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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
6
A seller touts shirts at 95 cents or 1.50 dollars with a general assertion of good quality and household appeal. The note claims customer satisfaction and urges buyers to visit tomorrow for 4 shirts, detailing casual and pleated styles and various colors at reduced prices. Special price near five cents is mentioned.
The advertisement touts a large men's and boys furnishings section with underwear at 25c and 50c per garment, half hose at 15c and 25c, neckwear at 39c, four-in-hand and teck ties, and belts at 25c and 50c. Union suits from $1.00 to $3.00 are highlighted as the best value.
The Continental markets superior summer garments with tailored quality. A wide range includes mixed grey and brown serges, homespuns and flannels. Suits feature various button styles and patterns, with prices from $8.50 to $25.00 and blue serge options at $12.50 to $25.00. Tailoring is described as excellent and ready-made to fit, with measurement optional.
The ad invites customers to inspect the new straw hat line highlighting wares in different weaves, weights, shapes and sizes. It claims the here offered hats are superior to rivals with a note that similar hats cost more elsewhere. Includes straw hats for men, boys and children from 2 cents upward.
The Wisconsin Illinois league aims to reduce long railway travel by staging several July games in Milwaukee. Madison Oshkosh and others will play in Milwaukee on July 5 and 11 12 with Oshekosh at Milwaukee likely July 11 12. President Moll supports the plan as a crowd drawing attraction.
President Moll of the league praises improving attendance and play this season. He mentions Madison and Wausau games in Milwaukee on July 6 with Freeport and Wausau, and Oshkosh fans show growing enthusiasm. He cites better behavior, professional Umpires, and weather easing travel as key factors. Rockford attendance is referenced.
About twenty members of Pinery camp No 378 Modern Woodmen of America plan to travel from Oshkosh to Peoria Illinois for the order head camp in June. Seventeen are on the drill team entering three contests with prizes up to 260. The group drills at Wondman hall and will be among thousands of speedmen at the convention. Frank J Ting will represent the camp as a delegate. Charles F Staege traded business in Berlin Thursday.
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