01 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
1
At Neahtawanta Mich a grand resort scene unfolds with raft stunts, diving, and a mix of guests from Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and Boston. Weathered reports mention churches services, new cottages, and the Elk Rapids power venture as gas producers promise cheaper, steadier light.
Old Mission Michigan reports good week weather with nightly showers improving atmosphere. New arrivals boost season patronage at Rushmore house including Mr and Mrs John Proctor and party from Peora along with Miss Lucy Proctor Mrs Harry Stone and Dean Proctor Stone.
Traverse City Iron Works has sold a 150 horsepower tandem producer engine and outfit to East Jordan Electric Company for powering a lighting plant. The firm also sold a 40 horsepower producer engine to Clare for village waterworks. A 65 horsepower engine will operate a flour mill at Juneau Wisconsin.
An advertisement urges women to maintain their health with Zoa-Phora a tonic and strength builder claimed to restore normal activity of delicate female organs. It touts a thirty year record and offers books of testimonials from the Zoa-Phora Co Kalamazoo Michigan with bottles sold for one dollar alongside Dr Pengelly's Advice to Women.
Monday society column notes Mrs GC W Harner of Detroit formerly Maude Compton visits with her father B C Compton in the city and plans a resort tour. Miss Louise Vader formerly of this city arrives from Chicago to stay with parents for weeks. I Mincer of Waxahachie Texas visits J H Steinberg then departs for St Louis. Mrs W N Kelley with husband and Dr Rosenthal Thompson depart for Detroit after her operation shows improvement. Mr and Mrs William Nelson go to Kingsley. Mr and Mrs R C Otterman return to Grand Rapids after weeks visiting relatives. Mrs F Dolph of Grand Rapids leaves for Wetzel then home. Miss Marion Updegraff goes to Keystone. Mr and Mrs James Pfeiffer and Mrs Howard Running depart for Fire Lake and Reed City to visit friends. Mrs W C Schultz goes to Grand Rapids to visit. Rev C W Chase of Old Mission leaves for Munising to officiate at niece’s wedding. Miss Marion Bissell of Grand Rapids also noted.
A female critic praises Arbuckles ARIOSA Coffee while millions of Americans choose it over other packaged coffees. The ad notes its premium hotels and restaurants use and its lower price meeting health and taste preferences for many years.
Multiple residents and visitors traverse the city for business and family visits. Names include Jack Litney Suttons Bay M T Howe Grand Rapids Mrs Benton city return. A Shell city to Kinksley. Harry Lutman to the Soo. Mrs F R Hoover St Louis with Alice Moss to Cadillac.
An unnamed man in a Mule Pen overheard talk about talent and fortune as he debated the saying there are many men of many minds. He argued that some earn wealth by invention while others fail at simple tasks like rhyming under pressure. The reporter notes varied mindsets and concludes with a reflective exchange.
A boastful visitor in a newspaper office tries to prove he is a natural born speller. The room erupts in laughter over a misspelled attempt as reporters mock the claim, then the scene shifts to advice on lost valuables and other quick reads from a Philadelphia Inquirer column.
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