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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary text describes fashion patterns and embroidery on a tunic, with numbers detailing fabric widths and yardage. Mixed with an unrelated narrative about townsfolk, theft, and a hospital scene, the readable portion focuses on dressmaking patterns No. 2141 and 2235, materials, and measurements.
An excerpt recounts a wartime scene with a rough crew described as a gang its members showing bravery and awaiting orders. A lone youngster named Reid is highlighted as pivotal, while an elder figure notes the crew’s resolve amid danger.
Pattern notices describe a Paris pattern for a ladies' sack night gown in white or cream net or mannequinette. Instructions cover simple stitching along edges, finished hems, gathered sleeves, and optional facing. Sizes 40 and 44 offered with yardage guidance to complete the garment.
In a fragile scene from a rural home, Miss Murtha tends an ailing minister as chaos erupts when a struggle ends with a man badly injured. Martha confronts the gathering crowd asking who harmed Michael and condemns those responsible as she grapples with illness and fear.
A fragmented poem-like passage evokes blue ski above white gear and the wind on the face. It mentions racing on a piste, riding fast, and sleeping beneath an open sky as darkness falls. The text reads like a magazine fragment with missing words.
Local wedding notices mix with scattered names and places. Readable details name Elmer Hees and F W Dahe among residents and a grave.
A fragmentary dialogue discusses Hashburn's castor oil and a remedy claimed to restore natural function. The writer contrasts a gold market value with a nameless remedy, claiming superiority to other drugs and noting a skeptic’s call for evidence in sales and cures. The text hints at patient distress and questions of efficacy.
The thirtieth annual meeting of the Mutual Insurance company in New London Wisconsin elected H F Hardacker as secretary and H H T Hardacker along with several directors. The company holds 7019 policies with significant growth in 1897. Officers include P K Hayward Royalton presiding and M Jebert New London secretary. The badger state oil company formed in New London with capital stock reported. The Osage strip in Texas is noted as new company territory. Local associations appoint officers and committees. St Mary’s Catholic School plans an entertainment as part of city events.
Geerge Vander and William ather pad sung Es ab ssteere led a rescue when a group skated across a frail ice channel. A third man broke through and was pulled free by bystanders, then both rescuers aided the injured, amid a chaotic scene on the ice.
A crowded classified page shows varied WANTED and FOR SALE notices. Ads seek help wanted including agents for kerosene and hardware, sale listings for farms, goods, furniture, and second hand items, plus personal notices and rent ads across multiple streets and cities.
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