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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
9
The article recalls the Austrian emperor's insistence on conducting state business during illness and describes his early training. It notes his multilingualism, scientific knowledge, sports prowess, and studies under renowned European scholars, attributing his health to a remarkable memory and a royal tradition that emperors must stand to receive death.
Fire losses in the United States surpass two dollars per person, far above European standards of about a third of a dollar. Poorly enforced building laws drive higher costs of construction. A new “careless” paper, soaked in sulfuric acid and glazed, is designed to evaporate after use, though its weld is neutralized by ammonia vapor and it disintegrates over time.
Notice to electors of Bessemer Michigan Gogebic County for Saturday April 4 1908 at ward buildings to register qualified electors. Sessions run from eight in the morning to eight in the evening at Abe Abelman S building S Sophie and Longyear Moore Street Michigan House Sophie Iron streets Dominic Ballone Longyear Peck Finnish Temperance Hall Spring Street. Dated Bessemer March 18 1908.
Electors of the City of Bessemer Gogebic County Michigan are informed the annual city election will be held Monday April 6. Voting places: First ward Abe Abelman building Sophie and Longyear. Second ward S. A. Larson building Moore. Fourth ward Dominic Ballone building Longyear and Peck. Fifth ward Finnish Temple. Officials to be elected include Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer Justice of the Peace Supervisors Aldermen and Constables. A bond question of 25000 dollars for a Water Works Improvement Fund will be submitted. Polls open 7 AM to 5 PM. Dated March 18 1908.
A compilation of statistics and notes on prisons breweries bogs and literacy rates across nations. It notes England’s 102 prisons Germany’s dominance in brewing, Ireland bogland, Paris welfare eateries for poor mothers, and a Baltic Black Sea Canal plan with 900 ton barges over 1525 miles including locks and canalized sections along the Dwina and Daelper rivers.
A list of kitchen measures and equivalents for eggs, flour, sugar, butter, spice, and other ingredients. Includes ounces, pounds, pints, cupfuls, and spoonfuls with numerous conversions and approximate totals.
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney issues promptly and strengthens the system. Sold at F. B. Jones' drug store for 50 cents.
Uncle Eben and Pickaninny Jim recall big sea vessels and shiny trains to illustrate that help can come from unexpected people no matter how grand one appears. An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as safe for babies, claiming it heals coughs with green mountain shrub properties and urges demand for Dr Shoop's with local seller F. B. Jones.
A fragment list of maxims from various origins. Quotes include French German Danish Latin and Greek figures on kindness work and struggle. Notable lines mention healing old wounds never giving up and the weight of another’s burden. Descriptive context is minimal and dated.
Rev. F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for his old army wound and obstinate sores and notes its success in his veterinary work. Sold at F B Jones' drug store for 25 cents.
Ireland's finance highlights arise from a report by the Irish department of agriculture noting savings and government stock reach new highs. Bank deposits on June 30 stand at 240,335,000 with rail receipts for 1907 at record levels. Investments under four heads climb from 324,750,000 to 501,955,000 over twenty years.
An advertorial note warns that Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee contains no real coffee, being made from toasted grains malt and nuts. It claims a quick one minute preparation and is sold by Jensen and Lintelmann with a 14 pound price quoted.
During a stormy spell with muddy water a young Philadelphia woman asked the famed author physician Dr. Weir Mitchell for guidance on safe drinking. He advised first boiling the water then filtering it and finally drinking ginger ale for safer consumption.
Growing reports of child personal crisis in Germany total about 1152 over recent years alarm doctors. Experts note the youths’ disillusionment from harsh realities, failed romantic notions, and school stress, with ages 12 to 16 most affected and minds easily deranged by life’s disappointments.
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa declares there is no use to die of lung trouble as long as Doctor King’s New Discovery is available. She credits the medicine with loosening a cough quickly and curing lung disease even after hopeless prognosis. Sold with guarantee at F B Jones drug store at 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
The Republican State Central Committee calls a Michigan state convention at Majestic Theater Grand Rapids on May 12 1908 at 11 a m to select four delegates at large to Chicago national convention and nominate fourteen Electors. County delegates awarded by vote totals and rules. district caucuses meet at 9 30 a m to choose officers and credentials.
Thomas F. Ryan discusses music in the Deutschland smoke room noting that most music is general except bagpipes and tom toms. He recalls how a bagpiper moves while playing and tells a street performer joke about a boy asking why the piper never stands still. The father replies it may be to avoid being hit by a cobble stone.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims it cures lame back uric acid and Bright s disease noting free sample bottles and an informative book mailed on request to Kilmer Co Binghamton New York.
A tiny girl and her baby brother Jim visit a Clapham Junction booking office. She asks the fare to Waterloo repeatedly, the clerk notes the third inquiry, and the girl explains Jim enjoys watching the clerk peep out as bars on the window resemble a zoo.
A lost dog story soothes readers as townsfolk vow to return it to its owner. Meanwhile Chicago railcar dealers store large coal supplies amid anticipated bituminous miners strikes. Dr. Shoop's Restorative ads promote nerve health and general well being with claims of strengthening interior nerves and curing indigestion, heart and kidney weakness. Sold by F. B. Jones.
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