18 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
1
The piece argues graft questions dominate public affairs coverage and notes widespread concern with corrupt practices across departments. It cites historical context and human nature, then shifts to a obituary for Roy Asa Haig, 16, describing his death from blood poisoning in Indianapolis and funeral details.
The fragment references competing presidents and measures to improve health by avoiding standing water. It mentions drains, clean areas, and removing obstructions. It notes mosquitos dispersing and the impossibility of draining the surface, with names such as Dr. Gta Shote and Pesith.
A Sunday fire at the Owens general store on Odon Street in Elnora caused about 100 dollars damage with no insurance while Owens faced roughly 4000 dollars in losses. The blaze, likely from heat on a metal roof or rats gnawing watches, was controlled within minutes.
St Michael's picnic at Oden draws a large crowd with a 20 piece band, social success, and receipts of 500 dollars. a temperance drive in town aims to curb drugstore drum selling while Oden’s status as a saloon free town is noted. Billy Blodgett reports Oden as the cider city with daily 2000 gallons of cider and local interest from Indianapolis visitors.
A newspaper brief reports a partial moon eclipse Monday night with the event continuing into the morning of August 3. Observers are advised to rise early as the shadow will pass as dawn approaches.
A house warming for the Odeon charge of the M E Church will occur Wednesday evening August 23. The program includes readings led by Presiding Elder C Plow and will be held at the parsonage with refreshments to follow.
The piece extols President Roosevelt for his plainspoken manner and moral influence. It highlights a shift in public values away from money and toward sincerity, praising how his life acts as a powerful object lesson to the nation.
Indications point to a large crowd attending John Robinsons show in Washington now in its eighty third year. The entertainment features include Thomsen cavalry, Daredevil DeBarry on a bicycle, trained seals, Edna the Princess, and a cast of thousands with King Solomon. The Robineos Show boasts a vast menagerie and a grand street parade with gold wagons and 500 horses, with no price increases.
Three months have passed since sale and settlement was requested. TV may depart before September 1. I seek payment of amounts due and prefer to avoid legal action but will pursue collection if needed. Wilson Myers.
C E Cooper wins the contract to erect W C Garten's two story business house at the W L Stoy drug store site for 2267 with a December 1 completion. C B O'Dell secures brick business house opposite Jolliff Co, 31 by 92 feet, work to begin immediately.
Tom Lawcen asserts ownership of millions of dollars not his, a claim challenged by multiple statements but not yet proven false. The Bostonian figure faces scrutiny as facts remain unsettled.
An editorial arguing college education builds character and conduct beyond mere academics. It urges theological study and moral formation, emphasizes the teacher’s shaping influence, and asserts education equips men for useful, virtuous citizenship and leadership.
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