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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
Street car changes dominate a Jackson Street line debate with Aldermen Smith Voss and Medonald debating costs service and citizen impact. President Clement C Smith explains plans and aims while critics warn of revenue shortfalls and improper bookkeeping as repairs and depreciation are scrutinized.
The notice extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Beona from the California Fig Syrup Co as a simple pleasant laxative approved by physicians and recommended to families. It warns buyers to purchase the genuine product from leading druggists, priced at fifty cents per bottle, and notes a broader discussion of a city interurban plan mentioned during interviews with Mr Vera and Mr Smith and coverage by The Northwestern.
A local exchange reveals strong citizen opposition to removing the upper Main Street trolley line. Residents urge retained service, while advocates push for double tracking and broader transit improvements.
Fragmented remarks recount a clash over Main Street improvements with residents urging action on lower Main Street while others condemn delays. Critics insist faster work is needed to connect neighborhoods and ease commute, amid heated exchanges and partial consensus.
Aldermen and residents clashed over removing the Rosia street line and rerouting cars past the postoffice. Fostered by fears of congestion and long waits, opponents argue impacts on pedestrians and northeast residents while supporters say double tracks would ease delays. Davis supported the general plan noting time savings from eliminating switches.
Aldermen debate franchise terms for a tram project along North Street Sawyer Avenue to West Algonson. They weigh curtailment of service, costs, and a high voltage wire removal plan with substation move to Eureka while parties seek a self supporting arrangement amid public concern.
Friends in Chicago announce the wedding of Wendell R. Danks formerly of Oshkosh and Anna M. Petersen. They wed December 2 at 4 pm at the Meethodist church parsonage on South Park Avenue and Twenty third Street. The bride, educated in Chicago, worked in the American Soap Company premium store. A reception and wedding supper followed for close relatives. They will reside at Wentworth Avenue corner of Thirty eight Street.
Friends in this city note the death of Traymond L. Kingsbury son of Mr and Mrs J O Kingsbury of Detroit. He was seventeen and a prominent athlete in Detroit High School sports. His father long resided here and was the first manager of Grand Crow Tea Company.
County board of supervisors will meet next Monday January 4 for a three day session to review accounts and handle routine matters. The short January gathering reduces potential March session days, with eleven day November session and a six day January period leaving limited time for March under annual limits.
Overeating causes stomach distress and health problems. The article promotes Heacham's Pills and Heacham's Pots as a remedy, claiming relief from indigestion, water brash, flatulence, and nervous upset. It urges short treatment courses and notes price and availability in drug stores.
Miscellaneous society items and brief notices from Oshkosh including meetings of Cio clans and Modern Pristifise groups, visits by Miss Lettie Davis, Mrs J F Hok and others, travel greetings, tax payments by Frank Wentzel, and state itinerary for Gen Charles King tour. Also marriage licenses issued, a surprise birthday party for Robert Barling, illness updates on Mrs Wadkins, a motor accident involving Assemblyman-elect William Bray, Red Cross stamp drive results, and a Wyoming sleigh ride party.
An advertisement touts Trall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, claims it is a regular prescription from top physicians, and notes testimonials. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and Bitter tonics as aids, with various health claims and prices.
F A Lampard offers direct factory piano sales highlighting improved action that extends piano life by twenty years. Temperature stability and modern construction cited. Samples on display and viewings by appointment at 516 Jackson Street. Phone 348.
An old home remedy promotes granulated sugar syrup with Pinex to treat cold or coughs. Mix two and a half ounces Pinex in a pint bottle, fill with syrup made by boiling a pint of granulated sugar with half a cup of water, and take a teaspoon every one to three hours. The recipe claims strong medicinal value and pleasant taste for children. Also notes Miss Maurene Ostrom visiting Miss Gene Sturtevent in River errest.
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