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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
15
The paper appears to be a historical issue with garbled text detailing publication date January 1 1863 and pricing plans. It notes the press by Hicks Printing Company in Oshkosh Wisconsin and lists subscription rates and mailing details with various misread words and irregular spacing.
The Aldrich emergency currency proposal clears the House amid a split Senate scene with key votes and party lines shaping its fate. Opposition from Senator La Follette and others tests the measure as supporters argue it stabilizes banks and relieves shortages, while opponents warn of risks to monetary control and inflation.
Local residents in Lowell Massachusetts praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for health benefits. Testimonials claim improved strength, elimination of illness, and family use citing names and streets in Lowell while noting the product sold widely in liquid or tablet form with Great Tabs.
The article outlines Flor Lampert as a Republican candidate for Patricia delegates to the national convention. It notes his support for Rourette and tariff revision, and highlights the intra party split between La Follette and progressive factions. It discusses potential delegate outcomes and regional alignments within the district.
A lengthy article describes using blast furnace gas from steel works to generate substantial power, potentially replacing steam in mills and enabling millions of tons of pig iron and steel to be produced annually. It discusses Indiana Steel Company efforts and the broader impact on industry, plus a stray digression on marriage patterns.
Iowa Senator Delliver argues for the Aldrich measure saying it arises from public welfare even as bankers and boards of trade oppose it. He suggests lawmakers act for the general public rather than special interests that often steer legislation to private gain.
The Minnesota governor clarifies he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president. He argues a focus on serving the party and county, while noting others may pursue the race. The piece also touches on Senator Johnson’s position and public interest in the Democratic race amid other political and social notes.
An ills and aches sales blurb touts Humphreys Seventy seven as quick relief for grip symptoms. It urges busy people to carry the remedy in a vest pocket and take at first sign of fever sneezing aching bones and low spirits. Available at drug stores for 22 cents from Rumphreyme Homeo Medicine Co at Aviliam and John Streets New York.
A garbled digest mentions Alexandria Virginia polling, coal reserves in Chicago heat supply, Bret Harte praise, and a claim about Octave Tianet. It also notes button production across New York New Jersey Iowa Connecticut and US demand, a new diamond field near Mumfiresboro Arkansas, Las Vegas New Mexico population and land sales, and Varry Wolf of Baltimore as a young congressman.
Governors permission for name use as Democratic presidential candidate. Interstate Commerce Commission rate cuts. Troops moved to Alaska to quell dynamite threats by striking miners. Aldrich bill passes Senate 42 to 1 and may rush through House. Henry Hyde Dwight, famed Boston architect, dies by own hand. his wife also committed suicide. Chicago landowners face high taxes implying rent hikes. Foogevealt 18 examined HIM case developments and aims to act. Vanderbilts’ associate travels to Europe. Ming owns a $10,000 car. Tow, leader of a New York Chinatown faction, murdered in street amid slaving case links. Ridgely resigns as Comptroller to head National Bank of Kansas City. Murry to succeed. Mrs Osborn sues to recover gifts tied to ex President Stout estate.
A mosaic of brief excerpts from Wisconsin papers critiques on politics and economics, plus scattered notices and an advert like claim. Highlights include remarks on laws and constitutional questions, criticisms of contractors in Madison, discussions of diary price and production costs, and a Toledo claim about a health remedy. Local tone mirrors late 19th or early 20th century press chatter with multiple voices and topics.
A fragment from Himan Hooker in Tiarper's Magazine. The text evokes youth, song, and memory as wind and night fade into dawn. It mentions laughter, wisdom, and a toast to friends, with references to love and past joys.
Milwaukee News argues the direct primary law fails to boost reform and leaves La Follette vulnerable to voter choice. It notes defeats of Lenroot and Kelly under the new system and predicts a possible downfall when delegates are chosen by direct vote rather than party conventions.
Trading stamps ended in La Crosse. Milwaukee zoo’s Nubian Elephant King dies of pneumonia. Ashland county cattle culled for tuberculosis. burglary increases in Columbus area. Fond du Lac extends merchants carnival. bonds proposed for La Crosse manual training school. Brown County to issue 60,000 for courthouse and residence. Ringling Brothers move from Baraboo to Chicago for April 12 season. Heater TM gains patrons in Appleton and Outagamie. Fire damages home of Mrs Paw Krause in Ap Metan amid estranged marriage. Peshtigo reports counterfeit dollars. Wisconsin Photographers' Association to meet in Milwaukee April 28 29. Johnson Schiller Fick fined 73.65 for fish law violations at Green Bay. Madison Gas and Electric deal alleged to net 100900 by McMillin syndicate. August Witzel pleads guilty to perjury in Milwaukee. East West tariffs for Cleveland Buffalo and Green Bay unchanged. Thomas Brower dies in Prairie du Chien longtime druggist. Avis Lunis arrested in Appleton for theft from employer. Ke Nosha primary election fraud rumors lack proof. Stout training schools to split from Menomonie and form new institute. Domestic science building planned. Rev Alfred Schuh’s missing daughter sends undated letter. detectives suspect she is troubled and seeking independence.
Amusements notes report a Friday evening performance at the Grand opera house by the Hitkroan Bessey company. The Wayside Inn pleased a fair audience and the company’s specialties were heartily enjoyed.
Reuben Comes to Town TM vill hosts Sunday evening screening while Bijou showcases The Marriage Fee with Harry First of First & Co. heading the one act. First, famed Hebrew comedian, stars as the Hebrew marriage license broker in The Marriage Fee at the Bijou Monday.
The Bijou presents the trainer of the Arabian beauty Chesterfield tonight with additional shows Sunday matinee and night.
The Bijou presents another comedy class by Joe Edmonds the Howde Do man and the Lanoras with the puny sisters and comedy acts in OshKosh. Other theatrical announcements appear on page 10.
The piece catalogs a string of brief jokes and anecdotes including defenses about tomatoes causing eye injuries, wedding promises, cycling gear, parish notices, and a quip about the Apollo Belvedere. It presents a scatter of character sketches and light dialogue with a period newspaper voice.
The fragment recounts an elderly observer admiring a striking sculpture as Apollo Beltes and a grocer named Cash trying golf. The grocer hires a caddie, but during the opening swing the boy recoils, saying the teeing pose is wrong, highlighting social aspiration and comic misunderstanding from a London Tit-Bits excerpt.
The March issues review The North American Review Lewis Cobier Willcox on Glasgow's The Ancient Law Coates on Signs and Portents in the East and The Asiatic Danger in the Colonies Lepelletier on Verlaine Gauss discusses Bear Family at Home and Dogs on the Battlefield New For Very Little Folk series and a Washington single-acre irrigation story in Century. Also features Andrew Carnegie on railway rates, Hersey on sky experiences Popular Science Monthly opens with Gordor Webster on America's Intellectual Product Uncle Remus's Magazine announces Gilbert Weal May serial and The American Girl leading Success James Ford on spot-light publicity Saint-Gaudens in Atlantic Tauscheck on Sugar National magazine Washington department profiles of prominent men.
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