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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
6
In a dialogue heavy scene, Elberta debates the idea of a perfect man with Terhune and friends. The talk touches cynicism, desire for admiration, and the notion that true flawlessness may reveal others' imperfections.
An ad lobbed for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery promotes a “blood-puriser” that purportedly cures catarrhs head and throat conditions, weak stomach, liver issues, and bronchial problems. The copy warns patience is needed and notes medical leaders endorse its ingredients, sold by medicine dealers at reasonable prices. A narrative interlude follows, mentioning a dramatic scene and a character named Mr Terhune commenting on Miss Delanis, with a casual remark about monotony.
A clipped article discusses correspondence between Jan Ie-George ayer and Victor Herbert about protecting authors of words and music from unauthorized use. It mentions New Zealand savings banks and the success of a depository, with focus on rights and potential protections.
Consul General Prickitt highlights the NZ postal savings system as a major financial aid to the people and France. The colonial government began the banks in 18XX, with 540 offices and 298,746 accounts on December 31, 188X, deposits totaling 48,166.25, and an average of about 56 per head. Deposits are small, earning interest from the first of the month, with withdrawals allowed at will.
An advertisement describes a Paris pattern for a separate skirt with a box plait center front and a stitched sheath, including a wire bias band. It specifies sizes from low waist measurements and material yardage for various widths and hems, with extra bias needs. The pattern references options for different fabric widths and yardage.
The article explains withdrawal timing limits with interest allowed up to the 61st day of withdrawal month. Interest accrues to December 31 annually and is added to principal. Current rate is 3 percent on amounts up to 150, then tiers apply. no interest above certain thresholds. Charitable institutions may receive maximum rates for any amount. Data on post offices, savings banks, and account distribution shows many accounts per population, but overall utilization skewed toward larger sums. A 1906 U.S. comparison notes far fewer savings banks and lower deposits per account, indicating limited use for small sums.
The article notes rapid growth of trolley railways in the United States, totaling about 3,500 miles in 1907 and 3,695 miles in 1908, comprising nearly 40,000 miles nationwide. Trolleys expand into underserved areas, feeding steam railroads and boosting local travel, with Ohio at 2,600 miles and Indiana at 130 miles. A continuous journey between Philadelphia and Portland is possible, and trolleys are described as generally arriving with no injury to steam lines.
A heavy blizzard causes widespread outages and disrupted trains and streetcars in Boughton Michigan. Debris and unsafe roads slow vehicles while residents cope with the winter storm.
Advertisements advertise female help wanted in several trades, sales jobs, and agents positions with locations including 427 Wisconsin Avenue and 9 Locust Street, plus various wanted to buy, exchange, and rent notices. Also listings for lost items, services, and miscellaneous offers across multiple small-town streets.
Classified listings show multiple job ads for pressmen and general workers, plus extensive property and farm for sale notices. Listings mention Oshkosh Wisconsin area, various employers, and terms including earnings, prices, and installment options.
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