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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
The Bessemer Herald edited by Sherman and Hand is introduced with its second class mail status and post office entry in October 1884. The item records the newspaper’s publishers and its formal mailing classification under federal law.
The Michigan gubernatorial race centers on Governor Fred M. Warner seeking a third term and James B. Bradley, auditor general, praised for integrity and economic ideas. Both are presented as strong candidates with distinct visions for state government.
A Calumet News comment lampoons Emma Goldman and argues no heiress would marry without exile, while a Fonton Courier jab at Thaws Goulds and Vanderbilts laments national papers overemphasizing rich families and social functions, urging reflection.
Auditor General James B. Bradley announces a Republican gubernatorial bid endorsing a statewide primary law. The editorial column praises the idea as superior to Gov. Warner’s provisional rule while other snippets reference Michigan politics, party infighting, and a stray drug ad promoting Dr Shoop’s Pain Tablets.
The article notes the clay pipe fading in Britain as cigarettes dominate daily life. It cites convenience during work hours and the growing habit across classes. Even loyal pipe enthusiasts switch to cigarettes, while cigar use declines due to cost and allure of cigarettes.
Spring and early summer bring tired nerves and a feeling of low ambition. A common remedy noted by druggists is Dr Shoop Restorative, claimed to produce a noticeable change in mood and energy.
Advert appears to tout Dr Shoop's Restorative as a universal tonic for aging bodies. It claims to revive sluggish bowels slower circulation inactive kidneys and weakening heart while boosting nerves appetite digestion and overall vigor. Sold locally by Frank B. Jones.
Paris dress experts predict bold gowns will set the season's pace with satin-flowered crepe de chine in dead white and gowns named after flowers like Illy and violet. Jewel dresses feature green emeralds, coral pinks, and silver trelliswork on chiffon and satin, inspired by Renaissance motifs and historic orders.
Society women embrace imitation diamonds and artificial flowers influenced by opera stage trends. Jewelers note many wear only a few real stones for effect while rest are imitations. A New York reception showcased a velvet gown with coppery brown and purple dahlias, illustrating the move toward affordable, artful deception in high fashion.
A list of cooking times for dozens of foods from beans and rolls to beef and pork, including pies bread and cake. Also a brief note on Lincoln Beachey talking in Toledo about Henry Farman's flight and a humorous phonograph anecdote about a Toledo man whose wife mistook a record as a dog fight in a saw mill.
Health guidance covers nervous pain breathing digestion air and circulation with cautions for overweight individuals. It praises skin care for wrinkles and outlines wound dressings and throat remedies. The piece promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee made from toasted grains and sold by Jensan & Lintelmann with no real coffee content.
Omega Ohio. E Humphrey president of Adams County Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co praises Dr King s New Discovery claiming it saved his life and reached the cough spot when other remedies failed. The medicine sold at F B Jane s drug store for 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle offered.
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