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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
15
A suburban man arranges for a household telephone and tests it with his wife later. The page also promotes Grain-O as coffee substitute, shares jokes about children and a bearded lady, and includes short anecdotes on mice, public grievances, and a diabetes remedy success in Missouri.
A US China contrast notes both nations love of firecrackers. The piece traces how Americans use them for patriotic occasions while in the Orient firecrackers accompany weddings funerals and various ceremonies. It cites cultural roles and a Philadelphia Press anecdote about Washingtons cherry tree tale.
A conversation reveals a woman weighing a quick mail reply to a letter proposal. A friend urges sending the telegram immediately, sharpening tension and hinting at a strained friendship spanning years and linked to the Chicago Post.
The Pan American Special offers superb service on the Niagara Falls route. With Pullman equipment from Michigan Central shops it departs Chicago, serves dinner in a dining car, and stops at Falls View in the morning before reaching Buffalo at 5:00 a.m. Send for folder from Muesner, General Western Passenger Agent, 119 Adams Street, Chicago.
A humorous exchange shows a waiter noting a tip given to Pete before he ate. The second waiter questions the timing and the gag reveals the tip depended on whether Pete hurried. The cartoonish dialogue captures early 20th century urban banter.
Fragmented OCR shows an advert style note for Dr Kline's nervous system remedies and a cure claim. It includes references to REE 260 bottle, Philadelphia address, and a quoted testimonial about a lazy man. It also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and stomach relief.
A mother and daughter debate inviting Mrs Ritchie to a wedding noting her past, while acknowledging her wealth could fund an elegant present. The exchange reflects social judgment and class expectations in a Philadelphia Bul letin item.
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, and costs about 44 as much. It urges replacing tea or coffee with Grain-O to distribute health, noting it is widely sold by grocers and priced at 25 cents.
A Philadelphia Bulletin item promotes Mall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. A quoted exchange mocks sibling rivalry with a line about half brothers and the whole thing, reflecting period humor.
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