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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
5
A long fashion column surveys summer hats and dress trends. It highlights hats with multi tint trims, silk and satin rosettes, linen and lace combinations, Chantilly lace gowns, crepe de chine draping, and new skirt designs with tucks and flowered underskirts. It notes the era’s emphasis on loosened diaphragms and front belts to enhance line and grace.
An article notes Prof Bacterio asserting that any woman who drinks soda poisons herself. It mentions young ladies seeing something on their way from school.
The article describes delicate lace trims for gowns and collars. It notes dainty seams with silk, embroidered patterns, and the popularity of semi transparent fabrics. Yellow lace is preferred over white for outdoor wear, with dresses featuring lace coats, taffeta edges, and ready shaped lace components available for home dyeing.
In a Dulged Mug-House midnight discussion a debate over Prince George Duke of York’s place in line to the English throne ends with the conclusion that Albert Edward and the Duke of York are heirs apparent, with Edward's son as heir apparent and the duke of York previously heir presumptive. The piece explains the difference between heir apparent and heir presumptive and notes the line of succession.
Paris faces a severe shortage of servant girls as chambermaids cooks and maids leave private homes for higher wages in hotels restaurants and boarding houses. Wealthier families hire male staff to offset the lack while papers advertise similar pay. Ladies meeting resolves to hire men to travel through England Ireland and rural France to seek workers.
The article describes Bill Boomes near Oshkosh involved in a disputed claim about abducting Mary Dewitt, a white woman, and taking her to Oshkosh Tuesday evening before abandoning the tale Wednesday. Witnesses failed to appear, the driver corroborates the Oshkosh reports, and police are urged to investigate the alleged incident and the Dewitt residence.
A local resident, Charles Hanisch of 125 Scot Street, shares a testimonial claiming kidney trouble improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from E A Horn's drug store. He asserts a full cure after completing the course and invites others for interviews. The advertisement names Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
Announcement lists Ely's Liquid Cream Balm in liquid form with price and mail order, claims quick absorption, and notes it treats nasal issues. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Karl's Clover Root Tea, a blood health claim, and men’s vitality products with scattered quips. Several dubious, inconsistent lines appear. information blends ads with odd quotes and poor OCR.
A Chinese illustrated edition of Pilgrim's Progress with native art draws attention in Pekin. The depictions, from Christian figures with long pigtails to celestial beings at the river, reflect local fashions. The piece questions translation faithfulness while noting the attractive visuals and novelty value.
A bargain sale offering sale or exchange of farm land in Southwestern Minnesota with prices from 1 should be 1 300 to 200 per acre. Includes farm and city lots with furniture. Enquiries directed to R H Berndt 23 Oregon Street and A M Tugen 138 Main Street. Also listing for rent or sale of the Dalton House corner Franklin Avenue and West Irving Street via W W Quatermass Receiver.
Testimony from a Wisconson assessor states cataract treatment by Mrs. Dr. M Ber on School Street improved his eyesight within four weeks allowing him to resume duties. The notice also includes a legal summons in a separate Winnebago County case, with dates in May and June 1900.
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