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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
5
A garbled report describes a chaotic event on a fire escape during a honeymoon scene. Witnesses recall a blaze and a river act as dramatic backdrop while authorities pursue accounts detailing the tension, court proceedings, and a question of liability.
Fragmentary report describes heavy rain and affected areas with scattered names and dates. The text mentions a weather event impacting places and people, but many terms are unreadable, leaving only hints of a forecast, impacts, and responses.
In a Chicago probate matter, petitions seek to adopt a widow’s child as the court reviews the consent and procedural steps. The case follows the guardianship and parental rights questions tied to the deceased parent’s estate.
The report describes a drought affecting Guilala Jara and nearby areas with no significant rainfall recently, harming pastures and threatening farm feed. It notes a property insurance policy complication tied to inheritance and remarriage, mentioning Mare Grace and Lega in a custody context and the question of policy validity for heirs and adapted children.
An advertisement touts Dr. Kikner's Swamp-Root as the best remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It claims wide curative power, quick results, and gentle vegetable formula. A free sample bottle offer and mail order address in Binghamton, New York are included.
A proposed Wisconsin and Northern line extension would run about twelve miles north of Menominee along the Menominee Indian reserve to the vicinity of Shawano and Van Ostrand. The project aims to move timber resources, create jobs for up to 150 workers, and include a sawmill, shops, and residences, with forestry safeguards and government cooperation to preserve the native timber while expanding rail service.
Sept. seven companies of the Third Wisconsin National Guard arrive at Port Benjamin and set up shelter tents after a long trek. The rain soaked journey delayed units from various towns and the plan for a full week of battalion drill includes extended order movements and a Tuesday battle drill with about 800 men.
Madison Wis Sept 22. State canvassers finish the initial tally for state officers and United States senator with noted errors in insurance commissioner results. Beedle claims a 30 vote edge after county errors. Abbott leads Beedle on the face of returns. Milwaukee recount ordered. court commissioners appointed to supervise. Beedle seeks credit for at least 12,000 of 142,700 votes statewide.
The article describes motor bonnet inspired head coverings similar to Quaker hoods, trimmed with soft tullas and ribbons. Made of thin silk or chiffon, framed or soft, these theater hoods suit empire coiffures and ribboned styles, avoiding aigrettes, and are designed for operas and dances, with a note on monthly progress.
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