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Newspaper
Iron County Citizen
Location
Hurley, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
8
A farm dog named Pringe is observed guiding a bundle of corn stalks to horses in a field. The dogs actions cause the herd to struggle and finally feed from the stalks while a bystander comments on the scene.
A man recalls his boyhood as he watches a dozen ragged but happy boys play marbles at the corner. The scene echoes springtime rites and old dialect, with shooters, agates, and the playful quarrels over pies and fudging amid a chalked ring.
Fragments reveal a lone claim of value in a chaotic scene as players raid pockets and a man laments losing something precious. The mood hints at a final chance, a desire for one more game and one last moment of glory.
A disputed report from Chisholm says Olivefre Mining will establish its own police at several Mesaba range mines under D F Foley with Moni Poles as organizer. The move aims to protect property during strikes, possibly expanding to older range towns.
An opinion piece warns that if Venezuela is disciplined by force the US would face serious mobilization limits with only 18,000 army personnel and 1,000 marines at home. It notes naval strength but cites land and auxiliary weaknesses, and criticizes political attacks on military spending while stressing the risk of European forces threatening the west coast.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Ointroent cures piles and eczema itch. It pledges relief from skin id jing and urges purchase at all drug stores.
A lengthy travel essay extols lengthy Europe trips, urging Americans to spend months abroad for pleasure and education. It advises packing, clothing for climates, baggage labeling, and the use of American Express Travelers Cheques. It also recommends Baedecker guides and notes on rail passes and currency equivalents, with guidance on safety and money handling for travelers.
Back gets overtaxed and kidneys strain under continual work says J W Palmer of Superior Wisconsin. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised for easing backache and urinary troubles after exposure and colds. He endorses their healing effects and urges the sale by all dealers with price 50 cents. Forster Milburn Co sole agents in the United States. Renumber the name Doan's.
New York Sun reports Prof. Santori argues children should train both hands to prevent left side weakness. He claims the left arm leg chest and lung suffer under right-hand dominance and that speech centers shift with hand use. He cites multilingual hotel waiters as evidence.
The Ironwood Times reports W L Pierce will rebuild his theatre with steel lined auditorium walls and ceiling, overhauled electric wiring, and council safety exits. The remodel aims to reduce fire risk and provide a superior playhouse, reopening far ahead of the pre fire state.
Michael Murphy, longtime Ely councilman and former Davis & Fehr clerk, was elected mayor of Ely without opposition on Tuesday. The Ironwood native, son of Mrs. James Murphy of West Ayer street, has run a mercantile business in Ely and enjoys broad support from Ironwood friends.
Leaves Saxon daily except Sunday for Calumet Houghton Ishpeming Marquette and CM and St P and CNW Railways at 12 12 pm. Leaves Saxon daily except Sunday for Duluth and all points west at 17 113 am. Leaves Saxon daily for Calumet Houghton Marquette Sault Ste Marie and the east at 10 38 pm. For tickets time tables and other information apply Agent.
The M E Church schedules preaching at 10 a m and 7 30 p m on Sunday. Sunday School starts at 2 30 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Epworth League gathers Sunday at 6 30 p m.
Daily and Sunday departures and connections listed for trains on the Chicago North-Western network. Timetable includes Nos. 13 11 17 23 10 9 55 32 2 5 22 20 24 26 28 52 54 with destinations Saxon Ashland Duluth St Paul Milwaukee Manitowoc Escanaba Green Bay and more. Agent J A McDonald notes.
A scrambled timetable item lists multiple train numbers and departures from Hurley station to Milwaukee Chicago Ashland Duluth St Paul Minn and other points. It includes times like 6 am and 4:34 pm, with arrivals from Chicago Milwaukee Ashland and notes of several destinations and directions.
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