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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
5
The article discusses tariff revisitation as a central campaign issue, praising Republicans for protection and cautioning against Democratic promises. It notes President Aldrich’s views and predicts a Panama election on July 12 with U S involvement to stabilize the isthmus. It highlights Panama Canal work and a hoped completion date, while urging focus on domestic matters.
The piece portrays Taft opponents ready to strike on minor pretexts and portray him as undesirable for the party's nomination. It notes friction within his campaign, criticizes secrecy in medical congress discussions, and mentions La Follette's filibuster impact. It predicts postcongress activity and party loyalty signs off.
The article argues the recent session's appropriations exceed a billion dollars, the largest ever, with funds allocated to the postal service, pensions, navy, and military needs. It defends spending as necessary for national strength, infrastructure, and relief efforts, noting limited signs of extravagance and urging focus on outcomes rather than protest. It also touches on weather impacts on farming and a digression about General Grant and Senator La Follette in the political climate.
The plan, led by Mr Arthur Rockefeller, aims to establish a hospital with the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research to treat and study obscure illnesses such as prebronchial meningitis. It seeks to advance preventive and curative medicine, honoring dedicated medical heroes and boosting humanity. Also notes Oshkosh bull team’s need to regain winning form.
Five thousand chemists in the United States mostly work in industry. The Japanese lover may gift silk instead of an ring. Jefferson Davis’s 16th anniversary of death is June 2, celebrated by Confederate veterans in the South. In two years southern agriculture advances show corn up nearly percent and rice five times greater. Printing types not used on Persian newspapers. copy prepared by a Persian printer. lithography used for layout. Mrs. Asquith, formerly Miss Margot Tennant, sister of Mrs. Alfred Lyttelton and Lady Robbieadale, noted in World’s metropolis philanthropy. Italian archaeologist Marcellant reconstructs terra cotta models of imperial Rome’s spring palace buildings, medals on view near the Forum. Announcement notes last survivor of the Light Brigade died recently. another survivor, Thomas Kenzie of Newtown, Connecticut, is seventy-three.
A humorous clash of old time vaudeville style gags and repartee unfolds with quips about stamps dresses and love versus practicality. Jokes cover courtroom misstatements burglaries and shopkeeper honesty, highlighting comic sketches and quick one liners.
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness is incurable by local remedies and can be cured only by constitutional treatment. It states deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promises a $100 reward for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It urges sending for circulars and lists Henry & Co as sellers with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Hague on June 2 hosted a farewell dinner for Dr David Jayne Hil the retiring ambassador who will take the Berlin post. Netherlands foreign minister announced Queen Wilhelmina decorated Hil with the grand cordon of Orange Nassau. Attendees included all foreign ministers the Dutch cabinet and principal members of Dutch society. Dr and Mrs Hil will depart The Hague within a few days.
A collage of brief items from Wisconsin papers notes student celebrations at Princeton and Madison Dems, La Follette and Clarke clashing on policy, child labor debates, telegraph rate study, and a milk drinking senator saga. It adds weather, marriage license quirks, Green Bay scenery, and a blunt line on women under stress.
A vintage advertisement lauds Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s pelvic organ weakness and related symptoms. It markets glyceric extracts from native medicinal roots, promises no alcohol, and notes endorsements from medical writers and grateful patients. Also mentions Dr Pierce’s Micassat Pellets as the original Liver Pills, sugar coated and easy to take.
A devotional piece on Christ’s healing touch easing fever and spiritual longing. It reflects on the physician’s care and the believer’s response of service, urging readers to seek God’s will and minister to others through touched hearts.
Water works stalls at East Troy. Paul Zentzlus of Bay Settlement near Green Bay drowns in a well. Congressman Kuestermaenn and daughters return to Green Bay from Washington. Florist Frank Monahan fined five dollars for employing underage workers. M G Derkey of Birchwood fined 325 and costs for mislabeling fish shipments. Wisconsin Democrats set to meet in Milwaukee to select alternates to the national convention. Civil War veteran Christian Hanson of Manitowoc Rapids suffers heart disease and dies. Frosts wreck central and northern crops with straw berry damage. Lightning hits Louis Rehier’s house in New London, flame endangering a bed with four children who escape. Loco weed appears near Hayton, livestock driven to prey by feed loss. EB Cramsall of Whitewater dies in county asylum after long illness. Milwaukee Common Council forms committee over auditorium work delays. McGinty saloonkeeper shot in Durand, back porch fall. Lewis L Barney, longtime Milwaukee road baggage hand, electrocuted at Annapolis. A Beteboue resigns Fond du Lac city engineer post over friction and control of staff.
Fragmented notes report a spectacular fire at Napoleon Noel's dry goods stock, alleged arson cases, and a murder verdict. Other items mention sterilization debates, a hospital trial, a car accident, and political moves toward tariff revision and employment campaigns.
In Harper's Weekly the debate centers on thirteen symbolism in the quarter showing thirteen stars letters feathers bars and arrows. The piece questions why a quarter dollar would feature thirteen in its scroll eagle beak wings and shield elements.
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