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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1900

Page

4

Brick or asphalt pavements debated by cities

A flood of letters from midwestern and northeastern cities dated June 18 1900 discuss brick versus asphalt paving. Mayors and railway company heads from Manistee Cedar Rapids Clinton Terre Haute Muskegon Decatur Richmond Jackson Danbury Meriden Providence Memphis Hot Springs Duluth Marinette Belleville Syracuse Ann Arbor Battle Creek Adrian Fitchburg Clinton Iowa weigh brick durable rail compatibility and cost, with many preferring brick for longevity and track work while acknowledging asphalt limits and regional suitability.

Ordar Rapids Minneapolis P. E. Hall Ce- Gar Rapids Marion City Ry. Oo Decatur Ill Ltd Decatur Traction and Electile Company Richmond Ind B. Kessler Richmond Traction Company Worcester Mass A. H. Stone Consolidated Street Railway Company Marinette Wis H. C. Higgins Marinette Electric Railway Company Syracuse N. Y Reihvey B. G. Connette Syracuse Rapid ‘Transit Rail- Way Company

State Electric Company Prefers Brick Paving for City Streets

In a dated correspondence H Judson, manager, explains the State Electric Company’s preference for brick paving over asphalt. He notes brick’s durability since 1890, easier repair on streetcar lines, and less disruption to paving, while admitting no experience with asphalt and wishing brick remains the choice.

BOON Chippewsa Velley Electric Railroad Company J. K. Harrigan State Electric Company H. Judson

Desperate Hat Fit Drives Woman to Destruction

A woman endures repeated ill fitting hats from milliners, each attempt worsens headaches. After a final breakdown she tears the hat apart, discards it, and orders a new one, then preserves the ruined hat pieces in tissue and boxing for return.

Dr. J A Crum Howe otetric Physician and Surgeon

Dr J A Crum is listed as a physician and surgeon with offices on Main Street and a residence on Jackson Street. Contact details include phone number 228 and office hours morning and afternoon with a Sunday midday slot.

Main Street Thane No Jackson Street

Teary Splurge Inspires Courage In New York Sun

A shopper recounts a costly splurge on millinery, noting it paid and boosted her mood. A lamb-like friend admits envy and says she now plans to try a similar act, recounting the candid confession to another woman.

New York Sun

Blee ting Bikers Sold As Strength Booster In Idaville Ad

An Ida village ad promotes Bleeding Bikers as a remedy for fatigue and illness. A testimonial from J. W. Gardner of Idaville claims renewed strength and appetite after using the product. The notice touts the medicine as a 40 cent street sale item at Hauman's dress store.

J. OW. Gardner Idaville Ind Ife Hauman’s. Dres

Bushels of Money Wasted on Cosmetics and Health Remedies

An advertises cosmetics and tonics as wasteful purchases for women and promotes Clover Root Ten and Liberty Tablets as cures. It touts Diagrams of digestion and beauty tied to healthy blood, with prices and druggist sellers A Horn and Schmidt.

A. Horn

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