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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
3
County supervisor D. M. Shea works from county records to prepare a price list for properties. He will gather data on prices for sold parcels mortgages and other values to form a true average property valuation for the city village or town under review.
The text discusses how tax burdens shift with low assessments and real estate pressure. It notes that only a few may escape, while many face higher costs this year, prompting concerns over how the system hurts property owners. The passage hints at policy incentives and the impact on applicants and property rights.
The speaker pledges to revalue taxes to ensure fair shares, arguing that leniency toward merchants and manufacturers shifts the burden to workers. He plans to review property valuations, urge increases, and prepare to present findings to the board of review in response to ongoing agitation. The remarks cite concern over bias benefiting certain classes and promise vigilant appraisal.
The Madison paper lauds Gen. Charles R. Boardman, head of the Wisconsin National Guard, as a premier militia officer for elevating organizational standards and aiding plans for rational modernization. It notes repairs at Malin and Drough Streets and work beginning on a track drain project near the water hole, with tracks of the street oil company to be raised.
The board of public works awarded the contract to Doyle & Strey to carry water to the track drains to prevent a large pool forming. The arrangement ensures footpaths stay dry for passersby.
The speaker argues against taxing manufacturers at full property value, warning it burdens business as trade slows. He acknowledges the hardship but questions the impact on “the other fellow” if manufacturers lack expected trade and must respond.
Officials discuss how assessors value property and report to the county board, which then apportions state and county taxes. They note years of limited changes, explain equalization is hard for people to grasp, and urge cost cuts by reducing wages or hours, highlighting the impact on workers who earn less and have higher relative hardship.
The annual exhibition by the First Presbyterian church brigades will be held next Friday in Armory B. Company Gana and Company H of the Boys brigade will perform regular military drills while the two girls companies present exercises and figure studies. The Presbyterian orchestra of thirty musicians will provide music. The Boys brigades plan a trip to Camp Hirthi across the lake after school ends and expect sixty members to join. They will return by July 1 and remaining days are set for camp in subsequent week.
Report states Fred G Applez yard indicates health improving after a bad accident. He fell eight feet from a board while placing a belt on a wheel in the saw mill area. He suffered brain concussion, nervous shock, and bruises but no broken bones. Recovery expected with bed rest and eventual full use.
Changes sweep the Indians as Brink is released while Merrill takes the field. Farrell departs for Green Bay with the squad and Curtis replaces Rig Chief at first base. Pledges of departure loom as young prospects move into the Oshkosh lineup ahead of the trip to White City.
A Sunday excursion organized by Welsh promises a steamer trip for adults and children. The boat departs from Millen’s Dock on Saturday June 6 from the Main Street dock, with boarding details to follow.
Rocheste r NYS players Hahn and Graggion join Ostikosh roster while Hahn garners Green Bay praise. John F. Larte says no new infielder Anklam will join. Tom managed Bloomington recently and eyes Three-I league move. Indians field tight infield with Warren backstop and Burwell Wer ner Scanlon on the mound as fans anticipate a strong Wisconsin pennant run.
The Memorial Day program in Oshkosh faces delay after stormy weather disrupted plans last weekend. A joint committee may decide Sunday exercises at Riverside cemetery with an address by J. Keith, a reading of Bancroft at Gettysburg, and music from Mendelssohn Quartet. parade likely omitted.
A brief note describes a seasonal kitchen mixture not for drinking but for barring or preserving use. The text mentions an extra Scranton Coat and invites readers to try the concoction this season, with the tone of casual instruction.
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