Inland Cable Flux and Far-Flung Notes From The Era
A miscellany reports Manchuria receiving 1000 daily cables from Japan with a possible doubling. Belgium imports about 1500 dollars worth of autos and cycles. A proposed eight mile Mount Wastlogton road sale prompts a tourist auti-Mobile line. A new seven wire beach course for auto racing found at Kuoluth Mina. surface level like a billiard table. Russian Navy League meets. cost of restoring the battleship fifty a? million, plus annual outlay. submarine option urged. A hickory deer-foot cap from Chancellorsville gifted to Virginia’s governor. Tips on preserving cut flowers in potatoes. Jersey and Guernsey cattle shipments to the U S with high prices. Watershed denudation in Korea and China linked to weather and rail bridge openings to prevent washouts.
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Manchuria
Japan
Belgium
Banuk
Mount Wastlogton
Wit and wisdom from old Atchison thoughts
A string of humorous and pointed aphorisms on manners, marriage, politics, and human foibles. The piece jokes about women clothes, aging, patience, voting, and the quirks of family life with bright one liners and social observations. The tone is brisk, witty, and locally flavored for a newspaper column.
A Hard Hie. Martin W Libneton Courts Wit
A New York lawyer, Martin W. Libneton, is praised for his sharp wit. An Albany judge recalls how Libnetton once faced an elderly, long winded opponent in an assault case. The opponent spoke for six hours and delivered a foggy, tedious address before Libneton rose. He smiled, thanked the court, and said he would follow the example of his learned friend by submitting the case without argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin W. Libneton
New York
Albany
Littleton
Government Railways Debate Echoes in Quotation
A fragment from a public discourse presents Farner Corntussel denying government ownership of railways and remarking on moral concerns. The excerpt ends with a biblical quote urging self examination to avoid darkness.
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Farner Corntussel
Michigan August death and birth toll rises
In August 3099 deaths were reported in Michigan, up 437 from July, with increases in typhoid fever and decreases in pulmonary tuberculosis. There were 4780 births, up 24 from July, and the death rate 13.8 per 1000. Key causes include pulmonary consumption, typhoid, diphtheria, diarrhea in under twos, and influenza, with 772 infant deaths and 745 elderly deaths. An ad touts Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy from Frank B. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Department
Diverse historical economic notes from early 20th century report
The fragment lists varied facts including Chatesubriand's earnings of 110000 dollars and a claim that the coldest hour is 5 AM. It cites 1907 New Zealand wool exports of 171334550 pounds valued at 35315600 dollars and mentions a Pekin railway bank led by Li Chintsz to fund rail finance. It notes mine lighting safety aims, herring ages in German waters, Mukden trade, and UK newspaper proliferation.
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Gisbee
Buckram
Morocco
Fkwdk
New Zealand
Pekin
Li Chintsz
Li Hung Qohbang
Mukden
Manchuria
United Kingdom
London
Notice For Publication In Michigan Probate Court
State of Michigan Gogebic County probate notice declares final account of Conrad Carlson estate by executor Alex Strom. Court sets October 12 at 10 AM to examine and allow the account. heirs and interested parties must appear at the Bessemer Probate Office to show cause. Public notice ordered in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior to hearing.
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Alex Strom
Bessemer iv
Bessemer Herald
Timber and Stone Proof Notice for Land Claim at Marquette
Charles Vance of Donaldson Wisconsin has filed to prove final timber and stone claim on land described as SEY of NE Section 38 Township 44 North Range 59 West Michigan Meridian. Hearing before the U S Land Office at Marquette on October 7 1908. Witnesses Henry Roth Richard Gunnar Peter LaChance and Charles W Fish all of Donaldson Wisconsin.
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Marquette
Mich
Charles Vance
Donaldson
Wis
Township
Range 59 W
Michigan Meridian
U. S. Land Office
Henry Roth
Donaldson, Wis
Richard Gunnar
Peter LaChance
Charles W. Fish
Publication Order in Gogebic Chancery Suit
State of Michigan Gogebic Lumber Company sues Charles W. Robinson in Gogebic County Circuit Chancery at Bessemer. Robinson’s residence is unknown. appearance required within five months. Publication of this order in The Kessemer Herald weekly for six weeks.
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Gogebic Lumber Company
Charles W. Robinson
Gogebic
Bessemer
Michigan
A. D. Inc
Sequestration Order in Gogebic County Chancery Suit
In Gogebic County Michigan a Chancery suit against Olaf W Johnson proceeds. The defendant is out of reach and must appear by five months from the order date. Publication of the order in the Bessemer Herald is required weekly for six weeks or personal service at least twenty days before appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Baird
Bessemer Herald
Gogebic
Samuel S. Cooper
William S, Baird
Bessemer
Michigan
Grace and Commerce Highlight Global Trade Flows
Notes on international commerce show American farm implements finding opportunities in Spain, cement demand in Brazil, and rising imports for Belgium. UK and France import patterns, rail and shipping data for Manchuria and Shantung, and German steamship capacity are outlined with figures on rail, locomotives, and tonnage.
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Spain
Brazil
United States
Shantung Railroad Company
United Kingdom
France
Ines
Holland
Taly
Russia
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Offers Free Sample Bottle
A bold advertise ment promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for lame back uric acid and Bright s Disease. It claims hospital and private practice success and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail to readers who mention the paper. Address shown as Dr Kilmer s Co Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
A Paying Investment in Dr King’s New Discovery
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports a recurring winter cough resolved by Dr King’s New Discovery after trying other remedies. He notes success again this season with a few doses banishing the cough. Sold under guarantee at Frank B Jones drug store. 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
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Dr. Shoop
Shoop
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Sam
Frank B. Jones Drug Store
Appointment of guardian for minor Cardinal heirs
The Probate Court of Gogebic County orders a hearing on October 19, 1908 at ten o clock in the forenoon in Bessemers Probate Office to appoint a guardian for William Cyril Cardinal Lydia Ann Cardinal Clara May Cardinal and Clarence N Cardinal minor heirs of Cyril Cardinal. Public notice of the order is required for three consecutive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Curtis Back Judge of Probate. Sept 26 to Oct 7
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State of
Michigan
Gogebic
Bessemer
Said County
Curtis Buck
William Cardinal
Lydia Ann
Clara May Cadinal
Clarence N. Cardinal
Cyril Cardinal
William E. Utley
Bessemer Herald
Curtis Back
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds and Croup
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Chamberlain
French Journalist Jules Huret Fends Off Building Demolition
Jules Huret recalls his father running a small shop on the ground floor of a large building while a clothing firm occupied the rest. The firm’s manager threatened to take over unless rent rose dramatically. After a two week pause, the tenant agrees to stay but for a rent increase of 2,500 francs annually as the owner has bought the building.
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Jules Huret
Fim
M. Huret
Blus
Huret
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Sheldon Building
Houghton, Michigan
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Mina
Ruwian Navy League
Geer
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Jersey
Tivernsey
Percival Roberta
Philadelpha
Korea
China
Atchison Globe Lights
Lian
Luke
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
State OF Michigan
Said
Beseemer
Conrad Carlson
Department of the Interior
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Thirty-Second Judicial Circuit
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Ball & Stone
Houghton
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Olaf W. Johnson
de Ker Fiche
Bestefendant
Mina Johnson
Italy
The
Geological Survey of
British India
America
South Manchuria
Pete’s Place
Becker & Silverman
King
Plato
Success Magazine
Bayliss
Fire & Life
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Bessemer, Mich
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