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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
2
Community notice lists subscription rates for the Odon Indiana Post Office and local items. Mentions editor Wilson C. Myers, advertising rates, and a mix of editorial quips, political opinions, and small town notices across topics from railroads to local events.
Central West brewers meet in Chicago to elevate the saloon business, warning that promotion of drinking harms public welfare. They describe how corner saloons operate with breweries renting rooms, paying licenses, stocking and installing proprietors who earn a percentage of sales.
A fragment discusses the labor movement and anarchistic ideas noting most workers are unaware of its extent or goals. The speaker claims the source is reliable and contrasts it with known public ignorance.
The Plainville community schedules the annual Harvest Home and soldier's reunion for August 27 to 29 spanning Thursday through Saturday. A local adage linked to post office complaints is noted, while a verse warns against neglecting advertising when business slows.
William Summerville born August 19 1820 died August 3 1903 at the residence of Mr and Mrs J M Stotts after two months there. He married Mary A Nichols December 14 1933. they had nine living children. He was crippled after a horse accident twenty years earlier and lived helplessly for three years. He remained cheerful and ready to die. He leaves nine children, twenty four grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Interment at Scotland Thursday with a funeral by Rev David Blankenship.
A Pewak-Virac style telegraphy test achieved 50 060 words per hour using punched paper codes. The receiving method uses a vibrating metal diaphragm and a light reflecting onto photo paper, producing a continuous dark line with dash shapes. the message is then deciphered and written out. Chicago languages study cites 0 languages spoken and outlines multilingual signs and services across the city.
An old OCR item states a claimed one day cure for a cold with ingredients like Lakatve Bromo Quinine T Tabita and a note that if it fails to cure the signature on each box belongs to We Groves.
A Guthrie of Tunnelton Indiana and Mrs. Brundage of Chicago reportedly settled the Indian Springs land suit after years of litigation. Guthrie losses approach 340,000 and Brundage shows a 30,000 loss. Promoters Baxter McKahn Lewis arranged a deal trading 235 acres with springs for 30,000 acres in Florida valued at 59,000. Florida title flaws surfaced and assets were sold. The compromise transfers Florida deed back to McKahn for a modest cash sum.
A collage of old testimonials promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills and Chamberlain's remedies for stomach pain dizziness and bowel issues. An English jury verdict of guilty with doubt is noted, plus a scammy ad for wealth advertising and postmaster convenience quips.
The report shows gross earnings of 312,377 more than the prior year. Operating expenses total 460,545, up 109,203, with net earnings of 82,026, up 204,174. The surplus after fixed charges and dividends is 357,426.
A Washington Democrat joke centers on George D. Abraham a longtime Odon businessman. In a church service a minister's plea moved the crowd and tears flowed. A fellow asked why Abraham wept and he replied with humor that he could not help it.
Immediate need for teachers of all experience levels due to record call volume. Schools and colleges supplied with competent teachers at no cost. Address with stamp to American Teachers Association J L Gragsam DL L D Mee Memphis Tenn.
Complaint No. 11212 in Daviess circuit court names Chauncey E Lraineri and Dennis Clare et al as defendants in a quiet title action. The notice sets a hearing for Tuesday October 14 1903 at the Washington court house and is signed by Clerk Thomas Harris with lawyers Expenditures and tax levies for 1904 by Madison township advisory board are listed with specific amounts and tax rates.
The ad touts Busehoe’s German Syrup as the only today that relieves and cures consumption. It lists ingredients like per tar and extracts for coughs and chest infections, claiming endorsement by medical congresses. The copy urges rest at night, relief from harsh morning coughs, and fresh air for recovery.
Ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with plainly printed ingredients Iron and Quinine. It promises No Cure No Pay and carries a 50 cent price claim while noting worldly things may be worth money.
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