The Daily Northwestern Retebushed January 6 1643
WATE AND OTTER CIREETS.
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
9
WATE AND OTTER CIREETS.
Publication details for The Northwestern newspaper from Wisconsin describe dual daily editions, pricing, delivery by mail and currier, and advance payment terms. It notes association with the Associated Press and leased wire services, with local circulation in Winnebago County and a masthead address in Wisconsin.
The piece argues that prosperity among farmers under the Bryan era is overstated and examines how Secretary Wilson’s optimistic crop forecast compares with actual yields. It notes high production could yield vast wealth, citing Illinois acreage, cotton output, and World cotton shares, with speculative implications for business conditions and national policy.
The piece surveys public opposition and support to fare changes in streetcar systems, noting company resistance to commuter discounts and calls for adaptation. It highlights potential effects on riders, operators, and political alignments in New York, Indiana, and Wisconsin, with references to Governor Davidson and national figures. The tone reflects era concerns about modernization and public policy.
An amusing yet alarming tale tells of a New York woman who, for nine years, lived with two husbands in separate homes. Each man unaware of the other, she divided time between households, while a sister’s inquiry uncovered the ruse leading to a divorce petition.
The text urges strict cleanliness to ensure healthful milk and batter. It prescribes rinsing with cold water to remove new milk, then washing in warm water with Gold Dust washing agent, air drying in sun for twelve hours, and maintaining clean clothes for the dairy and week.
An excerpt praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Seal root as remedies for uterine disorders and debility. Authorities like Ellingwood Scudder and Bartholow are cited on tonic and restorative effects, with claims of addressing menstrual issues and reproductive health.
A garbled OCR page references Bilson on seroplanew ure and yacht matters, Lipton attempts for the America’s Cup, and a $40,000 yacht fund. It notes Mag’s banner, the Earl of Crewe’s succession, Brewer closing a drinking fountain project, and Mme Michelle Pou fine Vrirdot’s Napoleonic entombment song. Also mentions Brand opera singer Ver hushed and Tuorda.
Dr William T Bul eminent New York surgeon cited amid a jumble of political and criminal items. Notable figures Raymond Alphonse and Dufour flee after a 55000 dollar forfeiture. Governor Hughes plays to Ohio audience while Taft defends libel rulings. A mine riot in Virginia kills three and wounds ten. Various Chicago crimes and investigations unfold including bomb mail probe and milk adulteration charges.
Medical note states over nine tenths of rheumatic cases are muscle rheumatism caused by cold damp conditions or chronic rheumatism. No internal treatment needed. emphasis on simple remedies and lifestyle adjustments.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Liniment as all that is needed for fast relief from pain and soreness. It urges readers to try it themselves and mentions a price of 296 in long measure, without specifying the currency or units.
An archaic verse fragment reflects sorrow for lost times and unreturnable farewells. It imagines memories that linger around the tomb of perished Time, weighing on the heart with pangs that cannot be used again.
The Twentieth Century club held its first general meeting in Oshkosh on Saturday with a full house. Delegates to the state Federation of Women’s Clubs were elected, nine from the group with nine alternates. The club voted to donate $100 toward a girls’ clubhouse opening November 1, and discussed ongoing support, including a $400 pledge already made for the project at the corner of Twelfth and Nebraska Streets. The program featured Mrs. Peterson, whose talk on nature study drew mixed reactions, while musical numbers by Mrs. Josslyn and Mrs. Albee plus Miss Williamson’s piano accompaniment received praise. Visitors from Milwaukee Fond du Lac and San Francisco attended.
Members gathered at Mrs Bert J Daly s residence in Stony Beach to renew interest in the study group as delegates were elected to attend the State Federation of Women s Clubs meeting in Milwaukee on October 22 and 23 The next P L C meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ellen Ford Frontenac flats s H 8
State dairies inspectors press Racine County farmers over adulterated milk. St Johns church Green Bay robbed through a window. McKinnon and Blum fined for poker. Florence Gun Club to plant wild rice to attract ducks. Appelton pupils urged to aid soldiers monument. Dr King retired from National Guard. Mrs Guenther injured by fire. Brown and Miss King wed. Eau Claire saloon verdicts acquittal. Barst and Kuber fined for vandalism. Howes jailed five years for barber shop robbery. University prom chairmen race in Milwaukee. Burlington plant fire $20,000 loss by spontaneous combustion. Pioneers Jacob Brand and Willan Knack die at seventy. General Charles King retires at sixty-four but stays with guard. Howold burned by lamp fire. Blurvey killed by gasoline engine fragment. Miss Vina Germond fractures leg. Benfey entertains Cascade by driving a limbored carriage. Van Hine returns from the east to discuss new university buildings. Heinlein and Kellman acid attack disfigures. friends. Krause sentenced to life for murder. Judge Goodland calls crime among worst in county. Engineer Kirch fatally burned in plant blaze.
A fire at the A. Lange Manufacturing Company in Milwaukee, makers of bar and store fixtures, caused serious burns to three men during rescue efforts. The blaze began with an explosion of a varnish can, resulting in an estimated loss of $15,000.
A collage of editorials mocks political figures and parties in Wisconsin. Quips target Taft Republicans, Stanley, the university, and Davidson with satire on tariffs, elections, and local campaigns. A slice of early 20th century editorial voice and regional political intrigue.
A collage of humorous vignettes and dialogue excerpts from London Tit-Bits includes brokers joking about mining schemes, a rival suitor quip, references to fortune and unclaimed wealth, a street notice prank, a tale of a savings Georgie and sixpences, a trespasser misunderstanding, and a holiday inn mishap where a bell rope is mistaken for a cry for service.
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