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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective for women's suffering and claims vast testimonial evidence from the Pinkham Laboratory. It asserts the product restores health without drugs and has saved many from surgical operations, urging afflicted women to trust its ingredients and restorative effects.
A Washington Star quip contrasts republics and office seekers. The Statesman laments ingratitude while Farmer Corntessel notes it is hard to tell a patriot from an office-seeker, and he blames no republic for becoming suspicious.
A Baltimore American quote muses that the eyes are the windows of the car and that in many people they look glassy, sparking a brief, wry reflection on perception and expression. The line frames a curious, tongue in cheek take on how we see and are seen.
The Well-Informed demand a gentle yet prompt liquid laxative with known wholesome components. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, marketed as the genuine remedy. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
The former ranching lands of Western Canada now yield strong winter wheat with 30 to 60 bushels per acre. Farmers report high returns per acre, with prices ranging and land values rising from 12 to 20 dollars per acre. Read testimonies from Magrath and Lethbridge on yields, profits, and the shift from ranching to grain farming. The report highlights Alberta Red winter wheat, oats, and barley production, plus notes on stubble and volunteer crops and overall crop success.
Rivers paces the floor with the baby while muttering about egotism. Mrs. Rivers retorts that he would be egotistical too if he were cutting his teeth, highlighting domestic humor and a playful clash over the infant’s teething.
Chicago's chief of police George M. Shippy was stabbed in the right side. His 19 year old son Harry was fatally shot in the left lung. His driver James Foley wounded as an anarchist assailant attacked at the chief's home. The assailant was killed by Shippy. Mrs. Shippy and daughter Georgia witnessed the tragedy. An earlier notice mentions a set of post cards from Milwaukee. A humorous dialogue about a safety razor case and a crocodile bait tale concludes the clipping.
An infuriated intruder attacked Chief Shippy at his home with a revolver and knife. The chief, his driver Foley, and Shippy’s son Harry each fired as the assailant stabbed the chief and shot the boy, who died of a lung wound. The would‑be killer fell to seven shots from the trio. Lisbon riot follows as troops disperse a crowd of 20,000 viewing the Portuguese sovereigns’ bodies.
A 1906 account tells how Mrs. K. M. Fisher of Dillsburg Pa was bitten twice on the hand by a copperhead and survived using Sloan's Liniment despite distance from medical aid. The piece ties snake bites to prompt treatment and includes product promotions and assorted anecdotes.
Advertises PAZO Ointment claiming cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money refunded. Also notes coal mines employ 1,250,000 men worldwide.
A fragment shows a scene where Little Kitty flirts with Mr. Welton and an elderly suitor questions her. Kitty predicts Welton will be the “darlingest old meal ticket” she ever had, revealing a light, humorous social exchange.
Advertisement notes two items: Bromide Quinine laxative claim featuring E. W. Grove signature, touting cure for a cold in one day at 25 cents. Also mentions plans to install electric elevators in New York City's tallest building.
One way ticket sale ongoing daily through March and April from all points on The North Western Line to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Puget Sound. Tourists offered sleeping cars by Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line double berth only seven dollars. For full details write S A Hutchison Manager Tourist Dept 212 Clark St Chicago IL or contact nearest ticket agent.
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