Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1920

Page

3

Markets Shift Upward After Sluggish Open in New York

The Associated Press reports a definite early upturn in stocks led by independent steel and automobile shares gaining one to three points. Names like American Car, Pressed Steel Car, Crucible, Vanadium, Sloss-Sheffield and Pierce-Arrow show notable strength, while Liberty bonds ease and new Belgian bonds remain active. The close is irregular with several leaders retreating as call money spikes to 14 percent.

Associated Press New Yort American Car Pressed Steel Crucible Vanadium Sloss-Sheffield Pierce-Arrow Olte Cuba Alo Middle States Cail Mexican Petroleum Baldwin

Wheat and corn futures retreat as bears press market

Chicago traders saw larger receipts and selling pressure in corn with prices slipping from early quotes. July and September futures edged lower, then rallied briefly before renewed weakness and nerves toward the close. Oats and rye also posted softer values as grain markets reflected grain and feeding value disparities.

Associated Press Chicago

Horses and Cows Removed Free of Charge in City Radius

Fragmentary notice states removal of horses and cows free within ten miles of the city. Some garbled text mentions payment and penalties but key detail is free removal inside the specified radius.

Live Stock Prices and Grains Across Markets

Chicago stock yards report receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep with top bids and bulk prices. Milwaukee and Plymouth market notes list butter eggs cheese hay and dairy goods with daily price ranges. Minneapolis grain and flour values show cash wheat oats rye flax and related commodities across reporting districts. City markets report no change.

United Press Milwaukee Wits Sats Plymouth Wis Chuese Young Americas Associated Presa Minneapolis

Fear To Retire Owing To Chlorine In Street

East side residents spent a sleepless night as chlorine gas leaked from a defective carboy at a chemical plant. Deputy Fire Chief Helm and four rescuers were overcome and hospitalized. Firefighters checked tenements. crowds gathered in streets as the gas hung over the area.

Associated Press New York East Side Helm

Girl Dies After Bomb Explosion In Chicago

Chicago report says Ethel Roberts age 18 died in a hospital and Annie Guest, also 18, is seriously injured after a bomb placed against a plumbing shop door exploded last night. Police link the bombing to a labor dispute. The shop owner's home was damaged five months earlier.

Associated Press Chicago Ethel Roberts Annie Guest

Saloonkeeper's Home Transformed Into Parsonage in Weston

Weston a Dunn County village once boasting a saloon and no church now has a parsonage in the former saloonkeeper's home after the First Methodist Church was formed. Three years ago the community voted out the saloon and a dance hall became a church, leaving Weston with its only church.

Associated Press Superion Weston Dunn County

Democratic Leaders Pick McAdoo Within Three or Four Ballots

San Francisco Democratic leaders announce the convention will nominate William G. McAdoo within three or four ballots. Homer Cummings says speed ratification of the suffrage amendment may be pursued with Tennessee. Governor Roberts may call a special session to act on ratification.

United Press San Francisco Wilson Homer Cummings Democratic National Committee Wiliam G. McAdoo Thomas B. Love National Committee Texas Calif Homer Cummings Democratic! National Committee Tennessee Roberts Roberta Associated Press Pittsburg Warren G. Harding Allegheny County

Menasha to Dedicate Bronze Tablet For Doty Pageant

Special to The Northwestern Menasha will host a Doty centennial pageant on July 5 along the Fox River bank. A bronze tablet honoring Doty and the Case expedition will be unveiled at 3 PM after a forenoon parade. General King will speak at 2:30 PM, with a Boy Scout pageant in the evening aided by Camp Fire Girls.

Menasha Doty Fox River Case Northwest England State Historical Society Joseph Schafer Thera Sill Ben General King Milwaukee

Northern Baptist World Fund tops eighty note rise

Buffalos Dr John Y Aitchison presented the Northern Baptist convention first annual report in Denver. He said the world movement fund now stands at 69 129 950 an increase of 8 million from the prior figure. The fund had reached 62 500 000 recently and a 1 500 009 conditional gift from John D Rockefeller Jr became available at that point. Another such gift awaits subscriptions reaching 87 500 000.

Associated Press Buffals John Y. Aitchison General Board of Promotion Northern Baptist Convention Denver Northern Baptist New World Movement Fund Aitchison

Racine Sealer Heads State Association

Madison Wisconsin D E Fitzgerald city sealer at Racine was elected president of the Wisconsin Weights and Measures association after a three day convention in the senate chamber August Lutze of Cheboygan was elected secretary treasurer.

Associated Press Madison D. E. Fitzgerald Racine Wisconsin Weights and Measures Association Senate Fitzgerald August Lutze Cheboygan

Bergdoll Arrest Reported in Michigan

Sheriff in Missaukee County detains a man described as Grover C Bergdoll the Philadelphia draft evader. He claims the name George Purce of Toledo, accompanied by Floyd Palmer. The trio says they are on a fishing trip while driving an automobile.

Associated Press Lake City Mich William Brown Missauker County Grover C. Bergdoll Philadelphia George Purce Toledo Floyd Palmer

Strikers Claim Gains Across Eastern Rail Lines

Rail unions report small improvements in freight conditions in the east as strike actions spread. In Maryland's Hagerstown about 328 yard workers walked out, yet passenger and through freight moves largely continued. Baltimore conditions were expected to ease, while Burlington switchmen in Quincy and Hannibal prepared to return to work after brief absences.

Baltimore Ealy Golme Hannibal Burlington Railway Quincy Burlington

Greeks Start Offensive Against Turkish Nationalists

The Greek army launches an offensive against Mustapha Kemal Pasha’s forces in Smyrna Asia Minor with reported initial success. The official Greek army statement released today confirms gains and notes Allied conference actions granting Greece a free hand in military measures in Turkey as decided at the Hythe meeting.

Associated Press Smyrna Asia Minor Mustapha Kemal Pasha Boulogne Greece Turkey Hythe

Workmen killed by munitions explosion at Springfield plant

Wreckage of the Western Cartridge plant near Springfield was partially destroyed by a fire after a powder explosion. Two men, William Dillard aged 19 and William Ingram aged 24, were killed. Eleven others were injured, with four seriously burned. An additional victim, Lee Kane, died at St Johns hospital later.

Associated Pray Springfield Western Cartridge William Dillard William Ingram Lee Kane St John's Hospital

Improper for Officials to Take Part in Campaigns

Members of the Republican party gathered in Missouri to review testimony from Washington about presidential campaign expenditures. They argued that officials including Jacob L. Babler of St. Louis and W. J. Cole of Unionville improperly participated in preconvention activities and aided campaign delegates.

Associated Preag Sedalia Republican Party Missouri Washington Senate Committee Patty Jacob L. Babler St. Louis W. J. Cole Unionville State Committee

Plans for Big Harbor at Calumet Lake Forming

The Calumet harbor committee proposes a large industrial harbor at Lake Calumet linking the lake to the gulf waterway. The project includes a 93 acre harbor water area a 471 acre central basin 14 miles of water frontage and 14 large slips with a belt line railway and connections to 15 railways. Complete plans are to be submitted next week.

Associated Press Chtemge Mi--Thi Lake Calumet

Pershing falls ill before Harvard address

Cambridge Mass Gen John J Pershing was suddenly taken ill just before his Harvard commencement address. He was taken to the home of William Cameron Forbes. His condition was not serious. Boston Edison boosts pay 19 percent for about 2000 workers and cuts electricity price 8 percent for 315000 retail customers.

Pershing United Press Cambridge Mass John J. Pershing Harvard Willialm Cameron Forbes The Philippines Associated Press Boates Wase Boston Edison Company

State Board of Health Plans June Meeting

The annual meeting of the State Board of Health will be held here on June 29. The board will consider revising camp sanitation rules and adopting a code for installing toilet facilities in rural schools. Officers will be elected.

Madison State Board of Hea

U S milk output and herd size rise in 19 9

The U S Bureau of Markets reports a peak in 19 9 when milk production reached 96 9 000 000 000 pounds and the number of dairy cows on farms exceeds 22 9 000 000 The figures come from Uncle Sam s farm statistics produced in Washington D C and reflect higher dairy activity nationwide.

Uncle Sam Associated Press

Jersey Breeders Plan County Picnic and Organize

The Winnebago county Jersey breeders schedule the first county picnic at the Washburn farm on Omro road. A noon lunch precedes talks by R Hicks of Oshkosh and G A Buckstur with Miss Olive Wilms sharing calf club insights. An Omro Calf club demonstration follows, Edgarton’s talk canceled.

Winnebago County Washburn Farm Omro Road Thhe R. Hicks Ovhkosh Omro G A. Buckstur Olive Wilms Neenah Atermrie Edgarton

Elwell Murder Mystery Deepens in New York

Police admit motive remains unknown as Joseph B. Elwell is found murdered in his apartment. They plan no recall of Minneapolis singer Milas Anderson, while Anderson cites travel and family constraints amid ongoing inquiries.

United Pigsa Mere Lork Pulice Joseph B. Elwell Misa Wily Hope Anderson Minneapolis New York Milas Anderson Victor von Schiegell Minnneapolise Elly Hope Anderson Joseph Rowne Howell New York Bridge Authority Garden Swann New York Dispatches Mist Anderson

International chamber of commerce talks began in Paris

Delegates from the United States Great Britain France Italy and Belgium met in Paris to organize an international chamber of commerce. The session focused on welcoming delegates and arranging hotel accommodations while outlining plans to improve international trade relations and stabilize transportation conditions.

United Press Paris United States Great Britain France Italy Belgium International Chamber of Commerce

Belligerent Owls Invade Girard Kansas City Area

Reports say a lone resident suffered probable night loss as belligerent screech owls invaded Girard and nearby areas for over a week. Dozens of residents reported disturbances and fear amid the ongoing nocturnal intrusion by the birds.

Girard Kansas Associated Press Kan Girard

Palmer House ad and multiple sale notices in Neenah Fond du Lac area

Classified fragment lists fruit jars prices per dozen, a lost leather bag with infant apparel between Neenah and Fond du Lac with contact for Palmer House manager and a reward. Also advertises several houses for sale with prices from 2600 to 4900, a kitchen wood stove and a request to inquire at 202 Central Avenue after 6 p.m.

Neenah Fond du Lac Palmer House Fania Tans Labia

Home Remedies Industry Ad Claim for Over Fifty Years

An old style advertisement touts enduring trust in home remedies, spices, extracts, soaps, and toilet preparations, claiming a half century of service and quality, urging buyers to purchase products with a long standing reputation.

Bauer's and Pueppke's Restaurant Adpromises Travel Goods and Dinners

Exclusive trunk and bag store advertises trunks bags and cases direct from factory to container with repair service and exchange option. Located at 130 Main Street phone numbers 2850 and 1685. Also promotes Big Regular Dinners and Sunday special dinners at Pueppke's Restaurant near River, Ouhkoah.

Bauer's Main Street Pueppke River Ouhkoah

Shoe Bargains Offer Big Savings From Local Store

A local advertiser promotes 650 pairs of ladies shoes from the March Shoe Co offering sizes 3 to 4 1 2 with leather uppers and durable wear at 2 to 3 50 per pair. Men and ladies styles claim prices 1 to 2 dollars below competitors with low overhead on a side street at 243 Otter street near Washington school. Also notices daily Winneconne boat schedule times in the morning and afternoon with service to Dunkel Minter.

March Shoe Co Herbert Meyer Otter Street Washington School

Ne nelms-Peele dog license notice and items for sale

Public notice to dog owners in Nekimt Nelelms-Peele Town. License required by July 1 with 3 plus fees per dog via mail or in person to Clerk FR D Oshkosh WH. Also various sale ads: player piano trade in, coal, leather cabinet chest, 1917 Hudson car, household items, and clothing offers with contact details.

Nekimt Pune Clark Nelelms Liberty Randy Merritt Street Ehrmann’s Main Street Guytavus Fuel Co Fifth Minnesota Street Oregon W. J. Hansen Roralla Street Star Theater Irving Street Heystone Windrow

For Sale Items and Hay Auction at Corner Bowen and New York Avenue

For sale items listed including upholstered davenport library table office desk ged commode singer sewing machine wardrobe rocker tuning table coal range kitchen tables and chairs refrigerator encyclopedia Britannica timber and more Call at 263 Elsa Street or phone 1076 For sale 114 acres of Timothy hay at corner Bowen and New York Avenue phone 2252 H H Powers

Singer Elsa Street Timothy Hay Bowen New York Avenue H H Powers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bomebody Stenog Aer Bony Hayward Min Ledene Oe Honesty Beia Winnies Mwy GyesTep Aunt Sheer Matee Tek Nex Wall Street Hartley & Co Old Commercial National Bank Oshkosh Allie Chalmers American Car & Foundry American Locomotive Anaconda Atchison Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steal Canadian Pacific Alentra Leather Chicago & Northwestern China Columbia Gas & Electric Columbia Graphophone Erie General Motors Goodrich Great Northern Great Northern Railroad Inspiration Mercantile Marine International Nickel International Paper Kennecott Copper Maxwell Miami Copper Midvale Steel National Finamel Nevada Consolidated New York Central New Haven & Hartford Norfolk & Western Northern Pacifiic Ohio Cities Gas Pennsylvania Ray Consolidated Reading Republic Iron & Steel Rock Island Stromberg Binclair Oil Southern Pacific Southern Railway St Paul St. Paul Studebaker Union Pacific United Food Products United States Rubber United States Steel Uteh Copper Wabash “A Westinghouse Liberty Second Abias I Vistory Commercial Associated Press Chiccage United States Bureau of Markete California Milwaukee Grain Market Associated Prang Wilwaukee Northern Cork L&d Wisconsin Wilwauckee Wéa Minneapolia Political Bulletins Baptist World Fund Racine Sealer Heads State Association Bergdoll Michigan Big Harbor Calumet Lake State Board OF Health Jersey Elwell Portland Ore Ming Anderson Charles A. Anderson Mr. Anderson Commerce Chamber Boyd & Son Chas. Goltz Jefferson Ave Lennon Bros Algoma Street J. G. Diehl Columbia Eveready MAZDA Domestic Utilities Supply CO Victory Soft Coal Winnecome NIOHW Dally A.m Teaver Winneconne Dunkel, Minter Park Avenue Crane & Chase Main St Monroe Auto Owners AM Light and Pearl Streets Lawrence Larsen REO Butter Nut Baking Co Ceupe St Brennan John Brennan Krueger Automobile Co Pranklin DODGE COLE Oldsmobile Garege State Street Abo Schrottky Bros. Bleyeles Mali Badger Tire CO C.O. Sweet Kruecer Garage MOXEX NP Christensen Main Enyou Club Marsh Next Fail Norestern G. W. Athearn Mia G. P. Hansom Park Street Apply Warning Sheet Metal Co Ceape Street Mary Fis Wil AO Anderson MT. Vernon ST Eeu ” FC Luck Bros, & Hall Co. C. Hubbard Frederick Rae Ee Athearn Hotel Athearn Frank Jobhges C. Schoenfeld Monroe Ave Oshkosh Marine Supply Co Scholz CO Wauson Street Crook Borgn Oleson Allen Thorne Wisconsin Avenue Tel Frank S. Ratcliffe Wisconsin Street Milwaukee, Wis Morsell & Keeney Solicitors Moeeka Majestic Big Milwaukee, Wi
Search Courier

Search the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication