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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
5
In New York a June 11 report notes that slender women’s gowns are made with fullness at the hips and back using shirrings shirred tucks and pleats. A frock example shows fullness arranged at the sides and back.
The article describes biscuit colored canvas gowns with pleated fronts and white cloth appliques, blue straps, and a Louis XV knot in blue panne as part of a princesse style. It also details dining car management on tours, including strict purchasing records, pre dinner prep, and specialized refrigeration for fish, meats, and bread. The piece notes winter to summer travel, and careful moth control in garments with cleansing, bagging, and storage practices.
A New York housekeeper with long experience shares practical steps to protect blankets furs and textiles from moths. She recommends sewing bag closures with cotton or linen bags filled with garment pieces and using turpentine only to refresh, while keeping drawers shelves and trunks clean and moth free.
Hundreds of Knights of the Grip attend the annual United Commercial Travelers grand council in Council Bluffs with delegates from Des Moines and other cities. In Salida the Epworth league conference features a Bible study, loyalty talks, and university ties as delegates convene for sessions.
An Oshkosh resident credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing his long standing backache and kidney weakness after trying many remedies. He cites personal use following a fall and names Horn's drug store as the source, urging others to remember the brand Doan's.
London officials warn of a crime surge during the coronation four weeks, urging vigilance to protect property. Crooks from Britain, Europe, and America are blamed, with hotel thieves and pickpockets highlighted as especially dangerous. Scotland Yard seeks extra funds and detectives from major cities to curb the risk.
Good scores were posted in Preliminary events for the Wisconsin League of Gun Club. Ten events, fifteen targets each, drew crack shots from across the state as the field prepared for tomorrow's championship where a silver trophy awaits the winner. O'Brien Handler article references a six round go tonight at the Pennsylvania Athletic Club with O'Brien favored over Handler.
Reports from the wheat belt indicate a larger than anticipated yield across major growing regions. Abundant rains have produced heavy heading grain, with significantly reduced acreage still yielding well in Kansas and southern areas, while the winter belt shows strong prospects and little insect trouble.
European skin disease expert Prof. Anna Hamburg states dandruff is a germ disease that burrows into the scalp, undermining hair roots. Newbro’s Herpicide claims to destroy the germ to remove dandruff and prevent hair loss, with testimonials and varied health product references throughout.
United States Steel Corp answered Merriam Barger of Sullivan County New York in a suit seeking to restrain the company from retiring 210.9 million dollars of preferred stock and issuing bonds. The company cites a by law amendment right and stockholder vote, while a constitutional issue will be argued tomorrow. A stay remains in effect as rule to show cause.
The Sheepshead track showed top condition on the eve of the Coney Island Jockey Club spring season opening. The Suburban Handicap looms as the inaugural event with all entrants and many spectators assessing contenders for a possible winner as horses trained at the track take light exercise under keen scrutiny.
A long list of help wanted ads across Oshkosh and nearby towns. Positions sought include kitchen girl, dressmaking apprentices, general housework, sewing, canvassers, clerks, stenographers, hotel staff, waitresses, and farm workers. Numerous addresses and employers named. some sales and real estate offers also noted.
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