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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1894
Page
4
An old tale from the seventeenth century recounts a Dutch college incident where a man panicked at skeletal displays and collapsed. His fear, plus a later misattributed earthquake note, leads to a fatal nervous tremor and death within days.
The piece discusses Rev. Taltiage abroad selecting Acts vi 27 as the sermon text and shifts to a broad meditation on infidelity, suicide, and moral responsibility. It cites historical figures like Hugh Miller and William Cowper, condemning self destruction while urging steadfast faith and accountability before God.
A collage of observations on English grammar and its spread, noting simpler grammar aiding American influence, with scattered quotes and humor about language, slang, and cross Atlantic exchange. Mentions American origins of some slang in England and old English word retention. Includes brief jolts of humor and literary references.
In a Detroit Evening News feature, veteran builder Levi Elsey recalls moving to Detroit about forty years ago and constructing many blocks such as Newberry & McMullan and Campan. He recounts a personal battle with a varicose condition and credits Pink Pills for Patience with notable improvement after trying Woodward Avenue remedies.
A New England Herald report describes naval visitors learning how the U S warships are kept pristine. Officers explain cleaning with grease removal and a copper nitrate polish that turns a silver tube into a warm red brown. The process ends with waxy polishing, producing a lasting mahogany finish unless fired.
An illustrated agricultural hint describes a safe method to dispose of sink and drain water using a foul air trap in the outlet pipe beneath the sink. It covers pipe diameters, the funnel drain, placement away from the building, and the use of cast iron piping to prevent leaks, from American Agriculturist.
A practical hay roping tool described by E. E. Bogue in Ohio Farmer uses an ironwood beam with white ash teeth and handles. The design, about a foot long with bored holes and a 6 inch rope end, enables roping from ground level, drawing from the backside, and dumping without unhitching. It claims to rope cleaner, ease handling, and move straw farther over rough surfaces.
A discussion of how Yiddish varies by region and exile, with influences from Poland Germany and London East End, plus its impact on neighboring languages. The piece notes Frankfort as a Jewish cultural center linked to Goethe and mentions a humorous exchange about a McLaughlin style brownie and a cartoonist.
A DIY water can for young chicks uses a three pound lard pail and a two pound pail to hold water just above the bottom, keeping chicks dry while drinking. Also notes on farm breeding costs and advice to keep two cows per brood mare, one hog, and ten breeding ewes for profit.
The Agricultural Department report testifies Royal Baking Powder as pure and healthful, free from alum or adulterants, with stronger leavening power than rivals. It urges consumers to heed official findings and choose this brand.
A notice from the Dual Baking Powder Company located at 106 Wall Street announces an ownership or corporate action change. The brief item lists the firm’s address and indicates a forthcoming decision or filing without including additional names or dates.
A collage of scientific curiosities and social quips. An excerpt discusses hair structure with theories on straight and curly hair and mentions a Philadelphia Record excerpt on microscopic findings. It also includes jokes about marriage and ticket purchases and notes on digestive relief and a fugitive embezzler from Cologne.
Advertisements extol Syrup of Figs as a gentle kidney cleansing laxative trusted by millions and proclaimed the best remedy. Notices mention Glenn's Sulphur Soap Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye and Hall's Catarrh Cure with prices. A one legged man quips about never getting wet feet.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for women. It claims to strengthen, regulate, and heal issues such as backache nervousness and sleeplessness with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. A customer testimony supports its effectiveness for female complaints.
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