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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
9
County treasurer M. J. Theunds reports a large sale of delinquent properties with about 350 properties listed and 80 to be deeded in the current year. Deputies handled receipts as bidders crowded the county office from 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
A wave of building activity on Jackson Street near West Lincoln Avenue spurs four new residences. Contractors work on excavation and foundation for two adjacent lots, with a two story design including ten rooms and hardwood floors throughout.
A local sale lists property auction results and notes payments and schedules. The notices describe multiple parcels near Jackson Street and Lincoln Franklin avenues, with prices, improvements, and plans for heating and finishes. Names of buyers include Ky Y Greenlaw and W F. Grudnewald, among others, with institutions such as the American Bank referenced.
The board of education plans installing fire escapes and doors to improve safety during summer vacation. Work includes piping rails at J4airk School and automatic exterior doors on all buildings. Public works reports interior checks and double acting hinges to allow outward egress while awaiting education board decisions.
A health-minded diet suggestion emphasizes a complete change in eating to improve wellbeing. It prescribes a ten day breakfast test with boiled eggs, fruit, toast, and Grape-Nuts with cream, plus Postum coffee, all predigested to aid digestion. Lunch mirrors breakfast and dinner centers on meat and vegetables with modest portions and no desserts. It promotes moderation and health as a path to success and references The Road to Wellville.
Munson A. Havens secretary of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce gathering on Thursday evening at city hall. The talk aims to aid Oshkosh with organizational improvements and projects while Cleveland’s prominence is highlighted. A large audience is expected and special announcements are planned.
Young Orator Mise Marie Shifflebotham of Sheboygan, leader for Oshkosh Normal, collapsed after a debate against Normal University. She has been under physician care since, but officials report no serious outcomes and some improvement in recent days.
Oshkosh members of the Fraternal Reserve association and friends joined Fond du Lac hosts for a first annual social event. About 262 people rode three special cars with additional riders by rail, dancing and dining at the armory, with 540 to 600 total attendance. The event fostered cross city ties and featured a grand march, ice cream, flowers, and elaborate decorations, praised by Fond du Lac officials and Oshkosh guests alike.
The report notes a successful local record work achieved with the help of officers and council members. It emphasizes teamwork and the shared effort across departments to reach the outcome.
Short notes report Mise Nettle dubbed Mahler of Berlin visiting the city for a week to see relatives and friends. Other items note a marriage license issued by Dy county Clerk J J Fish to Frank Schreiner for Catherine Puneter, both of the city. Also mentions Phil H Sheridan Relief corps meeting to ride to Neenah for entertainment and Frank Guysnt of Stevens Point visiting J Gi Rayner. a joint meeting of civic improvement and art departments next Saturday. tea at 1 o'clock.
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