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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
4
Wausau champions hold pennant lead as Pink Manley’s squad battles for second. Madison, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac show strong attendance and talent, while Oshkosh eyes leadership changes and J. P. Pulliam cited for possible league presidency amid a reshaping season.
Traction Company will operate special Oshkosh interurban service to Fond du Lac for Oshkosh Day at the Fond du Lac county fair. Manager Yohn P. Pullam says cars will depart Main and High streets in the forenoon and return in the evening with attendees, Pullam supervising traffic between the two cities.
The Thistle of Oshkosh Steamboat Company carrying 40090 feet of lumber sank after striking a sharp rock near Berlin while en route to this city. The crew beached the vessel, loaded lumber at the shore, and towed it to the lumber yard for unloading.
Readers are urged to outfit children for the new season with affordable essentials. The notice stresses neat appearance before school and suggests savings on a range of family wardrobe items as seasons change.
Wide taffeta ribbons in 54 and 6 inches, good colors suitable for hair ribbons. Wide flowered ribbon 44 and inch in exquisite tones per yard. Beautiful plaid ribbons 54 inches wide at 45c and 39c. Boys Windsor ties priced at 18c. First Floor.
White hemstitched handkerchiefs for girls and boys offered at several prices. Boys and youths options include linen hemstitched and inch hems. Young men may choose japonette kerchiefs finished with colored borders. First floor display.
Heavy ribbed stockings with linen knees heels and toes offered in all sizes. Regular price 2 cents a pair 18e. Jack and Jill stockings in heavy ribbed and fine ribbed styles. All sizes 15 cents per pair. Known as our best toc hose shown in years with quality noted.
The Thistle struck an uncharted rock near the Oshkosh dock causing a six inch long hole. Reed Davis, purser and traffic chief, went to Berlin to manage repairs and expects the vessel to return under its own power by eight. No flooding occurred and only hull damage was reported.
The opening of hunting season for most game occurs with restrictions. Deer and prairie chickens remain protected while early waterfowl hunting starts in Wisconsin along northern waterways. Only specific protected birds may not be hunted out of season and possession without a license carries arrest and punishment. Illegal to hunt aquatic fowl with a rifle.
A new device by a Munich phiaidar allows inside stomach photography. The patient swallows a camera using a small electric lamp and twenty inch film reel to capture multiple images as the camera moves through the stomach. The setup relies on a cord to advance film and illuminate each frame.
Basement sale offers Beautiful White Waists in White India linen striped lawn and gingham. More than a dozen styles priced at 39 cents each, regularly 1.69 to 2.25, a deep discount for regular waist styles.
Mrs H F Laahea returns from nine years in Wazhburn Wisconsin. Emma Rarfiknecht and Clara Schmidt travel to Bhawana to visit friends. Mrs J R Willems of Oregon City visits Mrs Elizabeth Bayls at 266 Wisconsin avenue. Mystic Helping Hand circle meets at 10 Oak Street. Harold Larnes injured on Park Street. Ladies Aid of St John’s Evangelical meets at Mrs Nyward’s 90 Central Avenue. Mrs N C Ludvigsen and children return home at 143 River Street after visit with Mrs Ludvigsen’s sister. Mr P B W Croson returns to Grand Rapids after visits in Washburn and at Gi. VP Tea%e in this city. Young Men's Christian Association activity continues with class starting September 14. Grace Ceol Mary Horigrave Joseph Hardgrave visit Oshkosh for Chautauqua. George Wigrint returns from Vau Claire for a few weeks with relatives. Mrs George Menachem at 672 High Street celebrated with gifts including a rocking chair. Jesse Kirk injured in Minneapolis. his mother and brother travel there. Louis Hateme’s birthday party at 338 Elm Street with many attendees. A noted quip about a girl’s manners and Buckien’s Arnica Salve advertised. Classifieds and bakery ads included.
City items note coffee prices at 20 cents per pound and pack sold in one pound cartons. A clothing department fire caused by a gas lamp wired to a mantel sparked a blaze. clerks and manager used extinguishers to stop it before major damage. Authorities discuss insurance and loss prevention as stock season approaches.
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