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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
7
A. Richmond Parkhurst Jr notes improving trade signals and stock rebounds as the market clears prior excesses. He credits a broad clearing of distortions, not speculative buying, with the upturn and warns profits and lower dividends may shape the first half of the new year.
Grizzled veterans in the United States Navy prepare to retire as a wave of aging officers leaves the service. Admiral Evare, Cant. Pillsbery, Capt. Emory, and others are slated to depart, opening promotions for younger officers. Thousands face changes as a new year begins and grip takes its toll.
A volley of criticism from President Schorrean of Cornell targets elective courses in major universities led by Harvard. He argues liberal education fails when courses lack character-building values and that professors focus on research and pay rather than student welfare. He urges generalists with broad views over specialized engineers.
Chicago notes report James A. Hart as a potential NL president candidate amid Pulliam's looming resignation and a slate of Cubs re-signings including Schulte Slagle and Sheckard. Boxing results from Racine and Burns handicap highlight a busy winter sports page with boxing, billiards, cycling, and wrestling updates.
Gshkoch champion bowlers headed to Cincinnati for the national tournament to be held March 8 22. The trio of veteran players Z P Steer Henry Beatler and Charlie Ericksen anchor the Clippers five man team renowned for past titles and steady performance.
Special to The Northwestern reports a winter golf record at Fond du Lac Wisconsin where four members played at the Fairies Country Club on January 22 with bare handed rounds and unusually low scores Burnton 44 Conley 51 Ahern 52.
Fragmentary police court notes describe a defendant's appearance and proceedings. The report mentions a financial rental matter and a potential judgment, with unclear dates and names. The piece hints at a verdict or action but lacks complete identity and outcome details.
Fragmented notes discuss wealth per person at 1210.11 dollars and admonish readers to save ice. Mentions of Army officers unable to ride for the navy, Porto Rico consolation, and beer advertising. Notes a Lan Juan brewery and Exhibitions stirring trade in nearby border states while Navy battles unfold on the Potomac.
In the article Iren Keun offers guidance on treating chilblains with at home methods. It covers symptoms and practical steps to alleviate discomfort, including keeping affected areas warm and avoiding exposure to cold drafts.
A square hip roof house details a 36 by 50 foot footprint with a front porch nearly two stories, a central chimney, and a full basement. The plan includes a reception hall, parlor, dining room, kitchen with pantry, two stairways to a second story, four bedrooms, built in oak and birch woodwork, plaster walls, and a green stained roof with white sash. Estimated total cost under $3,760 plus heating and plumbing, with plumbing and furnace about $500.
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