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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
4
In 1901 the North Western newspaper lists mailing options and rates. It notes the office at Dearborn Street for the publisher and manager, with standard rates for six months and weekly subscriptions. The piece mentions typesetting capacity and Mergenthaler Linotype machines and routing through the Oshkosh and Northern Wisconsin offices.
The report surveys a libel suit involving Mrs Mary Woodbury and Mrs Eddy of Christian Science, discussing alleged “malicious animal magnetism” and the broader implications. It shifts to county boundary and school building debates, port decisions on Philippine tariff authority, and local political sniping including comments by Bryan and Milwaukee issues.
Oil driller in Ohio witnessed nitroglycerin shells explode near a new well causing a powerful oil gush that drenched the derrick. The Buckeye Pipe Line Company’s eight inch conduit then failed with daily flow of 6,000 barrels. Investigation traced the explosion to the breached pipe, ending a hoped for fortune and a notable career.
Fragments show names Colomed Flauroles and Even of Green in a truncated item. No clear event or context available, but读able entities suggest a brief notice or个人 notice.
A New York Sun reader explains that white flag poles are declining as colored poles gain popularity. Red is praised for wear resistance, while pale green is noted for dignified appearance and better display of gilt tops, with a vivid example of a dark green pole featuring a gilded compass and eagle topper.
Multiple papers lash at Governor La Follette and legislature. Editorials mock reforms and party dynamics, blaming leaders for both enacted laws and omissions. Critics warn against concentrated influence while praising Pfister’s blunt proposal to curb popular government.
A schooner crew sighted a remarkable June snowstorm as they arrived at Two Rivers on Wednesday. Also, Henry Frels drilling near Oncevia reports 2m feet depth and rock edge with copper specimens, while a Laboring man Charles Evenson was found dead in a vacant Hadson house, likely since last week. Dr J H Noble treated a Eau Claire man with stomach pains after he swallowed a small snapping turtle. Federal Judge Romanzo Bunn ruled tribal Indians on reservations are not subject to state law in John Blackbird case. Marinette council, urged by Teaac Atephemeon and Mrs J A Van Cleve, will place 30 to 40 large galvanized iron boxes for waste paper and refuse as part of a cleanup drive by the Women’s clubs.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from multiple newspapers. Jests on church hours, hoopskirts, grounds and clothing, a chicken and cradle joke, a supper party egg line, and a romantic exchange about a cherished ring.
After the Paria exhibition, Japan distributed several hundred paintings to public institutions in many countries. United States works were sent to the Philadelphia Commercial Museum, now hosting an exhibit. The collection includes student works and era pieces, with Japanese woodcut images and a noted focus on women.
The Boston Courier quotes a poem about a weary worker, Aimson, who labors for a promised stipend of four hundred for the vineyard harvest. When the pay rises to six hundred, he pleads not to overextend his health, warning that demanding more would destroy him and his patience.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat excerpt notes how portrait foreshortening creates apparent motion to wow viewers. It cites critics who warn against fakery, recounting a northern exhibit where a painting titled Conscience attracted crowds by an extended arm aimed at spectators.
The article describes turning porches into outdoor rooms with privacy screens, Japanese rugs, and rattan or light wood furniture. It suggests mats, denim table covers, a willow or spring cot, a mattress, and a portiere for weatherproofing. Flowers, jardinières, and palms add color, while canvas coverings protect against rain and heat.
Minnesota may be leading in tree planting as foresters note the state has moved ahead in establishing woodlands. The Philadelphia Inquirer cites Minnesota as possibly surpassing others in the number of trees planted, with New York and Pennsylvania cited for related woodland gains.
An old promotional note claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a quack medicine sold by Chenet & Co of Toledo, highlighting a blend of blood purifiers and mucous-surface action. The text urges readers to send for testimonials and lists distributors and price.
A New York Tribune summary notes Turkey bans typewriters and telegraphs to curb private enterprise and dissent. It details censorship, hotline censorship, and police seizure of letters, with officials citing divine will and centralized control under Sultan Abdul Hamid I.
A nostalgic essay recalls how grandmothers and upper class women mastered starching and ironing lace, caps, and muslin. It describes careful hand methods, open air workspaces, and the moral importance of skill over sheer strength. It warns modern laundering often wrecks delicate fabrics and urges vigilance in drying and folding to preserve appearance.
A New York paper notes the excesses of sudden wealth. Stories include an Englishman buying daily shoes to erase past poverty, Tanner lighting and feasting miners, a rich man gifting outfits and watches, and a donor paying $50 for a vacation. A builder spends on a bridge scene for romance, with later misfortune echoing in a Wisconsin court claim for damages and injuries at a rail crossing.
A London Mail profile of the gutta percha man a cable joint worker with white supple hands. He lives in a red brown canvas tent near St Pauls and guards delicate gutta percha with scrupulous cleanliness. His role underpins submarine cables and traffic flow, demanding extreme finger dexterity and careful handling.
A German imperial court scene observed as Empress, famed for her amateur photography, selects scenes for her collection during festivities. Post parade, the crown prince appears in full officer regalia as guests watch the royal family engage with bystanders amid public interest.
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