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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
2
Local newspaper issue from Odon Indiana published Saturday August 31 1901. Details include postal classification and subscription options for one year six months and three months. No major events listed in the readable text.
The total assessed value in Indiana, as determined by the State Board of Tax Commissioners, is 183 3,341,421. The figure exceeds last year by a little more than 90 million dollars in excess of the prior assessment.
The Salt River valley center Phenix A 41 shows how irrigation changed a desert into a fertile region. From brush to 25,000 residents with £10,000,000 assessed value, water from San Francisco and Arizona reserves via canals powered the growth of ranches and small towns.
The article argues that corn crop failures threaten wealth and prosperity, noting that this county produces four fifths of the world’s corn and that Illinois and Iowa led global production last year. It credits rising exports to Europe’s increased use and emphasizes corn’s broad uses and demand.
A short description notes a saltpeter cave about two miles north of Farlen in Manigon township. A fifty foot high rock wall marks the site on a nearby young mountain. The cave is a deep indentation at the base of the ledge once used by John Armstrong to make gunpowder, with nocturnal preaching said to occur at its mouth among the trees.
An editorial urges renewing interest in the Davis County Fair. It recalls a past era when farmers showed cattle horses hogs and sheep that placed the county among the top agricultural communities. It warns that without a fair the incentive to breed high grade stock wanes and calls stockmen to organize an exhibition soon.
A gang begins work on the Indian Springs extension to run a Jeep from the station to the spring. Upon completion, materials will be hauled in for a new £ 200,000 hotel at the site. Hugh Morgan, attorney for the Stoll Bros., filed a bill against the county seeking 1,000 dollars after their threshing outfit was ruined when the Prairie Creek bridge collapsed in Bogar Township.
An Illinois schoolmaster in Franklin County was fired after refusing to teach that the earth is round. Directors warned him to teach flat earth or resign, and he declined. Also noted are health concerns in Mt Vernon and a detailed gravel road project in the township.
A tale from The Ladies' Home Journal recounts how a large sum vanished from a New York post office and a cat was assigned to deter rats and mice. The first official mouser earned nine to twelve dollars yearly, funded by postmasters with milk as a primary ration and meat supplied by the cats themselves.
A reference to Talcott Williams's The Steel Strike appears in the American Monthly Review of Reviews for September, noting its exploration of labor conflict. The snippet references time and money breaking any strike and frames the work as a historical/analytical piece.
Robert Ragle a founder of Van Buren township died August 23 after a yearlong illness of consumption. Born April 3, 1832 he was 69 years old. A Christian and Free Mason he leaves two daughters three brothers four sisters and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 PM at Eaglesville M E church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
Eugene Yratson aged 2 months died at his grandparents home in this place following illness brought on during a visit by his mother Mrs. George Watson of Terre Haute. Funeral services were held at the James Watson residence with Rev N King and Rev J Tubson assisting. Burial occurred at Walnut Hill cemetery.
Mrs C E Dutton of Danville and W L Stoy describe whooping cough experiences. A small bottle of Foleys Honey and tar is claimed to have cured the cough and saved a doctor bill.
A northern visitor enjoys hospitality at a Alabama planter’s home. He requests a mint julep, drinks too much mint julep weed beer blends, dies years later after his host’s death, recalling a Yankee tale. The story preserves racial tension and regional dialogue from a Saint Louis Post Dispatch recounting.
Summarizes the construction and opening years of London bridges. Westminster began 1788 and was completed in 1744. Blackfriars damaged in 17d and rebuilt 1770. Waterloo opened June 18, 1817. Southwark Iron bridge dated 1514 and rebuilt 1819. London Bridge opened August 1, 1834.
In a nautical tale, the fisherman's wife recalls the danger of storms at sea. She says she could never remain indoors while boats were out, hearing a repetitive refrain as the clock ticked and the swing of the bob named her fate.
After dinner a colt kicked a boy when Cullen slapped the colt on the hip. The horse reared and struck the lad in the face. The nose bones were broken and his face bruised. He was taken to Dr. Knappet Washington for treatment and is recovery gradually.
Local classified note advertises well cleaning services with contact Harve Aishe. It emphasizes prompt service and professional attention for household wells. The brief entry identifies Harve Aishe as the provider.
Local notice advertises cash paid for beef hides horse hides furs bones and scrap. It also promotes cider making services on Wednesdays and Thursdays by Neeremer Webster at Odon Indiana.
Advertises Solid Cue voe Silver tableware as a cheaper alternative to sterling, claiming no plating wears off and a 25 year warranty. Offers free purchase details from Quaker Valley Mfg. Co at Chicago address. Includes other random ads and medical remedies in the same notice sweep.
The board of trustees seeks state board approval for high school commission this year. An examiner will inspect schools in the district soon, with Dr. Swain from Indiana University likely to be sent again. The library fund gains 140 dollars, meeting the 3160 book requirement, and the four year eight month course will have eight graduates.
Card expresses gratitude to Qodon residents for sympathy after the death of their son. Signed by Georza and Berths Watson and V. Merrit.
A minister credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a cure after a severe bilious attack. Neighbor details ineffective treatments from two doctors before use of the remedy. Other notes praise Jenny Lind theater pricing in 1850 and various patent medicines.
A Lebanon Kentucky writer claims Folay Kidney Cure gave a permanent cure for kidney disease. The letter praises the remedy and states it changed the writer’s health, urging others to try Folay Kidney Cure.
A fragmented Baltimore American snippet shows a character stamping with righteous fury and a heavy villain sneering that extra postage is due. The odd phrasing hints at a dramatic confrontation or taunting exchange within a suspenseful scene.
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