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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

6

Secret bust development remedy advertised to women

An 19th or early 20th century advertisement promises a simple method to develop arms neck and bust using a narcotic like tinctures mixed with rose water and borax. It claims dramatic improvements and urges women to buy ingredients from a druggist and apply daily at home for weeks. The promo targets actresses and society figures, urging discreet use.

Moneaus New York Usgiv

National Guard encampment outline in Appleton notes

Appleton Wis May 20 The guard camp program focuses on self directed duties and reduced mess tent needs The camp opens with regular duties a tented amusement and field firing replacing last year s bivouac setup Guards will drill on Sunday and a lecture for officers is planned in the evening Extended orders drill and outpost duty will be practiced and the governor will review a parade The fifteen top rifle scores will represent the state at Camp Ferry O commencing August 21

Appleton Wis National Guard Dnli Mondev Thefternoon R. Boardman Robert B. McCoy Maj. C. Filliams Martin Imhoff Frank J.graham A. C. Marjuin Guy F. Goodell W. A. Wyse A. L. Lindeman M. H W. Walker E. H. Monat William MM. Trostridge Islate Camp Ferry MrCoy Frank Hay Avier Maz. C. R Hugh Omercy

Suspects Held After Hortenville Robbery Flight

Stevens Point Wisconsin May 20 Robert Burnham of Troy New York and George F Adams of Syracuse New York are held on suspicion in the Hortenville store robbery of May 14 in which 2600 in cash and 500 in securities were taken. The pair reportedly fled to Junction City Saturday night.

Stevens Point Wis Robert Burnham Troy N. Y George F. [Adams Syracuse E A. Graef Hortemville Adams Burnham Junction City

Paris Pattern 1482 Child's Dress with Deep Yoke

The 1482 pattern shows a slip dress for a child with a deep square yoke and bishop sleeves in Persian lawn. It uses tucks and insertion on the yoke and back, a gathered straight skirt, and underarm box pleats for fullness, available in four sizes for ages 2 to 4 years with yardage guidance.

Paris

Pattern orders advertised in odd 1900s notice

Customers urged to mail 211 orders to TILE PAHIS MODESCO at Mediaat Temple for patterns priced at 10¢ each. They must include name, address, pattern number and size, plus 12 stamps. A large illustrated catalog is available for 16 cents, featuring 1,090 spring and summer styles for ladies, misses and children.

Pahis Modesco Mediaat Temple Chiesec TU

Adams says Burnham robbed him of $500 in Marshfield

Burnham went to Marshfield bought a full outfit and lived lavishly on Sunday. He was arrested by Sheriff Guy nt of this county and jailed here. Three hundred and fifty dollars found on him. Adams claims the money came from his mother's estate sent from Crystal Falls Michigan by his brother in pyra cuse. The combat was violent with a knife and a bottle. Burnham stabbed and Adams battered with the bottle. Burnham had a lock pick. Adams carried revolver cartridges dynamite cans and a sliver spoon.

Adams Burnham Marshfield Guy@nt Crystal Falls Mich Adama

Interscholastic Meet Slated Amid Heavy Rain Delays

Appleton Wisconsin May 20 constant rain delays threaten the northeast Wisconsin interscholastic athletic meet set for next Saturday at Lawrence university. Seventeen teams qualified with 123 athletes entered. Wausau leads with nineteen competitors aiming to win the silver trophy cup for a third time. Oshkosh and other schools also field strong squads.

Northwestern Appleton Wis Wisconsin Lawrence University Wausau Fond du Vac Oshkosh Lawrence Gymnasium Waupun de Pere Grand Rapids Sturgeon Bay Brillon Hortonville Omro New Holstein Kaukauna Ripon Weet Green Bay East Green Bay Neenah Sheboygan

Hindipo nerve tonic advertised by Median ds Drug Store

An old promotional notice touts Hindipo as a nerve tonic and kidney remedy from Medians Drug Store at 11 Algoma Street with a guarantee of satisfaction and mail orders. It includes testimonials and various ad copy lines on general health products and cosmetics.

Mediand Algoma Street

Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Oshkosh Man With Back Pain

A Oshkosh resident reports long standing kidney trouble and back pain after a sudden twinge. He used Doan’s Kidney Pills, bought at FE A Horn’s drug store, and says his back grew strong while the pain vanished quickly. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo ships the product nationwide. Remember the name Doan’s.

E. Bailey Dean FE. A. Horn Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York Saie United States Doan

Not Afraid to Die as Hydrophobia Strikes Man

William H. Marsh, a wealthy New Yorker, faced a hydrophobia diagnosis with calm resolve. He visited the Pasteur Institute, accepted the grim prognosis, and prepared to die, saying he would be ready when the summons came. The illness followed a bite from a strange dog via his pet spaniel, which died of hydrophobia after treating its wound.

New York William H. Marsh Pasteur Institute Brooklyn Institute Marsh

Oshkosh Student Chosen For National Y M C A Meet

Special to The Northwest Appleton Wis May 1 The national convention and athletic meet of the Young Men's Christian Association have been set for July 12 to 20 at Lake Geneva Twelve Lawrence university students will attend including Bert A Sawyer Leslie Newton Wendell Kamilen Fred Nagle Eben Cornelison Elmer Echols John Baer A H Jenks Frank Van Keuren and Glen Moss Cabinets from every state will attend and about 2000 delegates are expected State Secretary Anderson of Milwaukee will arrive in Appleton next Saturday to train the Lawrence delegation in their tasks at the conference.

Northwest Appleton Wis Young ‘Fen’s Christian Association Lake Geneva Lawrence University Mf. CG. A Bert A. Sawyer Leslie Newton Waubun Wendell Kamilen Fort Atkinson Fred Nagle Mondovi Eben Cornelison Shell Lake Elmer Echols Leansboro John Baer A. H. Jenks Lake Mills Frank van Keuren Oshkusi Glen Moss Hudson Anderson Milwaukee Lawrence

What Shall We Have for Dessert Try Jell O

An advertisement promotes Jell O as a quick economical dessert that requires only boiling water to prepare and cool. Flavors include Lemon Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach. Available in a local grocery store with a focus on compliance with Pure Food Laws.

Real estate transfers reported by Greesian-Thomas Abstract

Tulia 8 Parkinson to Heman H Powers part of lot 1 block 8 Eleventh ward Oshkosh $1. Julia 8 Parkinson to Heman H Powers part of lots 13 and 14 block 43 of Tennings plat lot 2 block 43 Seventh ward Oshkosh $1. Mark Gorrow to Emma Gorrow land in block 7 village of Eureka $1

Greesian-Thomas Abstract Company Corner State Otter Tulia Parkinson Heman H. Powers Oshkosh Julia Tenning City of Mark Gorrow Emma Gorrow Eureka

Wanted Female Help Advertisements Fragment

Classified notices advertise female help including apprentices cooks dishwashers laundry and office help. Listings mention Gerret son 145 Main Street and numerous streets and businesses seeking willing workers with various duties and compensation. Callers are directed to local addresses for more details.

Ads and notices fill Oshkosh classifieds page

A crowded assortment of want ads and notices lists employment, sales, services, and events. Items include brokers wanted, help wanted, buy and sell requests, plumbing and carpentry services, theater and social notices, and everyday goods offered for sale.

FOR SALE ADS IN EARLY ONSHROS PAGE

A crowded classified column lists numerous sale items from real estate to livestock vehicles and personal property. It promotes houses on Eleventh Street and several streets in Oshkosh, plus boats autos bicycles and household goods with prices and contact hints scattered through the ad text. The page captures a bustling early 20th century marketplace with buyers and sellers advertising in a local paper.

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