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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement extolls Kodol as a complete digester that relieves stomach distress by aiding digestion of all foods. It contrasts with dieting and pepsin, claims rapid relief, and offers a money back guarantee on the large bottle from B C Dewitt Co of Chicago. 1.00 bottle contains 214 drams about.
A peculiar plan outlines mushroom cultivation by Fuoco Oshbhash Long Men. The venture aims to raise edible fungi in Chicagoland using canned varieties as marketable stock, with soil, climate, and regrowth cycles described and tied to local growers.
A troubled case emerges with a man and woman filing for divorce amid unclear allegations. The report notes a shooting incident linked to a party involved in the dispute and mentions charges of criminal behavior and support-related crimes.
Mrs. Reedy sues for divorce from her husband Sterling Reedy claiming failure to support cruelty and threats. She alleges he attacked her with a police club injuring her and also abused her father John Kundy. An order restrains him from contacting the wife or child and from selling property or visiting the Kundy home.
President John A. Keith delivered an instructive address on Southern poetry during the Civil War era at the First Congregational church. He read selections with comment, highlighting sentiment, pathos, and tragedy, and featured southern songs by the Maryland chorus group.
Health Officer A H Brecie notes Oshkosh saw more births than deaths in March. There were 42 departures and 60 arrivals, with deaths about the average. Marriages were two, several birth certificates filed, four accidents recorded, and four contagious diseases noted including smallpox and diphtheria. Smallpox patients discharged. diphtheria cases rising slightly.
The 8 B Paige, built in Oshkosh for J A Day Co, had a forty five year service on Fox River and Lake Winnebago. It sailed with a swift profile and earned fame for outgaiting rivals before a final wreck near Sturgeon Bay last fall.
Rev. R D Van Tassel led a Sunday sermon on evolution and its relation to creation. He traced life from protoplasmic cells to civilized man and argued God animates the universe across physical mental moral and spiritual realms. He urged harmony of science and ecclesiastical thought and urged brave pursuit of truth.
A crowd of boys gathered at the Grand Opera house rear door on a Saturday morning. They aimed to be street parade supers for Uncle Tom's Cabin, hoping for passes to the noon show. One boy warned the others there would be no dog and pony show for them.
The Williams College basketball squad travels back to Albany after a tough game in Ansicclonia. Officials criticize the rough treatment faced by the Business College team.
A local Easter sale touts linen damask to suit every home. Prices range from 50 cents for 3 yard pieces to $1.75 for 81 inch full bleached damask with wide patterns.
The guaranteed black dress silks are the best and will wear longest. Pure dyed black taffeta in widths 20 to 36 inches. prices range from $1.75 to $2.50 per yard. Also 27 inch black taffeta with chiffon finish at $1.50 and rough weave silk Rajah at $1.35 per yard. Additional pure dye black taffeta and Couisine options listed with varying finishes and prices.
A list of fabrics and linens with prices and descriptions including cottons, batts, towels, damask, lace, and linens. Items include Cottons like Ribbed Hose, Calicoes, Challes Patterns, Flannelettes, and Batts. Towels in Turkish Bleached, Lace edges, and Damask tablecloths. and assorted linens with color notes and yard widths.
The Oconto military team faced sharp criticism from Oshkosh elders over alleged slugging tactics. Oshkosh referees and players Leon Heiss Smith Worden and Hinds stood firm as rival teams from Nome Alaska Neensh Bushry Appleton and New York Athleties competed, while Green Bay postponed a Saturday game for the Lawrence state final between Superior and Green Bay high schools drawing local interest. A passing remark notes frustration and mutual doubt about future chances.
Local ad notes showrooms at 2 Wausse Street two doors east of State Street display the latest wallpaper designs with convenient settings. The ad claims prices unmatched in Oshkosh and urges readers to call before deciding. Included are social notes on Miss Alice Walker visiting Ripon College student Miss Jane Holbrook and relatives from Fort Atkinson visiting nearby, plus a hospital pleurisy operation for infant Reduhn and a cold remedy promotion for Bromquinine.
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