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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
2
Crowds gathered at Riverside cemetery for Memorial Day ceremonies with a G A R honoring veterans of the Civil War and later conflicts. Local leaders including Mayor McIlhenry addressed themes of Americanism, liberty, and memory, as volleys and prayers framed a solemn tribute to the nation’s patriots.
The 1920 lake bathing season is expected to begin soon at Menominee Park. Supt Edward Burger plans to have ducks ready by week’s end and aims to open the bathing pavilion with limited attendants. Bathing may start after Memorial Day if weather and water warm, with many bathers already visiting the beach by auto. Motorcycle Officer George Connor, injured in a recent accident, resumes duty.
Afra 2 C Jetwop and Jittleson visit Menonines Michigan to see relatives. Mrs Janson formerly Mrs Luis Harmon of Mentutines. Tidward Lean of Ste Paul manages Crex Carpet company and visits city with his mother Mrs J J Ream. Mr and Mrs I O Wolverton return to their home after visits. George Tanetet and Fugo Helniehe motored to Shawane Sunikiy for relatives and friends. Services of the city were numerous during May with sixty one calls, eleven for the pitrol and Venerean arregta. This record excludes motor vehicle speed violations. Dentists applying for overnight at the pollen station were five.
The Oshkosh ceremony featured a memorial banner donated by Edgar P. Sing in memory of the boys we left. Veterans in knaki and Canadian uniforms attended the parade and cemetery exercises. Percy McClearty, veteran of the First World War, served as first class private and earned a Distinguished Conduct Medal. He lives on Midh Street and works at Wisconsin Auto Parts plant.
The MigNower steamed from Appleton Neenah and Menasha to Oshkosh yesterday with a large crowd aboard. It arrived after noon and discharged passengers at Menominee Park where most excursionists spent the day. The vessel departed about 6:30 pm for the return trip, carrying a capacity crowd onboard.
A speech defending Americanism rooted in Washington and Lincoln urges restoration of free government and personal liberty. The speaker cautions against autocratic minorities and calls for liberty as both political and industrial, stressing freedom of expression and responsibility. He criticizes un-American movements and advocates daily study of foundational rights.
A speaker urged awakening to the signs of the times, calling for patriotism of peace. He warned against prohibitions and debt, urging harmony with a divine spirit and honoring Washington and Lincoln. He framed liberty and democracy as sacred principles for future generations.
An Oshkosh woman urges adopting a uniform cemetery care plan like other cities. She argues the sexton system ensures uniform upkeep, while privately tended plots vary, leaving some graves overgrown and untended. she stresses collective responsibility for neatness and flowers.
A reader urges proper care of cemetery grounds and adopting a city plan used elsewhere. He notes uneven grass cutting across lots, cites neglected areas near well kept plots, and suggests employing cemetery workers to trim grass and rake lots for a uniformly neat appearance. The writer mentions the Masonic section and previous promises of paid maintenance.
County Clerk Manuel notes a surge in marriage licenses in April and May with 56 in April and 67 in May, far above 1919 figures of 43 and 75 for the same months. June is expected to surpass last year’s June total, continuing Dan Cupid’s active timing in Winnebago county.
An ad offers a rupture treatment device with a 20 or 26 day trial and no cost to test. Sufferers are asked to send a name and address to receive a blank measurement form, then try the device at home and report results. The Easyhold Co advertises comfort versus old belts and urges sharing with friends.
The Oshkosh holiday was peaceful with business largely closed and crowds away from the shops. Memorial Day exercises at Riverside cemetery attracted many, while parks and theaters saw notable attendance and patriotic displays marked by flag ceremonies and public gatherings.
The board of education approves plans for the construction of a new Monhonga school, to be opened by the board chef pupilc wor WeNorten ANernoven in accordance with the approved plans.
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