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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
8
A garbled collection of curiosities and statistics on topics from navigation and vision to life expectancy and geography. It cites varied figures about New York living costs, Nuremberg housing, orangery yields, beluga anecdotes, and transportation tunnels.
A young girl led a city girlie club of immigrant children returning from a summer break. A water car ride sparked playful remarks about her sunburn and a boy’s teasing tale followed about a Sheridan duck anecdote.
Washington reports forests across Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin have burned extensively this year raising estimates of losses to forest wealth. Officials warn the season's toll may reach into the millions, though protections have limited damage to national forests and spurred fire prevention efforts. A separate note covers Wall Street superstitions and luck charms including elephants pigs rabbit feet and zinc disks used by some traders. A Canadian Kansas and Massachusetts belief roundup follows.
State of Michigan Gogebic County probate court sets Oct 12 at 10am to examine and allow the final account of Executor Alex Strom in the estate of Conrad Carlson deceased. He must publish this order in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks and notify all heirs and interested parties. True copy dated Sept 10.
Charles Vance of Donaldson Wisconsin filed notice of intention to make Final Timber and Stone Proof for the SE of NE Section 38 Township 44 North Range 59 West Michigan Meridian. The hearing before the Marquette Land Office is set for October 7 1908. Witnesses listed are Henry Roth Richard Gunnar Peter Labance and Charles W Fish all of Donaldson Wisconsin.
State of Michigan Gogebic Lumber Company sues Charles W. Robinson in Gogebic County Circuit Court. Court orders publication in The Bessemer Herald for six weeks and notices service at least twenty days before appearance. Judge Samuel S. Cooper oversees. Ball and Stone represent complainant.
Thirty second Judicial Circuit Mrs Mina Jonhnean suit pending in the Complainant circuit court for Gogebic County Michigan. Olaf W Johnson is named as defendant. The court orders the defendant to appear within five months from the date of this order or be in default. Publication of the order is required weekly for six weeks in Bestemer Herald.
Miss Geraldine Farrar attended a Lenten luncheon for debutantes in New York and urged hard work to prevent degeneration. The tale shifts to a Melrose couple, Mr Rose returning from business and Mrs Rose faintly dramatizing a doctor’s verdict of overwork, implying need for rest.
In a light exchange, Guite Likely questions the apostrophe as the sign of possession while Bobby-Pa explains its role. A man writing to the ocean appears to treat the sea as owned, prompting reflections on language and ownership.
Advert says a disease causes many sudden deaths via kidney trouble and other organ failures. Promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues, with claims of curing bladder control problems and nocturnal urination. Offers free sample and book by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton NY.
Mr John White of 88 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports a winter cough disappeared after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He previously tried many remedies with no relief and notes the 50c bottle now banishes the annual cough. Trial bottles and full sizes are offered under guarantee at Frank B Jones drug store.
A prominent East city lawyer recounts a Western luncheon with a top water analysis chemist who also doubles as a professor. The chemist questions every course from oysters to ice cream, revealing dangerous truths about food and meat. The lawyer ends dinner early, vowing never to lunch with an expert again.
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