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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
8
An old advertisement claims Dr Shoop’s Restorative targets the hidden nerves causing stomach and kidney weakness rather than treating the organs directly. It asserts dramatic success by addressing the root cause, urging a five to ten day test and noting availability from Bjjornson & Brami in Ramsay.
Qualified electors of Bessemer Gogebic County Michigan are notified the annual school election will be held Monday July 12 1909 at the city school board office in the first ward Sophia street Dessemar to elect two school trustees for two years polls open nine in the morning until eight in the evening nominations by petition signed by at least twenty five electors due five days before election dated June 25 1909 Gustav Liebar Secretary
Advertisement urges Rheumatic sufferers to obtain Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Remedy book from Racine Wisconsin with a free test copy. No payment needed. The claim: the liquid or tablets swiftly kill rheumatic pains and offer relief through a free trial.
Colorado, Utah, Yellowstone and the Pacific Coast offer special low round trip rates to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs, and other Colorado points, Yellowstone National Park, and Pacific coast cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver. Free maps and itineraries available from Chicago & Northwestern agents.
The article notes the rare Halley’s comet will return after about seventy years. It explains the uncertainty of sighting day due to unpredictable outer solar system influences and highlights worldwide astronomers preparing to observe and study the visitor. It mentions the comet’s ~75 year orbit and historical context with superstition and fear.
An advertisement asserts that Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets stop pain within twenty minutes. The 25 cent box lists the formula and invites readers to consult a doctor or druggist. It offers a free trial by writing to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin and mentions Bjjornson & Bratni Ramsay.
An old paper ad lists upcoming entertainments at the Opera House including Al at the Opera House on June 21 and shows in Kentucky July 18 and August 1. Heine Schlitz from Vaterland September 10 and Gle Peterson October 10 are noted with Shaylor-Mack Co. the week of October 24. Readers may request a No-Drip Coffee Strainer Coupon from Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin along with a free book on Health Coffee. Jensen & Lintelman promote Health Coffee as tasty, wholesome, economical, and convenient, made in a minute.
A circulating counterfeit five dollar silver certificate of 1899 Indian head series is described as a superior photo mechanical reproduction on bond paper. It features blue ink lines simulating silk fiber, clever color and design on the seal and numbers, and a deceptive back meant to imitate genuine currency.
Advertising copy touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for skin issues, nervousness, and ailments from kidney poisons. It claims the product cleanses the stomach liver and kidneys, purifies blood, and improves complexion, vision, and breath. Sold for 50 cents at Chas. H. Warner's.
Special low excursion rates with liberal return limits and favorable stop over privileges to Denver Salt Lake City Los Angeles Portland Spokane Seattle St Paul Minneapolis account NEA Epworth League Christian Endeavor G A R Ellis J C O F National Irrigation Congress ALY 1 Exposition and other gatherings First class train service Route choice mountain trips Colorado Yellowstone Yosemite Dates of sale sleeping car reservations itineraries and full information available from any North Western Line ticket agent.
When a stomach trouble sufferer uses Dr King s New Life Pills he finds relief from dyspepsia and indigestion and gains a strong appetite, nerves, and vigor as stomach liver and kidneys resume normal function. 25 at Chas Warner.
A humorous exchange where a customer asks for broken eggs and a dealer replies that they have many broken items but not broken eggs. The pun hinges on “broken” goods and cold storage context.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions names and numbers like Nok- Muysey and 42H 03 037 Bee. It lacks clear events or actions to summarize into a full news item. The readable pieces suggest a local notice or catalog entry with sparse identifying terms.
Ironwood defeated Bessemer 5 to 1 after a day of good and poor plays at the ball park. Moon pitched well for Bessemer, allowing six hits and two runs, while Belfast held Ironwood to one run aided by strong defense before being relieved by Schmirler in the eighth. Pascoe and Fuener excelled behind the plate. Pascoe collected two hits and was hit once in four at bats. A large crowd attended, with Ironwood sending three coach-loads of supporters.
Ironwood topped Rhinelander 29 to 0 on Ironwood grounds Saturday afternoon and Hurley beat Rhinelander 7 to 3 on Hurley grounds Sunday afternoon. The Second team lost 8 to 4 at Wakefield Sunday. Bessemer visits Ironwood Sunday. Hurley visits Rhinelander, closing the league season.
Bert R Lean of Cheny Washington recounts a near fatal lung trouble that stumped doctors after costly visits in Spokane and California. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a complete cure for long trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma and related illnesses. Trial bottles free and priced 50 cents or one dollar backed by Charles H Warner.
A reader notes cigars branded LaLinda are claimed by smokers to be the best on the market. The item mentions packing in canside straight and in boxes three for.
Claiming unmatched relief, the advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica salve as perfect for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, eczema, salt rheum, sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands, and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Chas. H. Warner’s.
A fragment of a newspaper item presents quirky lines about a four handed game called Splinters and a piano duet. It contrasts a long lane not leading to a roadhouse with a refrain about weather and behavior. A dialogue between an impatient husband and a calm wife references dressing and a rat.
A Michigan reader endorses a simple wash of oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine and related ingredients as a cure for eczema. The BD D D Prescription or Gil of Wintergreen Compound, made by the D D bb Co of Chicago, is claimed to provide immediate itch relief and a soothing effect, though long standing cases may take longer. The note is signed Chas. H. Warner of Bessemer Michigan.
Thousands suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. A simple water test signals possible kidney and bladder issues. Swamp Root claims to ease back pain, urinary problems, and frequent urges, with samples offered by mail from Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
Foreclosure notice publicizes default on a 1905 mortgage by Luther E. Sherman and Jessie M. Sherman of Bessemer to August Johnson of Council City Alaska. Mortgageward due 608.68 plus 25 attorney fee. sale at public auction August Mth 1909 at 10 am at the front door of the Gogebic County Courthouse. Land described includes multiple Lots 1-18 in Hibbing’s Addition to the Village of Bessemer and surrounding strips and section parcels in Hibbing’s Addition.
Default on a May 5 1903 mortgage to John R Johnson Gogebic county Michigan triggers foreclosure by sale. Property in Hibbings Addition Bessemer described as two strips totaling 280 by 60 feet and 46 by 45 feet with a 1909 sale date August 24 at 10 am at the court house front door in Bessemer. Mortgagee John R Johnson Will iam S Barr, attorney.
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