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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
4
Fragments describe overheard talk about a woman and an injury during a battle in South Africa, a note from a colonel, a hospital admission, and a cryptic jailhouse tone. Scattered lines reference laxatives, medical claims, and railway notices from Chicago to the Coast.
A would be homesteader travels through Kansas toward the Cherokee Strip seeking a government grant of 160 acres. He travels in a shaky wagon with two frail horses and later trades 80 acres for fine mules, deceitfully using the other 80 acres without the owner’s knowledge, amid suspicion from a local farmer.
In Frairpoint Mississippi on August 3 a father recounts his son’s severe illness with night fears and nervous trembling. After two months without diagnosis, he tried Dodd's Kidney Pills, giving eight doses before full recovery. The father credits the remedy for his boy’s health and urges others to give it a fair chance.
A garbled New York Sun excerpt recalls Molly Pitcher’s bravery during battle and a heroic return as soldiers claim the name will become famous. The passage portrays a vivid wartime scene with phrases about courage and fame.
Ad promises a free trial package of Foot-Ease to cure hot aching feet and fit tight shoes. Seller Aislen's Voot-Earn accepts no substitutes and directs readers to Addards A. S. Olrasted in Le Roy New York. A playful aside targets Agnes Will about a long standing cream proposal.
Mrs. James Beck of 114 West Whitesboro Street, Rome New Jersey describes an eight to nine year struggle with a kidney ailment. She notes hip and back swelling, dropsy signs, painful urination, high colored brick-dust sediment, and frequent trips to the lavatory.
The writer describes severe back pain that left them weak and unable to do work. Within a week of using Corrente pills the condition improved and eventually cured, with the author noting steady relief and full recovery.
A pulpit portrait uses Peters sinking cry Lord save me to urge salvation for the drowning sinner. Jesus stretches forth a saving hand, calm in the storm, guiding disciples to faith, and a broader call to seek Christ as the ark of safety. The piece links Biblical peril to modern peril and urges urgency of choosing salvation.
An essay argues for a national good roads movement, criticizing local pet schemes and urging advocates to unite behind a general principle. It highlights the need for broad, countrywide action, warns against premature detail debates, and cites Gladstone as a model.
A farm instructions piece describes building a fruit evaporator with an eight foot high roof peak and a four foot square base. It details sliding galvanized screening trays on cleats, a stove beneath, and a vent pipe running to the top with a door for access.
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