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Dusty Oshkosh Streets Amid Strong Gale
A fierce wind in Oshkosh spread dust across pavements with no sprinkling possible due to freezing water. Merchants and the public works office noted the issue while suggesting drastic measures. lack of snow worsened conditions and a California style petroleum sprinkle was proposed. The city court adjourned a creditor case involving Western Shade Cloth for three weeks after a circuit court order halted proceedings.
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Oshkosh
Board of Public Works
Main Street
California
Chicago
Kaerner
Western Shade Cloth Company
Charles L. Feil
Frank