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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
3
A long recital on economical summer wear emphasizes simplicity and machine made trimmings. It describes a lace coat made by a young girl costing about three dollars, details on soutache bands, white lace elements, and inexpensive patterns achieving a rich look.
In the past decade since the advent of the mission style, progress in artistic airs and furniture has grown. The illustration showcases new green finished wood and wicker options, with wall coverings and cretonne draperies adding charm. Beatrice Carey notes pale blues and white checked cotton voiles as appealing accents, while fabrics mentioned include mandel and brown cot braid details.
New York May 13. The market opened firm due to persistent demand for metal shares and strong rail issues led by Reading St Paul Union Pacific. Amalgamated Copper and Union Pacific showed notable gains with several blue chips advancing amid rumors of dividend policy changes. Bonds were irregular as lists of stock movements reflect a buoyant but cautious session.
The Fox River Valley seeks a certificate to build a rail line financing via J G White Co. The plan needs a Milwaukee terminal to attract funding and connect Cedarburg Elkhart Kaukauna Chilton Fond du Lac. Eight miles already built and the route aims to link with Cedarburg and the Milwaukee Northern network.
The item lists dairy prices paid to farmers for butter and creamery products, with quotations by local dealers. It notes beef live weights and rare coal prices, indicating a snapshot of market rates and farm commodity values in a city market column.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin May 13 hearing before State Railway Commissioner John H Belmer on Milwaukee and Fox River Valley Railway application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity Milwaukee Northern opposes claiming improper organization and hidden backing by John S Beggs Valley stockholders say Northern fights to protect rival holdings and that parallel Cedarbure to Milwaukee route would weaken them.
Practical tips on saving white fabrics by using a blue bluing bag with old sheet material. Also explains washing soda properties, including grease removal, emulsion formation, and risks to colors and dyes when misused.
A fragmented collection includes crab cooking directions with butter, lemon, parsley, and sauces, plus stray domestic tips on washing wool, soda use, and a starch recipe. The text blends culinary steps with textile care guidance and cleaning methods, using archaic phrasing and punctuation.
A medical note cites cases of sleeplessness and emotional indifference cured by conscious dream recounting and positive self talk. A woman reports gradual recovery through attention to nervous states and repeated self-suggestion, improving mentally and physically with discouragement and suspicion fading as outlook shifts.
The piece describes rapid settlement on the prairie with contractors, lumber caravans, water works and power plants racing to establish towns. Many settlers are eastern and midwest buyers seeking larger farms, boosting harvest season commerce and land values.
One of the essentials for happy homes is knowledge of the world's best products. The text promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven ethical remedy approved by physicians and Well-Informed of the World. It urges buying the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co through leading druggists.
Botz Meat Market advertises phone contact 2642 for orders and inquiries. Notice reads like a small classified snippet with emphasis on prompt service and accessible location.
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