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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1890
Page
2
A long Republican and Democratic county political note discusses nominations in the second district and predictions about the November election. It also offers practical warnings on fire safety citing chimneys, open fireplaces, kerosene use, matches, and gasoline handling to prevent accidents in homes.
A brief weekly editorial discusses a curious term Bus ombie its meaning and origin. The piece asks readers to consult a renowned dictionary and to seek guidance from respected authorities to define the word accurately.
A garbled OCR note references revised statutes about railroad safety. It mentions penalties for passengers and employees interfering with trains and unlawful acts on moving cars. The text is fragmented and uncertain about specifics and entities.
The Ladies Guild of the Farmers Mutual Benefit Association publishes a journal for the wives and daughters of farmers to improve human conditions. They demand equal wages for equal labor and voting rights, aim to defeat civilizational decline, and pledge to relieve community suffering while encouraging reform. Members must read an hour daily and keep farm accounts.
A Veal township Assembly of the Farmers Mutual Benefit Association resolves it will not endorse the county assembly’s plan to place a ticket in the fall election. The document hints at ongoing disputes within the Daviess county F M B A amid a difficult political climate as winter approaches.
A warning to town parents about dangers of boys boarding moving trains. An incident on Thursday near the rails nearly killed Carl Dearmin, who fell to the track but escaped with his life. The piece urges supervision to prevent future deaths.
The notice lists proposed town officers from various wards including treasurer clerk marshal and trustee candidates. It reports the death of John C. Potts in town and Jacob C. Winklepleck in Daviess county with funeral details and tributes, praising their faith and family.
A dealer announces a sale of millinery goods at F G Lutes' brick building on Spring Street. The message invites customers to call and see the assortment with a trial guarantee of perfect satisfaction pending purchase on four reasonable terms.
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