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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1893
Page
2
The document outlines banking services from 1824 era, highlighting drafts on European cities, certificates of deposits, and securities. It promotes safe long term loans on improved real estate with favorable interest rates and the cashier handling collections on all points in the U.S.
The readable text hints at a political scene with a reference to Sherman law and Congress but lacks coherent details or identifiable names, dates, or places. The fragment mentions debts and balance, suggesting legislative or legal action, but no concrete outcome is given.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes heated discussion over immigration and foreign labor, criticizing both Democrats and labor shortages. It highlights factory shutdowns, a rush to hire local workers, and a public demand to restrict foreign entrance. The piece satirically contrasts politicians’ prayers for change with practical labor market constraints.
A lively note on newspaper editing humor shows editors chasing accuracy while critics rush to condemn at every turn. The piece mocks readers who demand instant, complete news coverage and punishes the idea of delay in publication.
Kokomo Indiana August 4 two Democrats John H Hardebeck and George Keyton near this place stored one thousand bushels each in elevators awaiting $1 25 for wheat if Cleveland won. Wheat now sells about 45 cents per bushel. They would net a little over 15 cents after storage and shrinkage if they sell now.
In a lengthy discussion, Mattinzis Fulkerson Riggins and others debate money policy amid calls for a silver and gold ratio and the dangers of free trade. The piece cites Ezra and the New York Press, warns against anarchy in banking, and notes local items from Van Buren Township including theft, schoolhouse plans, and library efforts.
Mr Hi J Mavere of Oakland Md reports thirteen bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold today, the largest single day sale on record. He praises its effectiveness and notes it leads all cough medicines sold by W L Stey in the store.
Hon Howard Crooke visited last week to tend his farm. Lyons residents Birdie and Everett Wagoner came early in the week. Alf Howard and Sam Chambers sold fish on Thursday. Howard Peak and family of Washington were guests of our PS last week. Prof J A Fisher, Metamora principal, left for Institute and school opening prep. Lieut D W Ketcham, recently visiting, left Thursday for Chicago to attend the World’s Fair before returning to Fr Monroe. Nona Marks.
Advertises Chamberlains Pain Balm as a cure for lame backs and side or chest pain when applied via soaked flannel binding. Claims cure in one or two days and attributes rheumatism relief to the product. Sold in 50 cent bottles by W. L Stoy.
Mr Gray on sick list. Themes Myers in Indianapolis Monday. Josie Dickenson of Bedford visiting relatives here. Postmaster W L Dickinson in Bedford last week. Teachers attended county institute. Gray & Young opened large drug stock here. Citizens at Elnora Wednesday for court. Plainville Cornetsville youths home Sunday outing. Bogards farmers delayed wheat threshing due to dry weather. Ramsome Groves' son bitten by copperhead. doctor called, no danger. Notice of dissolution of Serhem Cranke & Sintey. successor firm to be Crowes. Wastep salesmen seek nursery stock reps with territory, commissions offered. May brochures. Nurserymen Pechester.
Farmers are urged to repair equipment at Callahan's blacksmith shop run by Shep De. of menial tasks offered at reasonable prices. Call on for service.
An advertisement extols Siamens Liver Regulator as restoring health by exciting the liver, relieving constipation and dyspepsia, and curing stomach and bowel ailments. It claims no disappointment and promotes the nostrum as effective for nervousness and despondency.
Myers and O Donal d offer 80 acres south west of Odon with 4 miles distance, 40 acres near Odon, and multiple farms around Odon and Quon with prices per acre ranging from 18 to 315. Includes houses, barns, and outbuildings, coal on some plots, and options for loans. Also offers town properties in Odon Elnora Burns and loan money on rest estate. Contact Fry Building Odon Ind.
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