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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
3
A collage of brief notes and notices lists shop promotions and goods at Barsh Herbert's Economy and Danner Toelle's, restaurant chatter at Globe and Beunomey, and various residents visiting town. Mentions include John Penrod, Seymour Bresd, G D Abrahan, Thomas Boyd, John Ketesam, CL Pherson, BJ Simpey, LJ Nichardsen, and W. o. Alexander with sales, deliveries, and services from restaurants, groceries, and clothing shops.
Henry reports Lee was shot and killed by Bob Cheatham at Rockport Indiana during a marble game. The item mentions April showers, local visitors in Washington and Odon, a photography gallery, and church events, with several residents noted and a health tip for colds.
A vintage advert claims constipation and sluggish liver cause many ailments and promises guaranteed relief or money back. It touts Cascarets as a wonderful liver stimulant and intestinal tonic with sample offers and low prices. Submissions ask for information about a missing brown headed dog and ears from Samuel K. Malone in Odon Indiana.
Readable text reports Grandma Gdonald suffered a severe stroke that struck Tuesday causing paralysis and prompting medical concerns for the elderly woman.
The text lists farm goods and supplies including pumps plows wagons bug gies seeds stoves nails and tools building material and glass birdcages with misspelled or garbled phrases suggesting an old rural advertisement page. Names, places or dates are not clear.
High grade Pennsylvania oils Headlight and Aliene sold by Cash Grocery Store at 10 and 1½ per gallon. Multiple local buyers reported quality and pricing during the week at the store.
Keck the Jeweler moves to a window at the Open Shoe Store to continue his established repair business and offer jewelry items at low prices.
An old mis-spelled advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a remedy to quit tobacco with claims of rapid weight loss and strong vitality. It urges readers to obtain a booklet and free sample from local druggists, listing Sterling Remedy Co. with Chicago or New York offices.
The Petersburg News notes Aprilst is named All Fools Day due to milliners opening crowds on that day. Women spend seven shillings fifty for a straw wad covered with red muslin flowers, a nest sized item, seen as a local spectacle.
Governor Mount appoints Judge W B R Gardiner of Washington as one of three trustees for the Southern Lusane Hospital at Evansville. Other appointees are Dr. W Ro McMann of Hunengburg and W L Swormstedt of Evansville.
County Clerk TI D Simp trades his share in the general store of Slimp and Courtney at Eine ra to partner J Gm Courtney of this city in exchange for forty acres of El more township land.
Describes the lower Mississippi flood danger with levee breaks causing widening damage and suffering. Warns it could become the country’s worst flood on record as a traveling peddler touts farm machinery with deceptive sales tactics.
A speaker extols Americans as the most inventive people claiming nearly 600000 patents worldwide. The note praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a superior medicine for cramps and digestive distress, with Vaughn of Oakton Kentucky endorsing its family-use benefits. Local vendor W L Stop sells the remedy.
Those indebted to Johnson and Winklepleck or Winklepleck and Seneff must settle by May 15, 1897 or suit will be filed. J D Laughlin attorney.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad promotes Castoria for infants and children with unclear accompanying text suggesting dosage or usage details. The readable portion emphasizes a child health product in a period advertising style.
The note promotes a winter tour to Gulf Coast states Mississippi Louisiana Florida as a favored escape from cold northern climates. Tickets go on sale at northern points through June 1st with stopover options south of the Ohio River. Information available from railroad agents and regional travel offices including St. Louis Chicago Des Moines Detroit and Mobile.
The fourth commencement of the Public Schools of Van Buren township was held in the U B Church. A large crowd attended despite bad weather and praised the address Purpose in Life by Rev WN Gaither and the music by F and F F Casey Effie Casey and Lillie Bell. Supt. Wallace was absent. UD Fulkerson presented the diplomas. The class of 87 included Mary Myers Orpha Ragle Alfred Cosel Lizzie Stucky Claude Ninna man Lettie Wadsworth John O Connor Maidie Sinzleton Eva Hewitt Alberta Donaldson.
Reports from Edon recount social mischief around Marley Cooper and Miss Boyd amid rumors of inappropriate relations. The narrative traces departures to Newberry and Worthington, with relatives promising action, while William Mc Carter’s 50th birthday brings a large gathering and gifts.
Ayer’s sarsaparilla is defended as unchanged after 60 years in the laboratory, preserving the traditional plant remedy said to have cured many generations. The speaker likens attempts to improve it to the bishop and raspberry joke, insisting the original plant and formula remain the same.
Mrs A Ivson of 72 Henry St Aston TL suffered eight months with sciatic rheumatism. After trying various remedies and professional care without relief she used one and a half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm which produced a complete cure. She publishes this at her request to help others with similar afflictions. The 25 and 50 cent sizes are sold by W L Stoy.
An advertising blurb touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed liver stimulant and intestinal tonic. It claims constipation and sluggish liver cause many ailments and urges trying a box with money-back guarantee and a free booklet offer.
An advertisement from A. L. Bulet, Agent in Odon Indiana, touts Dr. 3 F Bakers Medicines and Flavering Extracts. It asserts 190 men are employed yearly to sell the products and cites three reasons for the firm’s success: careful preparation, strong healing virtues, and active agents. It promises prompt payment and prearranged notice before visits.
A fragment advertises Dr Bell’s Prime Lary Hones as a cure for coughs colds and related ailments. It claims to reduce torture at home by supplying a bottle of the great exterminator for respiratory afflictions.
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