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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
6
The Oshkosh Consumers league urges shoppers to buy early for Christmas to ease the holiday rush. Merchants in other cities echo the call and advise paying cash, mailing packages early, and avoiding last minute buying to assist stores and delivery.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and heart ailments claiming swift relief from urinary issues and night-time trips to the bathroom. It asserts high success and offers free samples and a medical book by mail from Binghamton New York.
R. H. Cattermole, an engineer in the mechanical department of the Wisconsin Central Railway, visited the city in conference today regarding the installation of safety apparatus on Polk Street to be operated by electricity. The measure aims to enhance crossing safety and traffic flow.
Consumers' leagues advocate early shopping for Christmas with tactics in ads sermons calendars and church notices to keep shoppers attentive. Merchants urged to stock up and announce promotions while ministers and clubs address humane timing. Attorney Cowling notes debate over railroad gate installation at Division and Polk streets following council ordinance.
City officials agreed to install electric gates at the crossing to ease traffic and improve safety. The plan, supported by City Attorney Cowling, would use a fast acting electric system and keep an existing bell in place, with gates operated for north and south bound trains from designated towers. Installation awaited available materials before beginning.
At a monthly board meeting Oshkosh Public Library restored its staff after the departure of former librarian Miss Maud Durlin and Miss Weed now in El Paso Texas. Ella G. Parmele was named librarian and Hattie Barney assistant librarian, with Parmele assuming charge of one department.
Bright new silks and fabrics offered at $1.00 per yard. Suk Waistings with over thirty five varieties in latest shades. Crepe de Chine scarf material. Black Taffeta yard wide. China, Peau de Crepe, Peau de Soie, Pongee and Satin listed with colors and summer wear appeal. Lining Satin guaranteed for two seasons.
The item lists fabric color options white cream pink light blue lavender and champagne and mentions washable wide 27 inch fabric sold at 7 gc. First Floor.
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