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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
4
The treasury department delayed site selection for public buildings at Manitowoc to allow full input after a reevaluation. The delay follows a commitment to a file order system and prior acquisition of ninety sites, with Manitowoc’s prospects scrutinized amid strong citizen interest.
President Roosevelt will lay the cornerstone of the first International temple of peace and commerce in Washington. Twenty one republics attend with leaders and diplomats. Carnigie funds part of construction. ceremonies to last over an hour with music, prayers, and a copper box of archival contents.
Special to The Northwestern reports that during May at Appleton Wisconsin, Wisconsin university prize awarded by the faculty for a year of postgraduate study at the state university honors Lewis.
The Mohlenpach prize in economics appears awarded to Roy Milton Lewis, Lawrence University senior and University club president. Faculty insiders say the prize will cover a year of study at Wisconsin University with expenses paid, following last year’s recipient Earnest Hooten. Details hinge on Dr Blantz’s return but public word points to Lewis as the laureate. Lewis, a Hortonville native, has long been a standout in the Lawrence Green club and college honors.
A brief item contrasts honest barter with fake exchanges, urging fair dealing and warning against deceptive practices. Local readers are advised to verify offers and protect themselves from fraudulent trades.
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