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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented ad list highlights deep discounts on silk, linens, towels, gloves, and belts. It promotes embroidery fabrics, top collars, purses, handkerchiefs, soaps, and sewing scissors with low night prices. Multiple items claim regular values and Tonight prices, urging quick purchase before stock runs out.
Arbor Day in Wisconsin prompts students and teachers to vote on a state flower. Nominated candidates include several native blooms such as wild columbine, wild rose, shooting star, and violet. The top four voting flowers advance to a final election to name the official state flower.
A text fragment describes an annual tree planting custom in Oshkosh Parke. It notes the tradition as established and beautiful and thanks the principals involved in maintaining it, though wording is garbled and some names are unreadable.
A jury found Dennis Ryan negligent in the pole accident that killed him on Northwestern avenue. The trial opened with questions on whether negligence led to the death and if care and prudence by Ryan contributed. The seven thousand dollar verdict was returned after about an hour and a half deliberation, with insurance details noted for the Oshkosh Light company.
The famous Welsh chorus of Berlin, fourteen male voices, arranged by Mr Smith, will sing at morning and evening services tomorrow in Oshkosh it is noted the group is native to North Wales but now works in Berlin granite quarries the choir is scheduled to travel from Berlin to Oshkosh by interurban car arriving in time for the Sunday morning service and promises a musical treat.
AUART notes mention meetings at West Irving Street and Trinity church Guilds with a noon session and a 2 39 pm start in the old hall. Parish guilds announce a supper on Thursday May 7 from 6 30 to 7 in the Masonic Hall with strawberry shortcake on the menu. A chimney fire occurred Friday afternoon at Louis Crowell’s residence on Hancock Street. crews arrived to rain and effort, but residents saved their backs and the shower subsided. Nearby card party hosted by Miss Clancy of Milwaukee with guests listed and Easter colors, prizes to Miss Clancy and Mr George Stopper. A long list of attendees followed including Miss Helen Scherer Miss Elsie Atwell Miss Hessie Ryan and many others.
A persuasive health blurb extols Beecham’s Pills as a universal remedy to improve digestion, blood quality, and energy. It claims the pills ease weak stomaches, tired brains, and impoverished blood, act pleasantly on the liver kidneys stomach and bowels, and are easy to carry in a small bottle for daily use.
After canvassing interest the Marinette chamber of commerce directors voted to suspend active secretary duties for an indefinite period. The move came as funds for attracting new industries dwindled and financial stringency made promotion hard. The routine tasks will be handled by board members, with regret expressed for Stickney’s effective service.
The Marinette Chamber of Commerce votes to sever Mr William B Stickneys secretary duties due to financial strain and curbed salaries. Directors express sincere appreciation for his efficient service and bid him farewell.
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