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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

9

Surprising Elephant Facts From Africa Explains Ivory Size

A探 author recounts in Africa and Uganda that Indian elephants in America are undersized, African bulls are rarely fights, cows lead and guard bulls, elephants communicate with signals, and aging bulls with large tusks survive longer while habitat loss threatens future specimens for the museum.

America British East Africa Uganda Africa Museum of Natural History

Humor and Headlines From Humorous Happyland

A collection of quips and social jests from Tit-Bits featuring a customer dispute over color choices, a joke about political substitution, a Titanic anecdote on the Climbleys, Oldboy’s silence after a wedding gift, and a punchline about Paradise Lost.

At the Zoo. Mrs Rhinoceros Chides Husband over Drinking

A humorous dialogue sketches a quarrel between a Mrs Rhinoceros and her mate at the zoo. She teases him about drinking while he denies it, joking about the horn alignment. The playful exchange lampoons animal характер and domestic irony.

Her Future and the Factory Work Question

A brief exchange notes a young girl’s future plans in fractions of daily life. A visitor asks if she has worked in fractions before, and a tenement dweller responds that she hasn’t but will soon work in a factory.

Unforgettable Play Sparks Dinner Aftermath

Dialogue snippet captures a light exchange in a theater setting with a playful remark about a fine play. The characters discuss whether the performance was memorable and consider where to have supper afterward, hinting at social plans following the show.

Rire

Thoughtful of Him Bridegroom After Wedding Gift

A written exchange hints at a $5,000 wedding gift from the bridegroom's father. The bride notes no check has arrived yet, while the bridegroom explains the father already gave one gift to avoid duplicates. The dialogue implies concern over duplicate presents and expectations after marriage.

Civic club banquet leaves crowd buzzing with excitement

Quote rich item notes an editor’s absence and a Civic Club banquet described as a hummer. It highlights the lively event and the crowd’s reaction as attendees, including leaders, gathered for the evening.

Civic Club

Why He Asked Her

He says there are many girls who could make him happier, but they won’t pursue it. She asserts she could be happier with someone else, while he notes the difficulty lies in finding such truth.

Beyond the City Limits Misadventure at Breakfast

A humorous exchange reveals Mrs Knickerbockers remark on discharging the waitress as Mrs Stubbubs notes Henry eats breakfast on the run and cannot have the roll thrown to him. The dialogue captures small town daily life with wit and cadence.

Right Way to Proceed University Quote by James of Illinois

President James of the University of Illinois urges taking each job as it comes so opportunities chase you. The quote stresses proactive career strategy and seizing emerging chances to advance.

James University of Illinois

Mare Slander at Women’s Gathering Questioned

A reader notes a remark about women’s behavior as fresh arrivals enter gatherings and condemns press humorists for slandering women. The comment questions why humorous pieces target women and implies a double standard in social scrutiny.

General Exit Echoes Audience Haste After Event

After an unspecified event, attendees expressed strong eagerness to leave. A spectator noted the audience was unusually anxious to exit, marking the moment with a sharp, ironic remark about the crowd’s enthusiasm to depart.

Hard Reality of a Busy Man’s Life

A man is described as pretending to be very busy while actually supporting a wife and seven children on a monthly salary of 60 dollars. The dialogue notes no pretense in his family obligations and portrays the stark, economic strain.

Jinks

Do the Bronsons Lead an Ideal Married Life

The Point of View notes that the Bronsons seldom see each other, arguing that an ideal married life depends on one's definition. It suggests distance may define their relationship as functional rather than conventional.

Brother seeks love, finds luck and money obstacles

A speaker laments that her brother will remain a bachelor due to repeated bad luck in love. Every potential fiancée lacks sufficient money, preventing marriage.

Money Talks Stir Friction Among Community Members

A local discussion highlights how money conversations disrupt harmony, with several residents noting that financial influence shapes decisions and creates tension within group activities.

Physicians Endorse Castoria For Safe Gentle Relief

Hall's Journal of Health reports Castoria as a safe, non narcotic remedy praised by physicians and medical authorities. It claims Castoria relieves stomach pains and quiets nerves while aiding digestion, offering a safe substitute for Castor Oil and unlike other sedatives. The piece warns against unsafe, poison- producing alternatives and emphasizes informing readers about health advances.

Astoria Bateman Godfrey Hall Journal of Health

Easy to Lick Russia Newsboys Debate War Risk

Two Youngstown newsboys mock headlines about Russia and the treaty. They joke that the United States can defeat Russia using the Salvation Army, implying disbelief in looming war. The scene captures light commentary on international tensions.

Russia Youngstown (Co Sam Salvation Army

Feared an operation, found cure with Dean's Kidney Pills

James Greenman of Ionia Michigan recounts severe kidney trouble described as torture. He endured three months in bed with back pain urinary weakness dizziness and depression losing 45 pounds. He avoided surgery and after one box of Dean's Kidney Pills began passing stones until forty stones were expelled and he recovered fully. He endorses the product with the slogan When Your Back Is Lame Remember the Name Doan's.

James Greenman East Adams St Ionia Mich Dean Doan's Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

Wife’s lawn mower sparks push in a man

In a colorful boast a speaker claims a wife can shape a man, but warns Bingle’s wife will never be able to push him. The remark hints at domestic influence and a planned reaction when she turns up with a lawn mower.

Bingle

Paxtine Antiseptic Promises Fresh Mouth and Breath

An advertisement touts Paxtine Antiseptic for clean teeth and sweet breath, priced 25 cents a box or prepaid by The Paxton Toilet Co. It closes with a quip about a bachelor’s leap year lie, jokingly offered as a brotherly vow.

Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass

MisleadingPatent Patent Medicine Ad Teaches Patience

A fragment quotes Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming to ease teething pain and wind colic for 25 cents, followed by a Beecher quote about patience during a gale, reflecting era boosterism and moral tone. The readable text centers on medicine claims and a quoted moral reflection.

My. Winslow

Garfield Tea Promoted as Liver Aid in Local Ad

An old advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a uniquely efficient remedy for liver troubles and costiveness. The piece also references a double wedding with a four in hand tie, reflecting period social notes.

New Wife Sparks Change in Wombat's Habits

The pet wombat named Wombat is described as working hard under new management. He previously was lazy, but the latest wife requires many expensive items, driving his increased effort.

Wombat

Marine Eye Remedy Promoted By Oculists In Chicago

Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago promotes an eye care product with illustrated booklets in each package and aseptic tubes sold by physicians and the public. The ad claims long use by physicians and offers bottles and tubes for eye care.

Marine Eye Remedy Pracce Marine Eye Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago

Attitude on Woman Suffrage Question

Mrs Hewligus asks about her husband's view on woman suffrage. She describes him as having one foot in the air, calling him a chronic kicker.

Garfield Tea Aids Health Worldwide

An item promotes Garfield Tea as beneficial for liver and kidney troubles, biliousness, and constipation. It also adds a wry note that a man may express opinions only in his wife’s presence, questioning the value of such discretion.

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