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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
Readers learn to keep Pape's Diapepmin in the home to digest meals. A 60 cent case of Pape's will promptly digest food, relieve sour stomach, heartburn, gas, and nausea, and end stomach discomfort within minutes.
The Oshkosh Skat Club is organized by promoters, electing Henry C. Gustavan as president and outlining aims to host a Wisconsin-wide tournament at Tridger hall on South Main. Prizes total over sixty dollars with twenty-one top awards, and plans include an afternoon and evening session to attract players from across the state.
Speeches by Velin Glen and Werd Wy Wells highlighted the inter normal oratorical contest at Superior. Wells of Oshkosh placed second. Jennie Hage won. The Superior Telegraph praised the event, noting Wells delivered a deliberate, well written, and strong presentation that impressed listeners.
An advertisement from Battle Creek Michigan touts Grape-Nuts as a life improving food. A reader claims relief from long standing constipation and sharper mental clarity after using the product. The missive ends with the slogan There’s a Reason and a reference to The Road to Wellville.
A large student riot occurred in Ann Arbor Michigan after a Five Cent Theater ejecting a student led to 2500 townspeople pouring in with missiles and crowds clashing with police. Frank W. T. Keefe of Detroit witnessed the event described as a serious riot with damage to the theater and efforts to finance defense and restitution.
Report from the Fax River notes anglers, men and boys, catching pike poorly amid cold weather. No favored spots, many locations fished, with a belief that the cold will delay activity. Legal warning issued against selling or transporting game fish between March 1 and May 31, with penalties for violations.
Young people hold a declamation contest at the high school to select a district representative for the state event. Friday evening program includes poems and dramatic readings by Jillian Anglem Nona Hall Mary Welch Marie Riordan. Judges are Henderson Callahan and Shkewon.
Charles Perrin of 164 Nosalla street has been named per diem member of the board of public parks, to replace Charles Abramas. The common council approved the mayor's appointment by a majority vote after heated debate. Several aldermen opposed, while others asked to be excused. Perrin’s term begins April 1 as the board's other members remain reduced since last fall. The council also adopted ordinances forcing railroad gates at several crossings with 60 days to comply and set paving and street-improvement bids for several avenues and streets, with hearings to follow on some projects.
The village of Wauwatora and the town of Spencer filed claims for caring for paupers, with hearings to enter objections. A damages suit from Brothertown was referred to the city attorney. A petition for street lighting at Grant Sheridan, with multiple corners, was approved at 48.90 annually under Oshkosh Gas Light. Alderman Krippene opposed the Murdock Mt Vernon corner. Other items included sidewalk redistricting near Fifteenth Street and a plan to replace the No. 4 engine house team at a cost under 400, plus Campbell & Cameron merchant police appointment and concerns over unfinished Light Street sidewalks.
McGoorty of this city is announced to fight Jack Schrosbe of Chicago in an eight round bout next Tuesday evening at Armory on Merritt street. Thomas Ryan said he was informed but not directly involved in putting on the contest. The card includes La Marche versus Cooney Simonds in a six round bout and Paddy Ryan of Oshkosh against Young Morin of Waukesha for six rounds.
Robert Jones leaves for Topeka to rejoin Grace Hayward Theatrical company where he serves as stage manager. A Fraternal Reserve association card and dancing party at the G A R hall on Merritt street featured schafskopf and promesstre lunch with prizes, refreshments, and dancing. The Colonial club debuts in Oshkosh for Afftean young men aiming to promote social enjoyment, led by Robert Lang and with offices at 12 South Main street. Health advice recommends Rand 2 bottles of Chamber Ipinss Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup.
A community urges fair access to coal seen as essential and beneficial for all, stressing anxious hope that every household receive a share of this valuable resource. The tone reflects a public appeal to support equitable distribution and recognition of coal's importance.
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