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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
5
A poetic piece describes a celestial ship with fragrant incense and a divine ambassador arrival, comparing its ascent to stars and mythic voyage. The section notes Pipings in fashion becoming popular, featuring feather and kid trimmings on garments and the current style trend.
The illustration shows a turquois gray tartan frock for golf or walking with a two inch ground clearance and narrow front panel edged by white kid piping. A simple double breasted blouse with basque and white piping, velvet collar, and belt completes the outfit while grooming tips stress clean skin, hair, nails, proper shoes, and regular care.
An instructional piece describes club swinging exercises to shape the figure and aid sleep. It covers wrist circles with one or two clubs, side swings, front circles, and shoulder development. Additional routines include breathing, chest and bust work, and walking drills to tighten the waist and expand the chest.
Desertion prisoners Frank H. Warren and Edgar Wallum escaped at Fort Sheridan after overpowering sentry William Brown during a work detail. Two hours of searches yielded nothing as authorities pursued the fugitives. Separately, Fred Middleton, a federal prisoner, escaped Union depot custody but was recaptured after a pursuit and is held at Harrison street station awaiting federal approval.
Early returns show a high statewide turnout as Republicans claim a lead for gubernatorial candidate W. J. Purrish and slogans on national issues like Philippines retention and tariff protection. Democrats argue their ticket led by George E. Chamberlain can win amid critiques of state administration and district gerrymandering.
A Oshkosh resident Mr Charles Hanisch credits Doan s Kidney Pills with curing his chronic kidney trouble after two months of severe back pain. He praises the product and offers to provide a personal recommendation. Sold by druggists 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co sole US agents, Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan s.
Miss Luian Wing daughter of the late Charles Tudor Wing marries Naval Constructor Lawrence York Spear of the United States Navy. The ceremony by Bishop Potter takes place at the bride’s mother's West Fifty Fifth Street home.
The American Congress of Tuberculosis begins three days of sessions at the Hotel Majestic in New York. Eminent physicians surgeons health authorities and other experts from the United States and Canada attend to discuss prevention treatment and new cures and the role of government aid in establishing scientific treatment institutions.
Washington June 2 Chief Justice Fuller announced the adjournment of the United States supreme court for the term. The report notes the close of official business and mentions public notices and advertisements interspersed in the page.
Classified ads solicit male help for hotel bellman positions at Tre Mont and Athearn Hotel with applications at the listed offices. Also seeking an experienced traveling salesman, trunk makers, and a traveling sales role in Wisconsin. Distributors and circular samplers urged to apply, featuring address and village listings in Detroit and New York.
Numerous small ads seek help ranging from competent girls for general housework to domestic assistants, waitresses, and servants. Advertisements list names and streets in Oshkosh Wisconsin, with multiple contact addresses and instructions for applying. Some rental, sale, and service notices accompany the help wanted items.
Mixed ads list health, bath and tonics, clothing repairs, bicycle sale, flavoring extracts, land and property sales, medical practice, rentals, loans, and property listings. Names include Dr A J Allen and Lester H Lawson. locations such as Main Street, Pearl Street, Northwestern Avenue. hours, prices, and contact cues for city services and goods.
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