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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
2
A playful, column style digest of seasonal tales and wry observations from a public notices page. The piece riffs on heat waves, gadgets, local lore, and quirky facts from a bygone era, weaving humor with everyday matters.
A housewife lauded for steady kitchen work faces an afterlife reward while linguistic quips about old fashioned men with cab bag leaves gain bemused attention. A Los Angeles man advertises for a homely wife, and editors plot to coax men into corsets, drawing mixed responses amid hot weather chatter.
Hiram Maxim has taken the flash and sound out of cannon shots and hopes to continue reducing their dangers. If he succeeds in rendering all such shots harmless, he will be a noted benefactor.
The piece argues pearls are nicer and quieter than diamonds as currency issues bite travelers. It notes pearls come from the dam and contrasts travel woes with economic strains, while a comic dispatch about a man dying from excrement cover fishing misses its fish size.
Citizens in Newark New Jersey used a 400 pound dynamite blast in an effort to kill mosquitoes but officials prefer safer methods of swatting them.
A Connecticut man returns home from the Slondike to discover a monument raised in his memory. He had carried that memory with him all along, surviving the journey as a personal tribute.
A local preacher argues that falesi hair signals a sinful heart, prompting discussion among residents. The remark draws attention from onlookers and raises questions about modesty and moral standards in the community.
A youngster welcomes the heat and swims in a shady brook, undisturbed by clothing as he enjoys the summer scene. The simple, carefree moment captures a rural mood and the enduring appeal of outdoor water play.
The article argues that a coal price increase is threatened but not caused by weather conditions. It reasons the rise is not a necessary outcome of the current climate and suggests other factors may be at play.
John Minstermann and Miss Minnie Grochkowalski wed under public pressure at Normandy grove after Mrs. Roberts, the bridegroom’s mother, attempted to pull Justice Verremeyer from the platform. About 100 businessmen formed a wedge to guard the ceremony. The couple received $100, transport to a lakes trip, and a furniture certificate.
Wilkesbarre officials order Mrs. William Church to give up 11 of her 12 cats after neighbors complain of a nuisance. A health officer finds most pets roam the house with one cat sleeping on the dining table. Church pleads the cats are well behaved and says it would break her heart to part with them, given 60 days to dispose of the others.
Chicago reports trains of swat fly frogs with Jumbo the champion devouring 68 disease spreaders in one hour at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Payson Stew art reports a tiger taming scheme from India using fly paper. A wealthy Indian hobbyist kept tigers in a compound, then released them as village pets. The plan of capture via sticky sheets turned the frightening beasts into clumsy, paper wrapped clowns.
H Zillamb a brakeman on an Illinois Central freight used lit matches as a signal after being thrown from a train on the tracks at One Hundred and Forty-seventh Street. He saved the engineer's life by stopping the approaching freight but died two hours after being brought to St Francis hospital Blue Island.
Seattle report by C. W. Hawkesworth shows Alaska government reindeer herds increased by nearly 3,000 in the past year. The total tally tops 30,000 head as the northern district superintendent arrives in Seattle.
New York reports an important change in Germany’s national education system. Greek, long a pride of the German gymnasium, will no longer be mandatory and English will take its place.
In Chelsea a giant turtle was pulled from the beach by Romane Giaennette an East Boston shoemaker. A copper penny dated 1770 dropped from the shell raising debate if the creature is 141 years old or hiding treasure from Captain Kidd.
Jeremiah defies the besieging powers and is imprisoned after being accused at the gate of Benjamin. The narrative tracks his arrest, dungeon confinement, and prophetic message foretelling Babylonian capture, with notes on Jeremiah’s steadfast stance and historical context.
Ollie Woodkin of Aforton’s Gap Kentucky reports two years of relief from backache and female disorders after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. He credits the treatment with restoring health and performing all daily tasks, urging others to seek root-cause relief and confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
Secretary Charles Nagel notes Irish character blends sentiment romance and philosophy. He recalls a dinner tale of a religious Irishman who prays over a steak, then loses it to a dog, yet remains thankful that he still has an appetite. The anecdote appears in The Sunday Magazine.
Bessie grows more tired of staying indoors and soups as her aunt questions her worsening condition. The doctor says there is another issue to diagnose, and inquiries about convalescence arise.
A reader shares how anticipation brings pleasure from a trip, while choosing to stay home and save money. The dialogue contrasts expected enjoyment from planning with actual travel, ending in a decision to forgo the trip.
A short quip notes a suit washed for a boy now seeming tight and a witty reply about washing the boy instead. The exchange reflects light humor on clothing fit and domestic life.
A parishioner writes of relief from headaches gastritis and nervous trembles after switching from coffee to Postum. He notes his wife’s gastritis and their relatives also benefited and mentions ministers who favor the product. The letter cites Pestum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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