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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
5
Bessemer and vicinity reports rail time changes and social events. Local officials busy with annual reports as riverine and mining activity picks up. New shops opening in Wakefield and Ironwood, with advertising and fashion items from Davey Johnson and Jack the Tailor. March politics, skating, and church notices fill the issue alongside mining progress at Tilden No. 6 and rising transport chatter.
An old advertisement touts Biomo-C nine Tablets as a cure for a cold. It notes no Cu., no Pay and lists a price of 25 cents. The copy resembles a health product promo typical of vintage periodicals.
The C N W changes affect train No 26 scout passenger from Hurley and Ironwood, now arriving at 9 00 p m instead of 8 56 p m. It no longer runs to Wakefield, turns at Bessemer, and departs at 9 13 p m to connect with D S S A at Saxon 10 08 p m. Train No 28 still arrives at Bessemer at 11 00 p m for Wakefield.
Frank Brandecker, trainmaster for the Wisconsin Central, is promoted to general freight agent in Chicago. O. W. Johnston of Minneapolis becomes his successor. J. Park Channing, from Gogebic County, now in New York City, visited the Marquette range for St. Paul railroad interests. The Michigan Knights Templar will meet in Detroit, not the Soo, due to cost.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise quick relief from a cold with a refund if ineffective. The box bears E. W. Grove's signature and costs 25 cents at druggists.
A fine 300 dollar piano offered at half price along with a sewing machine safe buggy cutter and entire outfit. Items available at Joe Borgo's for inspection or purchase.
A local grocery store is reported to be doing good business in one of the best towns of the Gogebic range. Enquiries are advised at the Bessemer Herald office.
The North Wisconsin Teachers Association will hold its annual meeting in Ashland on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29. The session opens with a lecture by E. W. Walker of Superior, followed by an informal program. A large attendance is hoped for at the evening session, with Saturday’s program expected to be engaging. D. E. Cameron.
A card from D. MacFarlane and Frank B. Jones offers to refund money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold and guarantees a 25 cent bottle with money back if not satisfactory.
One of the most desirable residence properties in the city with modern conveniences and enough ground for a small farm if desired. Property will be sold reasonable and on easy terms, half cash and balance in negotiable paper at 6 percent interest. For further particulars enquire at the Herald office.
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