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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
2
The page blends humor and observations from the era noting weather, gravity, prices, and machinery. Jokes reference melons lemons and stray farm laborers while noting Great Britain’s wartime context and a rising interest in air travel between London and Paris. The piece also praises stenographers for their diligence in Congress.
An expert tonal association suggests revising a National Education convention statement in Bos to read Spare the rod spoil the child while noting children can be naughty. The discussion centers on wording and its impact on discipline.
Northern Michigan farmer alleges a phonograph melody raises milk flow and animals respond to tunes. He plans to test the theory by playing steady music and observing changes in dairy output.
The dean of Norwich angrily rejects the report that Farsy George had a morganatic wife and comments on King George's private life. He notes the king spends leisure moments in the garden with children and mentions the state of the king's tomatoes.
The piece calls attention to the suffering of the poor in hot weather and urges public charity for essentials like health, milk, and fresh-air initiatives. It stresses that prisoners of poverty rely on fortunate neighbors and supportive programs to ease conditions in a large city during heat waves.
The discovery of defective armor on battleships Utah and Worth Didar after commissioning has prompted agitation in the navy department for inspection of plating on every battleship in service. If two ships could have faulty plates undetected until inactive there may be other ships with poor plates that escaped scrutiny.
A gasoline launch on Lake Michigan was disabled by engine failure with two men and their wives aboard. They were held offshore at night and rescued after a lack of torches left them unable to signal for help. Five nearby craft aided the flotilla as rescue crews worked to bring them to shore.
A Torrington, Connecticut man announces plans to walk from his hometown to California, aiming to cover vast distances on foot and test endurance for a personal journey across the country.
An authority says a small amount of nux vomica mixed with water may remove the taste arising in the morning. For permanent removal of all mouth taste the addition of macre nux vomica is advised by the expert.
An explosion at the Corn Products Refining glucose plant grain elevator in Granite City injured and killed several workers. John Gato and an unidentified employee died. foreman Tilden Tatson, Voeliek Mitchie, and others suffered severe burns and broken bones as rescuers including J. W. Marney and A. H. Kel in ge aided workers amid smoke and flames. A spontaneous combustion of finely powdered corn is blamed for the blast.
St Paul Minnesota Ernest Cary Minneapol is attorneys must serve three days in jail and be dis barred from practice in Minnesota courts for two years. The state supreme court found misappropriation of client funds receipt of money for services not rendered and unprofessional conduct toward a trial judge as grounds for the disbarment.
W arne Kelvin, once a millionaire and former NYSE member, was fined 10 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Gemmill for intoxication. Unable to pay, he asked friends be notified and was sent to the jail.
Florence Arizona reporters note three Mexican political refugees Magowan Villareal and Reveria were freed from the territorial prison after detention on charges alleged by the Mexican government. The trio faced accusations of crimes. authorities released them.
In Wellston Missouri a crowd clashed outside city hall after Charles J. Roberts was declared mayor, resulting in five injured including one likely fatally cut and two seriously slashed or shot. Police faced off with Roberts supporters as about 400 bystanders gathered. The riot followed the ousting of former mayor Irl Hicks and celebrations at the hall.
Judge Wersten overruled defense motion as Cook county venue held for the bribery case. The ruling preserves testimony from Representatives Link and Beckemeyer and allows the trial to proceed with examination of the Pagevieren after indictment stands.
Crippen tells Inspector Dew he killed his wife during a quarrel to keep her quiet. He says he did not intend murder and hid the deed fearing consequences. Government official supports his statement. police remain noncommittal amid public chatter at Montreal clubs.
A fire at a lodging house on Rockaway Road Jamaica New York killed seven residents, fatally injured two, and left 16 more hurt as occupants, mostly immigrant workers, slept. Stefan Marzorowski awakened by a barking dog averted greater loss.
Incomplete returns across Tennessee indicate the Independents defeated the regular Democratic ticket led by Patterson allies by large majorities. East Tennessee favors independents by about 30,000. West and Middle Tennessee also lean toward the Independents, described as the most crushing defeat for the Democrats in state history.
Springfield missouri Roy Vaughters one year old son of Oliver Vaughters of St Louis was arrested at Monteer Shannon county charged with killing Fred Bowen fourteen years old Bond set at fifteen hundred dollars
Jefferson City report says Thomas M. Bradbury claims the Democratic nomination for railroad and warehouse commissioner by about 5,000 votes over challenger Joseph A. Philjer of St. Louis. Bradbury leads the party into the upcoming election.
Bantimore Maryland notes Joe Gans, renowned lightweight champion, has returned to spend his final days with his mother following a life threatening race with death from Arizona.
Miss Elizabeth Merjes of Grand Rapids was struck in the eye by a croquet mallet during a neighbor’s game. She did not complain initially but died after returning home. The incident is being investigated.
An explosion on the submarine A 1 near Portsmouth Ireland injures six, including Lieutenants Regnalt and Stopford with two others seriously hurt. Emergency crews respond as investigators probe the blast cause.
In Ixby Oklahoma Minnie Brown age twelve daughter of Nat Brown a Creek Indian drank whisky at Lee Fox's home and died. Police investigated the case noting alcohol contributed to her death.
Holland Prince Henry husband of Queen Wilhelmina is laid up with a broken collarbone. He does not lift the young Princess Juliana, giving her no ride on his shoulder.
Archie Roosevelt son of the former president arrives with R C Paine of Boston for a visit with United States Marshal Bullock and plans a boating trip.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt calls for a commission of experts to oversee public spending and map a national wilderness plan. He argues lawmakers are swayed by district pork and suggests a dedicated body would reduce waste while ensuring funds reach intended projects.
In New York trade circles it is reported that auto manufacturers are hoarding cars to hide market weakness. Several large firms reportedly closed plants for inventory, with workers left without definite rehire dates. A local auto agent predicts prices to drop 26 to 50 percent in two to three months as farmers and small towns curb purchases due to higher upkeep costs.
A lesson text on the Parable of the Laborers and Its Meaning. It explains the householder as Christ, the vineyard as the word of God, and the call to workers in God's harvest. It notes the last shall be first and the need for all to labor for Christ in every community and church setting.
Hubert Latham in an Antoinette monoplane completes a fogbound flight from Chalons to Paris and lands at Issy parade ground. American Weismann, starting 25 minutes later, vanishes from contact amid the Falco prize contest. Lieuis Crosnier and Posie, in a Farman biplane, also take off from Caen but are forced to land after dense fog and no sighting.
In Marion Ohio a car collided with a freight train killing 61 year old Robert Place and leaving 48 year old Delbert Benedict, a piano dealer, critically injured. The incident occurred as the two men traveled together in the automobile.
Rose Kiss filed a complaint against John Kiss alleging an assault that caused her hospitalization. The incident occurred in Gary after a dispute, with Kiss denying it was a kiss or a jovial tap.
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