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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
9
Farmers report favorable dry, sunny weather boosting hay quality as haying begins across the county. Mowers, rakes, windrows, and windrows drying strategy are described, with emphasis on timely curing and avoiding wet hay. Barley and other crops show strong conditions, while a distant drug ad on a new eczema cure appears amid the agricultural notes.
A troubled village tale from Stony Ursh recounts masked assailants attacking a cottage. A lone defender, unarmed, repelled the outlaw force with a decisive blow, sending the attackers fleeing. Local guards and the community respond with cautious relief amid ongoing tension.
The Oshkosh Indians sweep two of four from Madison in a Wisconsin Minor League series. Bubser, ill, pitched Sunday after a shaky start as Madison pounded 23 hits in a 16 to 5 win. Oshkosh fans praise Bubser's band of players, with Greh and shortstop Wild Grune delivering strong play. The team opens a series at Freeport Monday before a Rockford showing on July 4 as they chase a college championship.
Privates Enos Edwards Arthur Lindsay and Roy Cook of Company B Second Wisconsin Volunteers marched from Oshkosh to Camp Douglas in four days, a ninety to one hundred mile trek done for novelty and to secure work. They reached the camp ahead of their company and will work in the pits on the rise range when their unit arrives. They reported to Captain J H Laabs and noted weather hindered only by rain. Ryder, son of Mr and Mrs Ryder of Oshkosh, plans to enter the job printing business and is connected to Merri and Hernee as local figures in the Ry Printing firm.
H Susalym of Kin City describes to Green Bay business leaders a plan for hydro electric power on Peshtigo river and Wisconsin river projects. He predicts copper transmission to Green Bay Gas Electric, fueling factories, homes and heat, boosting population toward 60 000 and making Green Bay a thriving second city in the state. He cites California as hydro power leader and outlines current Wisconsin developments from Hudson to Black River and Kilbourn to Milwaukee, urging a united campaign with local merchants and real estate growth.
A long Sunday jaunt by six Oshkosh High School boys and several young women starts after leaving a Neenah interurban stop. They walk a scenic route toward a lakeside camp, with names of the youths and girls noted in an affectionate tone as the group follows a bright but challenging path toward the blue lake. The story traces the mood from eager anticipation to fatigue as the road winds northeast toward a distant lake setting.
One essential of modern happy homes is a vast fund of information on promoting health right living and knowledge of top products. The Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, an ethical remedy approved by physicians and well informed buyers, is a wholesome family laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
From a camp two weary young ladies encountered a group of red young men shortly after six in the evening. The scene describes a distant meeting and the distress of the participants amid the gathering.
Fragmentary notes describe relatives visiting and returning home after weeks with families in Orihula Waupaca and Fond du Lac. Mentions Mr and Mrs 3 High Street, Dr Christoffer, Mrs Steph ont, and CP C Stewart leaving for the Denver convention. Also references Niagara Falls convention, Knights of Pythias social, Damen by Newton Bears, and a forthcoming Fond du Lac Poultry exhibit with about 1000 birds.
Local pamphlet style notices promote 10 cent pie making packs for lemon chocolate and custard pies and claim strong sales. Other items advertise Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores and a kidney cure, with testimonials from rural route residents and a preacher noting funeral sermon duties amid emotional scenes.
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