Oshkosh Couple Celebrate Their Golden Wedding
Oshkosh residents Mr and Mrs Hofanson marked their Golden Wedding with family and friends at the Waterbury residence. Married in Germany in 1838 they emigrated to Milwaukee then Oshkosh, where they have lived since. They raised a large family with several children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr Hofanson, 77, and Mrs Hofanson, 73, enjoyed a gala anniversary dinner and a late gathering with relatives.
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Fréd Hofanson
Yeie
Corsnet
Eveline
Harn Burvers
Nie
Germany
Ratherland
Amerted Anil
Milhwaukee
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Hye
Oattkosh
Herman
Gun
Hatemann
Wishth
Beth
Bia
Ussemeaen
Tinfennon
Double Tragedy Mystery At Wisconsin Gravel Pit Shooting
Two Macedonians, Romo Ushanoff aged nineteen and Sperro Achisbiroff aged twenty three, were killed in a possible murder suicide at a Milwaukee Light Heat and Traction gravel pit cookhouse near Waterville road crossing west of Waukesha. A 38 caliber Iver Johnson revolver was used. Ushanoff shot Acheisbiroff and then killed himself. No witnesses. Both men had worked at the pit for five months and were known as brothers. The incident sparked panic among the 35 workers.
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Waukesha
Wis
Milwaukee, Light, Heat,and Traction Company
Waterville Road Crossing
Romo Ushanoff
Sperro Achisbiroff
Achibiroff
Usranof
iAchis Lirof
Tyro
Hyer and Luaza
Veranoff
Achlabloff
Usranoff
Iver Johnson
Achiebiroff
Cook
Cook Shack
American manners in Paris and the charm of fate
A fragment from Octave Thanet in Harper's Bazaar compares American and French attitudes toward women and memory. It notes Americans’ blunt conscience and the Frenchman’s open pride, praising Beart’s tender reverence while critiquing cross-cultural pretensions and gender vanities.
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Octave Thanet
Druggist Posts On Eczema Report From Patients
A local druggist reports on eczema treatment inquiries from patients and asks readers to consult their family physician or Dr. J. Baumann & Co. for information on the liquid aa compound used in care. The note reflects consumer interest in remedies and professional guidance.
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Ferema Ouflerere
Draggarets J. Bauman & Co
Thie City
Wisconsin Federation Women Close Twelfth Annual Meeting
Wisconsin women wrapped up their twelfth annual federation convention at Plymouth church Milwaukee with a cantata King Tence's Daughter by the Duesting Musical club and a new federation president introduced The session adopted four resolutions including protesting the Ainsworth constitutional amendment and opposing public drinking cups in schools and stations The group also urged state purchases for Devil's Lake and the Dells as public parks and urged voters to pressure candidates on the park issue.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs
Plymouth Church
King Tence
Phegeraton
H. Edwards
Oshkosh
Ainsworth
Erneon
W. A. Gordon
Nike
B.ca. BR
W. H. McFetridge
Baraboo
Atale Fark
Cheere
Devil's Lake
Dell A
United States
Forestry Vice
Ioyal L. Merendy
City Homes Assection
McFetridge
Devil's Sake
Delis
Dells
Dels
Little B. Stearns
Distric
Meetin
Miss Stearns
More Money for Normals in Wisconsin Legislature
Madison Wis Oct 34 The next session of the legislature will be asked to appropriate 100000 additional to the annual levy of 220000 for the support of the normal schools of the state This increase is needed to meet current needs including summer sessions and the new normal school at La Crosse The income fund for the year shows 230000 raised by taxes 9157 06 interest on the fund 27631 18 fees at seven schools and 7000 from the state for institutes totaling 353763 24 with a balance of 81590 30 on July 1 During the base period July 1 1906 to June 20 1907 receipts were 335591 70 more than the preceding biennium Libraries of the normal schools are self supporting and contribute income to the board End of text continues with further financial notes and departmental details
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Madison
Wis
la Crosse
Nstitates
Idtebu
Unclear OCR fragment notes school counts and members
Fragmentary text reports totals of schools and participants but lacks clear details or context. It mentions 207 schools in total and references multiple entities, yet key names places dates and actions are unreadable. The snippet preserves no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Organize Choral Society Forming in Kaukauna
Special to The Northwestern. Kaukauna Wis. A committee was appointed at a meeting to organize a choral society and a preliminary gathering is planned this week. The Knights of Pythias hall will host the first regular meeting on Monday October 6. Professor North of Green Bay may direct the group and join with the Kaukauna singers in forming a local chorus. An invitation is extended to all music lovers to join. John Hoberg of Green Bay sues the city of Kaukauna for 500 dollars alleging damages to his car when the city road work forced him to drive through a rough center street rather than along the graded edge.
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Kaukauna
Wie
Knights of Pythias Hall
North
Green Lay
Firet Gadherkng
Ji Mil
Iive
Kaukauna Pritcties
Green Bey
Sen
Darikdsan
Misa Ciara
Phillips
Grace Hal- Jock
AL Mills
Willis Kowalke
Len. Nelson
John Hoberg
Green Bay
Kaykainus
Switch & Park
Hyeberg
Controversy Over Archbishop Amid Polish Church Row
In Ripon the Kruszka family and Rev W Kruszka join others opposing the archbishop. Accusations label Mother Keusaka as dangerous and parts of the church face calls for action. The Hurger Polsk stance is unclear while factions claim a Catholic power influence drives the dispute.
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Stor
Michael Kruseka
W. Kruszka
Ripon
Atwin
Keusaka
Tus
Soha
Unclear Menu Draft Shows Dinner Course Planning
A rough, garbled menu draft outlines a sequence from soup to pineapple dessert. It mentions cream of oyster soup, fish cutlets, shrimp, duck, and various side dishes, with notes on course progression and plating. The text includes several misspellings and likely transcription errors.
Beecham’s Elixir and Pills Adverts and Advice
A fragmented ad style piece touts Beecham’s Elata and Beecham’s Pills as stomach remedies for overeating and indigestion, noting after dinner use for relief and promising bowel and liver benefits. It also ends with a sharp, unrelated moral urging readers to refuse loans from dubious men and help the needy.
Strife Divides Milwaukee Polish Priests in Clash
Milwaukee clergy report a brewing rift between two Polish newspapers The Kuryer Polski and The Nowiny Polski over alleged incitement against priests The dispute, tied to nationality claims and Archbishop Messmer's autonomy, risks unity in the archdiocese and may require decisive action by church authorities The Kuryer Polski's editor is named in the debate, signaling a potential intervention.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mesamer
Kuryer Polskit
Nowiny Polski
B. Goral
Messmer
Annd
Kuryer Polaki
Eldes
Pricata
Kurger Polskizits Managing Ed
Mortgage the Farm for Arnica Salve Cure
A farmer recalls mortgaging the farm to buy Buck Jen's Arnica Salve from Baum and Co. Drug Store to heal two sores on hand and leg. The ad extols Honey and Tar for coughs, Dr Thomas Electric Oil for emergencies, and Gold Medal Flour as a trusted household product.
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Floyd
Saya
J. Baumand& Co
Truth and Quality Appeal to the Well Informed
The text argues that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna are among valued laxatives. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs, acts pleasantly and naturally, and is approved by patricians. It warns to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Drug manufactured product through leading druggists.
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California
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