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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
2
Fragmentary entry referencing Minnesota election results, a note on Thanksgiving, and fleeting political remarks. Entities include Jacob Coxey and General Wersler, with no coherent narrative or verifiable events.
The Republican share exceeds 18 percent in the national total of 1.8 million votes. About 500 thousand of the total come from southern states, highlighting regional strength.
In Kecford jail inmates tried to set a fire Sunday morning to break free. Guards contained the blaze and restrained the inmates without reported injuries.
The tariff question remains a central issue of interest to the American people at present. The editor notes ongoing debates and public concern as policymakers consider economic impact and trade policy.
Australia imports a large amount of wheat amid heavy shipments while California reports abundant wheat supplies. The situation highlights strong crop movement and regional grain availability.
Fragmentary text mentions a discussion involving Cleveland and McKinley related to land or feast, with a sense of satisfaction about an outcome. No clear dates, places, or proper names beyond Cleveland and McKinley.
A garbled passage mentions watch thermometers and a longing toward an unclear Louienna with scattered names like Missix Fremds and Lal y wir. The text is largely unreadable and provides no coherent event or report.
Report from up-country New York notes two farmers under bond for assaulting a neighbor by giving cider on Sundry contravening the Provisions of the Raines bow. Bryan comments that the past months have felt like a rest. Mentions limited chatter about Arthur Sewall and a sense of remote talk from backwoods and Indians near the sea.
A fragment notes worry about how Rechieg representative Sanford Patterson will vote for Senator. It claims Patterson declared he favors no one but a Papa list and suggests he vote to suit his conscience without harming anyone.
Lemuel EB and Malissa M Hiphur wed. Winfield Sscrange and Nellie Hildum pair up. Idasces TP Fa joins Luevy Gates, Bob Wietardon weds Saral E Critchlow. Jacob Kramer to Darbhaca Mo Besig. James Spaulding and Lottie ED Steers. Nogh J Swarizenturg to Barbra Wagler. Henry Wo Wilson to Chir FE Beindweunis. Jeferson Snismit to Julia Dirtes. John C Saufete and Martha Jd brown, Luther A Scarp pair to floral Ball. Cherles E Hurt to Marv S Sumner.
A devious Christmas cake combines one pound sugar with three quarters pound butter then beaten eggs two tablespoons molasses with a dissolved soda a wine glass of milk one pound flour and one pound each currents and raisins two candied citron grated nutmeg and a teaspoon each of cloves and cinnamon. The yield is two large loaves.
The Washington Herald notes the belief that a rabbit's foot brings luck and that graveyard midnight rites yield the best luck. The talisman carries novelty and commercial value as a tole accessory used by actors and especially actresses for cosmetic powder brushing.
Local notes report Lew Cunningham renewals and a range of community items. Mentions travel delays from rough roads, protracted and revival meetings, visits by Mrs Sallie Garten and Len Vickers, and marriage announcements for Miss Jennie Mason and Mr Tyree Hickey. Wheat prices hold at 85 cents and a new baby for Ed Fellers.
Last Friday Governor Matthews issued commissions to fifteen Republican electors. They will meet in Indianapolis on the second Monday in January at 10 o clock in the hall of the house of representatives. An exchange records a Goshen justice of the peace tying a knot and the groom asking about the bill, the official replying two dollars and the groom quipping twenty three.
The Washington Gazette reports concern over the bond for the next county treasurer John Wadsworth. The law requires a bond at least double the cash handled, potentially $200000 as the current county treasurer stores over $100000 at times. Democrats may need to aid Wadsworth to qualify, while some fear trouble ahead for the elected official.
Readers are urged to sell wheat corn and oats at the highest cash price and to buy the best grade of fancy flour. The ad invites visits to Spring Street Stevenson Dearmin. George Webster of Gantz Webster traveled to Indianapolis for a holiday stock. A fault fine of holiday presents will be bought and sold at fair prices.
An exchange reports two men operate in succession offering wagon tongues and county debts as if guaranteeing ownership. Seindier No 1 offers a wagon tongue for 250 dollars and claims a county tie in Pennsylvania. No 2 claims to buy county debt for 490 dollars and offers to bind the bargain, then both men vanish after the farmer mails payment and hears nothing further.
The article notes President Cleveland reportedly took a residence near Princeton University, praising the town’s academic setting. It cites friendly reception at university events and mentions electoral support from New Jersey, with speculative talk of honorary degrees and possible future roles at the university.
Interviews with agent A Lo Jay reveal the EB and R railroad from Hinora to Westport under sheriffs sale late January or early February. Bids from E and E at 39 cents, Big Four at 42, and Pennsylvania at 53 cents favor Pennsylvania to acquire the line and extend connections to Vincennes and Cairo.
Fragmentary item mentions an author from the Glope Demoecrat press in Watron preparing a haste ry of France. It notes an honorary chapter on a county's fiat money experience and a caution against collaboration with a party group.
Washington Lersld Rev Ro Macintosh of Washington Ind has received a call to the Congregation church at Lawston Cambridgeshire England and will commence his inititary there in December.
County Commissioners plan to act next Monday with the election of a new County Attorney to succeed William Meflernan and appoint a superintendent for the county poor farm.
The election results highlight a large turnout with MeKonley's plurality at 50,128 and Palmer cote at .93 suggesting a favorable shift toward sound money. The article notes a strong political showing in a district once viewed as doubtful.
A reader notes Tuxie supports Mark Hanns as a genuine Republican choice for a leading role in the nation. The piece asserts Hanns earned the honor and will serve well wherever he is placed.
The text reports Mr Cleve land's view that radical extremists and dangerous elements in the Peanocracy will soon be hunted by the Populist organization. It claims the party is especially opposed to these miscreants and seeks to remove them.
A chaotic onfield incident left one man dead and many others injured as players and spectators staggered from the stands. Officials report roughly a hundred hurt, with another thirty to forty injured seriously. Police are investigating the event.
Merchants who bought apples this fall and shipped the produce report an aggregate loss close to £700. The setback affected multiple traders and highlights how market conditions impacted the seasonal fruit trade this autumn.
The writer considers holiday gifting and proposes a Christmas trip to Odin Gallery for photos and portraits. They praise the gallery as offering good work at lower prices, promising timely delivery before Christmas.
An 1873–present price decline is argued to stem from cheaper production costs and distribution rather than demonetization of silver. The piece contrasts gold appreciation theory with concrete evidence linking price drops to production factors and supply changes, citing skeptical views of broad monetary theories.
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver oil with Hypophosphites as a remedy for throat coughs hoarseness and lingering colds. It claims the product nourishes blood tones nerves heals inflamed membranes and prevents lung trouble with consumer availability at druggists.
The Cincinnati Enquirer is hailed as the nation’s top newspaper under publisher John R McLean. It notes stable daily pricing and rising circulation for the Weekly Enquirer with 200000 new subscribers, and credits straightforward reporting for reader trust.
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