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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
17
An anecdote from Munich's Schloss shows artists pranking a new guest invited to dine with the prince regent. A "special drink in a glass bowl" required the guest to toast to the royal highness and drain the bowl, revealing etiquette misreads and courtly effects on decorum.
An old advertisement touts De Wit's Little Farry Risers as a remedy for constipation. It claims the pills remove the cause of troubles by appealing to a bilious, tired, and nervous man who cannot compete with a healthy rival. The line mentions MacFarlane.
Mary Smith, 69, has lay in bed at the Hospital for Incurables since 1861, paralyzed except for a twitching right hand. She receives care, shows no friends in the country, and her case remains puzzling to many physicians after numerous transfers and operations.
Africans in Sudan use two primitive phones a hollow tusk and a tam-tam. A bark slice near the mouthpiece tunes seven notes, enabling sound transmission over several miles and messages traveling up to 200 miles in a day.
Instructions describe dampening hair with alcohol then brushing in scent or cologne. Dry thoroughly, wrap each strand, apply heated curling irons or wavers, hold briefly, then move to the next strand for uniform waves lasting several days as weather permits.
The Chicago Journal notes a diverse fusion among Mexican Indians, citing Maya Tarascan and Zapotecan lineages in Oaxaca. It praises mixed-blood elites, asserts Indian blood brings gravity and willpower, and envisions Indians contributing to a culturally elevated Mexico. It describes loyal, formidable traits, educated Indians’ confidence, and women described as statuesque and dignified, reminiscent of ancient ideals.
A Portsmouth Virginia man named Brown suffered for years with a bad face sore resisted medical help. After using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve he was permanently cured, per the notice attributed to MacFarlane.
A rambling tale describes an alchemist mixing sulphur saltpeter and toads into a blasting powder. Repeated failed explosions reveal a powerful explosive, capable of massive destruction and theft, while hinting at social upheaval and political violence. An advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure follows, linking cures to public assurance.
The new ventilation system by Prof. Fischer in Berlin’s memorial church uses hot air chambers up to 50 feet high to keep the audience area at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The design routes air through upper heating coils, creating four air strata and preventing fouled air from descending.
The piece describes travel habits in Europe with emphasis on strict schedules and orderly behavior. It notes the closed desk window minutes before departure and the need to arrive early for baggage claims, alongside difficulty in purchasing tickets close to train times. The tone resembles a travel sketch from a period newspaper, highlighting the contrast with American expectations.
A Missouri woman, dubbed champion book canvasser, has collected autographs from 16,000 people over ten years including presidents, vice presidents, justices, governors, and other notable figures. Her most prized signature is Russell Sage's, and she recounts how she secured subscribers while supporting two children after her husband died.
A reader reports relief after using Dyspepsia Care for stomach issues. They describe initial discomfort lasting half an hour, then improvement allowing them to eat with more relish and less pain. They mention ongoing need for relief and digestion support.
Governor Charlies Mackintosh of the Northwest Territory rose from near bankruptcy at 55 to wealth after a mining strike. He traveled to Rossland by hog train, returning two years later debt free with a bank balance of 350000 dollars. The Northwest Territory spans from Montana to Alaska and from Manitoba to British Columbia.
In a Monthly Review excerpt a biased colonial account classifies Indian natives and Africans. It distinguishes bushmen as dingy yellow with clicks in speech, notes Hottentots as mixed ancestry, and groups Bechuanas and Zulus as major South African peoples. Bushmen praised for artistry. Bantu tribes depicted as pastoral and warlike under patriarchal chiefs.
Probate Court for Gingellig County in Bessemer on June fourth recognizes petition by A D Later for administration of Avel Johnson estate. Hearing to occur July next at the probate office. copy of order to be published in three consecutive weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
Northern half of Wisconsin offers cheap land, good roads, and strong growth potential. Investment needed to reach prosperity, with rail links and access for settlers and manufacturers. Pamphlets and maps available from land and industrial commissioners in Milwaukee. Dyspepsia cure ad ends abruptly with promotional claims.
A German study of 9 948 weekly accidents shows Monday 1 674, Tuesday 1 551, Wednesday 1 631, Thursday 1 547, Friday 1 633, Saturday 1 638, Sunday 259. It notes uniform distribution across six weekdays with Friday not luckier than others. The lead finding is Monday the day of most disasters.
In Gogebic County Chancery, Stina Berggren sues Magnus Neregren. The defendant, a Minnesota resident, must appear within four months or have the bill confessed. Publication of the order in the Bessemer Herald is required for six weeks, or personal service twenty days before appearance. Norman W. Hage, Circuit Judge. Connap Clakison, Complainant's Solicitor.
Taking effect February 11 1900 the Wisconsin Central By Co will run trains daily. Train S07 leaves Bessemer at 3 am for Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. Train 30L leaves Bessemer at 2 05 pm for Ashland. Train 805 leaves Bessemer at 7 05 pm for Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. Train 30s arrives at Bessemer at 8 14 am. Train 30s arrives at Bessemer 4 53 pm.
North Western time table lists south bound service details and daily frequencies with class codes and route numbers. includes No 55 and No 23 with variations for Sundays and weekdays. notes freight schedule and wording suggests summary of passenger and freight trains.
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