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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
8
A Victorian health note urges landlords to disinfect houses before new tenants move in and advises on guarding against hidden illnesses. It extols careful, gradual exercise for the elderly, warns against excessive spices, praises walking, and suggests lime juice over lemon for summer drinks. Peppermint candy is humorously proposed to curb boys’ smoking.
A detailed description outlines a colonial style residence with 41 by 41 feet footprint, central hall plan, and a four room second story. It notes front doorway with sidelights, a large living room, library, dining room and pantry, and white enamel woodwork with rosa green dining room and golden oak living room finishes. Estimated base cost is 0,000 excluding heating and plumbing. Exterior is asymmetrical with four large porch columns and green-black roof accents.
A garbled epigrammatic passage discusses bigots gaining credit for imagined future virtues and the folly of arguing with fools. It contrasts jealousy with reason, notes laughter as a character sign, and defines a pessimist as miserable where an optimist would be content.
The death of the Right Honorable James Alexander Campbell, brother of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, is reported. Born 1825 he served as MP for Graszow and Aberdeen from 1880 to 1906. Also reported is the death on board a vessel of Joseph Leicht of this city, who had traveled to Europe for health. his body landed at Cherbourg with full details pending.
The university inspector praised Ormre High School noting good library and laboratory equipment, well arranged manual training facilities, and strong organization. The report highlights domestic science and German class activities, a student translated play, and a well attended concert and game despite some minor concerns about a Latin score.
Los Angeles May 1: plans to hold the Brentree Oceanic yacht race in the Pacific start area with clubs from Tas Am Sealile and facoma showing interest. A July 4 start is proposed and cables are sent to Honolulu seeking yachtsmen cooperation.
The article discusses masculine jewelry trends focusing on tie pins and pearls, noting value in artistic design over cost. It warns about hollow fashion fads, offers a cork cushion trick to deter theft, and emphasizes harmony of stones with shirt studs and sailor knot designs.
A brisk one minute guide urges American merchants to embrace change for prosperity. It argues renewed focus, rest, and directed curiosity unlock creativity, noting that fresh industries arise and attentive observation yields practical schemes for growth and betterment.
The article notes Japan's rapid ship construction, including a 19,000-ton battleship rivaling English dreadnoughts and the Aki built in eight months. It highlights Japanese design input and steel produced domestically, contrasting with slower patterns seen elsewhere and claiming Japan outbuilds rivals in speed and efficiency.
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