This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
7
A courtroom exchange centers on whether the pistol was loaded and who paid for it. The magistrate questions the relevance of the dealer’s assertion that payment was not made, while the prisoner counters the point.
Miss Elizabeth Gelrki of Forest City, Ark, reports months of itching ending after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment three times daily. She notes rapid relief, scab fall, and a full three week course curing the condition. She adds her brother’s gunpowder burn improvement and promotes free samples via Potter D. & C. Corp. Boston.
A Liverpool magistrate faced five young prisoners aged seven to eleven accused of two months of thefts and other depredations. Police had 40 charges against the group, led by a 77-year-old acting as ringleader and master planner of the crimes.
In dialogue framed reminiscence, a former opposition leader concedes smoke nuisance persists and reveals a shift from salary work to managing a family machine shop interest inherited from an influential uncle. The exchange notes reduced efforts toward city cleanliness.
On a Scottish highland estate a piper daily woke residents with tunes. After a rowdy Saturday, he began Sunday reveille. The master shouted about the fourth commandment, and the piper quipped he would try it anyway, amid drunken slurs.
A vintage endorsement advocates Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a thorough cure for constipation and a favorite family laxative. The ad includes a quote attributed to Benjamin Disraeli about ignorance and knowledge.
The article explains cat gut for fishing lines comes from silkworms raised near Torre Annunziata and processed on Procida in the Bay of Naples. Caterpillars are killed before spinning, silk glands are extracted, then threads are drawn by workers, mainly women, to lengths from a foot to nearly twenty inches.
Paris reports a new dance called La Cherouille linked to the trousers skirt fad. The dance, popular in Turkey and Arabia, requires precise footwork and is said to be unsuitable for hobble skirts. French masters welcome the change, hoping the style improves step control.
The article notes the delicate care giraffes need in captivity with emphasis on cleanliness and proper food. It describes keepers feeding giraffes at the Bronx Zoo, where a keeper stands high in a tree to let the animals eat comfortably.
Dr. Albert W. Ferris, head of the state lunacy commission, cites that about 1 in 275 New Yorkers is insane. State hospitals house 22,000 patients with private facilities adding 11,000 more. new state asylum admissions run about 150 weekly. annual care costs about $200 per patient.
The piece argues the United States must consider Canadian lands to boost wheat production as U S yields fall. It highlights Western Canada farms and Scandinavian settlers, citing Turtle Lake Saskatchewan as a landing spot and urging recruitment of settlers and settlers with capital. It notes Canadian government agents may assist this migration.
John Adams of Kansas City Missouri married Ida Lee in Kansas City Kansas by acting probate judge Paul Huff. Adams ignored the vow momentarily while gazing out a window. the bride insisted on proceeding and the ceremony concluded without incident.
An antiseptic foot powder ad claims to ease tired aching swollen and nervous feet and adds walking comfort. It promotes a free sample by mailing to a provided address and ends with a quoted remark on dress as a national curse.
Moving to a new flat this spring brings unfamiliar noises and neighbors. Advertisements tout Garfield Tea to aid digestion and liver kidney regulation, Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and gums, and claims of beauty benefits with Garfield Tea.
A fragmented dialogue shows a barber and another speaker in a racialized exchange about sharpening a razor for a performance. The text reflects minstrel era language and social dynamics around entertainment and race.
Samuel Johnson refused to hear his two sons recite or sing their verses. A friend suggested they repeat Gray's Elegy to judge cadence, but Johnson answered that the dears should both speak at once, showing his indignation toward parents who push early talking.
A nostalgia style endorsement from Mrs. T. B. Henderson of Albany New York proclaims Resinol Ointment as the best cure for skin troubles eczema and sore nipples with a claim of twenty years experience and urges readers to buy at the drug store.
Los Angeles county government plans future expenditures to support child care societies at the same level as those for animal welfare. The observation notes this equivalence may elevate the status of children to that of horses and dogs over time.
A diner accuses a singer of being out of time while the proprietor reveals the singer is actually his wife and she accompanies herself. The quip appears in London Opinion as a witty exchange about a neglected performance.
Ed Geers, called “The grand old man” of racing, endorses Spohn's Distemper Cure as the sole remedy to cure all forms of distemper in horses and to prevent infection. Available at 50c and 81 a bottle from druggists or Spohn Medical Co. Goshen Ind.
A brief exchange hints at Gabbleigh's loquacious reputation and his counterpart's restraint. The dialogue contrasts his talkative nature with his silence when paired with her, suggesting a gentle man who rarely interrupts.
An advertisement claims Marine Eye Remedy strengthens weak eyes and soothes eye pain without smarting. It suggests trying the product for babies with sore eyes including scaly eyelids and granulation.
The saying suggests a young woman with an older brother gains practical insight into men without the trials of marriage. It reflects a social view on family influence and female social education in historical context.
Nature's laxative Garfield Tea is touted to relieve constipation and help tone the system for spring. The product is presented as a natural aid for seasonal health.
The fragment combines a Euripides quote with an old cigar ad about a 5c single binder and a harsh generalization about women. It reads like a disjointed newspaper snippet with literary and commercial lines. The piece lacks a clear news event or report.
The ad claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion and stomach trouble. Testimonials include T W Worthy of Forsyth Georgia who could not eat vegetables and Rudy Kasner of Moline, Texas who suffered similar symptoms after years of seek.
A father notes his son complains about spelling while the elderly maker of goods values the sons cash mindset. The dialogue centers on Gibson's misspelling of coffee and the father's calm observations about practical matters. The old man implies discipline and attention to money over minor faults.
An established factory plans a district distributing office and seeks a resident distributer with 690 to 3000 dollars cash to stock immediate orders. Monthly compensation 100 to 200 dollars plus commissions, office support and expenses per district size. References required. Liberty Manufacturing Association, 230 West Huron Chicago.
The old woman notes improving trade as spring arrives. She explains he sells rabbit feet for watch charms and to stave off hoodoos, handles rattlesnake rattles, and mainly makes money selling young mocking girds while praying for rain.
An advertisement claims a pin scratch can cause blood poisoning and that Hamlins Wizard Oil draws out infection and makes blood poison impossible when used at once.
A striking line joins a chorus of calls for independence with Mrs. H. R. Hawels quoted declaring a broad demand for universal self rule amid today’s unsettled political climate.
A concise reflection on how hesitation can complicate even the easiest chores. The quote emphasizes mindset more than method. Terence’s insight remains relevant to work and daily routines.
An old paneled ad asserts Garfield Tea is invaluable in treating liver and kidney diseases. It carries optimistic claims that the worst may not yet arrive.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.