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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
2
An article promotes water as a health cure for rheumatism and kidney issues, urging readers to drink more water and avoid alcohol. It cites a claimed authority and praises a home remedy blend Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sareaparillin, advising use after meals and at bedtime to prevent stomach trouble and rheumatic symptoms.
A garbled OCR page notes a December sale on various stickers and holiday items with mentions of prices around 22000 and references to retailers. The text wanders through unrelated lines about markets, inventories, and miscellaneous figures, making a clean summary challenging.
A letter-styled testimonial promotes Postum as a coffee substitute, recounting a woman’s relief from indigestion and headaches after stopping coffee and using Postum. It asserts weight loss and improved health, credits a husband’s ad and mentions reading material tied to the brand, with a note about new letters appearing over time.
Reduced wood prices advertised by Paine Lumber Co Ltd feature major sale items. The readable fragment mentions wood and a likely price point around 690 but lacks full details.
Fragmentary prose discusses inner awakening, distinguishing shadow from substance, and the pursuit of supreme sanity through self recognition. It cites discernment between illusion and reality, urging pursuit of Godward life and personal reformation beyond social roles.
Oshkosh citizens push to raise 910,000 for the Halsey Memorial Fund. A permanent board of trustees will oversee the fund with officers from the Normal school, High School, and Public Library, aiming to reach the goal by mid December. Donations from students and locals pour in, many under dollar amounts, with gifts of time and effort offsetting expenses.
Debate centers on purchasing an automobile for the fire chief in Oshkosh. Proponents note cars can go through heavy snow when a horse team may stall, while opponents fear delays, need for a chauffeur, and arrival before firefighters. The committee report urges study and possible action later.
The piece discusses adopting automobile fire engines with chemical extinguishers to reach fires faster. Advocates cite faster arrival, reduced damage, and success in cities like Wayne Pa and Springfield, comparing costs and upkeep to horse drawn units. Aimed at saving city expenditures, the plan promises quicker response and fewer delays even when horses fail.
A fragmented sketchy item discusses remedies and cures for women's urinary issues and general health. It includes testimonials about Buck Teta Ai new salves and laxatives, mentions a mother figure and father, and cites various local business names and endorsements.
MAX 900L TO BE TRIED. Lee Maw Charnes with one aie ae Serlgss Offense la Breaght. He was arraigned in court and trial set for December 14. jury strike date December 12. Goll’s wife Henrietta Goll attended. Goll previously charged with abducting a 16 year old girl in Neena but that charge dropped. He escaped from hospital after injuring himself and was recaptured near Fond du Lac through a ruse involving the Clemans girl.
This evening at Franklin avenue the high school football team will be banqueted in an annual event by Mr. O'Neil. The election of a captain for the 1909 blue and white eleven will be held this evening. "Honey" Webster and "Con" Converse are the leading candidates for captain.
A business man explains his health regimen and claims Beechams Pills keep his stomach and bowels in order. He says Beechams Mile aids digestion and sleep, noting insomnia previously troubled him but now Rome sleeps well. He urges readers to ask their druggist for Beechams Pills.
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