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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
3
A barn in Wisconsin is severely damaged by a fire with extensive smoke. The blaze injures hay and stalls, with witnesses noting the intense flames and rapid spread. Firefighters and nearby property owners respond as investigations aim to determine the cause.
New fire horses are being trained at the Oshkosh fire house to replace retired veterans Ramle and HH. The six and five year old animals never worked before and are learning harness work and shoeing. Since Monday they have undergone daily drills with the truck company, with the gong and doors sounding as part of practice.
A Oshkosh businessman and another car owner condemn outsiders for reckless driving in Oshkosh. They cite a Neenah resident visiting an Algom Street home and speeding through city streets, urging vigilance to protect residents and pedestrians.
Algoma Street residents complain of speeding trucks and cars exceeding 14 to 25 mph. They urge police presence and stricter enforcement to curb dangerous driving and protect pedestrians during summer months.
A Portland resident identified as Dr W H attempted suicide after earlier trying to cut his throat at the Church of the Holy Innocents rectory in West Twenty sixth Street. He later confessed that financial hardship and concern for his penniless family drove him to the act and to seek work elsewhere.
Georgia's General Assembly remains split over the convict lease system with the House voting to retain and the Senate to abolish. Conference committees fail to bridge gaps as thirty members threaten resignation without a compromise. Governor Smith had called an extra session three weeks earlier to probe graft and cruelty in the system.
Lawrence University aims for a powerful 1908 season with practice underway in Appleton. The squad plans to host Hamlin of Minnesota on October 2 and play Minnesota on October 3 and Wisconsin on October 10, seeking a bold campaign against top programs.
An old advertisement urges readers to test urine for signs of disease and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It stresses kidneys purify blood, offers a free sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer Co of Binghamton, and notes Foley’s Urine Lagative as a gentle laxative alternative.
Associated Press reports national Democratic committee members held a lengthy counsel to map campaign strategy for William J. Bryan. Leaders expect October stump trips to proceed, while Taft moves across the middle west and east. Bryan may address Chicago precinct committeemen after meetings with committee members and finance leaders.
Wise health notice urges Foley's Kidney Remedy to cure kidney and bladder diseases and prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when used early. Also promotes Dean's Regulats for constipation relief without griping or weakening effects, sold by A Ilorn on Main Street.
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