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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
Workers toil on a tall brick pier and top structure amid a dramatic cliffside view over Lake Winnemago. The project advances with scaffolds and chisel marks as builders raise the central shaft and arching chimney, aiming for a durable civic landmark that will endure weather and time.
The article notes that foods supply energy for the body akin to coal fueling an engine. It cites Prof. Frankland of London whose experiments show that oil yields two and a half times more energy than starches or sweets.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Scott's Emulsion as cod liver oil with lime and soda salts, claiming health benefits. The text devolves into garbled notes about ships, a stack, a halting crew, and a port scene with details of a fire brigade and a stack completion scheduled for five o'clock.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Professor A C Wirth and a dancing theme with unclear locale and partnership. Reads like a brief local notice or column snippet with names and phrases partially garbled. Further readable context is insufficient to confirm full events or identities.
Objections filed delay on a railway led transit project affecting the Hines area and surrounding communities. Officials warn of cross-streets, safety concerns, and potential impact on property values as crews review alignment and impact. Local leaders urge timely decisions to avoid further delays in service and neighborhood disruption.
The university squad, featuring Clyde Vaikom Arthur Heiss and others, prepares for a game at Camp Fitzgerald Milison. After practice, new players Dineth and Lawrence join the line, with hopes to play Saturday at Waco as Minnesota hopes for a strong showing.
Sheriff dG Rhyner returns from SMa and attends the Wisconsin State Sheriffs Association gathering. The group will meet at a courthouse here on the February second Monday with about forty sheriffs expected, including ex-sheriffs. The regional Sheriff’s group will be hosted by Gahkosah members Sheriff Lebber TL Simpson and Undersheriff Jacob Colcher, who are national association members.
The Winnebago County Sunday School Association convention closed with Frank Wood of Chicago addressing the Adult Bible Class topic. Wood praised class spirit, urged personal knowledge of members, and urged reform in church practices while noting the value of prayer meetings and practical guidance for adult classes.
Misay Mabel Lee entertained the Alpha Delta clubs last Monday at her home on 17 Oak Street. A marriage license was issued by County Clerk J J Fish to Arthur Guith of Duluth and Miss Meta Japp of the city. Oshkosh Elks judge will meet Friday evening and initial timing is expected. Cards have been sent to Al members urging attendance as the season begins and rooms are popular after the summer heat reduced turnout.
An advertisement asserts eczema is a skin condition, not a blood disease, and promotes D. D. D. Prescription made with wintergreen oil as the cure. It claims the remedy attacks germs while building skin tissue and touts long experience and confidence from J Bauman & Co.
Bruce resident Fowho Hall builder for Central Construction recalls fierce fires near Ladysmith Wisconsin. Twenty five men fought through dense smoke and backfiring to save towns while a crew member Herman Jones was rescued after collapse. Robbery at the state bank in Ladysmith followed as rain finally quenched the flames.
Mrs. John Ve Bunn has returned home after a month visiting relatives and friends. She traveled to Niagara Falls Cambridge Springs Lay Pitt Lake No and Chicago and other points along the trip.
Sleep allows the body to repair waste as the mind rests and the body is quiet. If waking tired or with bad taste, the stomach and liver may not recover, so take Revehan's Pills at retiring for full benefit. Beecham's Pills aid digestion, cleanse the bread, and restore harmony, with Neecham's Pills promising morning health and appetite. The ad cites famed apothecaries prices and encourages nightly use.
A testimonial from Richard Worthington of Galesburg praises a remedy for piles after years of suffering and failed ointments. The Pyramid Drug Co offers a fifty cent box or free trial by mail in plain wrap, inviting readers to send name and address for a trial package.
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