Odon Journal Highlights Local Colonial Traits
Odon Indiana weekly paper notes its Saturday publication schedule and subscription rates artistry. It describes Odon as a small city with 1500 residents on the Southern Indiana Railroad, 20 miles northeast of Washington, boasting electric lights, churches, a six room school building, factories, nearby coal mines, a normal school, and an agricultural county backdrop.
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Odon
Southern Indians
Washington
Davies County
Indianapolis furnished both Harrigan and Hendricks as leaders
Indianapolis holds a unique place in U.S. history by supplying both a president and vice president. The city provided Harrigan as president and Hendricks as vice president, marking an uncommon dual contribution in national leadership.
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Indianapolis
United States
Harrigan
Hendricks
State considers consolidating undersized country schools
State Superintendent Jones notes 108 schools with under 5 pupils daily and 2,332 with under 20, totaling over 4,200 and urging consolidation to improve grading, placement, and teacher efficiency across the state. The plan aims to concentrate pupils where instruction and supervision can be best provided.
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G.ood
Far-Marg
Efigelite
Oklahoma colony in eastern territory advances rapidly
An Indiana press rumble reports Pol Fitzgerald promoting a colony in Oklahoma with 10 000 company members and 23 000 settlers planned. Land purchases proceed in the eastern territory near Big Canadian river site, opening city lots to colonists by next October and a June opening for visitors.
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Odon Normal Opens April 20 1901 for Ten Weeks
The Odon Normal will begin April 20 1901 and run for ten weeks. Classes will include seventh and eighth years alongside Teachers' Courses and the High School Course. An examination for teachers licenses will be held Saturday June 29 in the Odon school building. For information contact Wm Abel at Odon Indiana or I D Winklepieck at Ragtsvidjy Indiana.
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Odon
Dlcvense
Abel, Odon
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Ragtesvidjy
The Designer for May
A fragmentary note references design plans for May and mentions related items. The readable text hints at production details and scheduling, with scattered terms suggesting a project timeline. Specific names or locations are unclear from the legible portion.
Making Dirt Roads
A Kansas Farmer article argues subgrade must drain quickly and storm water diverted by straight center drainage. It advises plowing to expose good soil, shaping from center to edges, and using multiple small culverts or pipes to avoid washing and dryness.
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sarah Y._ B. Golt
Kansas
Fall UK
Roadway Maintenance Notice Amid Mud and Vegetation Concerns
A historical note stresses keeping the road clean and free of mud and vegetable matter to prevent soft, muddy surfaces. It warns that any accumulation should be removed to maintain proper road conditions.
Pretty wedding in local society circles
The marriage of Mr. J. Omar Chiles of Mound Valley Kansas and Miss Dora Scott was held Tuesday afternoon in town with floral decorations and a floral arch. The ceremony was led by Rev. A Scott and Rev. J Hobson, followed by a reception and departure for Kansas via train to Mound Valley.
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Mound Valley
Kansas
Dora Scott
Chiles
Edgar J. Laughlin
Homer
J. Ward
Ts. Barest
A. GiScott
Scott
J. T. Hobson
Mr. Chiles
Terre Haute
St. Loui
Moand Valley
Dresa
Thomas Chiles
Heiz
Edna Scamp Plans Primary School This Spring
Edna Scamp will teach a ten week primary course this spring. The program runs from April 80 to July 3, offering instruction for young scholars at the local school site.
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Edna Scamp
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Savory of Warrington England cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for bronchitis. He claims it saved his wife's life after six years bedridden, noting she is now quite well. Z. Webester sells the product.
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Mro Willingg
McKnight Repairman for Sewing Machines and Organs
W. W. McKnight now with G. D. Abraham offers first class repair service for sewing machines and organs. He will accept orders at the Abraham Shoe Store, providing reliable workmanship and reasonable pricing.
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W. W. McKnight
G. D. Abraham
Aly. McKnight
Abraham Shoe Store
Blood purifier claims and dubious remedy sold in store
A dubious advertise ment touts a blood purifier priced at 23 cents claiming to cleanse the liver kidney and stomach. The copy urges readers to drink a high dose and promises superior results compared to a dollar bottle. Free samples offered at a local drug store.
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Webatars
Local Society Notes Honor Mr and Mrs Chiles in Kansas
A society column lists gifts and attendees for a wedding reception in honor of Mr and Mrs Chiles. The event features silverware sets and linen items from numerous friends and relatives, including Mr and Mrs Reasen and Mr and Mrs A M Keck, with owners in Westfield Illinois and other towns.
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Kansas
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Cailes
Jcita
Willard Weaver
Anna Barsh
Dell
Gossage
Westfield
Illinois
Chas. Vanwibkle
Gaston
Ind
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Louisville
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Love
Nise
Mabel Abraham
J. A
Ars
O'Dell
Anderson
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J. Dy
Laughlin
C. W. Abraham
Wilson Myers
Odon Journal
Philip
Millie Ruth
W.C. Stevens
Weekly Review
Money to Loan and Local Advertisements
Money to Loan on improved farm land at 5 to 8 percent. Also notices on digestion aids Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and cash paid for hides and scrap. Auto goods and silverware marketing pitches appear with promotions for Kodak and Quaker Valley offers in Chicago.
Travel ads tease Oklahoma trips via Frisco Line route
An OCR fragment advertises travel to Oklahoma and the South using the Frisco Line with contact George Hyatt in Washington Indiana for rates and details. It also contains a dubious sales pitch offering opportunities to sell a book on beauty and a money making scheme with commissions and ordered outfits.
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Oklahoma
South
George
Pain Balm Brings Rapid Rheumatism Relief Claim
Advertised Chamberlands Pain Balm is praised for quick relief from pain. An elderly user Mr D N Sinks of Ubio says the remedy helped after a prior attack and endorses its benefits.
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D. N. Sinks
Oldfroy
Ubio
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