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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
9
The Northwestern Beta is published with two editions daily except Monday, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It lists subscription options at 8100 for three months and 260 for six months, with annual rates and city delivery details. The paper notes service constraints, legal statements, and pricing terms along with contact and publishing details.
The article argues the 1908 presidential race splits on Taft versus Bryan, praising Taft’s record and cautions about Democratic uncertainty. It notes Taft’s leadership, reforms, and stance against monopolies, contrasted with Bryan’s vagueness and past failures, urging voters to choose the proven Republican path.
Apple Day commemorates the apple harvest as a national celebration. The observance, promoted by growers and agricultural bodies, highlights apples as the country’s leading fruit, with communities across states marking the day with festivities, school events, and tastings while envisioning future export potential.
The editorial argues voters face a split party scene with east eastward conservatism, west populism, and south mixed views. It warns that electing Bryan would invite chaos in Washington, urging support for Taft to maintain steady progress and better democratic governance under Melinley and Ttongevedt’s twelve-year record.
The article reports on an anti vaccination convention held in Philadelphia this week. It notes leaders many physicians oppose inoculation arguments against smallpox prevention and debates whether inoculation injures the human system. It contrasts expert opinion, discusses La Follette and Taft in a campaign, and mentions Bryan accusing Roosevelt of talking too much.
A pastiche of editorial commentary links forest fires to land use and timber shortages, then shifts to Wisconsin politics. It critiques a contrarian view on fires aiding agriculture, notes high costs to the public, and cites timber scarcity and pricing. It discusses Republican prospects, party fundraising, and election dynamics with references to Taft, Bryan, and La Follette. Political squalls are anticipated as winter approaches.
England ships four million pounds of condensed milk and five million pounds of blycult to China each year. Mrs John Philp Sousa excels at billiards and can defeat her husband, who is not a slouch. Sixty five percent of America's platinum comes from northern California and southern Oregon mines. Kentucky women celebrate Mrs Florence G O Stout's appointment as town of women at Kentucky State University. The Methodist Episcopal church spends about 29 million dollars annually on preaching and supervision, including two million to superannuated ministers. Mrs Joseph Jefferson, widow of the actor, tried to cash a seven thousand pound check from her late husband but failed before his death. Berlin in the past held twelve drinking shops for every ten inhabitants, plus saloons selling wine. Germans drank 43 million stars of beer, 24.7 million liters of brandy, and 19.96 million liters of wine. Prof H D Campbell of Michigan lost his left eye eighteen years ago in an accident yet advances in education and studies of iron and cement chemistry. Give friends a chance to gossip about you occasionally if you want them to think much of you.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and a range of symptoms including headaches backache pelvic discomfort and menstrual distress. It promises lasting relief and invites readers to request a free booklet detailing ingredients and claims from the physician in New York.
Fragmented notes discuss political campaigns and figures with mentions of West Hearst, Jacob Gant, and John Weisern. It references debates over presidential tickets, Ohio forecasts, Illness forcing a campaign pause, and racing fund efforts plus party leaders in New York.
The Grand caper house presents The Great Divide under Henry Miller, with Mas Mooly as author of the drama. Ruth Jordan and Stephen Ghent star in a tale of mutual love amid western and eastern contrasts, staged with a notable scenic production.
A poem fragment narrates a traveler entering a deserted house and seeking light, solace, and hope for a beloved mistress. The speaker vows to leave beauty and best wishes, acknowledging sorrow and a prayer for love. The voice echoes Theodosia Garrison in Smart Bet.
A chaotic state notice summary reports a Jack the Ripper tag day in Milwaukees then mentions missing woman Stelser, a timber wolf attack near Shannagarden, and a dock collapse at Mahi wee causing coal loss. Health orders ban rummage sales disinfect all wares while calls for diphtheria measures rise at the university.
Comical exchanges and brief vignettes unfold from backstage chatter to domestic quips. A Benton furniture mishap with Madame Bernhardt provokes a sharp reaction, while a tale of a sleepy night and a temperance joke surfaces among playful banter and family quirks.
Poetic prose by Charles Buxton Going describes night sounds, a thrush's note, a great star, and amber light, blending music and darkness. It contemplates passing into sleep beyond starry dusk as waking remains strange.
A collection of quotes from Milwaukee and other Wisconsin papers on suffrage taxes liquor and campaigns. Notable lines warn about women voters and call women with fourteen husbands sensational while predicting Taft and Davidson wins. Other notes critique trusts licensing and race concerns amid campaign rhetoric.
Deacon Hempnin pursues a ghostly matter and asks Tven if Mr Bryan wins a majority he may assume the presidency. The reply affirms yes, and if the current president blocks it, the speaker vows to appeal to Governor M F Ansel to unleash his full power to support the transition.
The piece notes a cautious forecast from Brother Josephus Dane about the Democratic column in Newrasks and recalls Nebracka’s 2,68 majority for the Republican candidate. It adds a brief aside on summer resorts and the fear of housing costs forcing families to stay home to cool off and rest.
Associated Press report from New York notes all 17 cars will run the 23.45 mile Vanderbilt course on Long Island for final practice as the event approaches. Despite some speeds over 70 mph on the Jericho turnpike stretch, officials fear the motor parkway surface remains dangerous. Crowd control will be tighter with 600 Irish volunteers plus 200 deputy sheriffs guarding the course as the race distance climbs to 248 miles.
Dallas North Dakota October 22 The farm lottery in Tripp county concluded with the drawing of number 6000. Judge Witten and clerks sort 104000 applications to remove double registrations and bar any duplications from prizes. Moving the rush buildings to new town sites created a moving spectacle as owners raced to secure prime locations on wheels. Lottery participation cost is estimated at 27000000 dollars.
After a grape growers conference representing California vineyard interests a telegraphic appeal was sent to President Roosevelt seeking reversal of the commissioner of international revenue ruling that bans American sweet wines as medicinal components. The missive cites a trans Mississippian congress resolution opposing the ban and warns the decision could ruin 12 000 acres of grapes annually and cost growers over 3 million dollars.
John W. Kern Democrat vice presidential nominee arrived in Indianapolis after news of his eight year old son John W. Kern Jr. being in critical condition. Officials say it is unlikely he resumes campaign duties before next week as several engagements are planned in Indiana.
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