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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
4
A poetic excerpt from Smart Set by Gardline Duerr depicting a couple’s longing as nature drifts by. The speaker reclines in a hammock under a silvery sky, voices love, youth, and time passing, with pastoral imagery of fields and farms as hours slip away.
Reports recount the Wisconsin Elks convention in Oshkosh highlighting the floral pageant and riverfront carnival with thousands of spectators. Also covered are weddings of August J Arnold to Carrie H Arling and MacDonald Damuth nuptials, plus society notes on Mrs Forbes hosting Leisure Hour, and local concert praise for Miss Mae Peterson.
A. Geell of Oshkosh transacted this week. Kary Floyd returned after a visit to a stock farm in southern Wisconsin. Sadie Tanner home from Oshkosh Normal during vacation. Mayme Hyde closed her school at Three Lakes. vacation with friends here. The Tryths moved out to River Birle. George Ruby of Oshkosh promoting a fine residence for A. E. Timon. Mrs. T. Nelson succumbed to cancer and was buried at Waukay. Martha Kinstey died after a lingering illness at sixty five. Harley Hamilton of Berlin and Laura Dana of Minneapolis attended the funeral. Willan Barnett prostrate from a paralytic stroke. J. M. Rounds improving but lingering. Dr. T. Loope and daughter Gra and W. Craig attended the State Mortginal society meeting at Waoupace. Fred Harm sold his farm to Chris Narles and will move north. Mrs. H. A. Dana plans a Minnesota trip. Mrs. Coffeen of Rural visiting friends. C. F. Appley, county superintendent.
The Board of Trade report for 1891 notes no passenger deaths from train accidents despite high travel, crediting railway undertakings and staff. It records eight railway workers and three others killed, with 37 injuries among staff and 416 among the public, along with 1171 livestock incidents on or near lines.
A parodic tale recalls Lord Kelvin, then Professor Thompsonn, leaving Glasgow to receive knighthood. Substitute Day teaches in his absence and the board bears a quip about working while it is Day. The quip and chaotic lines hint at student amusement and muddled notes.
The July Era Magazine and The Century offer varied content with fiction by Cleméns and Hugo Erichsen, "The Flying" and "Clarinsa's Troublesome Baby." Current History surveys April world events. Pictures, portraits, essays, and a posthumous Ford story headline The July Century. The issue includes naval and shipping topics with Clement A. Orlever Jr and Rhodes interviews, plus wartime homefront pieces.
New York fashion notes highlight trimmings and turbans as essential to airy summer dresses. Batistes and embroidered batiste gowns lead the charge with lace appliques, taffeta bands, and voluminous sleeves. Shirtwaist suits rise in popularity, while coats and capes evolve with folded cuffs and lace touches.
A Daily Mail report notes the peace delegates were met by an officer in Pretoria who offered a bribe as DeWet departed. The officer spoke of raising funds and hoped for a renewal on the return. The same authority hints De Wet may travel to England for the coronation.
A clipped quotation notes Russia taking Mark Twain seriously while implying his hooks are shut out of the empire in a humorous exchange. The item preserves a facet of cross cultural mockery and press humor.
Edward Craven the Lorda notes Kig Hakward son opens parliament in person as peers show keener interest in legislation. Attendance in the upper house rises, raising prospect of debate or conversation. awningmakers push to advance their routines amid the heightened activity.
Public confidence in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is extolled by Mrs. Brown and others from Chicago and San Francisco. An array of testimonial letters praises relief from female troubles, menstrual irregularities, and ovarian issues. A fund deposited by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. guarantees authenticity of the letters.
Miss Isabella Pigman married Ensign William Christian Andersson aboard the Wabash in Boston. Ceremony on a decorated quarter deck with naval officers and relatives present. Following the service, a reception, wedding supper, and dancing concluded the event, with the couple to reside in Newport.
The late Professor Hermann, known as Hermann the Great, used a cheap tile imitation baton with a silver band for over three decades. A gift gold mounted baton from King Edward the prince of Wales once accompanied a performance. A fall led Hermann to blame the new wand and he never performed without his old baton thereafter.
Rev John P Clyde pastor of the Congregational church of Eldora Indiana salutes the champion half mile runner with a 2 03 25 record though faster times were posted at Yale and the holder of the valise remains unidentified despite the borrowed name.
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