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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1896
Page
2
Informal entry notes a postal transmission matter from Oden Indiana with notices of second class matter and a dated publication reference for August. The fragment suggests a mailing designation and editor attribution on a Saturday edition.
The piece lists state office candidates and party figures and critiques the Democratic stance. It references Henry Watterson and William Jennings Bryan and comments on free silver and McKinley era chatter. It notes farmer support and campaign dynamics with scattered names.
The note accounts Hoke Sneth resigning from a presidential cabinet post with ex governor Alvid R Francis of Missouria succeeding him. It mentions Bryan Sewall and Tom Watson and critiques talkative leaders, citing Hon Benjamin Harrison's New York speech and Indiana gold sentiments in county institutes.
Disjointed notes accuse the Indianapolis Sentinel of political bias and claim the Journal uses tactics to prove it is aligned with Democrats. The fragment hints at ongoing press commentary and partisan framing without clear events or dates.
Four years of Grover and clover hive set the workingmen to think ing. He does not want to trust the same party, though they be under new leaders, in the places of power and trust men.
The remark argues against saying the dollar is worth too much by noting increasing purchasing power. It suggests the idea reflects how the dollar now buys more than before, raising questions about value.
A visitor from Pennsylvania hears a speech criticizing free trade and free silver. The speaker argues both policies would degrade labor and burden workers.
Hardy Motsinger and Miers will engage in a three cornered debate on the money question starting next month. They will hold one meeting in each county of the district.
The passage notes Brynx shifts persona by region, praising ordinary folks in the West while dining with high rollers in the East. It suggests he aims to appeal to both common people and elite financiers like Liewist and J. John, cosmopolitan Walker, implying a bid to catch both groups.
The article records the final accounting of the Old Settlers Association. It lists various payments including Imm Garten 20.00, The Silver Band 40.00, advertising 12.00, premiums 8.54, and totals balance of 1.25 with overall receipts and expenditures amounting to about 19.05.
The list details various premiums and recipients including Here & McWilliams 22 for best pound of butter to Fran Winkle, Thos Joba four dozen photos of the fattest boy to Vector Zeiglert, dress pattern to the oldest woman Pheeba Chestnut, SLO to the oldest man Thos Hitchcock, Nebdon Laughlin prettiest girl Lady SEO to Nata Chestnut, Tieus and Pegey Hitchcock dress pattern and handkerchief for oldest man and wife, MW Stoner pocket knife for tallest stock of corn to James Kinnaman, Gantz & Webster for best speech to Afmin Alllems, Pennett & Burrer charity prettiest baby to Lela Cunningham, Mrs Evans lio sandy for nicest dal to Forrest Billwards, and several other prizes including subscriptions and photos awarded to various neighbors.
Washington and Oden play a baseball game with Odon shutting out Washington 7 to 0. Dan O Mara pitched for Odon while Fulkerson toiled for Washington in a rough contest amid local notes on schools fairs and town happenings.
The Journal defends its stance toward county officers and politics in Van Buren township, notes Trusted trustee Wasdard Trueblood on fusion politics, and discusses local figures including farmer Jessee Ketcham who died of typhoid at age forty.
A fragmented list urges boys to be kind to animals bold and manly, to build a fence scientifically, to ride row shoot and swi t. It stresses gentle manners, prompt cheerful work, door etiquette, sewing, mending, and keeping a tidy bed and dishes.
The Ringlin Bros Show at Seymour Indiana opens Tuesday September 8 1890 with tickets at 1.50 for round trip and return passage the same day. Lirain leaves Elnora at 4 00 AM arrives Seymour 10 20 AM in time for the street parade. For more information inquire A L Jey agent.
Physician Dr RE Rebey of Olney Missouri praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as most satisfactory and effective. He has used it in his family and sold it in his drug store for six years. For sale by WoL Stay.
An English doctor's warning about poison and epidemics is framed to urge readers to maintain a healthy weight. The piece contrasts the strong, healthy with the weak, suggesting illness spreads when health declines and praising weight control as a defense to catching disease.
An advertisement extols cod liver oil as condensed nourishment to strengthen the body and resist disease. It urges those under standard weight to take a bottle throughout the summer and notes druggists carry it for safety.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure from W. L. Stey and Chamberlain remedies for colic, diarrhea, kidney troubles, and other ailments. It features rustic telegrams and promises prompt relief with money back guarantees from Gatz & Webster.
A garbled fragment cites Dewitt's Coles Choier Cure as a remedy claimed to ease various pains and ailments. The text mentions relief and the idea of convincing a man of its power, with reference to unrelated names and terms.
An 19th century advertisement addressed to leading surgeons in the United States from Dr Hathaway Co of Chicago promotes Foley's Colic and Diarrheic Cure as an instant belief for cholera morbus diarrhea and bowel complaints with claims of universal efficacy and a price of 2 dollars 50 cents.
Advertisement seeks trustworthy person to manage a responsible estatisted house in Indiana. Permanent position with a weekly salary of 315 plus expenses. Reference required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Nathonad Str Building Chicago.
A veteran from Allen, Pa. reports chronic diarrhea relieved after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He tried doctors and medicines with no relief before obtaining a 2 sample and a 50 cent bottle. He credits the remedy with a complete cure and recommends it to other veterans.
A Lexington woman recounts paying debts by selling dishwashers, praising quick washing and drying. She claims high profits for agents, stating a goal of 4000 dollars next year and inviting readers to contact a dealer in St. Louis for details.
The piece argues against free silver coinage claiming laws cannot fix bullion value. It cites twenty years before 173 and the ratio of metals, contending that bullion value in a dollar coin exceeded three to four cents and that legal fixes do not determine real value. It concludes free coinage cannot sustain a 16 to 1 ratio with gold.
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