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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
9
Readable sections describe Wisconsin voters and campaign dynamics. The piece discusses party strength, Republican gains and Democratic votes, with references to McBreain era national politics, industrial capacity, and labor concerns shaping public sentiment ahead of the election. Concrete mentions include Wisconsin voters, Chicago papers, and the broader national campaign context.
Governor Davidaon opened his campaign tour in Deerfield with a lengthy defense of tariff revision. He argued tariffs are too high and should be reduced to balance domestic and foreign costs, aligning with the party platform’s push for reassessment.
The piece analyzes southern political sentiment amid pledges to break with the Democratic tradition. It contrasts Republicans and Democrats, noting divisions among southern factions and the influence of figures like Bryan. It discusses likely shifts in votes and the impact on national tickets and regional allegiance.
A Nebraskan campaign encounter ridicules attempts to blame the Taft administration for national panics. The speaker notes that Taft’s federal salary would be questioned, arguing public service relies on qualified, honest officials, not suspicions of personal gain.
The text portrays Mr Bryan as consistently seeking federal office, noting his long public life, four years in Congress, colonelcy in volunteers, and repeated runs for Senate and President. It argues his public payroll role is not his fault and that loyalty to public service outweighed other pursuits.
An engineering discussion notes steady English rail improvements over ten years with faster express trains and safer operations. It contrasts with American lines like the Twentieth Century Limited achieving higher sustained speeds over long distances, claiming British gains lag behind in long-distance maintained speed while noting several routes reach sixty-five to seventy mph on short runs.
Fragmented OCR notes hint at Democratic setbacks and Republican resolve to back Taft in New York. Mentions Villahes as governor candidate and a push to carry the state for Taft, with broader national tensions and political maneuvers amid a looming election.
Walter Wellman continues to press Brean amid lingering doubts about status and Republican workers. He remains determined to keep the effort active, not allowing complacency until all possible safeguards are in place to avert unexpected developments.
The speaker argues that free trade requires a protective policy and that voters should back Tate in November, warning that the Democratic tariff revision plank implies careful voting behavior.
The piece questions ardent Roosevelt admirers rushing to back him as world president and hints at the need for a guarantee clause before any pre election moves. It suggests Mr. Bryan offer a safeguard to prevent premature commitments.
The fragment suggests an ancient anecdote linked to famous figures across history. It mentions a writer or editor shaping a joke featuring pharaohs, Chaldeans, and the arrival of the New World. The tone hints at a puzzle or satire connecting historicalMEN to modern publishing in Success Magazine.
Hydraulic presses used in England for making seamiewa steel bowl hulls. In Accbla deserts whirl winds carve 3% feet deep into the sand to harder strata. Fannie Winans, widow of a Wisconsin congressman, dies at Milwaukee and heads Wisconsin World’s Fair commission. Germany bans pork imports and forbids canned meat from the US for six years. Greece allows women as telegraph operators. San Francisco Chinese temper relations at the telephon exchange. Cape to Mare project by Rhodes era extended 2000 miles northward with bright outlooks for further southward growth. Under the will of the late Tir Alexander Wilder, brain of a journalist passed to Prof Part Green Wilder. Dr Franklin Rand died in Washington. first Union Navy volunteer to enlist and first to receive Congress medal for bravery. buried at Arlington in plot No 1 set aside fifty years ago.
The report covers cholera cases in Manin and Rosebud land drawing at Dutton SD, appeals for charity by Governor Winer of Michigan, Taft’s White House remarks, Ireland Ireland objections to Abruszi and Miss Elkins marriages, Balkan tensions delaying war, a deadly Altoona fire, reopened Coney Island baths, a $250000 Baptist church dedication in St Louis, and a Vatican Catholic edifice with $1.5 million cost. Also mentions Attornay Patrick’s charges, Wellman on New York state debt, and the American battleship Meet reaching Yokohama. Frank Evans of Louisiana faces discipline for absence from duty.
Grand Rapids resident Georga Tiernen injuries while hunting. State banks established at Merrimac and Almeny with caps. The Glen Hotel in Madison damaged by fire, insured for 6000. Milwaukee manufacturers accused of pressuring annexation of nearby towns. Timber award totaling fifteen acres granted to Michael Schroeder of Collins, Manitowoc County. Ansen cheese factory near Chippewa Falls destroyed by fire with no insurance. May modern cabooses delivered to North Pond du Lac as part of Wisconsin Central order. Michael Neuman of Cumberland age eighteen loses leg after being struck by a train while attempting to board. Mr and Mrs George Stiele of Racine celebrate golden anniversary. Prairie du Chien seeks benefits from Minneapolis, St Paul and Chicago railway project for better connections. Judge C Rosma of Beloit travels to Pacific coast for Ben Healy estate bequest to Wisconsin Home Missionary Society. A Humphrey of Milwaukee forecasts anti-saloon ticket winning 80 towns in Wisconsin. New Richmond and Wad suffer two fire threats in twelve hours from sparks causing 300 damage to Willow River house.
Barn burned by boys at play causes fatal injuries to Gustav Heilbig. seven year old Edward Peters dies after stray bullet strike while en route to Sunday school. Ruby near Chippewa Falls survives forest fires as residents bury valuables and flee. twenty million feet of lumber destroyed. Maj Charles Williams, veteran, dies at Baraboo. skull of Frank Clope found amid dismemberment case strengthens suicide theory. John Conners and Herman Ruswell sentenced for robberies at Chippewa Falls. Manitowoc corpse shipment lacks death certificate while inquest pending in Chicago. Milwaukee Heat, Tight and Traction bids $4,583 for Carl Schure homestead at Watertown with option to memorialize site.
A string of clipped notes from Wisconsin papers reflects campaign chatter, party loyalties, and voter expectations. Mentions of Taft, Bryan, and Roosevelt era politics surface amid humor and regional observations, with calls for Republican turnout and warnings about overconfidence at the polls.
A collage of humorous observations and anecdotes from Wisconsin newspapers. Jokes about meals, school essays, children, and daily life mix with light social commentary and quaint household vignettes reflecting midwestern charm. Characters include Nellie, Dorothy, Clara, Marlow, and Martha Custis, among others.
An advertisement argues deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It links deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, promising a remedy via the Hail’s Catarh Cure and offering a $100 reward for incurable cases. It promotes Dr. Cheney & Co of Toledo and urges purchase of their product through local druggists.
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