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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
5
A London Times writer reports the dervishes standing firm despite heavy fire, fighting with rifle spear and knife. They endured two hours under Maxim guns showing improved rifle tactics and cool defense, though questions remain about training and discipline.
Reports allege bitter vendetta among Chinese merchants with 13 feared highbinders arriving in the city. A £1000 reward on Joa Gar and Lee Mee Tae fuels unrest as agents of the Tong faction patrol streets and the Chinese consulate. Several witnesses claim plans for further killings, with most suspects said to be from France and linked to powerful hawkers.
Advertises a large excursion by steamer and railroad lines departing August 25 with return via the same routes, detailing schedules, intermediate stops, and special rates for excursion tickets. Mentions connections through Lake Huron and the Great Lakes region, with promotional notes on hotel partners and agent contacts.
Dr. Talmage delivers a courtroom styled sermon using a civil trial to test a Christian's inner life. He casts the soul as defendant and Christ as advocate, with witnesses from the world and conscience testifying to sins and virtues. The message emphasizes accountability before God and the enduring stakes of spiritual judgment.
A dramatic sermon depicts a celestial courtroom where Conscience, Angel of Truth, and Holy Spirit testify about a Christian man’s life. The Advocate Jesus Christ pleads for mercy, ending with a warning of the last great assize and urging immediate admission of an advocate.
The article notes natural gas expected to be more abundant than ever this year despite forewarnings in certain areas. It also reports on a bronze statue of Queen Victoria presented to London by Sir Alfred Seale Haslam, unveiled by the Duke of Cambridge, and includes assorted notes on culture, industry, and transport developments.
A Sun protest discusses the rise of using full Christian names in the United States. It traces a shift from single names in colonial times to two or more given names among politicians and writers, noting notable figures and the cultural factors behind the trend.
A well dressed man on Superior Street near a bank triggers a scare as onlookers dodge his sudden move. He displays a pin and recounts a lifelong belief in picking up pins for luck, recalling a wartime incident where a rifle hole appeared in plate glass just as a pin was retrieved.
A Cincinnati Enquirer report claims the periepthalmos, dwelling along West Africa, breathes via its tail, a unique trait. The fish clings to rocks by fins while its body remains submerged, with respiration through skin on the tail. Oil or varnish on the tail suffocates the fish.
A child misinterprets church collection as payment for seats. She remarked to her mother Let us pay our money and go during a long sermon in Cincinnati.
A Detroit Tribune item reports a brisk start with two bargain sales observed. It also cites dairy production data from last year, noting 5,508,912 pounds of butter produced for export and earnings of 915,532 dollars.
The article cites La Nature on road orchards in Germany and Luxembourg funded by state or municipal treasuries. It notes widespread planting along roads in Württemberg Bavaria Saxony and Austria with orchards of apples and pears and government supervision through road inspectors and symcultors to boost public revenue and agricultural knowledge.
Instructions describe constructing a bean trellis with cedar posts and a strong wire system to support vines. The article notes raising beans requires careful setup and season-long care. It also highlights nut growing as profitable, citing France Spain and other markets for walnuts almonds filberts and chestnuts, suggesting growth potential for American nut growers.
A simple open ended sack placed over a cow during milking keeps the tail tucked and away from the milker. The method reduces flies and head brushing, easing discomfort and speeding transfer to the next cow. Use any old material to fashion the sack and wrap it across the back.
The North Western Line offers Chicago to Saint Paul round trip tickets for 8.00, valid for return through September 1 with possible extension to September 8. Tickets available via agents of the connecting lines or W B Ksiskernx GP 4 Chicago. The item includes a humorous aside from Harper's Bazar.
A columnist jokes about a person free from indigestion while noting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a popular remedy for dyspepsia and other ailments. The piece shifts to an anecdote about learning to ride a tar lap and an instructor claiming to have trained an idiot recently.
The North Western Line offers excursion tickets at very low rates to many points in the West and Northwest. For full details, contact ticket agents of connecting lines or W B Ksiskraus G P and T A Chicago. Also a quip about Mand appears amid the OCR text.
An advertisement fragment promotes a free 32 bottle trial of Dr. Klive's Great Nerve Nesp Prev with claims of permanent cure and no fits after use. It lists an address at 3 Arch St Philadelphia and features a short dialogue snippet.
Unclear OCR text discusses prices, fees, and fees charged by a local supplier. Mentions a person possibly named Lall and a son related to breeding or arrows. No verifiable events, dates, or organizations detectable from the fragment.
A fragmented Cincinnati market listing shows live stock prices and grocery items for sale. Items include apples potatoes flour corn and pork with various brands and unit notes.
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