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Newspaper
Wauwatosa News
Location
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
8
The Wauwatosa News is issued in Wauwatosa Wisconsin every Friday. John R Benov publishes the paper and offers mail delivery across the United States for one dollar per year. The newspaper is filed as second class matter at the Wauwatosa post office.
The Wauwatosa News reflects on one year since J. R. Benoy Printing Co took charge on September 1, announcing no sensational content, promising best value, inviting renewals, and pledging impartial reporting while expanding operations and upgrading to an up-to-date cylinder press.
Wisconsin voting opens early and stays open long as primary ballots are cast statewide in Wisconsin. In Wauwatosa, polls run six in the morning to seven in the evening. Charles B. Perry seeks Republican nomination for Fourth District congress with two rivals including incumbent Willie Cary whose recent letter critics say undermines his past positions.
The text condemns an unnamed candidate for lacking essential qualifications and abusing free mail privileges, while praising Perry as fit for active intelligent service. Hanson is noted for travel and spending, and Wauwatosa supporters back Perry with eager enthusiasm expected to grow until election day.
The Light Guard held a Tuesday drill and business meeting with two new membership applications read. A September social is planned. The Light Guard beat Wauwatosa 7 to 2 in the third game, using an outsider pitcher and delivering one of the city’s best efforts. The feared black cat was dispelled as the feline was found dead. A parade is planned Monday evening under the Greater West Side Advancement Association, with all members to assemble at the Armory in full dress at 7 p.m.
Gus A Kissinger, the present under sheriff and south side resident, seeks the sheriff's office on the Republican ticket. He is praised as an efficient officer with a strong county record and endorsed by over 200 prominent county attorneys. The notice urges voters to cast their ballot for Kissinger on Primary Day September 1.
City of Wauwatosa officials schedule a public hearing at City Hall on September 14, 1908 at 9:00 AM to hear objections on assessments for a proposed water pipe line along Warren Avenue from the east line of Warrens subdivision to Albert Street. Edward Coulphard, City Clerk, dated August 22, 1908.
Official notice from Wauwatosa City Board of Public Works calls for sealed proposals by September 14, 1908 at 7 PM. Six inch water pipe to run from Warren Avenue line to Albert Street with plans on file at City Clerk. bids require a five percent certified check and contract sureties. city reserves right to reject any bids. Dated August 22, 1908. Fred Prudisch Fred Fido J.D. Warren.
Promotes a private sanitarum and museum of anatomy offering free one week treatment with medicine. Claims diagnosis without questions and urges readers to write for dates. Uses sensational phrases about extraordinary remedies and sun versus candle comparison.
Notice that Dr. W. J. Maag's office will be closed from August 22 through September 1. Contact by phone at 252 X for any urgent matters during the closure.
For Sale two horses harness and buggies chickens ducks and various household articles. Bert Hall North Avenue west of Ludington Avenue for sale items. FOR RENT two or three rooms light housekeeping from October 1 inquire at this office. Widower with children seeks girl for house work apply evenings 135 Garfield Avenue Wauwatosa or by mail. LOST a Journal with red cover finder rewarded by returning to A Van Axem the Milk Man. FOR SALE one two seated survey and one top buggy inquire G W Cairncross 44 E Milwaukee Ave 27-8w
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