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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
5
Long OCR text discusses editorial stance on public service conduct and political use of state duties. It criticizes neglect of official duties by state employees, urges enforcement of the law, and calls for resignations if officials politicize their roles. The piece reflects concerns about public corruption and calls for accountability.
The article profiles Mrs. Alice M. Burter of Des Moines known as a pioneering woman rail promoter. It mentions her recent marriage in St Louis and notes contemporaries discussing her role in business and politics. The piece cites remarks by Mr. Ryan about Democratic opportunity and suggests ongoing debate over her influence.
Destruction by fire this morning devastates the HK Brand & Sons wood working shop in Oshkoeh. The plant, established over a decade, employed about eighty workers, notably skilled cabinet makers and wood finishers, and produced high quality goods for the trade. The loss impacts local industry and the town’s economic reputation.
The passage presents a garbled OCR text about Washington politics, references to Mr Cook and other figures, and mentions of press and public activity. It includes speculative lines about candidacy, media roles, and discussions on imminent events amid weather and public notices.
An article recalls President McKinley's death and the annual observance honoring him with flowers and a patriotic tribute. It notes public sentiment praising his exemplary life and asks citizens to reflect on loyalty, patriotism, and national unity as part of the memorial tradition.
Testimonial style ad cites nervousness poor appetite and dyspepsia improved by Hood's Sarsaparilla. Readers from Genoa Nebraska and Edenfield PA report better appetite energy and strength after using the tonic. Promotes the product sold everywhere in tablets as Sarsatabs with a dollar for a hundred doses.
A fragmented notice outlines renewal terms for subscriptions across newspapers. It details renewal periods for different customers and mentions postage rate implications, applying to publications circulating through a region.
The article argues Flint’s approval as United States Marshal, noting patronage divisions and his known newspaper connections. It discusses other political issues from the era, including water quality claims, Taft and St Louis politics, and a mix of local and national concerns. It cites varied commentary on Ohio primary law decisions and election plans, finishing with reminiscences of unrelated government actions.
Captain Walter Gehch a prominent Buffalo hotel owner and former National Guard captain has disappeared from his apartments at the Hotel de Toinette in New York City since last Sunday. Cobden rector of St John's Larchmont leads the search aided by Captain Smith and the local military group with Cabden as chaplain.
Warner Miller a former New York star faced an assignment to John Gladys after saving his son from a locomotive incident. The Record-Herald reports from Columbus Ohio that Foraker’s hope in the state was strengthened by a Bronson primary ruling. Sumner from Washington asserts the president softened his stance on the employment law and street unrest remains exaggerated. Chicago losses reach 1250 dollars with damage to main districts and several firms including Alfred Peats Co Colby Son and Edson Keith Co nearly wiped out.
A Chicago reader argues the city is mischaracterized by outsiders praising unrest and criticizes the press for dull topics. The letter defends Chicago police handling of a 40-person unemployed mob and questions the premise that city editors lack subjects.
An Oshkosh businessman weighs the labor market and public response to beggars and vagabonds. He notes Chicago wages from twenty to thirty-five cents per hour for common labor and argues disciplined crowds and strict enforcement deter crime, citing St. Louis as a parallel.
A collage of Wisconsin newspaper snippets notes political endorsements for La Follette, editorial jabs on editors seeking office, and light items. It cites Milwaukee Journal Oshkosh Madison and other dailies, plus remarks on railroads eight hour days costs, Magoon as secretary of war, and a snow storm boosting northern loggers.
Wiham HE Heimback of Alextown sells Japanese fringe tatis and Chinese fantails for 10 dollars each. Fringetatis under three inches long can reach four inches in growth. The import includes Oriented stork parent stock. hatchery work by Heimback is noted. The fad requires careful husbandry in a 2 water setup. Specimens command high prices, with a five-ailjon aquarian valued around 3150 according to the PhRadsiphia Record.
The article notes an English agent contacting an American inventor to buy six novel devices for six months testing in industrial centers. He promised rapid introduction if proven satisfactory, but the American manufacturer declined terms, leading to renewed negotiations a year later after delays.
A stock of short notes covers Janesville debates on fire engine purchase, a Beloit college inauguration on March 4, Assembly and council actions in Dane county, a divorce filing in Two Rivers, a gas explosion injuring Milwaukee deputy clerk Charles Scherer, and a plans to reforest 30 000 acres after Northwestern road timber sale. Also: typhoid concerns in Sheboygan, an anti politics stance by Archbishop Messmer, and Taft support for Senator Whitehead.
A fragmented Harpers Bazaar style note discusses bridesmaids choices. It mentions Brite insisting on simple arrangements, adding Bob's sisters Dorothy and Nells to the list, and Rob's sisters declining elaborate attire. The passage hints at social propriety, color schemes, and tensions among hosts and family.
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