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as to a THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN, MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 1, 1926 in Gold for a name and slogan $15.00 for a name $10.00 for a slogan These prizes are offered to secure a name and slogan that can best be adapted for our chocolated milk drink, a pure food drink specially prepared from our own formula consisting of full cream milk, perfectly pasteurized and tuberculin tested, blended with sugar and genuine imported Dutch chocolate. RULES OF THE CONTEST 1-Everybody may take part. 2-May be of any combination of letters or figures. 3-Must be original. 4-Send in any number of names or slogans.

5-Name and address of contestant must accompany each name or slogan. 6-Judges will consist of officials of The Guernsey Dairy and two additional men of proven impartiality. 7-Suggestions must be in by 6 o'clock Saturday evening, March 6. MAIL YOUR SUGGESTION OR BRING IT TO The Guernsey Dairy P. A.

MARCOTTE, PRESIDENT 500 MAIN STREET, OSHKOSH "A FAT BOTTLE OF MILK FOR A THIN DIME" GRADUATE OF UNIVERSITY DOES NOT FIND THAT HIS EDUCATION IS ADVANTAGE (By United Press.) Lincoln, spending a year seeking a job following his graduation from the university of NeEmmet V. Maun, Nebraska decided a college education 1s not worth while. In a letter to "The Aluminus" magazine of the university, Maun declares he has found it frequently necessary to work alongside wholly uneducated people to make a living since gradunting from college. "My diploma simply branded me an apprentice at everything I tried," wrote Maun. Maun concluded that univereltles will be taking a forward step when they dispose of Latin, Greek, economics, history and English protessore and use the money thus spent to employ A "competent" vocational guidance director.

of all the studies I took during my four years," Maun stated, "I did not learn a single thing that fitted me to assume duties in any kind of business. wimply had a bunch of theories in my head and no concrete facts or knoweldge to go with them." The Dally Nebraskan, student newspaper of the university, retaliated today with an editorial entitled "Trying to Dollarize an Education." "It da to be hoped that there are more Emmett Mauns at Nebraska university," the editorial said. "It Maun had not received a college degree, his remarks would be ignored, but since he has, it 19 a matter of concern. Such a philosophy constitutes danger marks for our educational systems." Chancellor Samuel Avery declined to express his views on Maun's criticisms today, saying that similar lettere were occasionally recetved. FINAL SETTLEMENT DOES NOT FORECLOSE ROADS FROM CLAIMS (By Associated Press.) Washington, D.

C. Contracts of final settlement and release given the government by the railroads when. they were returned to private ownership after the war did not foreclose them from prosecution claims izunst the government arising prior to federal control. The supreme court so held today in ten government appeals against the Reading company and other railways. The federal government won today.

In a test case in the supreme court to determine its lability for compensation of short line railways as a result of war time control of railways. MARSHFIELD MAN TO BUILD HOTEL AT, RHINELANDER (By United Press.) Rhinelander, -Charles Blodgett, of Marshfeld, will soon let a contract for the construction of A five-story hotel in this city. Blodgett recently purchased the Oneida hotel here, which is under lease to the Wisconsin Hotel company. The new structure is to adjoin the Oneida hotel. COAL AT BOOTLEG PRICES SUBJECT OF REPORT IN NEW YORK (By United Press.) New at bootleg prices is the subject of a report by the chamber of commerce of the state of ew York, which will ask the legislahelp prevent profittering the into create a fact finding agency try.

he highest price during the LITTLE PROGRESS MADE IN MATTER OF A COURTHOUSE SITE FOR COUNTY Committee so Reports at Open-! ing of March Meeting of Supervisors This Morning--Conference Held With Owners of Property But Only One Offer Received--Other Proceedings of Session That the project of securing a site for a new courthouse, which the county Is contemplating building some time in the future, is not experiencing as much HUCCAMN A8 Its advocates might wish was Indicated in the report of the special courthouse site committee, presented to the county board during the opening meeting of the March session which got under way this morning. The report presented was as follows: TALKED WITH OWNERS. "Your special committee on courthouse site bogs leave to report as followw: Your committee begs leave to report that pursuant to your directions, it has communicated with all owners of property located on the called Washington street site; that it invited all of said property owners to a public meeting at the county courthouse: that said meeting was held and the matter discussed with the said property owners. "That your committee has not been able to obtain any options on the property Involved, except that it has had a tender of an option by the First Trust company as trustee for the called Webster property, located on Washington street, which option calls for the sum of $10,000. NOT MUCH PROGRESS.

"Further than this your committee has not been able to make any progres in the Your committee submits this report and awaits further directions from your honorable body." The report was signed by G. H. Loescher, chairman of the board, Supervisors James C. Fritzen and C. H.

Dunbar, County Clerk George W. Manuel and District Attorney D. K. Allen. In order to allow the board to cuss the matter thoroughly, Supervisor T.

A. Getchtus moved that the report be laid over for discussion until Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The motion carried. MOVE FOR MORE SALARY. Two resolutions were Introduced by Supervisor C.

A. Korotev of Neenah, one calling for an increase of salary to $3,000 for the clerk of municipal court and the other An increase of $700 In salary of the judge of juvenile court. Reasons were that the state, through legislation, has increased greatly the work handled by the court, the increase in crime necessitating a greater amount of work, and the rapidly mounting cost of l1ving. The resolutiona were, upon motion, referred to the committee on bonds and salaries. WANT PATROL SYSTEM.

A petition signed by property owners! in the towns of Clayton, Vinland, Winneconne and Winchester, praying that the town line road from Gillingham's corner west six miles to state highway 95 at Cross' corners be placed upon the county highway syNtem and be patrolled by the county during 1926 was referred to the county road and bridge committee. A report of the committee on publie buildings Itemizing expenditure amounting to $597.20, was accepted. A petition presented by Supervisor Joseph Starr of the town of Nepeuskun asking that a road in that township also be placed on the county highway system was also referred to the county road and bridge committee. ROAD BUILDING PROGRAM. A report of the committee on road and bridge dealing with the road building program for this year was by Supervisor George Introduced accompanied by 1 resolution which was held over for discussion until 1 o'clock this afternoon.

BUSINESS WOMAN HONORED Fifteen Years as Head of Local surance Agency Brings Congratulations to Mrs. When Mrs. Myrtle B. West. executive head of the West, Nevitt company, came Into her office this morning, she was agreeably surprised to find many letters, telegrams and flowers arrayed upon her desk AS mementos congratulating her upon her fifteenth anniversary 3.8 head of the local insurance agency.

More letters and telegrams, all from high officials of the companies the local representatives, came pouring into the office during the day, each adding to the congratulations and wishing Mrs. West many years of continued success. The local agency was established by the late John West in 1892, thirty-four years ago, and soon absorbed the Interests of C. R. Nevitt and L.

S. Tuttle Brother. Mrs. West became actively concerned in the management of the business when Mr. West's health falled In 1911.

BACK FROM CALIFORNIA Municipal Judge and Mrs. A. H. Goss returned Sunday night from A trip to California. They spent a month at Los Angeles and nearby cities.

On Feb. 18, they attended the annual "Wisconsin and met many Oshkosh residents vacationing in CalIfornia. During the severe storm that lashed the California coast, they made, a trip to Santa Barbara and witnessed the destruction caused there by great ocean waves. CONVENTION INVITED The Oshkosh Ministerial association, at its meeting at the First Congregational church, this morning, extended an invitation to hold the next state Sunday school convention In Oshkosh. under the auspices of the Wisconsin Christian Education council.

The convention dates are May (12, 18 and 34, Only 5 More Days at The Diamond Shoe Co. 183 Main Street ENTIRE STOCK RE-MARKED. PEOPLE WILL GRAB OFF QUICKLY THE REMAINING GOODS WE HAVE. THIS TELLS THE STORY CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE AND LAKE SUPERIOR TELEGRAPH COMPANY CONNECTING POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMMERCIAL CABLES RECEIVED AT DELIVERY NO. TELEGRAM RAM The Chicago Milwaukee and Lake let Co transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank.

The de a fast Telegram unless otherwise indicated by signal after the number of Day "(Night Letter)or" Nite" (Night Telegram ill Form 16 Del CM 56045 58CHB 21-3EX MILWAUKEE WIS 1055A MAR 1 1926 MANAGER DIAMOND SHOE CO 183 MAIN ST OSHKOSH WIS ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE CLOSED OUT THIS WEEK REDUCE PRICES AGAIN AND SELL EVERY PAIR BY SATURDAY NIGHT DIAMOND SHOE CO. MAX DIAMOND PRESIDENT 1104A strike, the investigating committee found, was the $48 a ton which dealers asked and received for a mixture of bituminous and coke in the colored section of Harlem. The fuel was sold In 50 pounds bags for $1.20 a bag. But it was found that profittering is not confined to the cellar dealer the peddler and that "large deallets must bear some share of the responsibility." DIES AT AGE OF 87 YEARS Resident of Oshkosh Since 1871 pires at Home of Daughter on Doty Street--The Funeral. Herman Ritzschke, aged 87, died Sunday afternoon at 12:18 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

8. C. Fenn, 1652 Doty street, after a brief Illness. He WAR born in Germany July 4, 1839, and in 1871 he came to this country with his family, settling at Oshkosh, where he had resided since. He is survived by five sons.

two daughters, and several children and great grandchildren. There in also a brother surviving. who resides in the state of Washington. The funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock from the home, 1652 Doty street, with Rev. Paul Stange in charge.

Interment will be In the Lutheran cemetery, Friends are requested to omit flowers. SEEKS DATA ON OPERATION OF ANTI-TRUST LAW (By United Press.) Washington, C.The senate today called upon Attorney General Sargent to furnish it with Information AN to the number of persons who have been convicted under the antitrust laws. A resolution by Senator King, Utah, Democrat, requesting the information was adopted without oblection. King wishes to ascertain whether the anti- -trust law is workout successfully. GREATEST AQUARIUM PLANNED IN CHICAGO (By United Press.) Shedd who lived in the village of Aletead, N.

used to take great delight in watching the sportive trout and other fish dart about the clear stream at the edge of the village. To Johnny's love of the finny tribe, Chicago today attributes a gift of $2.000,000 for what is planned to be the world's greatest acquarium. "Johnny" is now John G. Shedd. millionaire chairman of the board of Marshall Field company.

The acquarium bears his name. Shedd has made a personal study of aquariums in the great cities of the world, and the Chicago project will be the best of ita kind in the world, according to a statement by the Shedd Acquarium society. BREAKS IN WHEAT PRICES AT CHICAGO (By Associated Press.) Chicago Breaks in price that reached far as cents a bushel were witnessed in the wheat market today. May delivery dropped as against $1654 at Saturday's finish. The market was under heavy selling pressure owing to estimates that farm stock of wheat were much larger than generally supposed.

SIMONS SUCCESSOR TO ROBERT D. STERLING (By United Press.) of Prohibition E. C. Yellowley today announced the pointment of Gus J. Simons, as acting director of the Milwaukee district.

Simons succeeds Robert D. Sterling, resigned. Women may talk more than men, but they don't say as much. That shows women have the most sense. E.

PENSENSTDLER DIES Resident of This City More Than Thirty Years Passes Away After Week's Illness. Edward Penzenstadler, aged 12, A woodworker, passed away Sunday morning at o'clock at 1316 Ninth street, following an illness of one week. He was born in Austria in 1853 and resided there until he was 37 years old. He then came to Wisconsin and worked at various places for three years, before coming to Oshkosh to reside permanently. He was married to Anna Andrasko in Austria in 1876 and next June would have witnessed their golden wedding anniversary.

Mr. Penzenstadler was employed by the Radford Wright company. He is survived by his wife, Mra. Anna Penzenstadler; four sons, John, Kilian, Jullus and Aloysius; three daughters, Mra. Adolph Wilner, Mra.

Joseph Robideau and Miss Theresa Penzenstadler; forty nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. The funeral will be at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from Sacred Heart church, Rev. M. J. Hehmitz officiating.

Interment will be in Riverside cemetery. The deceased was a member of Sacred Heart church and Sacred Heart 90- clety. TO CHECK UP FOR CENSUS Although a large percentage of the local manufacturers have already gent in their industrial census report, there are a few who have not done so to date. The United States department of the census at Washington has asked F. R.

Smith, secretary of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, to check up these firms that have not already reported. A telephone campaign on this matter will be started March 8. SMELTING COMPANY DENIED PETITION FOR RETRIAL OF CASE (By Associated Press.) San Francisco, -The United States circuit court of appeals today dented the petition of the American Smelting and Refining company for a retrial of the action whereby George Campbell Carson, itinerant miner, was granted an accounting. involving millions of dollars, against company for patent infringement. Short Notes A chimney fire occurred at the home of Jullus Boynton, 1809 Hubbard street, 1:25 o'clock this after- noon.

damage to the house was done. Taking advantage of the recent snowfall, about forty membera of the Liona' club enjoyed a sleighride party Saturday evening. The members rode to the Golden Pheamant, on the Omro road, where dancing and refreshments were features. The new courtroom for bankruptcy hearings, to be presided over by Referee C. H.

Forward, was opened this morning In the postoffice building. The former United States courtroom has been equipped for the purpose and makes an admirable room for hearings of that nature. Hereafter all bankruptcy matters will be heard there. The office was moved Saturday from the Cook block. Mr.

and Mrs. P. James Bixby, 124 Oakland avenue, entertained at a dinner at 6 o'clock Sunday evening in honor of the birthday of Mr. mother, Mrs. Pearl Bixby, of this city.

The guests Included Mr. and Mrs. David Kinsler, Mr. and Mrs. John Droske and daughter, Lillian, Mr.

and Mrs. E. G. Ackermann of this city and Mr. and Mrs.

Carl and daughter, Gloria June, of Appleton. Little Miss Ruth Fischer, 377 Ceape street, entertained company of eight little girls at her home on Feb. 22, in honor of her sixth birthday anniversary. The table appointments patriotic in nature, In keeping with Washington's birthday. Various games were played, the prize winners being Evabelle Honsinger, Marion Frohrib, Mary Jane Faust.

Marcella Luscher and Lorraine Marx. A birthday supper was served. Even if smoking is nice it keeps a lot of men from getting nervous enough to so to work. TALK IS GIVEN AS TO RESALE PRICE H. M.

Henderson Voices Opposition to Proposed Legislation, at Meeting of Club Resale price legislation, from the standpoint of retailer, was discussed before the Rotary club at its noon day at the Athearn hotel today meeting, Henderson, of the Henderson- -Hoyt company. OPPOSED TO PROPOSAL. Mr. Henderson's talk was intended to present the other side of the question, as discussed at a recent meeting of the club by H. B.

Osgood. He pointed out, in a convincing manner, AUTO RUNS WILD AND STRIKES A CHURCH Result is Considerable Damage to the Machine and Woman in Car Receives Cuts Starting an automobile while i it is "in gear' is a dangerous practice. Philip Hautenschloger, 393 Dove street, found that out Sunday afternotn. Accompanied by another man and a woman, he was driving north on Nebraska street at about 4.30 o'clock. At the Eleventh street Intersection he stopped his car to permit the man who was riding with him to alight.

But when he tried to start his automobile again the wheels skidded on the icy NOTICE WE HAVE MOVED From the corner of High Street and Wisconsin Avenue to the corner of Nineteenth Oregon Streets, will be pleased to serve all of our old friends and customers and new ones. manly Froemming Bros. Grocery. Phone 1507 the unfairness that would result from such legislation. He presented the argument that when a merchant purchases he should be permitted dispose of them as he sees fit, without dictation from the manufacturer.

He stated he held no "predacutter," but asserted that tory price the respectable merchant should have at his disposal the means of moving stock at a reduced price if he finds it sound business to do HO. A GENERAL DISCUSSION. Following his talk, a general discussion took place. Mr. Osgood again entered the debate, defending his stand taken at the previous meeting.

Mr. Henderson answered in rebuttal, making session one of considerable interest. conclusion Mr. Henderson predieted that when the proposal geta before congress, it will be defeated on Its merits. As a member of a conmittee by the National Dryassociation to investigate this good Mr.

Henderson spoke with subject, authority and with considerable informative data. GEORGE LITTLE COMING. It WAS announced at the meeting Little, athletic director that George at the university of Wisconsin, is to speak in Oshkosh soon. It coming was suggested that an evening meeting, attended by all of the civic clubs of the city, be arranged in his honor. NEW MANAGER ARRIVES for Wisconsin Power and Offcial Company Begins His Duties Light In This City.

Frank M. Holaday, the new district of the Wisconsin Power manager Light company, arrived in Oshkosh Saturday night, with his family, comhere from Kansas City. He took ing over his new duties at the local tracmorning. A. M.

tion company Farrell, who has resigned, will remain here for a few days before leavfor Huntington, W. to assume ing his new position sales manager for the Universal Puncture Proof Compound company of Milwaukee, for the Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virenia territory. INJURED IN FALLING Workmen Employed by the City in Removing Ice from Streets Sustains Broken Nose. Gus Frederick, employed by the city, sustained 8 broken nose and bruises on his right eye and his right shoulder in a fall this morning. Frederick was working with others at the corner of High Blackhawk streets at 8:30 o'clock and was using a pick to remove ice from the gutter, when he slipped and fell.

Frederick has been employed by the olty for about ten years. KRONZER MARKETS DELIVERY FREE. PHONES 317-318-1001 LEAF LARD lb 15c FRESH SPARE RIBS lb 18c BEEF POT lb 16c BEEF ROLLED ROAST lb 22c SUGAR CORNED BEEF 18c. SALMON STEAK lb 22c HALIBUT STEAK 25c FRESH PERCH lb 15c FRESH SMOKED CHUBS SPICED HERRING lb 22c FIRE FISH (spiced) 22c VARIETY OF CHEESE roadbed and although the wheels spun rapidly and the engine roared, the automobile did not move. Leaving the car in gear, the man jumped out and went to the back of the machine.

He pushed with all his might and his efforts were successful, for the car atarted down the street. So suddenly it start, however, and so rapidly did it move that the man WAS left standing in the road. For a second or so he stood there and then, realizing the consequences, ran after the madly careening car that went firet to one side of the road and then to the other. It narrowly missed a tree on east side of the street and crossing the thoroughfare at Tenth street, hopped the curbing and crashed into the southeast corner of the entryway of the Tenth Street Methodist church. The building refused to give way 80 the automobile had to, and It came to a stop with a thump.

The bumper was bent and the windshield broken by the force of the impact and the woman, who sat terrified In the front seat because she did not know how to operate or stop the car, sustained a cut on her cheek from A piece of flying glass. No damage was done to the church and the automobile was able to leave the scene of the ac. eldent under its own power. THREAT OF A was Charge Woman and That, Man Pays a boy Cases in the Municipal Court. John Steeps, upon complaint of Mrs.

John Treichel, 341 Division street, was arrested Saturday night and this morning paid a fine amounting to $29.50, Including costs, in municipal court, on a charge of being disorderly. Mrs. Treichel claimed that Steeps came to her house twice on Saturday and threatened to beat her. The second time he came. Saturday night, she called the police.

He pleaded guilty and paid his fine. John O'Donnel, picked up by the police over the weekend, on a charge of vagrancy, pleaded guilty and was Aned $5 with an alternative of spending ten days in the workhouse. He couldn't pay and was committed to the city Institution. Two cases scheduled for appearance were postponed. The non-support hearing set for James B.

Herrick of Neenah, was adjourned until March 17 at 10 o'clock. The hearing scheduled for Robert Hersekarn, Appleton, charged with an offense against public morality, was put over until March 17. Mrs. A. Vohsberg and little daughter.

Jeannette, have returned from Chicago, where Mrs. Vohsberg vis. ited her son, Herbert, duria the month of February. The latter plans to return to Oshkosh in about two weeks. EXTEND INSTITUTES Meetings to Discuss Poultry Subjects Will Include Three Extra Ones--The Program.

Three additional poultry institutes have been scheduled for the county County Agricultural Agent G. A. Sell. DANCING PARTY Given by the Loyal Order of Moose. Wednesday, March 3, at Moose Hall.

50c per couple; extra lady, 25c. Dancing, 8 to 12. Acme Orchestra. Wm. -Louis Tesch An afternoon and evening meeting has been assigned to the Algoma town hall for Monday, March an institute will at the Omro High school on Thursday and another will be held in town hall at Black Wolf, Saturday morning and after.

then noon March 13. LOST Several good sized floor sanding jobs account of no dust. It discovered, call Ebersberger. Phone 4813, Evenings. Free-0-Dust Sander Walter Brill, Ootsburg poultry pert, will arrive in the city tomorrow to assist Mr.

Sell stage the institutes in the various parts of county this week. The first meeting will be at Winchester tomorrow. On day, meetings will be held at the Clay- Consult a Legal Expert, An Attorney when considering that legal document, a Will. R. L.

CLARK, LAWYER Main and Algoma Phone 607 ton town hall; on Thursday at Oshkosh town hall and Allenville Grange hall and on Friday at the Neenah city hall. Neenah is making elaborate ar. rangements for the Friday institute Silver Dollars Free TUESDAY, FAIR GROUNDS At Our Silver Dollar Party. Skating. 7:30 to 10:30.

ADMISSION 10c Mask Carnival On Skates Saturday Night This Week in that city, The merchants cooperating and also association. the Neenah all Me. nasha Poultry An day meeting will be held and it is expected a large attendance will be regis. tered. Subjects to be discussed at the conterences include: "The Foundation of BUENLER'S TUESDAY SPECIALS FANCY Restaurant Steaks PER LB.

Fresh Perch, per lb. 15c Scaled and Dressed FANCY, LEAN, BONELESS CORNED BEEF PER MILD CURE Boneless Codfish lb box 25c LEAN, BONELESS PICNIC HAMS 22 LB. PER Fancy Salt Mackerel, lb 25c Largest selection Fresh, Frozen, Smoked, Salted, Spiced and Pickled Fish in the city. OYSTERS 45 MAIN ST. PHONE 342 Profitable Poultry," "Why Lose Chicks," "Feeding for Eggs," "A Good Poultry House" and "Looking Ahead on Marketing." PLACE IS PADLOCKED (By United Press.) Milwaukee--N M.

Racine, proprietor of roadhouse at Phlox, Langlade county. appeared in federal court here today and consented, to decree, padlocking his place..

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