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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
7
Fragmentary notes mention visits and people such as Joel Chinner of Edoora and Miss Parnru, with scattered references to towns, universities, and events. The text hints at travel between Indiana, Louisville, and other locations, plus names like Jasperville and pur due university, but details remain unclear and partially garbled.
The column notes Miss Ete Casey's week in Jovanaville visiting A. Ro Casey and family, Jorder Mahone from Arcola visiting relatives, and Lela Crooke's Thanksgiving in Linton. Mentions Rev Pesor's revival at the M E church, Winklepleck buying a mule team, and School progress in Ragilesville. Includes local socials, court attendance, and assorted household notices.
The article notes Harve Dysugherts selling ginseng at 325 a pound and discusses the commercial value of herbs. It also surveys debates over patent medicines and proposed taxes or labeling rules, citing John W. Yerkes and legislative efforts to regulate alcohol content and licensing in medicines.
The Raidht. of Pythias banquet yesterday ranked among the most successful ever held. Chancellor Commander E. E. Forsythe led the program with UB Orchestra providing music. Toasts came from J. B. Crooke as toastmaster and Prof. Mayfield Dean Inman W. T. Alexander Prof. Callahan Rev. H. A. Turney, with Wm. A. Watlace of Washington also speaking. Trade with the advertisers.
The misspelled local item notes turkeys in the community and a visiting period from Wednesday to Friday morning. Several residents are mentioned: Cleveland Johnson travels to Indiana, Mrs Thomas Hastings returns home from nursing Atty John Widdle in Lin ton, and David Weaver comes home from Indianapolis. Ellis Malone and Eliot Daviess visited Odon. Shelby Lemmond and A cil Ketchem were at Bellview. Clifford Parris made a regular trip to Clay Bill.
Tur Journal notes a scholarship offer tied to Draughon’s College opening in Evansville January 2, 2986. The program lets Evansville or Paducah students enroll or receive mail instruction, with a $20 partial payment credit and a twelve month enrollment window. The firm highlights its 17 year history, $500,000 capital, five guarantees, and refunds if tuition is unrecovered.
The article warns of patent medicines containing alcohol and their deceptive symptoms lists. It explains that advertised tonics often include high alcohol content up to forty percent and can create an alcohol habit in susceptible readers. It urges caution to prevent misuse and addiction.
A historical reflection on whether true leadership rests in words or deeds. The text cites Washington Jefferson and Napoleon, noting Washington spoke sparingly and effectively while others relied on rhetoric. It argues greatness is shown by actions, not lengthy speeches.
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