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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
3
An Oshkosh Daily Northwestern advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. The copy claims the product strengthens kidneys, relieves pain and frequent urination, and offers a free sample bottle and mail order information from Binghamton New York.
Oshkosh police chief Dowling defends enforcing law against incendiary speech linked to a murder tied to Imma Gelman and anarchist groups. He says free speech does not authorize incitement to violence and criticizes leniency toward incendiary rhetoric.
The high school literary society met Monday evening in the high school. The program included readings, talks on real estate in New York, a book review, and two songs. Emma Pierson gave current events, others spoke on various topics, and a debate on abolishing the Fifteenth Amendment was won by the negative side.
After a two hour session the Oshkosh Power Boat Club considered raising dues to 56 annually and increasing membership by about fifty to retire debts and fund activities. The vote split, with leaders arguing for growth and critics warning of overextension. a postponement kept the amendment alive for another meeting.
Reverend George C. Cates denounced widespread infidelity during a Monday evening sermon at the Protestant church, asserting Oshkosh hosts more unbelief than any city he visited, save perhaps one other place. He framed the claim as a moral warning and urged conversion.
A Milwaukee Sentinel piece profiles Oscar F. Crary, longtime clerk at the Milwaukee United States Pension Agency. The former sergeant from Gabe Bouck's Iron Brigade is lauded for flawless punctuality and near-perfect attendance over fourteen years. He is credited with prompt, diligent service under two pension agents and is noted as father to O. F. Crary Jr. and Mrs. Oliver Elaworth.
Letters from Newton Mass Woburn Mass Conyersville Ind Surreyton Pa and Jeanette Pa extoll Duffy's Malt Whiskey as a beneficial medicine and tonic for aged fathers cramps bowel trouble kidney issues and general debility with varied ages and endorsements from multiple users.
An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a thoroughly malted tonic. claims it cures nervousness typhoid malaria stomach troubles throat and lung diseases and general debility. It urges buying only from sealed bottles with the Old Chemist trademark and directs to Dr F K Sarees for a medicinal booklet.
A fiery preacher denounces hell and calls for unity among Christians as Oshkosh churchgoers confront a divisive moral clash. The speaker extols Christ’s warnings, urging conversion to counter what he calls a diabolical influence. Public responses show a mix of conviction and concern for local souls.
Prof. George Kirchwey of Columbia Law School told an audience at the Pecott Institute that the United States has the most lawyers per capita. He said lawyers are a by product of civilization and necessary for it, urging not to rush to harsh judgments about lawyers who take retainers from rich clients or corporations.
Fragmentary text references a universal trustee and a figure described as a teacher of trust. Details are unclear but imply a legal or philosophical discussion around fiduciary duty and ethical guidance within a community or institution.
London March 3 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman prime minister suffered a relapse after seeing people and transacting business on Saturday. Attending Christians deem heart weakness the most serious factor. He will go to the continent when strong enough and unlikely to reappear this session. Exertion and excitement are forbidden.
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