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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
14
Arrangements for the sixth annual Chautauqua near this city begin next week with entertainments at White City and Electric Park. A right of way through private property will connect the two grounds, enabling electric lights to illuminate the entire area as brightly as day.
Ek BR announces Diehmann will visit Chicago during a planned stop in the campaign circuit. The move signals continued outreach to urban supporters ahead of upcoming events.
Three foreign-born residents, Cramer T Heindt, Joseph Fenxl, both of Oshkosh, and John Juhnkofski of Menasha, were granted full citizenship papers after questioning by U S government representative A Kasil. Two divorces were also granted, Catherine Jenkins of this city obtaining a divorce from Rufus Jenkins, presently at large.
The Oshkosh area designates Wednesday August 26 as a legal holiday. The post office system and related offices will observe altered hours with limited service and deliveries. A special morning assemble at Colagh is planned, with limited traffic and post office operations ending earlier.
Frank Schomer of 032 Ninth Street died this afternoon shortly before the clock at age 75. Born in Germany in 1833 he came to America and settled here. He is survived by sons Heiter George Joseph and Charles and daughters Mrs Guntey Gehar and Mischarine Sehomer. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Mrs. L. Struebing of 122 Merritt Street is reported seriously ill at her home. Her condition shows some improvement but remains precarious as careful observation continues.
Sunday afternoon the Oshkosh Pirates will play the Oshkosh Manors on the Park diamond. Humang Agent Wilkie has charge of a month old girl and seeks a good home for the child. Miss Neilie Baker, after graduating from Columbia, taught in Honolulu and visits sisters. Mrs. Tu Tullett and others return to Lamartine district from New York Avenue. John H. Withues reports Western crops look promising on the Milwaukee to St. Paul route. Miss Lucile Wile receives a letter from a northern state friend. a snake bite scare prompted quick recovery. St Johns English Evangelical Lutheran church member returns from a Swiss trip. Luther League conventions attended in Milwaukee and Chicago.
California non support case ends with custody awarded to the minor’s mother. Article notes a diner, alleged abuse, and the fugitive father. The piece then shifts to commentary on mental medicine and the rising use of psychological influence in healing, criticizing excesses and fraud while praising clinician adoption of mind body approaches.
Green Bay police seek Lillian DuQuain aged sixteen and Hattie Aumont aged seventeen who vanished from their homes Wednesday. The girls, described as Hecht complected, were known to have been in Fond du Lac and are believed to be seeking servant positions. Mrs. DuQuain traveled to the city to confer with Police Dowling about her daughter.
Local notes list Mrs D. Dick visiting her brother J W Berkley in Manawa. Roy M Medford operated on successfully at St Marys hospital. Miss Margaret Elrer of Milwaukee visits Miss Francis Gunz at 1322 South Main. Mrs G A Osswald and children of Wausau visit Mr and Mrs J H W Stannard Monroe Ave. J Rasmussen, P Zentner and J W Grundy will attend the Retail Growers and Merchants association state convention in Hayward. Albert Jenking of New Orleans visits during Old Home week. staying with cousin Harry Jenkins and visiting Thomas P Petford. A Traders cottage party at Black Wolf point camps for two weeks.
The writer contrasts the Cleveland and Andrew Johnson administrations, noting deep misalignment between public sentiment and leaders. He reflects on wartime suffering and postwar demoralization from rapid, unfounded shifts in power, citing the era for its tumult and influx of self styled advisers.
A fragment from Oliver Herford references a satyr living in remote times and a goatish nature. It imagines a scene where Saint Peter and a gate clash with goats and humans, implying cherubs were born when the saint relented.
A long tale of Red Cloud, a Sioux leader famed for fierce early warfare but who eventually accepted peace. The narrative covers his rise as war chief, battles with Uncle Sam, the Sun Dance, and his shifting stance toward white settlers and education, ending with a surrender to peace mentored by General Howard.
A fragment reflecting on the moral duty to love neighbors as oneself. It warns against piety or culture obstructing self examination and urges honest confrontation with one’s heart to truly love others as one loves oneself, even amid grim humor and scriptural guidance.
The article argues prudent buying as essential at the start of a new fashion season. It cautions against quickly purchasing novel shapes and waves at high prices, noting many trends prove worthless as styles fade. It warns that haste leads to wasted purchases and suggests waiting to observe value before committing.
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