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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
13
The library marks twenty five years since the current building opened and the community project’s thirtieth anniversary with a public event at 7:30 pm featuring A Dempsey and Osborn. A large board of community leaders oversees exhibits, decorations, and programs.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meeting about a belt heist and an attempted theft involving a phone company. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the text references events, suspects, and a probable investigation by a local agency.
Andrew Martinovsky, known as Andree Martinovsky, age 82, died this morning at his home on Version Street. He was born in Austria on June 7 and is survived by sister Mary Marti Gyonne and a brother. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery at 2 PM.
Wisconsin join Minnesota and Michigan as hope for real outdoors, announced by Willam H. Due at the Wisconsin division annual convention. The plan introduces a new game refuge in the Mississippi valley, aimed to drain marsh lands and spur conservation, but faces opposition for fish hatcheries and land use. The Wisconsin division advocates stronger conservation despite criticisms.
Local survey shows continued use of streams and lakes in Wisconsin with public support for preserving fishing spots for years to come. Community groups and state agencies plan to maintain access and promote conservation amid growing interest in outdoor recreation.
Dr J W Powell of the Wisconsin university led a public lecture at the high school on the origin of the Bible drawing about historical data and origin. About fifty people attended and the next class meeting is scheduled for 7 45 Wednesday evening at the high school to discussGenesis in the old testament.
A National Guard lieutenant testified through the morning in the Victor Baker murder case. He described worn sears and cocking heads on Baker’s gun and another Davy gun, explaining how wear could cause accidental discharge during pumping and that Baker’s gun could be dangerous.
Testimony describes patterns made on beaver board and pine board bark to mimic those used by Baker. Exhibits 2 and 14 show patterns. exhibit thirteen is an empty cartridge case. Distances and weapons were measured. cross examination looms as court opens further proceedings.
The death of Mrs Amelia Koelsis aged unknown occurred in Black Well town. Survived by three sons Otto of Gahko, Arnold, and another. three daughters Mrs Graton, Mrs August Fran, and Mrs William Tacke. eleven grandchildren and many others. Funeral from the home Sunday at 1 PM to Vendyne Church at 2 PM. burial in Beach Cemetery in Black Well.
The report by Dr. Jacobo Fajardo notes infant mortality at 153.04 per 1000 in 1924, up from 146.95 in 1923 with an average 165.42 last five years. Birth rate fell to 25.47 per 1000 in 1924, while marriage rate stood around 13.70 per 1000 and overall death rate at 13.48 per 1000.
The Associated Press reports Wisconsin farms are moving from kerosene lamps to electric service, with farmers receiving power either from a farm cooperative or local utility. Utilities plan new equipment requiring a small minimum monthly payment as part of expanding electrical use across rural areas.
Associated Press notes the death of famed strongman Eugene Sandow and highlights his theatrical partner Florens Zettel. The piece recalls their early meeting in 1882, Sandow’s proposed feats including lifting heavy masses and performing daring acts, and Zettel’s suggestion of a standout act leading to Sandow’s legendary performances.
A chemist and hair specialist from St Paul Minnesota markets a hair dye claiming to color any nonhuman hair and not rub off after one application. The ad from The Briel Medicine Co seeks customers with a 8598 reward offer for scalp or rub-off issues and invites readers to cut out and mail for a free check.
JTL Matthew P Adams, 43, bachelor superintendent of Mooseheart, marries Miss Istein Phillips in a formal ceremony. The event marks a notable union within Mooseheart community leadership and benevolent circles.
An advertisement offers a new vacuum cleaner model at 4330 price with easy terms and a promise of good will. The message invites the reader to order or inquire for advance arrangements.
Fragmented text mentions Mr Adams, Vovize Osborne, a person named Neil Hanten, and references to spending days in care. Mentions Africa and a race context but details are incomplete and unclear due to damaged OCR.
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