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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
8
Washington June 25 taxpayers face unclear results from the oleomargarine law. The ten cent tax on colored margarine and quarter cent on uncolored margarine may curb the industry, as mixing with June butter proves costly. Manufacturers seek natural colorants to tint oleo, while uncolored forms remain viable for cooking and service in hotels and restaurants.
The industry hones in on the July 1 change taxing oleomargarine. Factories run day and night to stockpile before the old two cent tax ends, hoping to meet demand and curb butter price rises. Analysts forecast higher future profits and potential herd gains, while census data will later show the law's impact.
Waupaca Wisconsin June 28 special report notes Robert Hol Wy leaves Monday for Oshkosh to enter a furniture factory. Mr Chard nibby arrives from Oregon and Washington after four months away.
In Kaukauna Wisconsin a reception honored Dr Francis McNaughton and his bride to be from Ontario Canada hosted by Amanda McNaughton. Guests included John McNaughton Barbara McNaughton Peter McNaughton and others from Appleton Janesville Colorado Springs and Oshkosh. Several locals and travelers were noted at parties concerts and park outings with mentions of teaching appointments and travel to Fenton Nebraska.
Spiritualists prepare for state competition opening tomorrow at Jennison Park in Holland Mich lasting through August 10. Rods and officers named include H W Melenbacker as president J E Walker as vice president and manager and A H Melenbacker as secretary and treasurer. Waterville Chautauqua Opens Eight Day Program With Henry Watterson William J Bryan Sam P Jones Featured
A letter praises Alfred Belt as Cecil Rhodes successor in South Africa and notes his charity over the past decade surpassing the Rothschilds. It lauds his nerve in medical pain and refusal of chloroform, while acknowledging disbelief at such resolve amid state dealings.
The Wisconsin editors report nearing St Louis on the steamer Dubuque after stops at Red Wing Dubuque Winona Muscatine Burlington and Keokuk. Passengers enjoy nightly cake walks an orchestra of six sailors and humorous deckhand antics as they await arrival despite rain.
New York dispatch reports colonial leaders including Laurier Paterson Ross refusing early policy statements. They plan to study ground and avoid asking Britain for tariff preferences, arguing it would burden the British taxpayer as imperial conferences proceed. Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African delegates weigh options.
North Lansing June 23 reports Beardsley, longtime postmaster of this place, claims the oldest in US service title. He just completed his seventy fourth year in office after being appointed by John Quincy Adams.
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