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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
2
In a description of a small Southern Indiana city of about 1500, the piece highlights electric lights, churches, a brick school, coal mines, Normal School, and an agricultural region. it notes local industry, retail, and regional accessibility with a political editorial interlude on national issues and local figures.
Fragmentary text credits Republican legislators and a president with outcomes from tours and sales. It mentions figures like Bryan and Coia and a sale valued at 100 cents, but full meaning and context are missing.
During his brief service in the army he remained a politician at heart and is remembered as the chief repudiator. He stands for nothing but flag-furling, a stance the American public finds hateful, according to the Globe Democrat.
Webster Davis, recently back from South Africa, resigns as assistant secretary of state as a strong Republican. He plans to explain to Americans the South African war’s alleged injustices. He cites Kruger and burghers believing God favors their cause.
James B. Dill a corporation lawyer earns a fee of £1,000,000 in the Atlantic City Carnegie case. He helped Frick and allies regain control enabling formation of a new Carnegie corporation. He will receive $1,000,000 for services. Also noted are lawsuits against Oakland saloon keepers for damages and a fire department appointment for James M. Myers.
In Avery County a spring mood appears with posters tacked on trees and gates bearing names such as Cleveland Dewey Harrison Nero and others, claimed to come from Spain or England. Mitchell Commercial notes such signs as early indicators of seasonal change. A separate item states the hail that will host the Republican National Convention will seat 14 998 people plus room for 509 newspaper men and 1 000 telegraph operators in Philadelphia. Another item reports the Southern Indiana Railway will not build a passenger station at Terre Haute, instead joining Union Station with the Big Four Vandalis and E T A Rys and will construct a large freight depot.
At Indianapolis and Terre Haute Indiana a series of fraternal and political gatherings are scheduled including G A R Grand Encampment Knights Templar Rebekah Assembly and the Republican and Prohibition conventions. The Southern Indiana Railway will offer reduced round trip tickets for attendees and La H Roseman is contact for passes.
Liannible citizen J E Lilly recounts a near fatal bout with typhoid and pneumonia. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for rapid relief and full recovery from severe lung illness. The medicine is sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with trial bottles at Kerehs drug store guaranteed.
Notice of public auction by the Administrator of William Singleton deceased in Daviess County Indiana. The land description covers 17 acres more or less in Van Buren township south of the Washington and Bedford road, with sale terms one third cash and two payments at six and twelve months, interest six percent, notes secured, with mortgage relief waived. Auction date April 30 at 10 o'clock a.m. on premises one mile east of Burlesville.
A crowd of 400 unionists from Gibson and Wike counties arrived to coerce nonunion workers at Cable & Ou's mines. They paraded downtown, rescued a nonunion man named Frank Rooker, and drew pistols but were halted by mine leaders. Two colored nonunion men were roughed up at a talk session. The coal company sought court protection from Judge Houghton, who issued an order.
In Creston neighborhood, a man touts American Poultry Mixture from American Mig Co Terre Haute as a guaranteed 100 percent egg production booster. He invites trial at company expense, promising money back if not effective, and notes disease prevention benefits for hens.
The May issue presents summery garments for women and children with seasonally appropriate millinery. It promises etiquette tips, nursery guidance, household management, and cooking receipts, all aimed at making May Day festivals enjoyable for families with bright, practical fashion and conduct advice.
An advertisement extols Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth, priced 25c and 50 Gavtz Bros.
The schedule states a fare of $2.85 to Indianapolis. Tickets via Seymour to Indianapolis will cost $2.95, with the higher price applying for travel through Seymour.
Laxative BROMs TIBLETs offered with money back guarantee if they fail to cure. E W Grove’s stamp shown on every box. 25c.
The Bell Company offers travel and county manager positions paying 650 to 1700 dollars yearly plus expenses and weekly pay. Apply as traveling representative or county manager with flexible hours and no prior experience required. Send a stamped reply to The Bell Company Dept B Philadelphia PA.
An advertisement claims a healthy woman stays attractive by good health. It links constipation kidney trouble and impure blood to skin eruptions and poor appearance. Electric Bitters is advertised to regulate stomach liver purify blood and improve nerves eyes and skin, promising a stronger charm and vitality. Only 50 cents at Kerchks drug store.
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