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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
7
Tess refuses old Munnybags claiming age. Jess exposes age clash. Tess counters by noting he is too young while he swears eternal love. Philadelphia Press report.
Foot powder promises relief for tight new shoes and burning feet. Claims cure for corns bunions swelling heat and sweating with easy application. Samples available by mail from Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York and listed price is 25 cents.
The text presents a dialogue about youths trying to imitate elders and a comment on pity for the boy. It also mentions using Piso's Cure for Consumption and a 1901 Fostoria Ohio note. Vinegar is cited as a tenth century B C Egyptian medicinal reference.
An ad item touts Red Cross Ball Bine as a stain remover for faded clothes. It promotes a 2 oz package priced at 6 cents.
Dear Mrs Pinkham I suffered kidney trouble and other complications for two years and tried many medicines with no relief. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured me after six bottles and Pills. my headaches backache and burning sensation disappeared and my health improved greatly. Mrs Louise Gibson 4813 Langley Ave Chicago Ill offers $5000 forfeit if testimonial not genuine. Write for free confidential advice. The compound has cured thousands and continues to.
The Twenty Hour Limiteds on the Lake Shore and New York Central lines reached New York and Chicago three to four minutes ahead of schedule. The run averages 49 miles per hour over 950 miles, exceeding most American routes though trailing some foreign services. A freight delay near New Carlisle briefly slowed the trip, but the train recovered to finish two minutes early at Grand Central.
William Rush Merriam, director of the census, has beaten all records in closing the twelfth census statistics. Appointed in April 1860, he is praised as highly capable with a career spanning banker, businessman, agriculturist, legislator, educator, and statesman. A New York native, he is sixty years old and moved to St. Paul as a youth.
A historic discussion over fifty years considers draining the Everglades of Florida to add a million acres of land to national wealth. The text indicates ongoing debate about feasibility and impact.
The piece compares U S long distance train speeds with European rivals noting Empire State Express from New York to Buffalo averages a high pace while Chicago to New York expresses run near 45 to 49 mph. It also covers plans to reclaim the Everglades converting vast wetlands into fertile farmland with canals, crops, and new settlements.
James R Keene, famed American financier and adviser, told King Edward about Wall Street bulls and bears at a Lady Lister-Kaye dinner. Described as witty and influential in New York finance, Keene was English born. his father a prosperous London merchant who later moved to America.
There are 227 religious sects in Great Britain and Ireland. The Loyal Temperance Legion first formed in Mexico by Miss Ethie Dian of Guanajuato. The Wesleyan Methodist Church reports the largest membership increase in nineteen years. The Northwestern Christian Advocate notes Chicago church work has had hiccups. Over 2,000 naval men belong to the Temperance League pledging total abstinence during service. President Roosevelts Bible address is widely circulated by the American Bible Society with 80,000 English and 10,000 Spanish copies. The Co A railroad department has erected forty eight structures in four years, about one per month, with one third of the amount from road companies.
A fragmented report notes American stock growers lose money as U S agents ship horses and mules to South Africa amid the Boer War. It mentions a Salt Lake City murder suicide, and Cuban president’s sons Jose and Tomas Palma traveling to New York for schooling.
The Spooner substitute directing the President to secure the Panama route was adopted 42 to 34 after a lengthy debate over isthmian canal options. Morgan urged Nicaragua routing while Allison defended Panama citing engineers. House actions and pending conference promise renewed battles next session as Colombia treaty hurdles loom.
Ten people in Paterson New Jersey hospitals with gunshot and revolver wounds from strike riots led by anarchists that disrupted the city all day Wednesday. Police faced rocks and bullets as turmoil wrecked most mills. Mayor and police chief faced criticism while leaders linked to anarchist groups sparked the unrest and Italian dyehouse workers were prominent among rioters.
A series of violent events and legal actions is recorded. Drownings occur near Cros by Missouri as F Kurth, a miller, drowns in the Platte. A rash Bel is shot dead at Lufkin Texas. Andy Nelson surrenders on a murder charge. Tom Dilly fatally shoots Steve Chiam and wounded Chipman M cNivan’s herder after a dispute over range rights near Langyside. Miss Tean, daughter of Mrs Langtry, to marry law Z Malcolm MP. Railroad surveying teams for the Norrington system are recalled. no new extensions planned. Locomotive Engineers union seeks three battleships. James Ewing kills N E West near Grand River southeast of Miami I T.
A letter from Minnie E. McAllister of Minneapolis praises Peruna for curing years of back and side pain after trying ineffective medicines. The ad warns against cheap catarrh imitations and urges readers to obtain Peruna only through authorized channels, noting its uniform price and absence of cheaper substitutes.
Secretary Shaw reduces friction at borders by instructing inspectors to wear white gloves and handle baggage respectfully. Travelers may request private examinations, and officials must avoid petty exactions. Circulated guidelines aim to simplify duties for both departing and returning passengers.
Sarah F E Rowe of this place, now in her early seventies, reports dramatic kidney relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says years of scalding urine and misery ended, and she feels healthier than she has in two decades.
Dorothy asks why the blancmange and cream taste so awful and blames it on whippet. Her mother answers with a calm correction as Dorothy hides a dessert with a practiced scoop. The playful scene depicts domestic discipline and child mischief over sweets.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. The notice highlights a health cure claim and lists the cost for readers.
The Kansas City Journal quotes Mme Sarah Grand arguing men are happier because they have more to make them jealous and to be content with. The piece contrasts perceived female happiness with male burdens.
An advertisement touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Re-Storer Seicttor with a trial bottle and treatise offered for 8 dollars from Dr H M Kline Ltd Philadelphia. It mentions cures for fits or nervousness and includes contact at 981 Areies Philadelphia. A second snippet notes Siam imports, Red Crees Ball Blue, and a scientific fact about limestone shells.
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