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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
4
The text argues pills named after active ingredients can have non aperient uses. Quinine sulphate pills act as tonics, phosphorus pills as nerve foods, iron sulphate pills as blood foods, and squill pills as expectorants. The pill form suits many drugs except liquefied substances like mineral acids.
A Boston minister recalls a market scene in Fanueil Hall where a vendor offers old fowl for sale. A woman asks the price and is told they are sold for profits. She quips that they are patriarchs, highlighting the humor in bargaining over aging poultry.
Mrs Torkins recalls Charley returning from the races looking very ill and saying his system was out of order. The Washington Star quotation frames the anecdote as a humorous note on bad timing or a quirky habit.
A humorous Chicago News aside cites dialogue about taxists and courthouse visits. The quip riffs on knowledge of "red men" and a dig at tax inspectors while echoing a Sydney Smith maxim on private fault finding.
The article profiles Maitre Lacharnd, famed for his comic mimicry, who defended a murderer in a case with clear facts against him. Faced with a stolid jury, he used a staged display, tears and ink on his face, to provoke laughter, then tried to sway the verdict with moral indignation.
The article rebuts John W. Kern’s claim that state public administration expenses rose eightfold, citing official records from 1895 and 1905. It notes a higher governor salary and reduced debt under Republicans, arguing Kern’s figures are misleading and that Republicans offer economical governance.
The Indiana Democracy secured Champ Clark to speak at a pre convention meeting described as the big night. Clark, known for rough spoken fire eating style, had clashed with Charles Landis in a 191? debate at New Albany, and vowed to meet his interrupter.
Secretary Shaw shared a parable about Philippines before Kentucky Wesleyan College graduates. He described taking a neighbor’s trouble across the street and ending with a baby to raise and educate, arguing Americans will help as long as they value equity and liberty.
Abe Martin column appears in the Indianapolis News with brief notes on local happenings and public life. The item references familiar topics and personalities of the era, offering a glance at regional humor and civic matters.
The Madison Township Dav is County Trustee WM Sims announces 1907 budget estimates at the Advisory Board meeting. It lists township expenditures 915 and township tax 14 cents, local tuition 1327.88 and taxes 20 cents and 25 cents per poll, special school 2523.75 and taxes 35 cents and 25 cents per poll. Road taxes 1327.85 and 20 cents per hundred, additional road tax 10 cents per hundred, poor expenditures 332 and tax 4 cents per hundred. Total expenditures 622.55. Dated July 31 1906.
Southern Indiana By. will sell Home Visitors Excursion tickets on Thursday Sept 11 1906 at Odon for Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. Tickets valid for return within 30 days with no long layovers and deposits required for the return portion within 24 hours after arrival. Passenger may choose start date but not after 30 days from sale. W H Hoeston Agent.
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