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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

10

The Alder Family Drama Ends in House Party Twist

At the Alders weekend gathering a playful bet about marriage escalates into a mock proposal between Billy Richards and Martha Vandercook. A stove and a domestic misadventure on a launch leads to a heartfelt, humorous climax with an insistently amused group onlookers and a public raffle of popcorn and lemonade.

Iiterary Prege Alders Ian Eving Alder Fred Marshall Mrs. Alder Bolfy Billy Richards Martha Q Vandercook Dolly Alder Buchardy Martha Harry_Alder Mrns Testy Youbhe Gilly Billy Barbara Bry Bly Dolly

Hospital Tragedies From Constipation

A vintage health notice warns of constipation linked deaths and widespread suffering. It cites rising surgeries for appendicitis and rectal issues, urges regular evacuations, and endorses a home remedy blend of Stomatic aid, Cardiol essence, and rhubarb syrup with dosing for adults and children, attributed to a "vichy, motherly matron."

Peanuts Ordered By Host And Guest In Odd Exchange

A remark by a diner ends with a barroom smile as LT addresses hostess Dolly Alder in a curious scene. The line is attributed to J. Ludium Lee, noted for a playful turn of phrase.

Dolly Alder LT Belove J. Ludium Lee

Attorney General to sue railways over Hepburn act clause

Bonaparte asks Third circuit judges to set a date after June 11 for a Philadelphia circuit court hearing on the commodities clause of the Hepburn act. The action targets railways transporting anthracite coal from Pennsylvania, with the attorney general to argue the cases personally and seeks an expeditious final decision.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Bonaparte United States Elecmt Third Judicial United States Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Warships Planned for Brooklyn Yard and Two Colliers

The Navy will build one new battleship at the Brooklyn navy yard with tenative plans for the two ships following Delaware and North Dakota. Acting Secretary Newberry orders the first collier at Mare Island and the other by contract, with three more vessels offered for sale to the government via coastal newspaper advertisements.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress Brooklyn Navy Yard Navy Newberry Bureau of Construction and Repair Mare Island Navy Yard California Atlantic Pacific Gulf

Halifax arrangement boosts paper circulation in US

Halifax May 13 The Associated Press reports a new agreement between Maritime provinces publishers and the US Post Office. The Boston office will receive provincial papers by express in bulk and consign them to destinations at one cent per pound. This higher circulation will reach a larger readership than before.

Associated Press Halifax N. S Maritime Provinces United States Postoffice Department Boston Post Office United States

Wisconsin Patents Granted This Week to Wisconsin Inventors

A list of patents granted in Wisconsin this week covers inventors from Milwaukee Madison Sheboygan Oshkosh Green Bay and other towns. Innovations include gas producers kilns fabric holders packing pad manufacture bearing display crate valve operating mechanism and water wheel governor among others.

Wisconsin Oliphant & Young Wisconsin Street Bmilwaukee C. J. Atkinson Milwaukee D. D. Cocke H. I. Doherty Madison A. Galloway E. B. Sweet H. Hayssen Sheboygan W. EB. Jackson W. GB. Jackson M. John G. W. Kimber la Crosse G. Hiein H. D. Butternut EL. E. Meyer Racine O. A. Meidenhaver Watertown C. Molitor South Miwaukes L. J. Monahan Oshkosh J. Pearson Somerset 3. Peareson W. F. Pine J. J. Power J. Sochurek L. J. H. Voss Benasha B. Wheeler Oconto

Putting Boats in Shape in Superior Wisconsin

May 18 report from Superior Wisconsin notes ore fleet being prepared for inspection ahead of the regular shipping season. Crews are being hired and men taken on the pay shop plan, with unions disregarded in dealings.

Associated Press Superior Wis Steel Corporation

New Wireless Stations Proposed for Alaska Service

Associated Press reports May 18 that plans to extend United States signal corps Alaska service call for installing wireless stations at Nome Fort Gibbon Fort Sylbert Wrangel and Petersburg cannery to improve communications across the region.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Signal Corps Nome Fort Gibbon Fort Sylbert Wrangel and Petersburg Cannery

Nothing Compares to Father William Indian Herb Tablet

An advertisement touts a liver and kidney remedy promising digestion, bowel movement, blood purification, and general health. It markets Medland's Drug Store at 11 Algoma Street for 20 cents with money-back guarantee and lists other products and quips about politics and cosmetics.

Father William Medland Algoma Street W. D. Fearvne Bauman Tackyon Street Stella B. Nelson Main Street

Real Estate Transfers Reported for Oshkosh Areas

Real estate transfer notices show Gottlieb Meeleus ton Edward EB Meeleus acquiring lot 16 block S Western addition 1S ne Fiest ward Oshkosh, Garnet Stringham and Joseph Stringham acquiring lot 22 block 84 Thirteenth ward, Lena L Ryan selling to Jacob Stahle lot 10 block J Baldwin Stnapp Titz Geralds addition Tenth ward, Oshkosh, Emil C Luetke and Emil Juebke to Joseph Novotny two acres in section 26 town of Oshkosh.

Greenlaw-Thomas Commer State Otter Gottlieb Meeleus Edward EB. Meeleus Fiest City of Oshkosh Garnet Stringham Joseph Stringham Herman Sawall Theresa Sawall Thirteenth Lena L. Ryan Jacob Stahle Baldwin Stnapp & Titzgerald Tenth Ward Oshkosh Emil C. Luetke Emil Juebke Joseph Novotny Town of

Variety of Classified Ads From Local Paper

A jumble of classifieds includes help wanted offers promising $1200 monthly, boarder ads near the post office, coin buyers catalog requests for 1963 mail orders, and notices about household items and miscellaneous services. Also mentions reward and various business names and addresses.

Wanted Ads Parade Across Wisconsin and Wisconsin Cities

A chaotic paste of employment and purchase notices runs through Oshkosh and Milwaukee listings. Ads seek bakers, detectives, clerks, tailors, apprentices, housekeepers, dining room staff, salesmen, and general help for firms in Oshkosh Madison Milwaukee Chicago and other towns. Also requests to buy or rent instruments vehicles and real estate with heavy emphasis on immediate hires and sales.

Ee Ee Hapgcous (Inc Lain Brekere Onessr At - Gregan Sipest Bakers Gshkosh Wis Strewid Experlenya Neegerare Winte H.C. Webstr Iindiopolis SPPR Kellavle Adams & Jonas S Chis Heman Uy Vo Tenis Thellary Publishing Co Learborn Street Chicago Cob Philippines St. Oshkosh Grand Ave Mibwaukee F. W. Willams Douglas Park Station Chicago, Mn Revere Fleuse Gerialson's Main Wanxtid Honuzework Haat Irving Street Wangoo Suver Sun Pubacro Neresaary

FOR SALE AND RENT ADS FROM ANTIGO WISCONSIN PAGE

Classified notices advertise numerous properties for sale including corner lots twelve room house with modern utilities in Antigo Wisconsin and several houses on Jackson, Algoman, Mt Vernon, Irving and Park streets. Also listings for used pianos, organs, a studying horse, a foot cabin launch, a sailing organ, and miscellaneous items. Additional entries cover farms for sale or exchange, cedar posts, lumber, and building materials with contact Campbell Cameron Co. Also rental listings for offices, furnished rooms, houses and cottages near Lake Winnebago with prices and contact details.

Meath Eagle Barber Boon Oregon Ciryt Adreas Watson Street Antigo Wis Jackson Street Al~goman Street Ehrea Irving Street Tyree Park Street Gue High Stret Normal School Frank Jefferson Wigstiring Street Deiring Sadie Horse Radford Bros. Co Tet Eleventh Street TN West Algom Burn el Algoma Street Menasha Alan Cortieres Oalwgod Nueces Chay C. AL Marvin Peti Jweather Hockera Lsy Morris Chale High Street Seinen Main Street Bemond Rhode Island Walker Washington Street Hoffman Winneconne Titty Idang Terug Wareren Avenue Central Riding Academy Milwaukes Britain Singer Store Oshkost Puschen BOR Mudelo Plantation Stork Mexican Development and Construction Company Northwestern C. M. Lyle Mate Langworthy Brandon Jake King Oshkosh Campbell & Cameron Co Phona No Cius Kargus Thirteenth Street Phobe Frera George N. Plarca Co Buffalo Britt Engine ‘Works Appleton Ws. F Walpace Wasshara Adama Shawano Wood McCabe Jefferson Avenue Aewr Oscar B. Crary Jr Cook Brock City Waugoo Street Lake Winnebago Boyd Street Paine West New York Ave Harney St Grand Avenue Mt Vernon S Mt Vernon Street Ashland Avenue Grand Ave Merritt Street Oak Street Winnebago County North Dakota New York Avenus

Classified Ads Mix from Oshkosh Wis Public Notices

An assortment of small ads and notices includes storage space and furniture storage in Milwaukee area, second hand shop postings, private home for ladies with infant confinement care, a lumber and storefront sale, a for sale ad for an upright plane, debt collection service, a local optical house, concrete walk construction, a roller rink event, and several legal notices in Winnebago County Wisconsin. Also listings for plumbing, masseuse services, and moving sale offers in Oshkosh and surrounding areas.

Winnebago County Guart Wisconsin Hartby Said County Oshkosh Oeloek Josephine Wilkin John BE. Carpenter Lie Gstate Theodore Wilkin Wis C.D. Cleveland

Also Mentioned on This Page

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