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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
10
The article notes a year by year nominating committee practice allowing two tickets on the ballot and privileges for members to nominate others during the proceedings. It mentions titles such as president Miss Mary Turner, president Mrs William Coffin, vice president Mary Daly, and recording secretary Mrs Otis Skin.
Corresponding secretary Miss Stella Slayden treasurer Mrs Henry Dehde auditor Miss Mary Kennedy. Board of directors elected for three years include Mrs RK H Edwards Mrs Gua Bucketall. Chairs of departments art civic improvement and others named. Nominating committee: Mrs Buel T Davis Mrs Louise M Webster Mrs Bertha Barr Mrs John Harrington Miss Adele Palmer. A man laments his father’s past but keeps silent and blushes.
The article discusses a contested insurance plan in Wisconsin amid corporate and state regulatory concerns. It notes involvement of George M. Paine and a named insurer, with tensions over policy structures, premiums, and legal options. A later item reports a Male Voices concert at a local church, signaling community events alongside the industry discussion.
The Thistle and accompanying boats faced heavy swells as they tried to reach Brothertown and Calumet Harbor. The captain acknowledged the risk to landing and chose to steer upriver toward Fox River, while planning an Oshkosh excursion Tuesday with safety as the priority.
Figures from the state department reveal Wisconsin life and accident insurance markets expanded since 1876. By 1896 total written premiums reached 46,511,869 with North Western Mutual Life in Milwaukee holding 27 percent of old line business and 42,841,237 in force policies.
The Indians and the Normal school team had their Friday afternoon contest canceled due to heavy rain transforming the field near South Park. Lawrence University’s game with the Indians was also rained out, forcing postponement and rescheduling likely if conditions improve.
Oshkosh lodge 293 BPOE elected delegates for the Wisconsin Elks convention in Racine June 2 3 4. Secretary Schmidt said 50 to 60 Oshkosh Elks will attend with many bringing ladies for a prize contest offering 40 dollars for the lodge with the largest lady attendance. Milwaukee Tincon and Kenosha not in competition.
Snort notes report Mr and Mrs John Mead of Scott Street and Mrs James Maxey of Normal Avenue visiting Milwaukee. A mother with one son imagines him headed for the White House when sending him to school. The adage about turning the other cheek is cited, noting few practice it.
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