Copper Handbook praised for breadth and usefulness
The Copper Handbook by Horace J. Stevens, of Houghton Michigan, expands from pamphlet to a 1228 page encyclopedic volume aimed at readers in copper mining chemistry and mineralogy. It features a full index, glossary and district country mine and mineral references, with plain language for lay readers and technical readers alike. Priced at $5.00, the book is available on approval and hailed by Mining Journal as a valuable asset and essential for those keeping informed on copper history and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace J. Stevens
Hougtton
Mich
Stevena
Railroads Under Pressure Over Time Tables
The Hepburn law shifted railroads and newspapers to cash transactions, curbing advertising and time card publication. Georgia and Michigan rail commissions weigh orders to force time tables in papers, after railroads argued publishing timetables is a reader service. President Glasgow notes ongoing talks and investigations without a settlement yet.
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Congress
Georgia Commission
Michigan State Railroad Commission
Glasgow
Auditor General Bradley to distribute primary school fund in May
Auditor General Bradley will distribute the entire primary school fund in May rather than withholding part until November. He argues law requires funds to go out when collected, not remain in state treasury or banks, to bolster state land. Current balances total $6,051,936.45 with an estimated $425,000 delinquency, leaving about $5,625,938.45 for May apportionment.
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Bradley
Notice to Taxpayers Meeting of Board of Review in 1908
Notice to taxpayers of Bessemer city announces a Board of Review meeting in the Council Chamber starting Monday May 18 1908 at 9 in the forenoon. The session lasts four days or longer as needed to review the assessment roll. Taxpayers may inspect the roll and show cause for any valuation changes. City Clerk W L Guyer dated April 30 1908.
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Bessemer
Board of Review
Council Chamber
W. L. Guyer
Rowett Named Game Warden for Gogebic Iron Ontonagon District
John Rowett of this city has been appointed by State Game Warden Charles E. Pierce as deputy state game, fish and forestry warden for a district including Gogebic Iron and part of Ontonagon counties. A thorough sportsman with local knowledge, Rowett's long service and understanding of violator movements are expected to aid enforcement and foster respect for the law with support from local hunters and fishermen.
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John Rowett
Charles 8. Pierce
Gogebic
Iron
Ontonagan
Rowett
Pierce Would Change Laws on Trout Season and Deer Trophies
State Game Warden Charles Pierce advocates revising game and fish laws to shift trout season from April to May 15 and close on September 15, permit non residents to take deer home and require licenses with attached tags for birds. He cites protests from sportsmen and argues for May 15 to Sept 15 trout dates and fairer deer harvest rules.
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Charles 38. Pierce
Soa
Pierce
Michigan
Mr. Pierce
Upper Peninsula
Twenty Year Health Sentence Concluded Statement
A speaker reflects on completing a twenty year health sentence imposed by authorities. The remarks focus on long term health effects, personal accountability, and the journey toward recovery and resilience. The statement underscores endurance through chronic illness and the impact on daily life and future plans.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ends Pains Says LeRaysville Man
O. B. Woolever of LeRaysville New York recalls curing bleeding piles with Bucklen's Arnica Salve twenty years ago. The salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and sells for 25 cents at F B Jones' drug store.
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Bucklen
Woolever
LeRaysville
N.Y
F. B. Jones’ Drug Store
Usual April Storm Hits Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin
A blinding snow storm swept the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin from Sunday night through Wednesday evening and a second storm on Friday. Despite warm temperatures melting much of the snow, ground remained eight to ten inches deep and county roads became nearly impassable, severely hindering trade.
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Upper
Michigan
Wisconsin
Gogebic County Board Adjourns March 30 1908 Meeting
The Gogebic County Board of Supervisors met in Bessemer at 2 30 p m on Monday March 30 1908 with 15 members present and 4 absent. After minutes were approved bids for the county poor house were opened with Dan Egan Ashland Wis submitting the low bid of 21000 00 The board adopted a resolution authorizing the chairman and clerk to contract with Dan Egan to furnish materials and construct the county poorhouse per plans on file for 21000 00
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Board of Supervisors
Gogebic County
Court House
Bessemer
Messrs
Douglas
Draskowski
Nyberk
Slide
Brewer
Johnson
Vomentek
Rowe
Webb
Pierce
Holmgren
Hanousek
Walton
Graves
Kelly
Mullen
Moore
Gribble
Kondsiella
L.C. Brewer
General Construction Co
Milwaukee
Res
Northern Construction Co
Wis
Wees Oy
L. F. Ursin
Laurium
Mich
Setuid
Dan Egan
Ashland
Gogebin County
Death Was on His Heels by Pneumonia Cure Claim
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a 1906 pneumonia attack with a fearful cough that threatened consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles and says it is the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold under guarantee at F B Jones' drug store. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
F. B. Jones’ Drug Store
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Stevens
Railroad Commission
Pete’s Place
Becker & Silverman
State Game Warden
Proceedings of
A. P. Wilson
Marquette
E. A. Darrow
Ironwood
Bernald & Hansen
Olson & Bergquist
Ironwood, Mich
Death
The
First National Bank
Ssemer
William S. Prince, Pres
Walter F. True
Geo. L. Loope
TTNER
Cashier
HH. Olin Young
de ¢ L. Loope
Sergeca
D. Tohnston
Savings Department
Peoples Coal CO
Otto B. Olson
Bessemer, Mich
WM. Waters & CO
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