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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
2
The column lists subscription prices and terms for a local paper, notes a county courthouse funding proposal at Petersburg and a move to Winslow, plus editor Wilson C. Myers. It also reports on boarding house unions in Linton and a socialist store collapse in Rokoo, Indiana, with broader remarks on etiquette and forestry law adoption.
A Washington Democrat letter critiques Odon politics noting Republican control and tax burdens while acknowledging past elected men from all parties. The piece highlights intraparty dissension, a potential Prohibition Party bid, and local civic issues such as tax rates and public perception.
The fragment lists individuals Davis William C Jamison Cuthbert J Sherman Pat McEnery James R Riggs and Noah Crawford as part of a longer historical record. It includes multiple named persons without providing context, roles, dates, or events related to them.
In Petersburg on April 10 the last galoons vanished as licenses expired and a power of attorney remonstrance was prepared against liquor licenses. Rev A R Browns and W S Biddle were active antis who received skull and cross notices reading Beware You have done enough to the saloons already. The ministers remain unafraid.
A large audience welcomed the Ideal Entertainers at Danner s opera house with musical selections moving pictures illustrated songs and recitations Mrs Russell a prominent elocutionist delivered fine posing The moving pictures pleased though they offered nothing new and the review notes the need for fresh acts Seeks to settle old accounts and invites sewing work from Mrs M H Wright
The Journal asks readers who owe on subscriptions to call or send payment without delay. It stresses the paper’s investment, small individual arrears add up, and asks prompt settlement while thanking readers for their support.
Notice shows an election to be held in Odon town Daviess County Indiana on Monday May 4 1903 for town officers including one Trustee for First Ward one Trustee for Third Ward Clerk Treasurer and Marshal. Also contains medical ad copy for Laxative Bromo Quinine and Early Risers pills with testimonials and generic quotes.
A mass convention at Stoy's opera house Thursday night endorsed a Citizens ticket with Eli B. Helm for clerk B. D. Smiley for treasurer John Kinnaman for marshal and Chas A. Breden Walter Morrison Harvey B. Ward for trustees in wards one through three. The slate includes Eli Helo and Chas Breden Republicans B. D. Smiley and Walter Morrison Democrats John Kinnaman Union Labor Republican and Harvey Ward a Prohibitionist.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to restore digestive balance and prevent liver problems. It notes sale by Z Webster and claims the product can ease many stomach ailments and related diseases. It also includes a testimonial about One Minute Cough Cure aiding a child with croup and breathing issues. A classified notice seeks trustworthy agents with weekly pay from Colonial Co. and references a Canada forest export value of 29,954,089.
A fragment reports W L Brows of Leesville saved by a new remedy from Dr Rins for consumption. The note claims immediate relief and a potential complete cure with cures described for throat and lace troubles. Price listed as 50 and trial bottle offered.
An advertisement extols Kodol as a stomach digestive aid that relieves disordered digestion by supplying natural digestive juices and resting the stomach. It claims rapid relief and long lasting memory of the remedy, with a promotion by W. L. Stay and a note about children and misused switches.
Free sample by mail advertised for hemorrhoids external and internal including itching burning fissures and fistulas. Claimed to provide immediate relief and certain cure with three price points 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by druggists or prepaid by Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a severe illness with yellowing skin and loss of appetite. After doctors gave up, he used Electric Bitter and improved after three weeks, claiming many others should try it, priced at 50 cents with a guarantee.
Vital weakness and prostration from overwork described. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28, in use over 40 years, claimed sole successful remedy. Priced $1 per vial or $8 for a special package. available from Druggists or by prepaid mail. Humphreys Med Co. located at William and John Streets, Ik. Market.
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