Magnificent Forepaughs to Exhibit in Ironwood July 6
The Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers show arrives in Ironwood Thursday July 6 with two performances at two and eight. It occupies twelve acres and features a twelve thousand seat big top, three rings, two stages, a mile long hippodrome, and dazzling aerial acts. The program opens with Panama or the Portal of the Sea a patriotic spectacle involving over a thousand performers and lavish costumes. The mammoth tent houses soldiers from many nations in grand military tableaux, with National Army and veteran segments, culminating in a sweeping allegorical review of world military growth and the Panama Canal opening tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Ironwood
Panama
Grenadier Guards
United States
America
Panama Canal
Atlas For One Dollar From Great Northern Railway
Great Northern Railway offers an Atlas of 56 pages with up to date maps of multiple states and regions and world coverage. The atlas includes statistical data, shows railway lines, and is printed on high quality paper. It costs $1.00 plus shipping and can be mailed to any address from St. Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
Lowe
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
British Columbia
Oregon
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Alaska
Hawaii
Japan
Philipine Islands
China
United States
F. I. Whit
City of Bessemer Council Proceedings June 16 1905
Regular meeting notes of the Bessemer common council chaired by Mayor W H Knight. Present: Becker Cummins Budniak Hayes Wroblewski Graham Shea Svedberg. Osman and Mazonec absent. Health committee proposes surveying land in Block 3 for a sanitary alley sewer and asks time to verify landowners willingness to convey. Streets committee seeks time to study cement walks ordinance. An amendment to an April 23 1994 ordinance failed for lack of majority concurrence. A special committee to study a sanitary sewer on Cleyberg Street to the creek granted more time. A citizens petition urged strict enforcement of liquor laws and bonds, especially financial responsibility. The petition was received and filed for future consideration. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Bessemer
W. H. Knight
Messrs. Becker
Cummins
Budniak
Hayes
Wroblewski
Graham
Shea
Svedberg
Osman
Mazonec
Committee On Health
Becker
Lewis and Clara Exposition Draws Western World Interest
The Lewis and Clark Exposition is highlighted as the first world’s fair west of the Rockies with government aid. Eastern interest grows as travelers view a Western trip with reduced costs, and Great Northern Railway reports many inquiries, signaling a busy Northwest travel season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Northwest
Great Northern Railway
Northwet
Dogs as Draft Animals in Holland Sparks Traveler’s Critique
A traveler cycling through Holland condemns the use of dogs as draft animals, citing old ailing dogs in a district and noting cart dogs are intelligent, well-trained, and rarely beaten. He observes market carts in The Hague and dog carts distributing milk in Liege, where dogs pull and race home with efficient harness and quiet delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Hague
Liege
Notice of Bessemer School Election July 10 1905
Qualified electors in Gogebic county Michigan are informed the annual Bessemer city school election will be held Monday July 10 1905 at the First Ward School Building Sophie ts street office of the School Board. Two school trustees to serve three years will be elected. Polls open 9 am to 8 pm. Dated June 13 1995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Gogebic County
Michigan
Sheriff’s Sale Notice From Gogebic County Court
Notice of writ of fieri facias issued by the Gogebic Circuit Court in favor of Michael H. McMahon against John Swigger. Levy dated June 15 1905 on real estate described as N 3 of E 3 and W 1 of W 3 of Lot 9 Block 11 McDonald’s addition West Bessemmer. Public auction at the courthouse front door July 31 1905 at 10 a.m. Sheriff M. Norris and attorney Joan E. Orlson sign. First publication June 17 last July 29 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieri Facias
Gogebic
Michael H. McMahon
John Swigger
Bessemer
Gogeb
M. Norris
Joan E. OrLson
Very Low Rates to Toronto for Sun Day School Meet
Excursion tickets to Toronto Ontario will be sold June 18 and 22 1923 with favorable return limits on account of the Triennial Convention International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
International Sunday School Association
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
North Side residence offered for cash sale
A North Side residence is up for sale to anyone with funds at a reasonable figure. Only a spot cash deal will be considered. L. E. Sherman.
Laundry Methods Show Vast Difference in Dirt Removal
A reader notes the big gap between old and new laundry approaches. The comment highlights how different techniques influence fabric care and stain treatment.
DeWitts Little Early Risers Advertisement
If in a bilious mood you wish aid to digest food DeWitts Little Early Risers are praised as cures for constipation sick head ache biliousness and more They never gripe or sicken but impart early rising energy Suitable for children or adults Sold by F B Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
F. B. Jones
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Healing Powers
The Salve claims to penetrate the skin pores and heal boils burns cuts eczema tetter ringworm and other skin diseases. It is advertised as a cure for piles and is produced by E. C. DeWitt & Co and sold by F. B. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
F. B. Jones
A Bad Scare and a Simple Remedy
A warning of a sudden bowel pain and fear of appendicitis is followed by an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills. The product is touted as a universal cure for bowel and stomach ailments and is guaranteed at F B Jones drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
F. B. Jones
The Children's Favorite One Minute Cough Cure
A brief advertorial item touts a cough remedy for children claimed to cure croup whooping cough and related illnesses. It emphasizes no opiate content harmless taste and quick relief. Sold by F. B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Jones
Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement Verse
An old advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by mention of a pretty face delightful air rosy cheeks and lovely hair. It credits D. MacFarlane as endorser and invites readers to put faith in the product during a wedding trip across the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea
Electric Bitters Cured Cherokee Man’s Kidney Illness
A Cherokee, Indiana man with severe kidney disease reports dramatic improvement after using Electric Bitters. He suffered from back ache headache and low mood but was restored to health and recommends the tonic to others with weak kidneys livers or stomachs. Gauranteed by F B Jones druggist, price 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
F. B. Jones
Price Soc
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Gov Atkinson
A historical ad states Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods strengthens the stomach and cures indigestion and stomach troubles. Gov. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia testifies to its effectiveness and recommendation to friends. Sold by F. B. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
F. B. Jones
Quality versus quantity in diet and digestion
The note promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care claiming it fully digests food in any stomach condition, delivering nutrients to blood and tissues to strengthen the system. It lists cures for Indigestion Dyspepsia Belching Sour Stomach Weak Heart and similar issues, with sale by F. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. By ‘Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council Proceedings
Adolph Johnson
John Osman
Erick Baksick
Andrew Asplund
Mike Newman
John Thors
Fred Erickson
Andrew Forslund
Odin Ramstead
Leander Nyman
Mike Clark
Herman Berg
Scott
Bowne
Cheniot
Pearl Street
New York
Oak Sak Pecans
Lewis & Clara Exposition
Ayer
Mas
H. KR
Buntis
Bedda
Mion
C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Traveler
Hollanders
Toronto
Ont
Raunspay
Augada
Sells Bros
Dinus
Kongo and
Zeffa
McCabe’s
L. E. Sherman
Stevens Point, Wis
R. Harrington
Ag’t
Herald Building
Bessemer, Mich
goLes
Ednong
syGnon
Oung yYinog
Oynujyoug
D. MacFarlane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!