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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
9
In Eureka village MHS George Cling is believed to have taken his own life due to illness. Authorities consider the death self-inflicted, awaiting official determination.
The article reports the recovery of a woman's body after a river search linked to a murder inquiry. Augusta Cink, wife of Cinerge Cink, is named among the deceased, with details of the district attorney and family survivors. The narrative notes a possible connection to encounters at a bridge and night-time events, with investigators tracing tracks to the Fox River and the river drag revealing a corpse.
A garbled account describes a chaotic contest where players including Hains Muth-Gills and Pareot endured injuries and confusion. The report mentions Krent Raed, Tinea, Bat, and others amid a disrupted effort with many uncertain details.
The article notes a librarian gathering under the state library authority with attendance from multiple cities. It mentions a resignation of a noted librarian and indicates plans for an upcoming agenda and discussions on library services.
A letter touts Postum from Battle Creek Michigan as a remedy for head pain stomach issues and weakness. The writer claims rapid improvement after replacing coffee with Postum and credits the product with regained strength weight and health. The message closes by inviting readers to try Postum and read The Road to Wellville.
Allo Jeaxlo Schulkenbach, recent returnee from Portugal, headlined the Oshkosh Yacht Club program Friday night. She sang several numbers with orchestra accompaniment, delivering graceful carriage and expression. Chirk F. Bogar of this city wrote the music for Schulkenbach’s songs.
Fragmentary report outlines disputes over stamping duties and penalties. The deputy revenue collector Tobit Brand discusses enforcement actions and fines up to 500 dollars tied to destruction of stamped bonds and related counterfeiting concerns.
A garbled but recognizable recap notes the Indians facing a slump and then pushing back in a tense game with key plays at the plate and on the mound. Players like Teoh Hike and Michols are mentioned in a struggle for dominance as fans react to a close outcome and a contested pennant chase.
The wobbly OCR recounts frequent steamer trips from Oshkosh to Appleton Green Bay Neenah and beyond. Steamer Leander Choate and Paul tases frequent runs with cargo and passenger loads. Excursions from churches and merchants draw crowds while crews prep for coal and freight trades.
Nomination papers filed across Wisconsin counties and Oshkosh for the September 1 primary. Republicans and Democrats contest county clerk, treasurer, sheriff, district attorney, register of deeds, surveyor, and assembly seats. Prohibitionists have some filings. Reports cite totals, signatures required, and which offices saw action on filing day.
An affidavit from Dehkosh Wisconsin lauds Doan's Kidney Pills after years of failed treatments. The testimonial notes relief from kidney trouble and offers to back the opinion with a moratorium sale. The piece also reports drought impact on Meadow lands and a strong grain harvest outlook for Wisconsin farmers with heavy corn and barley crops expected.
Louis E. Clute sustained a deep cut on his left foot while bathing at Plummers Point when stepping on a sharp object from broken beer bottles discarded by campers. He received medical care after arriving in the city, and Clute, a justice of the peace, was recently elected as a candidate for clerk of courts at the Winnebago mass meeting.
A fragmentary column recalls Miss Ethel Whitefly visiting Milwaukee and Chicago, a New York visitor at 46 Eli Street, and a socialite remark about the captain of industry. The tale contrasts youthful factory work with mature ambitions and hints at a conversation on ambition and luck.
What Shall We Have for Dessert Try J111-0 the dainty economical dessert. Can be prepared instantly with boiling water and served where want. Flavored just right sweetened to perfection. Jell-C claims to be universal and easy to mix. Available in lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry peach.
The article notes a dry season in Winnebago County with hot sun and closed ears leaves. Farmers warn corn will be poor and undersized without heavy rains. Observers report cracked soil and parched fields across the countryside amid drought concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person nicknamed The man behind the pits adopting a distinctive name Casci Voval Cills and references to kaviten and Caspet OPS. Partial phrases lack context or clear events or dates.
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