Odon Indiana Describes a Small City and Its Features
Odon a beautiful little city of about 1500 people on the Southern Indiana Railroad. It lies twenty miles northeast of Washington the county seat of Daviess county. It has electric lights good businesses and houses three churches a six room brick school building several manufact uring establishments coal mines nearby a Normal School and a strong agricultural surroundings.
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Odon
Washington
Daviess County
Public remarks mix Bryanism and economy in 1896 era
The piece rails against Bryanism and populist currency ideas while noting 10 cent cotton and silk mill growth. It mocks politicians like Admiral Dewey and Senator Morgan, cites Long's speech edits, and questions Democratic cohesion and party promises amid economic and labor themes.
Surveyor begins street grade survey for town
Thomas Smiley a Washington surveyor and civil engineer hired to map streets and establish a permanent grade began work Thursday. A Loogootee Enterprise recap mentions Supreme Court stamp tax decisions, census item notes, road guide posts, depot plans, tunnel work near Indian Springs, and local obituaries and elections in Ragleville.
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Thomas Smiley
Washington
Loogootee Enterprise
Administrators Sale of Real Estate in Daviess County Indiana
Notice: by order of Daviess Circuit Court, administrator to sell at public auction on April 30 1900 at 10 am, land in Van Buren township including 17 acres more or less, west side of southwest quarter of northeast quarter of section 3, town 4 north range 5 west, north of Washington Bedford road, description of parcel and boundaries provided, excluding land deeded to Albert Singleton.
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Daviess
Razige
William Singleton
Washington and Bedford Road
Albert Singleton
American Poultry Mixture Promoted Against Cholera
An advertisement warns poultry owners of cholera and other diseases devastating flocks. It promotes American Poultry Mixture as a cure for cholera and roup with a money back guarantee, urging prompt use and offering sample boxes via American Lie Co., Terre Haute, Indiana.
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American Lie. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Marriage notices and upcoming conventions in Indiana
Last Sunday at the U B parsonage Lean der W Freeman and Miss Lula M Kinnaman wed Rev J C Mills officiating. They plan housekeeping on North Spring Street. Also John W Rice and Miss Opris L Evans married at U B parsonage. Indiana encampments and conventions listed with dates and lodges. Southern Indiana Railway offers reduced round trip tickets. contact H H Roseman for attendance details.
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Leander W. Freeman
Lula M. Kinnaman
J. C. Mills
U. B. Parsonage
Freeman
C. W. Freeman
Jas. H. Kinnansa
Near Good Hope
Near Good Hope, and Bag the Necessary Qualifications To Make Mr. Freeman
John W. Rice
Opris L. Evans
Advisory Board Members Named In Regional Storm Advisory
Advisory Board Daniel Kelsey Payson Smiley and Cris Cooney reported amid destructive wind and rain storms. A cyclone swept away a hotel and two dwellings at Bunkin Texas while Royse and Wichita also saw demolitions. Heavy rains in the cotton delta damaged crops. Snow falls again in Colorado.
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Theouth
West
Bunkin
Royse
Tex
Wichita
Kan
Colorado
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup advertised as cure
Gantz Bros promote Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth for quick relief, with a 25c and 50c price point. The ad emphasizes rapid results and broad effectiveness for colds and throat ailments.
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Warner
Gantz Bros
Guithers Furniture Ad Promises Marrriage Savings
A local ad urges: are you going to get married, save money by buying furniture at Guithers. The message ties wedding plans to affordable home furnishings.
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Guithers
Southern Indiana Railway Announces Tickets to Indianapolis
The Southern Indiana Railway Co. will sell tickets to Indianapolis via Seymour for 2.95 dollars.
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Southern Indiana Railway Co
Indianapolis
Seymour
Laxative Bromo Tiquets Advertisement
Laxative Bromo Tiquets offered with money back guarantee if it fails to cure. Signature of E. W. Groove on every box. Price set at 25 cents.
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E. W. Groove
Bell Company seeks energetic agents with travel or local manager roles
Earn 650 to 1200 dollars yearly plus expenses with weekly pay. Travel nationwide or manage a county locally with the same salary. No experience needed, full or part time, evenings allowed. Thorough instruction provided. Send a stamp for details to The Bell Company Dept. B Philadelphia PA.
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Sjaining
the Bell Company
Dept. B., Phila., Pa
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsed for Health Boost
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life pills as boosting brain and body power by improving digestion and organ health. Priced at 25 cents, offered at Kerchs Drug Store with a printer's notice from WL Stays at 526 John B Williams for printing and paperhanging services.
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Bismark
Dr. Kings
Kerch
John B. Williams
Electric Bitters Promising Health for Women at Korchs Drug
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters can regulate stomach and liver, purify blood, and restore nervous energy for women. It promises strong nerves bright eyes and a velvety complexion, appealing to those who feel run down or sickly. Sold for 50 cents at Korchs Drug Store.
Get There Eli Draft Horse Advertised in Indiana Sale
A dealer showcases Get There Eli an immense 2100 pound dark dapple gray draft horse from Southern Indiana priced to insure colts at 15 dollars and notes two other fine stock horses including Kentucky Jack and a black 15 hand horse. He lists two jacks one coach horse one Arabian spotted stallion and one Wilkes stallion and invites buyers to view the stock.
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Eli
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
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