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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
10
Young Conway and Miss Pennell share a tense island picnic on a sandbank. He plots to propose to Miss Stubbs while she taunts him with wit and banter, as a storm looms and a plan to return before the dance unfolds. The tale blends romance with humor aboard a deserted hut on the shore.
Game Warden Calbeck from Sault Ste. Marie reports the vessel seized by Canadian officials last week was the American Mary A commanded by Captain Jones. He confirms a shot struck the boat and notes Americans went to the scene to buy fish. Calbeck plans another visit to attempt capture, arguing a light heart is better than a heavy one.
Poem recalling ancient battles and modern gladiators, prompting thoughts on leadership and courage. The speaker blends biblical David with contemporary sports imagery to challenge a perceived foe and question the hero’s endurance across ages.
The report describes conversations by Cot Hy Kohisant of Chicago with Tresid on the political scene in Lin west and labor views toward the presidential candidate. Editors of three top papers reportedly favored Bryan but did not expect his election. one editor joins the Democratic national committee.
The marriage of Miga Carrie Warfield, eldest daughter of Edwin Warfield, former Maryland governor, to William Hugh Harris was celebrated at Oakdale, the couple allying at the bride's Howard estate in Baltimore on October 13. The ceremony united prominent families with ties to Hinghamton and New York society.
County guests arrived by special train for a ceremony at the Warfield mansion. The interior boasted potted plants, Smilax, roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums from Oakdale gardens. In the inner hall palms and white flowers formed a floral arch as the ceremony took place.
The AP report from Washington notes President Roosevelt told a Pittsburgh congressman there is no obligation for him to speak in Pittsburgh as Republicans there want him to, asserting that the stance is not required and favors Taft.
A 2004 Paria pattern outlines a new eight gore skirt with an inset front panel in mame or contrasting fabric. It suits broadcloth or velvet, uses silk panel in velvet versions, and features velvet or cloth covered buttons and Bou tache braid loops. Sizes 22 to 34 waist with yardage specifics for 20, 36, and 42 inch widths and required contrasting material.
The message asks to plan your name and address flag number and pattern size, enclose 10 cents in stamps to the above address, and send 16 cents for a catalogue titled Illustrated catalogue containing Miustra Hana of 1,000 spring and summer styles for ladies misses and children.
St Louis October 18 Captain Able C Grimes fifty five? seventy five year old steam boat man civil war veteran scout friend of Mark Twain and who had an independent fortune is now accepting employment at fifteen cents an hour Mrs Grimes twenty one years old is employed in a restaurant These combined salaries support them in a modest flat but not as they lived Grimes lost his fortune soon after he was acquitted of killing a man he said insulted his wife
A gavel gifted by the Daughters of the Confederacy of Louisiana to the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress is missing. A search of the pavilion and secretary Arthur Francis headquarters failed to locate the item. The carved gavel used a Magnolia tree fragment from the Chalmette battlefield where General Jackson defeated Pakenham in 1812.
A dated ad style montage notes Beecham's Pills and Dr King’s New Life Pills as health aids for a business man and family. It mentions routines, sleep, meals, stomach and liver effects, and warns about substitutes. It also includes jokes and other product notes framed as reader notices.
Crowds rush for new skin cure touted as the latest remedy for eczema acne and minor skin troubles. Advertised as a 50 cent or $2 jar, with overnight results for minor cases and two weeks for persistent dermatitis, with free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories at 82 West Twenty fourth Street New York City. The piece ends with a cynical joke about marital harmony and fashion.
Classified lines offer a chaotic list of job ads and notices from Omaha and Milwaukee area merchants, including a door man, carpenter, painter, dishwashing and housework posts, clerks, salesmen, and a draft for army recruitment. The jumble mentions drug stores, hotels, printing and advertising firms, and various labor positions with payment and hours hints.
A dense, period advertisement page listing numerous for rent and for sale notices across Oshkosh and nearby streets. Items include farms for cash rental, a Cheene Factory and Grocery Store, household goods, horses, buggies, stoves, ranges, furniture, and two- to seven-room houses for rent or sale. Names of streets, street numbers, and local businesses are interwoven with terse sale calls and contact prompts.
A jumble of local advertisements and notices from Oshkosh Wisconsin. The page includes services for wood, piano tuning, and general goods. medical and personal notices. legal notices from the Winnebago County court. and municipal and business advertisements. Names, addresses, prices, and phone numbers appear in scattered fashion across the column.
A garbled 1900s era classified page lists multiple services including masssage and chiropody. entries show practitioners such as Mrs Allen at 154 Main Street and Miss MacDowell at 17 Frederick Avenue offering massage, manicuring, and therapeutic treatments. Also notes telephone numbers and hours for physicians and a residence call option in Wisconsin locations.
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