Lands For Settlers Open Next Week In Upper Peninsula
On July 8 four thousand acres in the upper peninsula once held for the Bay de Noquette and Marquette Railroad grant will be released to market. Pine and hardwood are described as present. Many applicants are expected and a rush is anticipated when the U S Land Office at Marquette opens. The value may disappoint as much pine land was reportedly stolen since the grant was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Bay de Noquette & Marquette Railroad Company
U. S. Land Office
Marquette
Drugstore Substitute for Rocky Mountain Tea Raises Question
A druggist offers a substitute for Madison Medicine Co's Rocky Mountain Tea prompting readers to weigh motives. Is the offer driven by affection or profit, and should customers question substitutions by their pharmacist? Consider asking the druggist for a clear explanation before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain
The Week's Outlook in Iron and Steel Demand
The industry faces wide gaps between offered business and contracts closed as producers struggle to guarantee delivery. Consumers wait months for orders, with risks of plans being abandoned rather than deferred. Yet long term contracts hint activity may endure.
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Iron and Steel
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Dun
Great Men Carried Off by Angina Pectoris
The article lists notable figures such as Cecil Rhodes Matthew Arnold Lord Clarendon Dr Chalmers John Leech Dr John Hunter the physician Thorwardson the sculptor and Sumner the American statesman who died from angina pectoris noted as a disease of great men with a focus on nervous system development.
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Cecil Rhodes
Matthew Arnold
Lord Clarendon
Chalmers
John Leech
John Hunter
Thorwardson
Sumner
Spur Tradition Marks Medieval Freedom
In the middle ages spur wearing signified a vassal’s fidelity to his lord. The custom spread to clergy, but a 816 council of nobles and bishops forbade clergy from wearing spurs. Knights wore gilded spurs. squires had silver.
Bessemer Council Creates Fire Warden Office and Seeks Sewer Plan
The June 16 1902 meeting of Bessemer Common Council approved an ordinance creating a Fire Warden position. A health officer prompted a plan for public sewers along Clayberg Sellar and Case streets, with a Public Works diagram, route, depth and cost estimates to be prepared. City Clerk Torsten Booen adjourned the session.
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Common Council
City of
Bessemer
Council Chamber
Messrs
Prince
Becker
Mazonec
Wroblewski
Pipr
Rowe
Piper
Clayberg Street
Colby
Clayberg Streets
Sellar Street
Sellar and
Beacher Streets
Sellar
Case
Case Street
Longyear
A Real Friend to Stomachs Says Sturdevant
W. T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina describes fifteen years of dyspepsia and digestion trouble. He credits Kodol with immediate relief enabling him to eat what he wants and improving digestion. He warns dieting weakens the system and promotes wholesome foods that the stomach can digest.
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W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
Why Japanese Women Look Pleasant
A Pearson's Weekly excerpt attributes calm demeanor of Japanese women to simple dress and uncluttered homes. It credits regular routines, clean spaces, and adaptable interiors that let walls slide and rooms transform, reducing daily worries and fostering serenity.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Finding Gold Found by Convict Near Parramatta in 1789
An old Australian document claims a convict first found gold near Parramatta in 1789. He was accused of stealing a watch and boiling it down, then punished with 160 lashes by a harsh early court. Later, a competent authority reexamined the record and believed the convict’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Parramatta
Easter Bonnet Dispute Leads to Poor Relief Advice
A Brooklyn woman sought arrest of her husband for non support over a $4.98 Easter bonnet and no new hat since last Easter. The poormaster, noting the husband’s $8 weekly income, suggested she make do and that bonnets affordable at $1.98 could suit her.
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Brooklyn
Prize unequaled by gender sparks school rule
The narrator notes that last year central high Washington girls won all prizes, prompting a rule to create separate prizes for boys and girls. The writer argues this is necessary as boys already face challenges in schooling and accuses the girls of playing tricks by winning all awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School of
Washington
Plaids and Greens to Dominate Spring Fashion
Paris decree declares plaids and greens as the season’s dominant fashion for fashionable women. The royal color at King Edward's coronation will be green, setting the tone for attire in the coming months.
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Paris
Edward
Why He Ws Sad Candy Toy Tragedy
A six year old boy walking home from a dinner with his aunt drops one of two candy toys meant for his sister Lou. He pauses to survey the broken pieces, the intact toy, and then says simply Poor Lou.
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Lou
Slavery in China and its scale described
A historical claim portrays China as a vast slave society with 10 million enslaved people from a 400 million population. It asserts families own girl slaves as status symbols and notes girls aged 8 to 15 are sold for housework. Prices range from $10 to $40 depending on appearance.
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China
Noises Attract Snakes On Indian Grass Farm
The text notes certain noises lure snakes, such as a mowing machine whirr, which attracts and enrages cobras. It claims on one Indian grass farm in six months as many as 120 cobras were slaughtered by the machine’s operation.
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India
Cummings Devotion to Duty Amid Illness
Congressman Amos Cummings has been an invalid through the current session yet remaining at work in the house and handling extensive correspondence. His doctor ordered bed rest for about a week, but he continued to work and is now rapidly recovering despite medical advice.
W J McGee’s initials prompt a practical correction
Dr. McGee from the Bureau of American Ethnology once believed his two names were grand, then adopted the initials W J McGee. When asked what the initials stood for, he quipped they stand for nothing, and he later stopped adding periods, signing simply W J McGee.
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Dr. McGee
Bureau of American Ethnology
Washington Jefferson McGee
W. J. McGee
W J McGee
Farm Comes Far From Low Crop Years in Bon Homme
A Bon Homme County farmer in South Dakota recently sold part of his acreage for 40 dollars per acre after buying the land seven years ago at 2 dollars per acre. Despite one bad year and one indifferent year among five good years, he has earned a comfortable living and now sees his land value rise about a thousandfold, surprising in a county long viewed as ranching rather than farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Homme County
South Dakota
Prince and Poet of Hohenzollern Longtime Court Poet
Prince George of Prussia, aged 76, one of the oldest Hohenzollerns, is famed as the Hohenzollern poet. Writing as George Conrad, he produced tragedies and plays popular in Berlin, notably the tragedy Phaedra first staged at Schwerin court theater in 1864, which launched his enduring reputation.
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Prince George of
Prussia
House of Hohenzollern
Hohenzollern
George Conrad
Phaedra
Schwerin Court Theater
Berlin
Dignity of Senator Blackburn in Senate Debate
Senator Blackburn spoke in declamatory style during a routine adjournment motion in the senate. President Pro Tem Frye quipped that he feared Blackburn would move to impeach the president when he stood to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Blackburn
Blackburn
Senate
Frye
Joe
Ingenious London ticket scheme causes fare dispute
A clever method of pocket money circulates on suburban London lines. The originator pretends the ticket is his property after paying for it, provoking the collector to grab the ticket. The passenger then sues for assault and damages, citing wasted time and force.
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London
Toast of a Gentleman in Hale Test of Courtesy
A northern city episode shows Booker Washington recounting a young stranger aided by Dr. Edward Everett Hale. He carried two heavy bags when a hand quietly relieved him of one. The man who helped him was later identified as Hale.
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Booker Washington
Edward Everett Hale
Dr. Hale
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles cure
Ready to Yield. "T used De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for Piles and found it a certain cure," says S. R. Meredith, Willow Grove, Del. Operations unnecessary to cure piles. They always yield to De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Cures skin diseases, all kinds of wounds. Accept no counterfeits.
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de Witt
S. R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
Doctor’s praise for Foley’s Kidney Cure from Salem
The letter from Robert R Watts of Salem Missouri reports five years of kidney disease with weight loss and illness. He chronicles trying doctors and remedies before using Foley’s Kidney Cure, which he says cured him in under two bottles and left him sound and well.
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Robert R.watts
Salem
Foley
Probate Court sets hearing for estate of Claes Erickson
In Gogebic County Michigan a probate court session, presided by Judge Curtis Buck, orders administration of Claes Erickson deceased to A P Sater or another suitable person. Hearing set for June 36, 1902 at 10 am after notice to heirs, publication in Bessemer Herald for three weeks.
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State of
Michigan
Gogebic
Bessemer
Curtis Buck
Claes Erickson
A. P. Sater
Klessemer
Bessemer Herald
Wisconsin Central Railway Train Schedule Notice
Taking effect February 1 1900 the Wisconsin Central Railway will run trains daily or as per schedule. Train 307 leaves Bessemer at 8 25 am for Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. Train 301 leaves Bessemer at 2 05 pm for Ashland. Train 305 leaves Bessemer at 7 05 pm for Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. Train 306 arrives Bessemer at 8 15 am. Train 302 arrives Bessemer 11 15 am. Train 308 arrives Bessemer 4 55 pm.
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Wiscensi Central By.Co
Bessemer
Milwaukee
Chicago
Minneapolis
Ashland
Besse
North Western Time Table Shows Daily Passenger Scoots
A listing of north western timetable entries notes daily and Sunday.exceptions train numbers with departure times including No 13 at 5 34 am No 15 11 14 am No 19 2 20 pm No 21 8 04 pm No 23 9 39 pm and No 38 7 03 am plus No 28 11 00 pm and freight No 55 at 10 00 am all serving Saxon copper country Escanaba and other destinations with occasional connections for Saxon and copper country service.
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Sun
Saxon
Copper Country
Escanaba
Way
Plains
Duluth
West
Calumet Houghton
Ishpeming
Marquette
C. M
St. P
Calumet
Houghton
Sault Ste Marie
Montreal
East
Lower Michigan
Warning on Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder diseases
A bold health ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and warns readers that neglecting it may lead to self-blame for poor outcomes. It emphasizes positive results and urges usage.
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Foley
Fourth of July Excursion Rates on North Western Line
Excursion tickets will be sold at low rates to points on the North Western System within 200 miles of selling station on July 3 and 4. Good return ing until July 7 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
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North-Western
Chicago North-Western Ra Y
Very Low Excursion Rates to Pacific Northwest and East Wisconsin
Very low excursion rates to Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and Victoria with tickets sold July into 21 inclusive and final return by September 15 inclusive account Y P C meeting Pullman Standard and Tourist Sleepers Dining Cars Scenic Route apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ky Excursion Rates to East Wisconsin Saenzer fest at Two Rivers tickets sold at reduced rates June 27 23 29 limited to return June 30 inclusive apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry
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Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancover
Victoria
North-Western Line
Pullman Standard
Chicago & North-Western
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Ten Years in Bed Cured by Foley's Kidney Cure
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says he was bedridden for ten years with kidney disease and could not move part of the time. After trying top physicians with no relief, Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and he calls it a Godsend.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
Virulent Cancer Cured by New Remedies Reported
G W Roberts of Elizabeth West Virginia cites a cure for incurable cancer in an old man who used Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The tonic claims to expel bilious and kidney poisons and microbe poisons while the salve heals blood diseases eruptions ulcers and sores. Bitters 50 cents and Salve 25 cents at D MacFarlane's.
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G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth
W. Va
Buccklen
D. MacFarlane’s
Merve
Detroit
Bright
Dre. Kennedy
W. A. Belton
Gansatilion
Questiey
Drs
Lost check and finder's reward note in Wakefield
A missing check for 54.75 drawn on First National Bank of Bessemer payable to A Ren is offered with a 4.75 reward for return to a Wakefield, Michigan business. Signed by Thomas Miller. Also a note on summer kidney irregularities urging Foley's Kidney Cure.
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First National Bank of
Bessemer
Sunday Lake Iron Co
A. Ren
Finder
Wakefield
Mich
Foley
Sidney
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Council Proceedings
Torsten Booen
A. Salisbury
Loope & Whiteside Block
Wisconsin Gentral Railway
D.S.S
A. R
Piney
Ladesa
Lae
J. Mathers
Bessemer, Mich
Wisconsin
Two Rivers
Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company
Old Line
United States
J. A. Vogtlin
Agt
Aushew
Greene
J. W. Greene & CO
van Buren Street
Chicago, Ills
Whi
Thomas Miller
Street
Catrol. Mich
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
Royal Medicine Co
Asarkorn
MacFarlane
F. C. de Witt & Co
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