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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
9
The Wisconsin bar honors Col Gabriel Bouck posthumously with tributes at the Madison memorial exercises. Charles Barber speaks for Winnebago County Bar Association and John I Klawin pays tribute. Bouck’s career spans judge, congressman, speaker, and soldier. colleagues recall his integrity and honesty.
A letter from Postum Company highlights a man who avoided coffee early, switched to Postum, and credits better sleep and fewer headaches after adoption. The tale mentions childhood coffee use, nervous spells, and a final endorsement of Postum as preferable to coffee.
A Manning Iowa woman writes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints and costly medicines. The letter credits restored health to the remedy and urges other sick women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
The remarks recall Bouck as a strong figure in Wisconsin law, likening him to historic lawyers and noting his use of statutory deed forms and New York code influence. He was called the founder of notable legislative concepts and a pioneering state solicitor.
The piece honors Gabe Bouck, describing his long service as a lawyer in Wisconsin and the impact of his weekly lectures, called "Rourk's philosophy." It highlights his punctuality, work ethic, and influence on young colleagues, noting his humility and devotion to public life.
Dunn of Aprieton was in the city on business Wednesday. Mrs J K Clark of Murdison street attended. Willing workers plan Friday meeting with Mrs Bauman at 236 Walnut Street. E H Sonneman from Ebayer was among visitors in Oshkosh Wednesday.
Postmaster M. Crane reports Oshkosh post office receipts for May indicate growth in city business. The memorandum presents stamp sales totals for the last twelve years with notable increases, highlighting a healthier revenue trend and potential economic vigor for the area.
High School track team sails to Madison to compete in the annual state Interscholastic meet under the State association. Captain Benjamin Lampert leads events in the quarter, half, and mile races with high hopes for medals. Lester Lampert and Everhart are listed for multiple distance events and hurdles, while Rawhing and Mucks shoulder weight events and the discus. Coach Hulstey expresses confidence in a strong showing and a celebratory week after recent victories.
The Berlin area Highs aim to finish their season with one more victory after a string of solid showings. They stand near even financially despite a tough schedule, with five wins and one loss coming from strong regional teams. The squad defeated Oshkosh Business College and Y M C A teams but lost to local Normal, Ripon highs, and St John’s Military Academy in hard fought games.
The steamer Leander Choate arrived from Green Bay at Oshkosh with 256 tons of coal and 60 tons of salt and hardware totaling 306 tons, believed the heaviest cargo ever landed there. The vessel, which can carry 350 tons, rode high on the water and showed potential for Fox River freight growth.
An advertisement argues that dreams arise from undigested stomach matter and insomnia. It promotes Beecham's Pills as the best remedy to improve digestion and calm nerves, claiming relief from restlessness and terrifying dreams.
Fragmented text references a family history and letters. Mentions include a father, police, Dowling, and Dim Smartaville with unclear relations. Appears to discuss a sixteen month old and a letter addressed to parents residing in Osh isbywald Dim Smartaville.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Fifth Annual event with references to a Zouaves unit and a tune labeled 28.5.2. Details about date, place, or outcomes are unclear due to damaged text.
The county reports 38 128 property payments made before sale totaling 34871 58 about 1000 higher than last year. Cash on hand stands at 28163 23 with total funds 25609 80. No accounts show full overdraft though the asylum fund shows 20 and furniture 292 21.
City updates report marriage license details and court actions including fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Descriptions cover a desertion case in Fond du Lac and Spokane, a lodge meeting in Oshkosh, and subpoenas in the Jacob Mara case, with regional officials and residents named.
A report notes Hammon detained in connection with an unspecified PS3 related matter. Limited readable text suggests ongoing police involvement and a formal process, with no explicit charges or outcomes detailed.
Fragmented text references prices and items with unclear context. Mentions include costs per unit and terms like “Dean’s Ointment” and “Tide” along with scattered names, but the overall meaning and event remain unreadable.
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