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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR reads of canvassing the vote describe exnvasstne counts after the primary election. Names and roles appear garbled, but the report notes supervisors and staff remain alert for results and compliance with procedures.
An endorsement letter from Bate Crook of Michigan praises Postum as a healthier coffee substitute. The author asserts Postum avoids liver trouble and headaches, noting it leaves a better taste and has no harmful content. A reader asks if the testimonial is genuine and mentions a published booklet “The Road to Wellville.”
A group of young adventurers aboard a long cruise on Lake Wincebag faced peril during a voyage toward Asyinnn tang Ta Use atin. The incident occurred near Lathe Winnebage on the Wert shore of Oshbesih as the vessel approached an area called Chey embarked. Survivors report a chaotic scene with many missing and concerns over lifeboat readiness and safety protocols. The authorities have launched an investigation into the disaster and are reviewing vessel records and crew statements.
Miss Este Nygaard of OO Central Avenue will open a school for the Wkhidergiartos Merod of Mae sienl Pragotug and will also provide instruction to beginners and Vocegnapuls.
A fragmentary report describes a boat voyage from a breakwater to Arethertown on Lake Winnebago. The vessel faced heavy waves and capsized near shore, with sailors landing with dignity. Local residents aided them with shelter and medicine before nightfall.
A distressed account describes a farmer who sheltered two children then faced them leaving at dawn. They wandered toward Fond di Tae, then north in dust, reaching Romie by late afternoon. The fragment notes the date September 2, 1808, and a safer return from a cruise.
At the opening of the stunfest following the regular program at the Chrnitanni consention Frilayes et fox welcomed attendees. Willom Sterling Jrattis was acknowledged with thanks as the audience heard a short address from the Hon. Wied. A performer joined the stage to present an orisha, while discussions touched on error tatters and the event drew a notable turnout.
Short notes report Milton Hess manager of Newmarcwes store in this city traveled to Chicago for business. A broken trolley line on High Street briefly delayed streetcar service. Also mentions Effert or Chicago visits his mother Mrs Ernestine Bilert at 2H Merritt Street.
In the sweltering days the system seeks refreshing drinks to rehydrate. Many beverages on the market fail to quench and nourish. This piece argues for a beverage that both quenches thirst and provides real nourishment.
A fragment describes a tonic carrying to the worn body nourishing extracts of leg fat and hops, claimed to invigorate the brain and refresh tired muscles, suggesting a restorative product for weary individuals.
Officials faced an all night tally as returns lagged in Oshkosh Neenah and Menasha with 39 precincts. The Daily Northwestern preplanned county wide by contacting precincts sending blanks and detailing instructions to ensure complete official returns despite remote precinct delays.
The Northwestern reports a rapid, coordinated effort to collect and publish election returns from all thirty nine precincts and the thirteen wards of a city. Staff labored through the night to assemble city results, ensuring timely monotype dispatches as officials completed counting.
In a city desk sag, a reporter awaiting election returns camps atop a hose wagon to stay awake. Fire crews and editors fret as a late count finally comes in after hours. The reporter phones in at three o'clock with the completed tally and heads to the office.
A Northwestern reporter stationed at No 6 engine house on Oregon street observed the Thirteenth ward election returns before departing. Details on steps taken or actions remain unclear beyond the reported results.
Mrs H Damerow travels to Colby Wisconsin to visit her father and friends. Miss Helen Kilborn Milwaukee guest then returns home. Mrs Doyle and Mrs Woll visit Omro and Appleton. Ada Hinager departs for Milwaukee to teach at the school for the deaf. Miss Mayme Hilberttz and Miss Pauline Roexge visit Ada Hin i. Second Presbyterian women meet at Mrs John Roe’s home. Mary and Anna Bestler return from a lengthy eastern trip including Washington and Niagara Falls. Mrs Holtz Rice Lake and Mrs Buerth Kaukauna return from visits with Koplite family. A dancing party at the G A R hall hosted by Norma Schneider and others. Greenwalt family return to Ashland after summer vacation. he resumes principalship. Farewell party for B G Kraak at Miss Remer’s. rooms decorated. prizes awarded. Cornelia Carrier visiting Miss Mary Bell. Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Gutawaki Schulz and Luedtke Schmidt and others.
A list of patents granted this week to Wisconsin inventors reported by Oliphant and Young. Items include a sash-pivot from Milwaukee designer Fliegenberger, a shipping-case cover fastener by Brauer of Menasha, batting and grinding apparatus by Duncan in Madison, a hall convention and camp meeting settee by Huebner, a Kettle-Lister by Mouseeau of Green Bay, a tamping-machine by Pagel, a fence-nest by Post of Racine, an envelop by Pring of Milwaukee, a grain and seed separator by Scott of Racine, a raMestay by Stosick of South Milwaukee, and a chain hoist from J. J. Stosick.
An eclectic reader notice contains claims for Bucklen's Arnica Salve curing ulcers with rounds, Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, and Doan’s Ointment for piles and skin itch. It includes marketing lines from J C Goodwin of Reidsville NC and E A Horn, with stray quips and testimonials.
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