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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
5
A July 1 108 Northwestern reports a federal Chicago ruling forbidding railroads from exchanging transportation for advertising. Judge Kohl affirms that compensation must be cash, affecting Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul style exchanges and signaling a shift for publishers relying on mileage deals.
The piece argues that U.S. manufacturing has expanded over four years with exports reaching $79,000,000 annually as domestic demand remains strong. It cites American glass and shoes industries, eroding European competition, and notes the Republican platform favors protecting policy while reforming tariffs to curb favoritism.
The piece describes Netuph and ATenashe MAL backing Mr Counter’s senatorial candidacy at a meeting. It praises Mr Took as capable, cites support from local residents and businesses, notes tensions with rival Nans and traction firms, and asserts voters seek integrity and public service.
A teachers pension scheme in Boston, overseen by the Massachusetts legislature, proposes retirement benefits of 480 dollars yearly for incapacitated teachers or supervisors aged sixty five or older. The fund would be supported by annual assessments and a reserve to guarantee future pensions, with opposition from teachers and a push to balance costs with public safety pensions.
The article argues for breaking up large farms into smaller, scientifically managed plots to boost per acre yields. It cites Japan's methods, urges use of intensive farming, crop rotation, and fertilization near cities, and notes idle land within walking distance of markets could support thousands of families with modern techniques.
Mrs Helen Parton of 27 Pearson Street writes of relief from nervous prostration after overwork. She began Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a week later felt better. Her nervous trouble disappeared and she was restored to health. She recommends the product to other women.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Veacyoune is advertised as the standard female tonic made from roots and herbs. The notice claims it cures displacement inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors backache and nervous prostration and invites women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
Steve Adams of the Western Federation of Miners is acquitted of murder in the death of Arthur Collins at the Smuggier mine near Telluride California during 1902 labor troubles. The case mirrors prior trials where defense argued leaders endorsed lawbreaking to win clashes with mine owners, leaving doubt about culpability and pointing to heavy federation costs and impact of publicity on future actions. Local authorities consider dropping further charges as convictions appear unlikely while noting the broader lessons from the trials.
Reports note a shaft in Silesia drilling through eighty three coal beds and reaching about seven thousand feet. Other tidbits cover pocket compasses for Russian soldiers, Denmark farm figures, a Mobile railroad clerk, a widow’s illness, and veteran politician Plath’s birthday remarks.
Detectives chase a gang of thieves blamed for robbing freight cars near Chippewa Falls and other towns. In Racine, two municipal bond issues were sold with premiums paid by Mercantile Loan and Trust Chicago and Manufactur National Bank Racine. William H. Wannebo of La Crosse received a state prison term for highway robbery. Walter Detsch of Sheboygan fined for assault and battery after a dispute with Markwardt over his daughters raspberry picking.
A compilation of brief, humorous vignettes about children and family life. Episodes include maternal reassurance about love, a toddler's view of a talking talk, a boy longing for a live pet, a lunch packing quip, sibling rivalry in Room IV, a brave act returning a dropped purse, and a letter from a state school child describing misadventures, illness, and daily routines.
A collage of editorials and letters from Wisconsin papers discussing Prohibition stance, Milwaukee marriage plans for 50 school maids, the vice president’s role, a gas stove maid stereotype, Senator Stephenson and wealth figures, McGovern assessments, and Taft praise in Hot Springs with Wisconsin leaders aiming for a large Taft plurality.
A blaze in the off fields at Avenit California has killed two men and continues burning with extensive damage. Reports mention Adrian C. Ansan noted cage Discbball leader and bankruptcy involvement amid unclear connections. Presidential and party events are described in a fragmented national political scene with Populists and Taft Sherman campaigns cited.
Obituaries note STATE NOWs, Willam Byron Naylor dies at eighty three in Grand Rapids since 1849. Police chief appointment goes to George Grofman. Dredge fire causes $5000 loss. Fond du Lac picnic and Chicag o evacuees reach Kenosha. Robbery attempt near Mariette ends with assailants fleeing. Sheboygan forms corporation to buy and convert a house into a club. Milwaukee man John Sermacki accused of wife abandonment. wife allegedly poisoned coffee. Williams Goth, seven, nearly dies from clothes fire. Kenosha hosts annual picnic for Chicago migrants. Frank Dever fatally shot near Butternut. Sparta prankster case. local berry supply noted. Fruit market updates shipouts and future berry yields. Charles Toy’s Celestial grandson christened Paul Chang in Chicago home.
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