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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
3
A garbled excerpt discusses dental care and tooth discoloration with pumice and charcoal powders, gum bleeding remedies with myrrh, and dentifrices. It mentions enamel damage from acids, absorption issues affecting the nervous system, and hydrochloric acid therapy for indigestion and headaches. The text reflects early 20th century medical jargon and uncertain efficacy.
A misspelled, fragmentary meditation on luck contrasts the patient waiting for fortune with bold action. It recounts a manager who tests junior clerks by exposing them to ordinary tasks, implying success comes to those who seize chances rather than wait for perfect moments.
A descriptive sketch of a two story bungalow type cottage with front pitched roof, wide eaves, and symmetrical exterior, including central vestibule, stairs to a bright second floor, and accessible first floor rooms. It notes basement full house, frame construction, possible cement finish, and optional brick or stone facing to enhance appearance.
A historical market summary shows irregular bond activity and varied commodity quotes. Listed are stocks such as American Smelting and Union Pacific, with dozens of manufacturers and rail lines in the mix, alongside wheat and produce prices from Chicago and Milwaukee markets, including May and July futures, plus local dairy and meat quotes and farm-priced produce notes.
In Millersburg Indiana on a Thursday afternoon Ernest Franks shot and killed Patterson after Patterson wounded Franks in the thigh during an abduction. Patterson had seized Mrs Sargent and forced her into a car after a confrontation over family trouble. Patterson, a lake boat owner, had fled toward Millersburg with Mrs Sargent. Franks led a posse and engaged Patterson when they caught up near the Wabash depot. Patterson was killed and Franks was wounded but survived the exchange.
May 29 Clinton at 1 o clock morning jury verdict in Snell will case set aside the will, finding Col Tom Snell insane. Maybelle Snell McNamara and others figure in court as letters read and condemned by attorneys. The $2,000,000 estate passes to Richard Snell with management duties. Letters to be burned. other scandal history noted with prior cases.
Ambrose May 28 report says desperado "Dutch" died with his boots on after terrorizing town residents. Authorities say he exchanged shots with the town's defenders and was killed in the street battle.
The article notes straw hats with crown height and narrow brims dominating this season, favoring soft felts and the American hat style. It highlights accessories from wedges, beaver and pearl gray colors, and describes coordinated outfits in brown and green tones with matching hatbands.
Fragmented epigrammatic text discusses opportunity and time, noting how outward flattery or misperceived success influences people. It contrasts external praise with inner contentment, suggesting happiness rests within rather than in one’s country or possessions.
A jumble of 19th or early 20th century classified ads lists prices for potatoes, baked goods, and coal, plus items for sale such as a high grade upright piano and a seven room house. Rentals include a city apartment and a seven room Flat. Employment notices call for painters, housecleaning, cooks, and laundry workers. Contact details reference Boyd & Son at City Market and multiple street addresses in Oshkosh and Stevens Point.
Public notice of Carl Wachholtz deceased creditors to present claims for examination and allowance. Court orders examination at Oshkosh courthouse with four weeks publication in Northwestern. Also rental ad and job ad for local Madison State Journal.
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