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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
7
From all parts of the state comes word of a serious water shortage. Citizens fear drought measures will be needed soon. Men drive cows for miles to obtain water and some districts must carry water long distances to meet domestic needs. In the Hudson Valley the shortage is especially severe.
Eight contenders remain in the women’s national golf championship at Chevy Chase Golf Club. Matches today promise excitement as Chevy Chase representatives Mrs Ormesby McCammon and Miss Marion Oliver face off to reach the semi finals. Other notable pairings include Miss Georgiana Bishop and Mrs Caleb F Fox, while Miss Katherine Harley contests Miss Margaret Tur tie.
A press note announces the arrival of the Skuiler shoe line with a focus on foot comfort and support. The text touts flexible toes, ease of motion, and a snug fit described as ready for all movements, highlighting durable construction and ready wear for customers.
The Democratic forces in New York mobilize for a series of mass meetings from Madison Square Garden to Cooper Union, with Tammany Hall coordinating events across the city. Speakers include Murphy and others as the party seeks to galvanize support for Bryan and Kier and to press for votes in the upcoming election, amid tight ticket demand and predicted turnout.
An aviation event plans a prize of 2 000 with a public gathering at the town hall. Officials outline schedule and location as preparations proceed for the aeroplane exhibition next week.
Fragmented OCR report from Ciahith Minnesota notes a planning committee inspecting a map of pulp wood supply. It mentions a run over the Pol and Northeastern road and marks an area as a major pulp wood district with the lowest paper production cited.
A Tokyo dinner hosted by Premier Kateura and a ball at his residence marked the lavish entertainments for the officers and crew of the American battleship fleet on Wednesday. Admiral Togo’s grand party and other ceremonies featured among numerous hospitality displays during the visit.
Special to The Northwestern reports Joseph Wanninger aged twenty six from Antigo died at Milwaukee hospital after injuries from a Sunday night automobile wreck at Fifty second Street and Blue Mound road. He suffered internal injuries. The piece contains an unrelated stray sentence about a girl and wooden finish.
Ny Associated Press despatch from Tdineain Nebraska reports Martin B. R. Tux, a Chenegie railway man, receiving a bravery medal for rescuing a baby on the Snerlogton road. He spotted the infant on the rails, sprang from the engine, grabbed the child from danger, and saved its life, earning a gold water from fellow railroad workers.
Comstock president of the New York society for the suppression movement is reported very ill at his home. A physician panel is convened to decide if an operation is necessary. Also noted are Gallstones affecting a patient in another case.
The king expresses appreciation as the Cosmopolitan gallery adds a portrait of the king received from Timiself. He sends the pietiumne to a token of thanks to the University that educated several of his subjects.
A historical notice notes Colonel Tucker's condition and recovery efforts at the Army hospital, highlighting patient progress and ongoing medical care as officers describe improvements and future prospects.
The Grand Opera House hosted a Wednesday concert by a strong vocal ensemble praised for harmonious balance and expressive singing. Featured were Florence Hinkle and Adah Lussey with robust quartets and a notable tenor, bass, and pianist Miss Davidson, all delivering encores and a highly appreciative audience.
A clipped vintage ad fragment urges contact with Wegner Fuel Co. for fire priced weed and maple flooring. It highlights nostalgia and resolve, urging readers to leave orders at home for delivery or pickup.
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