. It blends aphorisms on wounds and fever, animal imagery, divine aid, and prudence in appetite. Each piece offers caution or moral reflection in a compact, folksy voice.
Probate hearing set for 1909 Warden will will estate
In Gogerc County Michigan the Probate Court in Bessemer on May 6 1909 set June 7 1909 at ten o clock for hearing Louisa Warden petition to admit instrument as last will of Ignace Warden deceased and grant administration. Public notice to be published three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Gogeric
Bessemer
Curtis Back
Ignace Warden
Louisa Warden
Bessemer Herald
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Bodenbach
Austria
Hoping
Landes
Am & Tandem
Japan
Mexico
Vise Cran
New York
Scott Semuelston
Utah
Yellowstone
Prince OF Merchants
Astla
Bjornson & Brami, Ramsey
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Opera House
Torsten Eggen
Wessemer
Insurance and Investment
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co
J. A. Vogtlin
Herald Office
William M .S. Barro
Mortgagee
Bessemer, Michigan
William S. Baird
State of Michigan
Curtis Buck
Mary W. Strom
Probate
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