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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
4
The document shows postal notice text indicating Second-class mail entry Geteber 1884 at Bessemer Michigan Post Office under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. It also notes the publication date Saturday September 12 1908.
The Gogebic County Republican gathering in Ironwood elected delegates to state, congressional, senatorial, and legislative conventions in one session. Officers were sworn in and nominations for county offices made by acclamation, aiming for an aggressive fall campaign led by McKinley Roosevelt principles.
Ironwood outscored Hibbing 11 to 12 in a Thursday batting bee, then Hibbing beat Hurley 153 to 9 on Friday. Ironwood won 6 to 3 on Saturday, and Sunday featured a pitching duel with Schmirler for Ironwood and Sage for Hibbing. Monday saw a double header won by Ironwood 13 to 6 and 4 to 3. Hurley beat Ashland Sunday and Monday, Arkowitz shone at second for Hurley, and Lee starred for Washburn in Bayfield action as the leagues’ fight for first place continued. Detroit and Chicago splits and double-headers highlighted the American League week.
A newspaper item lists political figures followed by an advertisement for Dr Shoop s Health Coffee claiming it is a safe amber colored substitute made from toasted cereals malt and nutrients. It promises quick preparation and convincing coffee flavor with no 20 to 30 minute boiling. Test Sandee Jensen Lintelmann.
Detroit lost to Chicago on Tuesday while St Louis beat Cleveland. Wednesday Detroit beat Chicago in twelve innings and Cleveland defeated St Louis. Thursday Detroit defeated Chicago as Cleveland beat St Louis. Friday press deadline prevents further reports. In the National League Pittsburgh Chicago New York led the week with mixed results across a series of double headers and single games.
The Bessemer High School athletic association met on Tuesday to organize a football team for the year. Arthur Rund was elected captain. The first game is a annual showdown with the Alumni this afternoon, with Ironwood and other teams on the schedule.
Labor Day card shows Billy Papke of Chicago stopping Stanley Ketchell in the 12th round of a planned 20 round bout in San Francisco. Atteland Moran goes 23 rounds to a draw in the same city. Battling Nelson stops Joe Gans in the 21st round at Colma Nevada this week. Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy touted as harmless and effective for dry coughs, with no opium or chloroform. Sold by Frank B Jones.
Calumet & Hecla Mining declares a quarterly dividend of five dollars per share, matching amounts dated three and six months ago, nine months ago, and a year ago. The dividend is payable September 24 to holders of record September 3. Quincy Mining output around 1.7 million pounds monthly, about 20.4 million pounds yearly, with production costs near 11 cents per pound and current copper prices at 14 cents. At that rate Quincy earns roughly $612,000 annually, about $556 per share, while the existing dividend stands at four dollars per year.
Fair at Chippewa Fall runs September 14 to 18 with events and details available from the local agent. Additional dates listed include August 22 and 29 and September 12 for information and applications.
A Western writer argues that good citizenship rests on home ownership and thrift. The essay links garden upkeep and home beautification to civic and industrial prosperity, claiming sturdy small farms and well-tended suburbs protect against financial panic and industrial downturn.
Low round trip rates on the North Western Line apply to events including the Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio July 9 to 13 the BYPUL in Cleveland July 6 to 8 the National Educational Association in Cleveland June 25 to July 1 the G A R Encampment in Toledo August 29 to 36 and the Knights of Pythias Conclave in Boston July 31 to August 3. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
The dialogue features comments on show business and stage lighting. A sketch artist mentions canal boats while friends joke about leading actors shining on stage. banter touches on an airship renamed Pow ers notes Skyscraper once called Mud-digger reflects playful backstage chatter.
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