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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
12
An advertisement promotes a compound syrup as a simple, harmless remedy for kidney trouble back pain and urinary difficulties. It claims the tonic cleanses the kidneys and eliminates uric acid, urging adults with back or side pain to try the mixture for a few days with a full tumbler of water at bedtime.
Paul Westford returns to Carrisville after years away and amid autumn woods recalls a past with Carol Ryder. In a twist he meets Edith Ryder, Carol’s sister, who helps him amid an ankle sprain as memories and old feelings resurface.
The Chinese government considers removing civil powers from Tibetan and Mongolian authorities to limit religious influence. The Dalai Lama, enraged by what he calls unjust treatment, was traveling toward Peking after fleeing Lhasa when British forces under Colonel Younghusband seized the sacred city on August 3, 1905, leading to a prolonged and unruly journey.
The piece notes imperial ceremonies for a visiting dignitary and the Dalai Lama's despotic sway in Thibet. It recalls Anglo Russian talks validating Chinese suzerainty over Thibet and the appointment of the Tashi Tama after the Lhasa Dalai Lama’s influence, amid broader government worry. It also mentions varying efficiency of self made yearly outings.
The emperor of Japan hosted Rear Admiral Charles S Sperry and American fleet officers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for a ceremony marking early goodwill. Roosevelt's message and Sperry’s reply stressed enduring U S Japan friendship and the goal of indissoluble ties. The luncheon followed, with a cordial, generous reception for the visiting officers as crowds gathered in Tokyo and Yokohama.
In Kansas City on October 20 Associated Press reports the Populist state central committee named William C. Adams of Independence to succeed H. E. Donnahue, the former lieutenant governor candidate who died last week.
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo openly lists ingredients of his famed medicine for weak stomach and torpid liver, abandoning secret formula tradition. The move claims to reveal known composition, asserting safety and value while criticizing doubtful secret remedies in a bold public disclosure.
The first prize goes to Miss May A Messer of Kennebec South Dakota aged thirty two who lives with her parents on a farm near town Her entry was mailed from Presho South Dakota and sworn by a Presho notary Other prize winners include Peter Swift of Ponca and Be Hannen of Meadow Grave The drawing procedure and subsequent notes recount community events and local commentary.
New York reports Mrs Russell Sage funds a modern gymnasium at Pt McKinney Philippine Island for 5900 soldiers. Cornerstone laid by General Pershing during a Y M C A run installation crowning a social and training center with 2200 volume library, 9525 letters and 10061 games bowled.
A century ago David Fife sent seed wheat from Russia to Scotland, leading to the creation of Fife wheat in North America. A fall wheat possessed by chance became a spring variety after sowing. The tale notes its adaptation to cold climates and long northern summers, shaping wheat history. A humorous aside on genealogy ends the piece.
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