Local notes and events from Gogebic County
Mrs R Thompson visits Ironwood on Wednesday. A F Anderson conducts business in Ironwood Thursday. Flora DeVoss company appears at the opera house November 16 to 18. J W Bedell of Wakefield visits on Wednesday. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Haas on Sunday November 7. Temple Theatre features nightly changes with admission five or ten cents. Tim Killen of Ironwood visits Friday. John Frank of Marenisco attends to business on Wednesday. Mrs Uheo Kohl and Mrs W C Martens visit Wakefield Tuesday. Frank Lenz, former resident, in town late in the week. Oscar and Mrs Lund welcome a baby girl born Sunday November 7. Ladies Aid will serve supper November 26 at Ramqvast Hall. Ice thick enough for skating near City Water Station. coasting to begin. Maeder Orchestra from Oshkosh performs at the opera house. Travel ing men Barlow, Joe, Bredenthal, Annen, Miller, Jackson stop in town. Tish Wailey marries Elizabeth Spiegelberg October 27. previously ran mining supply store in Hurley. W J Olcott and officials visit for mine inspection. Democrats claim three UP sheriffs: Byers, O'Rourke, Erdlitz. Gogebic voters unclear on county location. Richard Spencer elected sheriff by small margin. Ore shipments to Ashland docks set a weekly record: 118,808 tons. North Western season total reaches 1,680,426 tons. Wisconsin Central 21,480 tons. total exceeding two million tons.
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Ashland
North‘western
Wisconsin Central
Gogebic County voters thanked by John Luzmore Jr
John Luzmore Jr thanks Gogebic County voters for loyal support in the recent election.
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Gogebic County
John Luzmore Jr
Tao Piola Tes Open for Three Nights at the Opera House
Tao Piola Tes opens a three night engagement at the opera house under J B Romour management. J C Livingston returns in leading roles with a strong company, expected to draw crowded houses nightly amid positive notices. The piece discusses postal savings banks keeping money in the country to aid local development and reduce cash drain from mining districts.
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J. B. Romour
J. C. Livingston
Mind Your Business Pills and Arctic Explorer Stefansson
An ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills and warns of biliousness malaria and jaundice. The second piece profiles Wilfrid Stefansson a young Arctic explorer planning a two year solo trek 1850 miles across frozen wastes toward Coronation Bay to study Esquimaux life and language, funded by ethnologists and Harvard ties.
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Dr. King
Frank B. Jones Drug Store
Wilhjalmr Stefansson
Stefansson
Arctic Ocean
Coronation Bay
Wiljalmr Stefanseon
Esquimaux
Iceland
Siberia
Mr. Stefansson
Peabody Museum
Harvard
Mackenzie River
Alaska
Fur dealer event and shop relocation notice
Mr J H Sicher of Gordon and Ferguson will be at our store on Wednesday November 18 with a full line of ladies and men's furs jackets and coats inviting patrons to see the collection. The Polar Fur Co relocates from 217 East Aurora Street to 18 Suffolk Street Ironwood and will be pleased to welcome customers at the new quarters.
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J. H. Sicher
Gordon & Ferguson
St. Paul
The
Polar Fur Co
East Aurora Street
Suffolk Street
Ironwood
Shoppers Urged to Prepare for Christmas Bargains Soon
Holiday shoppers face only seven weeks to prepare as Christmas goods appear in many stores. Merchants boast larger selections and more novelties this year while clerks worry about December crowds and overwork. Early buying saves choices and avoids disappointment. advertisements in the Herald will highlight deals.
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The
Herald
It Mollified Him Rockefeller Jr on Business Carefulness
The address outlines caution in business with a tale where a coal dealer confesses the wagon may appear light. A worker challenges the scale, insisting the coal is two tons not one, and the dealer shifts to a mollified tone, asking forgiveness and allowing the load.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Jim
Jia
Quotations on Women and a Fly Electrocution Device
A mixed compilation of witty and controversial quotes about women from various authors, followed by a brief note describing a Chicago man’s electrocuting fly screen. The device used parallel wires to stun insects as they touched the setup, demonstrating a crude method of insect control.
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Chicago
Wakefield High School Building Notice for Bids
Notice for bids from the Wakefield Board of Education invites proposals for construction work on a new high school. Bids due by 12 noon in November, with plans available at the board office, Milwaukee and St Paul builders exchanges, or architect J C Llewellyn in Chicago. 2 percent certified check required. right to reject bids reserved. Edw R Hillis, Wakefield, Mich, Nov 2 1908.
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Board of Education
Wakefield
Michigan
Mich
Milwaukee
St. Paul
J. C. Llewellyn
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Illinois
Edw. R. Hillis
Protection in Ol6 Hata
A New York hat dealer notes demand for old hats from diverse buyers including single women and widows. They buy discarded hats to hang as decor and bluff visitors, while restaurants stock hats as props to imply busy commerce.
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New York
George
Briak
We Overruns It Dialogue Between Mrs Hayskeep And Willie
A brief clipped exchange shows Mrs Hayskeep challenging Willie about work. Willie replies in a humorous drawl, insisting he is diligent yet finds himself unable to start work, characterizing himself as a strenuous fellow who keeps overshooting the task.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing boils ulcers and burns for fifteen years and keeping down doctor bills. The product sells for 25 cents at Frank B. Jones drug store.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
Frank B. Jones
Taken Up Black bull calf found near city farm
On or about Aug. 1 a black bull calf was taken up at a farm south of the City. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying the costs of keeping. Alfred O. Johnson.
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Alfred O. Johnson
Excursion Rates to Chicago by Northwestern Line
One and one half fare for the round trip for the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Travel dates November 29, 30 and December 1, 2, 7 and 8. Return limit December 12. Full particulars on application to Ticket Agents.
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International Live Stock Exposition
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. Thompson
A. F. Anderson
Olaf Skagen
DeVoss Company
Wora House
J. W Bedell
Joseph Haas
Temple Theatre
Tim Killen
Horse Man
John Frank
Marenisco
Kohl
W. C. Martens
Wakefield Tuesaday
Frank Lenz
Oscar Lund
Amanda Backen
Opera House
Flora DeVoss
Ladies Aid Society of
Swedish Lutheran Church
Ramqvast’s Hall
Maeder Orchestra
Oshkosh
John Finnepau
James F. Foley Jara
Bessemer
Aunee Iron Herald
B. E. Barlow
Menominee
Joe
C W. Bredenthal
Duluth
J Annen
Green Bay
A. A ‘Liller
Superior
F. E Jackson
Chiesgn
W. J. Olcott
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Pentecost Mitchell
John H. McLean
H. J Wessinger
D E. Sutherland
Oliver
Upper Peninsula
Byers
Houghton
O’rourke
Oatonagon
Erdlitz
Richard Spencer
Esqouimaux
Skud, Goldman & Co
Victor Hugo
Lytton
Voltaire
Stahl
Cleopatra
Pascal
Beaumanotr
Gym Ree Brides
Fale
Ekholm
Ekholm’s
Ironwood Store, Company
BLOCK
Jewell
J. R. Johnson
Wakefield, Gogebic County
George Dalrymple
Northwestern
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