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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
A public meeting excerpt concerns a special ruling process involving state and city officials and the Wisconsin Potophane Company. The document notes city attorney explanations and the commission's aim to clarify terms and deadlines for a submission and subsequent actions.
City committees prepare for Old Home Week events with student volunteers under Mr Thergers direction. The Bower Boat club reports 34 entries for the water parade and expects more. The civic parade on Wednesday will feature almost all city industries, fraternal groups, labor unions, and the National Guard, with Main Street and adjacent blocks artistically decorated for a brilliant Fox River Valley celebration.
A community committee plans a large water parade next Thursday with hundreds of lanterns. The event involves boat owners, sponsors, and officials coordinating decorations, safety measures, and a lighting display along Wisconsin Avenue, with final arrangements to be announced.
Narrative describes a chaotic scene at a North Park bathing area where several onlookers observe a distressing event among bathers. The account mentions a man named Thomuky and multiple vague actions as bystanders react. The fragmentary text indicates danger near the water and uncertain outcomes for those involved.
Mamie Wentzel faced arraignment on disorderly drunkenness charges. The record shows a not guilty plea and a bail set, with subsequent routine fines for related conduct and a county workhouse commitment for eight days for a co-defendant.
A Kan girl attributes improvement of facial and hand eruptions to indigestion treatment with Grape Nuts. She says five months of eczema eased as digestion improved and urges others with similar symptoms to try the cereal, crediting it with healing effects. The letter is signed and adds a brief note about The Road to Wellville.
Oshkosh plans two major parades for Oshkosh day during Old Home Week. John W Scott post No 241 votes to parade. Philip H. Sheridan post No 10 undecided due to summer recess. Automobiles will be provided for those unable to walk. floats and marching groups from civic societies expected.
City engineer reports several structures encroach on streets with depths from five inches to over a foot. Buildings at Main and Thasterville and Talton and Main show various encroachments, while the Century Hall corner site reportedly does not encroach. The council requested a plan to prevent future encroachments.
The Read School will get a new public well to replace a shallow 14 to 16 foot supply. The Common Council authorized the Public Works Board to drill a 80 to 100 foot well on Algama Street at about 19 dollars. Mayor Bandero urged upgrading school drinking water. a professional driller suggested drilling not more than 60 feet could yield ample water at a modest cost. The committee’s report was adopted and the work ordered.
The article cautions that iced drinks cause stomach disorders bowel trouble and sunstroke during hot weather. It notes dangers even when beverages contain Duffy's Malt Whiskey and urges proper use to prevent illness and death.
An old advertisement claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey prevents and cures consumption bronchitis indigestion and throat and lung diseases. It touts malted grain distillation and says a teaspoonful four times daily in milk or water aids weak stomachs.
Four golfers reach the afternoon matches with Arthur Gruenewald aiming to defend the cup against his father Woo Gruenewald while Mac Nichol meets Herbert Banderob and other matches pit Millan Wallen and Rufus Schriber. Gruenewald currently holds the cup after two prior wins. the final round will determine the winner and any repeat champion.
An ideal lakeside camping site offered for Oshkosh Chautauqua attendees. Located on one thousand feet of Lake Winnebago shore with shade and convenient access to grounds and water. Address: Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce secretary. August 2 to September 5.
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