28 May 1910
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
1
H Glen Young announces his candidacy to succeed himself in Michigan's 12th district. He touts four terms representing the Upper Peninsula, cites experience and influence in Washington, defends corporate ties, and highlights support for Roosevelt era reforms and measures aiding workers, railroads, and public welfare.
In Lansing on May 26 officials warned that unjust tax assessments persist. The tax commission vows to recalibrate values after county boards finish their reviews, highlighting figures for 1909 in Lansing Flint Battle Creek Jackson Kalamazoo and a $7,000,000 Reo Auto plant valuation as a stark example of local inequities.
A Pittsburg incident reports a lion fondling a child’s hand reaching into a cage, highlighting danger to children and noting severe illnesses like croup. The ad section promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds, with testimonials and a sale notice for land in Michigan and a rheumatic pain remedy from Chamberlain s Ointment.
The article notes comet parties as the new social rage among elites in large cities, replacing bridge, solitaire, and formal gatherings. It laments few locals in Bessemer have seen such events due to cloudy skies and smoke obscuring the comet and its spectacle.
Word was received of the death of Mr Weston father of Wm J Weston of this city. funeral in Antigo unknown. Mrs Weston left for Antigo. Thalner of Ironwood, agent for Val Blatz, bought a Ford from Harry Barr and gave friends a spin. Memorial Day May 30. Ironwood parade and services planned. Bessemer vs Ironwood ball game. same teams play here tomorrow. Keyless aerie to hold July 4 picnic at German Shooting Park with elaborate plans and outside invitations. sports and cash prizes expected.
Nearly all arrangements are made for the first big reunion of veterans from the Spanish and Civil Wars in the.upper peninsula Michigan at Hancock for three days in July. Spanish War veterans camps and G A R posts will be represented, with a parade of veterans of 61 and 98 as a feature. The Cabo met Hecla band, formerly the Thirty fourth Regiment band, will play. Meetings, patriotic exercises, and Hancock hospitality await the veterans.
The Gogebic county road institute will meet June 4 1910 at 10 am in the county courthouse Bessemer Michigan A State Highway Department representative and other speakers may attend to assist attendees in road building The department seeks ideas on road building and invites county and township highway commissioners to be present The act entitles attendees to per diem and expenses for this day as for actual road work Your attendance and that of interested friends is respectfully requested.
Rev J C Strand of Mellop Wisconsin will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian church on Sunday both morning and evening. All are cordially invited to attend. Lamberriain's Stomach and Liver Tablets promoted digestion and appetites, sold by Chas H Warner.
The American Flag Day Association marks June 14 as the 133rd anniversary of the flag’s adoption. It urges display in every home and recognition in churches and schools. Since 1818 the flag has evolved from thirteen to forty six stars, symbolizing a growing nation and liberty.
One of the finest tracts of land formerly owned by the Wisconsin Central Railway now offered for sale near Mellen Wisconsin. The area includes timber and cut over land with strong farming potential. Interested buyers are invited to write Cordy Bros Mellen for full particulars. Mellen, a 2000 population town, hosts a large sole leather tannery and two major lumber companies plus mining properties with growth potential.
East St Louis reformer Rev William E Rutledge former owner of a religious newspaper was convicted by a U S court jury of using the mails to defraud for failing to redeem a piano premium offer tied to twenty new subscribers He had been a prominent local reformer and pastor at the M E Church in East St Louis.
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