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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
9
The piece surveys Winnebago County political races with Republican candidates for sheriff treasurer district attorney and three state legislative districts. It notes potential voter turnout a warning against apathy and comparisons to Canadian elections as the national mood influences local contests.
The report notes large, buoyant crowds at Democratic campaign venues in New York and New Jersey. It says Bryan supporters hope these rallies signal rising sentiment and potential changes in public preference ahead of the election, with Madison Square Garden crowding to capacity and long applause.
The article argues Liberal decline in Canada signals continued trust in Republican governance. It cites Laurier era outcomes, calls for stable public management, and suggests American voters imitate Canada next week by endorsing Republican control. It notes warnings from Wisconsin lumber figures and a Nebraska incident tying political pressure to Bryan.
The article questions whether Mr. Bryan will align with Mr. Gompers on labor demands and the Democratic platform. It cites Gompers’ stance on abolition of property rights for labor and calls for a clear public answer from Bryan on whether he endorses these positions.
The Post argues for increased state funds and faster action to improve care for the insane at Wisconsin hospitals. Dr Gorden and others urge voters and legislators to recognize the need and provide appropriations, citing public support and potential political alignment around the issue.
The article reports citrex as a promising eczema remedy, with instructions to dissolve a teaspoon in hot water and bathe affected areas twice daily. It notes physicians reporting marvelous relief and permanent cures, emphasizing use of pure citrex from sealed medical packs.
A reader argues for extra bridge warning bells and posted signs to protect pedestrians and drivers from an open draw. The writer warns against overreacting with alarms, but suggests police presence or illuminated signs saying Stop to enforce safe behavior and reduce accidents.
Grace Hayward leads a strong cast in The Girl Thief at Grand Opera with a polished finish. Vaudeville changes daily featuring Ramen and Arno and the Singing Portrait Miss Linden Beckwith. Bijou showcases Count Chilo mind reading and behind the scenes vaudeville by John Hinere and Emily Darreil. Moving pictures and an overture from Fantasia cap the packed bill as audiences enjoy a vibrant theatre week.
Alfred Damen Runyon reflects on soldiers abroad who long for the land they love and the Stars and Stripes. He muses how music from home, notably Sousa tunes, stirs pride amid exile and war as Imperial foes loom and the Dowager Queen’s forces train.
A collection of odd statistics and claims: no wild camel record, a speaker delivering about 7500 words per hour, Britain handling 60 percent of world gold, a gold gilding wire around the earth, prison records show more prior offenses by female inmates, slaves in Brazil earning freedom by a 17.5 karat diamond, American workers opposing Japanese labor due to 14 hour days, a new metal alloy of aluminum and zinc named Alucombo, and iron strength with rust resistance and polish.
Kenosha rents a temple at cost to Green Bay with a letter carrier issue dated November 1. Five Green Hay men convicted for poker in a police raid. Pound hotel and stores burned and to be rebuilt larger. Frank Stoffel, 74, pioneer, hanged himself in his barn. Wisconsin hunting season losses up to now: fourteen killed, twenty four injured. Chief John T Jonssen marks 20 years leading Milwaukee police. La Crosse hotel men form an association to encourage conventions. St Marys Catholic school at Fond du Lac marks 50th anniversary. Taulsa Johnson, 45, dies hunting near Chippewa Falls. cause unclear. Attorney General rules unregistered voters must appear in person to get name on voting list. Dane county Sheriff offers 150 reward for recapture of three Donnerstag counterfeiters. Osborn spanks tormentors. fined for assault. Lois Noey’s barn burns, six horses lost.
A vagrant prowler phones homes to gain entry as several Kenosha residences are raided. Henry Cale, son of a former Fond du Lac sheriff, pleads not guilty to highway robbery and faces trial Monday in Janesville. An accomplice has been sentenced for receiving stolen goods.
Reports note Taft and Toghes will carry New York as observers cite Raymond agnerte. The Hains brothers plead not guilty to murder of William H. Annis. London cites U S cardinals planned. Russia talks on Hatkan limit scope. Stolen tickets from Annex Theater prompt blackout until crimes traced. Liberal party in Canada returns to power with reduced majority. Ontario voters show Republicans leading, Democrats weak. Supreme Court on rating law finds foam not beer. Churchill defends Roosevelt era principles at Yale Taft club. The World denial refutes fraud claims in 1901 New Mexico timber deals.
A column of jokes and humorous vignettes features wordplay on onions in a car ride, warnings of a European war, a waiter’s riddle about perseverance, missed trains, a sea hazard joke about a first wife, a tunnel kiss bet, a honeymoon setup, marital counts, and a river-side prank involving a large family outing.
The poem questions how a person is seen after a single meeting and labeled, asking whether the speaker’s ideas were truly their own or borrowed. It urges self‑reflection on authenticity, voice, and expression in a world of trade and perception.
A collage of Wisconsin newspaper clippings discusses election mood and party confidence, from Taft’s presidential race to local voting duty. Weather and floods affect daily life as northerly snows hinder trains, while editors note party shifts, newspaper endorsements, and labor market remarks across multiple cities.
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