Local reminiscences of spring and ore hauling in 1886
The piece recalls a warm April and a lush May in 1886, the Gogebic Iron Tribune’s first issue distribution in Bessemer, and the bustling range. It notes Manager Jacobson’s report on drying roads, embarking heavy ore transport by tramway, with forty teams ready to operate, and ore moved via the aerial tram to Tanner’s despite remaining snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Tie Gogebic Iron Tribune
Kessemer
The
Tribune
John E. Burton
Moore, Benjamin & Company
Gage Tarbell
Hurley
Sandy
Jacobson
Tanners Flat
Tanner’s
Prospective ore strike at Alta mine boosts Columbus Consolidated
Bessemer stockholders hear that at Alta the east drift of the 400-foot level is advancing through highly mineralized rock and may hit ore imminently. Manager Tony Jacobson notes drainage has eased fear of a flood as western Mammoth ore bodies on and above the same level improve. Current output from the property remains limited.
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Bessemer
Columbus Consolidated Stock
Columbus Consolidated
Alta
Salt Lake Herald
Tony Jacobson
Democrats blamed for lumber tariff in Independent report
The Independent blames 38 alleged Democrats in Congress for voting to restore the Dingley lumber tariff to $2 per thousand, opposing free lumber supported by Republicans. The piece notes a Knights of Columbus council organized at Ironwood with events and a large banquet, plus Ironwood city salaries for the coming year, and details on the Ironwood–Bessemer interurban project and local weather, taxes, and notable deaths including former Rep. Joseph W. Babcock.
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Indianapolis Independent
Congress
Independent
Knights of Columbus
Ironwood
Order
Mags
St. Ambrose Church
Bessemer
Joseph W. Babcock
Wisconsin
National Republican Committee
Washington
National Capital
Feet saved by arnica salve in Frenchville man
M L Bingham refused amputation, doctors warned of gangrene. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and recovered completely. The product is praised for skin ailments and various sores. Chas. H. Warner, a Bessemer, Michigan druggist, endorses it.
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M. L. Bingham
Franceville
Srs
Chas. H. Warner
Bessemer
Mich
Calvary of warnings and a river road to ruin
A local column blends a period health ad praising Electric Bitters with a stream of small-town notes. The piece links caution on water safety to kidney health, cites a Belk Tennessee testimonial, and lists visitors, moves, calls, and social events in Bes semer Ironwood and nearby towns.
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Bright
J. R. Blankenship
Belk
Tenn
Chas
H. Warner
For Sale Hibbing action seeks bidders for multiple lots
I will sell at a bar Lot 4 2 6 7a 9 10 11 12 ag the Hibbing action One good dwelling house with eight rooms thereon Mrs Mary Gally.
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Mary Gally
Report of the condition of The First National Bank Bessemer
No. 3947. Report of the condition of The First National Bank at Bessemer Michigan at the close of business April 23, 1909. Lists loans securities deposits and specie with totals and notes. Cashier Walter F Treerines signs sworn statement before Notary I Rossetti in Gogebic County Michigan.
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First National Bank
Bessemer
Michigan
State OF
Gogebic
Walter F. Treetimer
Watters F. Tacerrnes
Pnp
Pheymend
I. Rossetti
Gogebdic County
Mich
Words to Freeze the Soul Dr Kings New Discovery Testimonial
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recounts two doctors diagnosing a hopeless case and praises Dr Kings New Discovery for his son. After three weeks of use the boy recovered completely. The advert promises the medicine for coughs colds and lung diseases with a free trial bottle and guaranteed satisfaction by Chas Warner, druggist.
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Geo. E. Blevens
Springfield
N. C
Dr. King
Mr. Blevens
Chas. H. Warner
Roosevelt Warns Nation On Country Life’s Value
Former President Roosevelt warns readers that progress in city life is not civilization’s sole measure. He argues country life provides essential strength for feeding and clothing nations, sustaining open-country leadership, and powering both wartime resilience and peacetime guidance.
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Roosevelt
The Man Who Bets on One Ad to Win Business
A reflective aphorism compares rare one time advertising to a hunting trip with a single cartridge. It suggests low odds of success and cautions against relying on a lone effort for gain.
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Lke
Don’t Spit in Public Places Says Health Message
A public health note urges citizens to stop spitting on floors and sidewalks. It labels the habit filthy and harmful, warning that one person’s spit can spread disease even if the individual is unaware.
Bessemer Board of Review to Meet May 17 1909
Notice to taxpayers that the Board of Review for the City of Bessemer will meet in the council room on Monday May 17 1909 at 9 oclock forenoon to review and complete the assessment roll. Any person may examine and show cause why valuations should be changed. Dated May 6 1909. Wa Guyer City Clerk.
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Bessemer
Board of Review
Wa. Guyer
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F. B. Hand
Scott
Nate
Handy Atlas of the World
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
Justices of the Peace
Ironwood Newe Record
Chas. Walker
Mondy
Calumet
M. J. Carney
Acetylene Apparatus Construction Company
Lake Superior
Detroit
General Accountant
Auditor General's Department
Lansing
Frank Goodman
Ishpeming
Utah
Montreal
Ottawa
Harley
Soo Line
Range Branch
Beazemer
Wakefield News
Will Cobert
J.C. Utman
Duluth
Phil Cadette
John Zakrecki
Cobalt
Canada
R. Upthegrove
Ben Trerceway
Irontwood
F. W. Singler
Waterameet
Peter Hanley
Superior, Vic
Ayotte
R. A. Burke
Negaunee
Elizabeth Cox
C. P. Hoye
Lucy Lansing
Mister R. Wager
Myrtle Adlington
Lady Maccabees
Henry Olson
Albert Wallock
Houghton
E. J. Shaylor Jr
Spalding Hardware Co
Maeders Orchestra of
Appleton
Messrs
I. D. Danks
J. F. Hellenbolt
Bessemer Opera House
William Macauley
W.B. Patton
Cloak Department
Ironwood Store CO
Sante Bo
Boads, Securities
USA
Aeaanen Ae
CSS Ee
Weactional Paper Currenty
Miciels
Garret Yeh
Ensanre
Bene
Eesti Asad
U.S
Albert Ma
Emaren
Harttner
United States Health Bulletin
Bessemer Brewing Go
Fis
JB. Ungar D
Dr. Thomas
People’s Bank
Chamberlain
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