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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
9
The Northwestern notes Hoover endorses the Republican ticket and platform, urging fellow Republicans to unite behind Harding. It credits Hoover with broad, patriotic support for national success and warns against third party movements, predicting a harmonious coalition and forthcoming victory.
The piece notes McAdoo will not allow his name before the Democratic convention citing private affairs and campaign costs. It argues his withdrawal risks a scramble for the ticket, benefiting Republicans who seek a clear contest and a strong platform. It also mentions Bryan and Wilson era issues and a looming summer vacation for schoolchildren.
A column notes women in the Democratic party proposing a rooster emblem to replace the donkey. It argues the rooster lacks justification and would not likely win votes, while Democrats face internal disarray. It mentions Hoover supporting Republicans, Gompers’ reelection, Burdine’s modest candidacy, Detroit’s growth, and marriage investment trends.
The New York Evening Post probes Warren G Harding’s middle name claiming Gamaliel, a historically significant biblical name, appears in records. The piece traces Gamaliel through pre Christian eras and likens it to a landslide victory in early times, suggesting the name’s novelty in American political history.
The New York World argues presidential primaries are costly and prone to abuse. It cites expensive advertising, paid orators, rented campaign quarters, and stock-like schemes as inflating expenses beyond the primary act. It notes General Wood’s critique of the so called new system.
A collage of editorial quips from Wisconsin papers notes rising daylight on issues, the Prohibition party legacy, and shifting political sentiments. It cites Lenroot backing Harding, Democratic awakening, and debates over Republican unity and third parties in state politics.
A long feature praising public parks in Oshkosh Menominee park. It lauds summer use of beaches, playgrounds, boating and band concerts, and the Fraternal Order event. The piece credits city management for open spaces, advocates memorials to local soldiers, and urges continued support for park expansion and beautification.
The Daugan Record Herald reports an amendment increasing capital stock from 30000 to 100000. La Crosse plans school oversight funding as city approves 432000 for three new school buildings and daylight saving motions pass merchants fine tune closing hours. Obituaries note Mrs Clarissa Utter of Trempealeau and Mrs Mary Catherine Foster in La Crosse. Grassroots, Judge Getts marks golden wedding in Grenada Rapids alongside Neenah's Roberts estate bequests to Red Cross. Marinette forms Skidmore-Riehle Land Co with 500000 capital for colonization work. Oronte ceases weekly after fifty years due to rising costs.
United Press notes a mix of sensational snippets from New York and other places. A sailor stuck a cigarette in a baby’s mouth in South Carolina while a hapless railway ticket agent was hugged by a woman gang. George Lauch, 19 months, survives a fall into a 100 foot well with only a muddy face. Skidmore Land Credit fixes stock at 1 million dollars as Skidmores promote settlement. In Manioroc aluminum stock soars to 12 million dollars, with no management changes. Clintenrike plans July Fourth celebrations featuring a Goddess of Tolbertr and a parade.
The diary opens with a restless narrator lamenting a tedious morning meal at the Bullard home and delighting in a planned departure. After a tense breakfast, she greets her father with joy at the station and boards a Pullman train to escape her worries, sharing confidences about life and love during the journey to Grand Central.
Harry W. Lewis, Milwaukee business leader and Winnebago County cattle enthusiast, has built a 45 by 130 foot Guernsey barn on his Winneconne farm and a test barn in the village. The spread includes 190 acres across three tracts along Lake Winneconne with a 500-ton hay storage, concrete floors, and a sanitary milk system featuring immediate cooling and a steam sterilizing boiler. The picnic by the Guernsey Breeders’ association highlighted the barns, cattle herds, and the notable cows such as Fannie of Ginwood, with strong butter fat records, as part of Lewis’s expanding agri holdings.
Special to The Northwestern keeps readers informed of Omro residents travel and family updates. F H Charlesworth and wife and Mr and Mrs J G Bennett return from an auto trip through northern Wisconsin with Lucile Charlesworth, recently teaching in Ashland. Emil Blefart of Chicago visits his parents. Carl Smith of Milwaukee visited the Robbins home, Ada Regan and children of Rupon stop by, and Robert Stewart returns from Chicago. Gertie Cundy of Oshkosh comes for Morton’s illness at A A Wiles’s home. Ruby Grogsman resigns from the post office and Helen Maher is employed there. R Q Van Glider visits Waupun briefly. Mr and Mrs R A Sloiffler of Bibwaukes spend Friday with Paul Vande Plusche.
Relatives report Mrs. John Whitney of Los Angeles formerly lived in Weyauwega where Mr Whitney ran a furniture store. Mrs. Ordella Green died at Baldwin’s Mills at 83. Milwuakee attendees attend Marquette University law graduation for Elmer. Mrs. C H Good travels to Duncombe to stay with son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher. Walker Gwin Co moves to Plainfield with Mr. Gwin assuming store duties there.
The night report notes Ludwig C A K Martens, claiming to be the Russian Soviet ambassador, recalled after fifteen months in the U S. A Breslau dispatch cites a Polish communique by General Pilsudski declaring the Polish offensive collapsed and Bolsheviks enveloped the Polish army. Other items include a Portuguese cabinet resignation a U S coal shortage forecast and reforms, gambling arrests at a baseball park, Victoria Cross eligibility for women, and President Wilson urging health crusade participation in schools.
A Wisconsin offer details 5-year 7 percent Gold Notes and 7 percent participating preferred stock sold March 18 across Milwaukee and other cities. Buyers total 1,180 in 90 Wisconsin towns and 18 in 14 outside states, with daily sales averaging over $9,000. Investors receive over $50,000 yearly in cash earnings.
Sales offices listed in Milwaukee Racine Kenosha Watertown Whitewater Burlington Cudahy South Milwaukee with addresses. Mail orders require bank draft certified check post office or express money order sent to Public Service Building Milwaukee Wisconsin. Prompt delivery of notes or shares by registered letter.
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