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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
5
Paris fashion note describes a seven gore plaited skirt pattern no 2247 for ankle length. Closed at the left front, offered in 7 sizes 22 to 34 inches waist, with material yardage vary by width and bias band. suitable for serge flannel Panama cloth tweed cheviot and dress fabrics.
The note requests the sender to provide name and address and to state the number and size of a pattern desk. It instructs enclosing ten stamps in stamps above the address and to send ten canta for large.
Justice Martin in the Admiralty court at Victoria ordered the confiscation of the steam schooner Frances Cutting to his Majesty after she was seized by the fish cruiser Kestrel for illegal fishing inside the three mile limit. The vessel may be sold at auction.
Associated Press reports an attempted revolution in Costa Rica recently. The movement was linked to the defunct Thousand Rifle faction, with munitions seized by authorities and several dozen arrests made.
Telegram from the Turkish consul in Tabriz reports indiscriminate shelling of the city. Two shells near the American consulate raise danger to aid and diplomatic presence. Roads become impassable, and famine threatens the region.
The first final convention of the League of American Municipalities discussed home rule for cities. Officials from eastern and western cities presented papers on the topic as part of the session.
In Chicago an itemized statement at the national headquarters shows campaign contributions totaling 84,994 dollars. Observers note the press touts momentum while critics warn many hopefuls possess good intentions but struggle to convert drive into results.
In Beaver Dam on October 2, Governor Davidson and other state officials visited the Dodge County Fair. Secretaries and candidates including Frank Gilbert and Dahl spoke to Republicans, with remarks on past politics and the party’s direction. George W. Spratt addressed the crowd with humor before an outdoor reception at the fair grounds.
An African lion escaped from winter quarters between New Brunswick and Bound Brook, attacked a camel and cattle, then fled into the woods. Keepers pursued as farmers reported livestock losses near the Raritan River. Edward Radel killed the lion after spotting it on the river road.
Special to The Northwestern reports Madison October 8 that the University of Wisconsin agriculture college shows a marked enrollment increase with about twenty five new students in the practices work. The intake is higher than last year and the new middle course attracts strong interest among farm boys seeking practical study without foreign language and advanced mathematics.
The report notes five percent average September losses in the western territory with drought driving totals higher. Chisholm and surrounding forest fires push costs up, while eastern fires, including Chelsea, contribute to rising figures. The year shows losses far exceeding 1906 levels, with total debt mounting.
Monona assembly grounds directors consider adding the grounds to the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive association. President Fug and W. O. G. Walker noted the year’s finances show a net debt of about 900 dollars, receipts 6,100.50 and disbursements 8,020.43. Stockholders adjourned to meet again on the first Monday in December.
In Louisville on October 2 the Motel License League issued an address to saloonkeepers nationwide. Written by T. M. Gamore, president of the National Model Temperance League, it urges retailers to obey the law and heed public sentiment. It calls out opposition to unlawful practices tied to alcohol sales and warns saloonkeepers to respect the law or lose legal rights.
Fire insurers nationwide report September as a notably unprofitable month. Chicago area and Alabama markets reflect broader downturns with premiums, claims, and underwriting results under pressure across the industry.
In a western city a penal instruction faces mutiny as a juvenile court aide Dis a female expert chats with incorrigible girls to learn causes She discovers countless girls wear rats a home made hair article The superintendent learns of the practice and the atmosphere calms as the aide advocates understanding over punishment
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