This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
9
An advertisement touts a home mixable remedy with vegetable extracts to cure kidney and rheumatic issues. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, advising shakes and doses after meals and at night, claiming rapid relief and reduction of pain and swelling.
A City of Oshkosh investigation reveals unauthorised ads claiming Commerce approval to run prayers and solicitations. W T Eaglebright, secretary, and Theodore Girton linked to a scheme distributing about 4 000 papers. The Commercial Club disavowed involvement, noting no approval and warning merchants of forgeries using blank checks.
Reports indicate Hawley will travel to town to oversee active work on a project with Pink Pawles, manager of Osllank wah, prompting local focus on the forthcoming June 2 kickoff. Officials anticipate charges and schedule details amid statewide publication discussions by the Wisconsin press corps.
National Institute with Chaone directs that Oshkosh and four city banks will hold annual stockholder meetings to elect directors on June 22, with directors choosing officers for the coming year. Elections align with year‑start practice, though some banks move to the second Tuesday after the first month. The German American Bank meets January 2 at the Fremont Hotel for an officer preview banquet. South Side Executive to choose officers January 6, first Tuesday in January. Oshkosh Bank schedules its election in July.
Fred Daten, Clerk of Circuit Court, will attend a January 27 meeting to discuss forming a state wide organization of circuit court officers. The plan, originated by Worthing of Mend dia Lake, aims to coordinate officers across 74 counties to save tax payers money and improve law passage.
Janitor at the First ward school admitted leaving a faucet open to prevent pipe freezing. Water was turned off by Oshlowd Water Works after warnings. City officials and the water company president held talks with Mayor Han and board president Kerippene. The janitor was instructed on duties, and water restored after three days. No further action planned beyond warning.
A lively Armory on Merritt Street hosts a large December romp for Episcopal parish youth with hundreds of children, supper for 600, and a Red Riding Hood cantata led by Trinity Sunday School pupils. Cast includes Catharine Joslyn as Red Riding Hood. Ethel Snell as mother. Loreta Tyrrell as grandmother. Clarence Robertson as woodsman. Arthur Skinner as the wolf.
One of the essentials of happy homes is a fund of information on health and products. Syrup of Figs and Senna is presented as a known, wholesome family laxative approved by physicians and the Well Informed of the World. Buy the genuine Californias Tig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
The text notes that many children suffer from malnutrition or poor digestion, becoming thin and weak, languid, and failing to grow. It frames undernourishment as a widespread problem linked to inadequate food digestion.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as nourishment and medicine aiding digestion, urging readers to send a sample and paper name for a chance to receive a world atlas.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that reaches the disease through blood and mucous surfaces. It claims to be nonquack medicine, widely prescribed by physicians, with testimonials and Toledo company details. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for colds and chest symptoms.
Mrs C D Hawley and daughter Hagel of Berlin spent Monday in the city. The Athena club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs A E Thresher at New York avenue. Many residents visited relatives in Chicago and Milwaukee over Christmas. Marriage licenses issued to Louis Poller and Selma Pearson, and Ted Richardson and Mable Buckstaff. Local entertaining included Mr J Webster hosting fourteen guests and Mr C Pettingill’s gathering with the Kruger and Washburn families.
Morning headaches plague sufferers after waking, especially women, unless treated. Beecham's Pills quickly relieve headaches linked to stomach or liver issues, with digestive problems fading after a few doses. Burdock Blood Bitters promote strength, appetite, digestion, and sleep. Rat and mice extirpator claims safe use for humans, marketed by Charles Mechel Manufacturing Co. Milwaukee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.