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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
9
A garbled report describes a broad burst of activity and looming weather, mentioning Hotoseekers and northern forests. It references a long period of cold February through winter, with scattered notes on plans, forests, and possible agricultural impacts.
In Wisconsin’s Eleventh District flyer Joe Konkel of Superior declares a bid for Congress with a campaign built on temperate reform and Democratic principles. He contrasts himself with Lenroot and urges voters to choose a Democrat who is true to party aims, while noting past Republican margins and the contested primary climate.
Milwaukee report says State Chairman Connor seeks Taft appearances in Madison Oshkosh and nearby cities during a campaign week. Hitchcock likely to support the effort to boost Republican enthusiasm and bring Taft to the Fox River Valley. Reporter notes pulpwood price debates and a Joliet Gazette remark on a heat spell helping sugar beet sweetness.
In Milwaukee a row within the fire department escalates into graft and incompetence accusations against Chee Cliney. Chief Handed, with 24 years in service, challenges internal critics while calls for a formal inquiry and restoration of harmony echo through the ranks.
The article describes a vast stadium project proposed for Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. It notes a three quarter mile oval footprint with concrete seating, a ten row arena, and ornamental trees surrounding the exterior as part of the development.
The item notes ArkAnna joining pro Pihitfok as the ninth dry state, Riv Bryan defeats by a slim margin in a gubernatorial race at Sullivien, Ay Milas Mary Elene Smith reportedly receives 417,000 to settle a breach of promise, and Ro J Gunning’s advertising. It also mentions government opposition to More citizenship and a claim by Attorney General Reiiparte about magnates dodging the law. St. Louis ties and a divorce cross bill by William J. Kemple.
Delegates from governments and industries gather September 2 8 in Washington for the fourth International Fisheries Congress under the U S Bureau of Fisheries and the American Fisheries Society. Topics include salmon and oyster preservation and high seas regulation with prizes for papers on artificial preparation and disease control.
An Oshkosh resident endorses Dean's Kidney Pills claiming relief from backache urinary and kidney troubles after using the product. The advertisement cites Mrs. R W Sogmamon of 115 B New York Ave Oshkosh Wis and notes price 88 cents with United States sales through Foster Milburn Co and dealers nationwide.
Widespread enactment of strict bivalve protection laws is reported. Delegates include Dr. T Kihara of Japan’s agriculture and commerce department and imperial fisheries institute, Chang Wen ting Kao Gen Ming Dr Waiching Yen Chukang Chen of China, Prof E E Prince Dominion superintendent of fisheries Canada, and officials from Peru Mexico Guatemala Austria Germany Italy Holland Sweden.
Marshfield seeks a municipal court. Tenth Wisconsin veterans reunion in Kulbow. Ousting Kenosha police chief debated amid shifts in city leadership. Lone Rock election day clerk absence risks vote validity. Sheboygan tramway fees dogs at twenty five cents. Knights Templar set jubilee in Madison on October 13. Cumberland widow mourns death of son killed as brakeman. Cedarburg farmer Arthur Bettman dies after colt kicking accident. Milwaukee man arrested for fraud involving a $1 fake claim. Manitowoc tackles Saturday night dance issues amid liquor concerns for minors. Milwaukee couple Leo Wolski and Hattie Majowaki wed after his earlier gunshot incident. Janesville interurban accident grisly death. Oscar Birkett and Lottie James wed in Hagel, Iowa after business college study. Chippewa Falls fair refreshment stand fire triggers grandstand panic. no injuries. Milwaukee Water, Heat, and Traction gains authority to extend Waterford to Lake Geneva.-East Troy line expansion and Fox River valley access likely under President John S. Heggs.
Across Wisconsin papers the primary election law is debated as costly and ineffective with critics arguing it fails to curb money influence while supporters praise governance and candidate quality. Local notes mention a Fond du Lac resident hiding $1800 and a Mexican bull test anecdote.
A chaotic collage of verse and prose includes a fierce warlike poem by John G. Nethardt about courage and battle, followed by light humor about a street milk spill, a sixpence benefit concert for the poor, and a stout woman defending her waistline at a crowded hall, all drawn from miscellaneous magazine excerpts.
An assortment of humorous vignettes and brief anecdotes begins with a girl praising a pen and a man joking about pen holders. A bishop encounters a library boy who insists church is his job. A Scottish farmer counters a minister about visiting unfamiliar kirk pastures. Sandy the school porter touts his dog with pride, while older boys test the claim with twenty shillings.
John Bluedau is held in Milwaukee on vagrancy charges as a 70 year old man with long-term neglect. Mayor Rose finds Chief Clincy’s accusations against the Milwaukee Fire Department unfounded for board attention. Lysander John Appleton proposes a nationwide compulsory uniform displaying blue and red to honor national pride.
Advertisement copy offering one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh and promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes testimonials from Cheney & Co and Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesalers and claims a 75 cent bottle price. Mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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