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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
8
A Northwest Washington dispatch reports Wisconsin representatives critiquing an Indian affairs plan to manage timber on reservations. The proposal aims to establish government oversight and a contract system for cutting and selling timber, with concern over education, guardianship, and the impact on Indian self reliance.
Mrs Sallie French of Pancannla Ind Ter writes of chronic female troubles for seven years and decline in health. After doctors failed, she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength. The letter promotes the remedy and invites readers to write to Mrs Pinkham for free confidential advice from Lynn Mass.
The text argues for altering forest management on reservations by ending contracts and placing forest care in Indian hands. It envisions Indians logging, road building, mill crafting, and selling lumber, creating self reliance while preserving forests. It cites past contract failures and the Me nominee reservation timber contracts.
A chaotic improvised chapel moment features a chaplain receiving unexpected applause amid garbled praise quoting religious phrasing. The odd ritual reflects a public event where local figures are praised for virtue and leadership within a civic setting.
Arguments on Joan R. Walsh motion for a new trial have been set by Judge Anderson of the federal court for March. Walsh, former president of the Chicago National Bank, was reconvicted of illegal use of funds at the institution.
Kansas City Mo Jan 30 Judge Smith McPherson in the United States district court today declined to intervene in a Sunday law enforcement dispute involving actress Nuance O Nell and county officials. The decision upholds state police authority and suggests appellants seek trial in the criminal court, then appeal to the state supreme court and finally to the U S Supreme Court.
An advertisement by Brooks of 659% Brooks Building Marshall Kansas promotes a supposed miracle cure. It asserts quick guarantees and refunds if not effective, touting a “rupture specialist” and contrasts with other remedies. The misspelled text lists dubious claims and urges readers to seek the product for medical ailments.
New York January 2 Associated Press reports the Vander Let wedding party sails for Europe aboard the Marmbourg-American. Guests include Stephen Szecheny Count Paul Esterhaz y Countess Dey with others like Count Anton Sisray and Count Breeminiecke. Mr and Mrs H C Wamier with Alfred G Vanderbit Count and Countess Lastla Szechenst plan to stay through February 18.
Charles G Dawes filed a formal objection with Judge Grosscup of the United States circuit court to A C Frost being appointed receiver for the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway company. Dawes cites fraudulent earnings figures and improper pratique by Frost and his firm, claiming inflated passenger earnings and freight charges. The judge noted Dawes had made a press statement but would not rule until Frost is heard.
Professor Lewis Ross of the Dudley Observatory announced that Kapteyn's theory of two opposing stellar streams is untenable. Supported by the Carnegie fund, the team has mapped naked-eye star motions and asserts the Dutch astronomer’s equipment caused the earlier error.
San Francisco, January 1907. Hiland, third vice president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railwar in charge of traffic, and F A Miller, general passenger agent, sailed on the steamer Mongolia for Japan and China. They will study Orient business likely to arise when the road reaches Seattle, about a year hence. Arrangements are to be made with a Japanese steamship line to handle through traffic.
Washington county proposes to empower every landowner tenant or other possessor to arrest violators of county game and ash laws. Wardens must present arrestees to a justice within four hours or face penalties, though a judge may waive the limit if the delay is blamed on the arrestee, per Forest and Stream.
A collage of old newspaper items includes a lemon pie recipe promo, beauty and health tips, cold remedies, and household hints. It mentions cheap lemon pie mix, Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, Preventice cold tablets, and various dated quips about fashion and manners, all in brisk, period-tinged prose.
A pasted ad claims twenty years of pile care and offers a free mail sample from Pyramid Health Co.. readers are urged to send name and address to 140 Pyramid Building, Marshall Michigan, to receive a plain wrapper packet for 22 cents later, followed by a regular size package for five cents via their druggist if available.
A local shop advertises complete eye testing and, if needed, glasses at moderate prices. The message urges sufferers of headaches or dizziness to seek quick testing and honest opinions on eyewear needs.
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