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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
2
The page outlines subscription and advertising terms with discounts for church and lodge events. It also carries a sharp political aside blaming the President for a pension ruling and accusing him of funding a White House stable.
The Elnora News editor was accused of slurs against Prof. Garten as the school board, described as three of Elora’s best citizens, issued a statement defending Garten and denouncing The News. The dispute references calls the editor a mutton headed.
The piece advises farmers to build a reputation for top quality butter eggs and apples so townspeople recognize their brand and pay premium cash prices. It notes voter turnout trends with immigrant growth affecting elections and predicts sharp increases in future totals despite uneven past gains.
A Washingtonian editorial argues farmers bear 90 percent of taxes and deserve road relief funded by public money. It suggests reducing farmer taxes or shifting tax burdens to railroads to ease overall taxation and boost prosperity, noting roads are vital for all.
An inspector from the health department notes many cellar dairies in New York and stresses the duty to keep them clean and wholesome. He cites butter marked Finestock Farm churned in cellars under shops and displayed in glass refrigerators, with much buttermilk turned sour from milk exposed to poor handling.
A Chicago inventor describes a new process that makes a 2 candle power light that will not go out. He found a glowing globe from sealed chemical reactions four years ago and perfected it in an airtight glass. A company is formed to manufacture the lights in various sizes with a patent hood to cover the globe when not in use.
Miss Mabel Howard, visited at a neighbor's in Washington, was shot when Fougeresse, a coal miner staying with his sister, picked up a revolver and it discharged. The bullet struck near her breastbone and she is under care as doctors fight to save her life. Both the girl and Fougeresse say the act was accidental and unintentional.
Superintendent Thompson of the Southern Indiana railroad announced ten new engines have been ordered for the Chicago division five for freight and five for passenger service. Work on the new road will start once heavy rains subside and the belt line around Terre Haute resumes soon.
An advertisement urges using Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry claiming it prevents sticking to irons and saves time. It contrasts 16 ounce packages with 3 pound rivals and notes a 12 ounce size is a stock clearance item.
A nostalgic ad patter extols Green's August Flower as the great liver and stomach medicine. It cites Kentucky bourbon as a source of “good spirits” but claims the liver must be in fine condition to enjoy them. The product is touted as a fifty year favorite with trial and regular sizes available at druggists.
The Corean government orders all citizens to wear only blue or dark colored clothing regardless of rank. The decree applies to everyone and restricts attire across social classes.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for disordered stomachs and related organ congestion. Sold by Z Webster. The piece ends with a remark about men’s views on women’s outlook.
An old ads note touts Dr Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and lung trouble, claiming cures with a few doses and a full course over days. Trial bottles priced 75c, regular 2c? The ad cites past usage of over thirty five years and mentions other remedies and a local dealer.
Little May Johnson aged eight who drew Washington sympathy last summer for an invalid chair died last night at the orphanage. Tuberculosis of the spinal column left her bedfast since August. Daughter of James Johnson she lived in Daviess county before moving to the orphanage three years ago. Remains were buried at the city cemetery and will be moved to Odon when high waters subside.
Monday the son of Mrs. Dick Messie from four miles southwest of here visited from Indianapolis. He rode a pony given by his big brother, the pony reared and threw him, the pony stomped on his face breaking the jaw bone at the chin. Medical aid was given and he is recovering but in a serious condition.
The Frisco System announces new tourist sleep cars added to its Great Southwest route starting December 13, 1903. Trains depart St Louis 3:35 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, with return to St Louis the following Monday, and Houston departures on the first and third Saturdays at 9:10 p.m. Reservations via local or district representatives K M Wishart J Stuart Taylor and Bennett Laughlin.
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