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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
5
Attorney Frank M. Hort of Milwaukee for Barber Asphalt Paving claims city repudiation of contracts raises bids. He argues repudiation makes contractors wary and pushes up costs as firms must cover expenses and potential suits, harming public works pricing and project timing.
A terse local meeting re_elected officers after a short gathering with limited attendance. The session confirmed leadership for the coming term, signaling continuity and stability for the organization.
The Associated Charities of the city established a permanent body with officers led by President and Secretary and a board of directors. Four local charitable groups affiliate, each represented on the board, to act as a clearing house for relief and fundraising. The organization aims to receive bequests and payments to fund ongoing work and coordinate efforts across existing charities.
Fragmentary readable lines reference names and places but lack coherent facts. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible to summarize a specific item.
An advertisement notes Virgin Pine, a 8 pure compound guaranteed by the manufacturers under the Food and Drugs Act, Serial No 451. The Leach Chemical Co in Cincinnati Ohio prepares it for suspension in half-ounce vats, with each vial sealed in a round wooden case.
A testimonial promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for St Vitus dance and various nervous disorders. The patient describes severe illness, long bed rest, and rapid recovery after using the pills, claiming final cure and lasting health. The ad asserts pills are safe for all and available by mail order.
A Swiss Basel school hall shows teaching through moving pictures. Students watch Holy Land landscapes, battles, Barbarossa’s Tower and famous poets as German remains spoken in Basel. The projector reveals rivers mountains and portraits of Shakespeare, Schiller, and English MPs.
A fragmented nineteenth century article discusses school punishments such as restricted access to the picture room, stammerer teachers using mirrors for self-observation, and the curtailment of sewing class for younger girls. It notes Swiss and German methods, eye training, and claims about imagination linked to education.
An old time ad notices HiNDTP Tonic and Viralizer by Emsoman at Mediaid Drug Store on Aiema street claiming money back guarantees and no cost to try, urging shoppers to avoid stocking hoards and promising refunds. It also promotes Foe fey’s Honey and Tar for coughs not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law, safe for children and adults, from Eld A Horn on Main street.
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