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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
10
A report by General Barry on West Point admissions reveals selected cadets show surprising gaps in history and literature. It notes incorrect historical facts and illiteracy among promising applicants, highlighting deficiencies despite strong schooling and library access.
The British consul at Munich reports Germany adopting American trade habits and advertising, with rising luxury and restlessness in private life. The New York World notes that Americans would see the cost of living and the chancellor's call to accept new conditions as clear evidence of this shift.
Geologists claim a vast underground river originates in the Rocky Mountains and traverses beneath New Mexico and Texas, widening to miles in places and feeding surface rivers. They say an artesian belt in Texas rises water from this hidden path hundreds of feet below the surface.
A Chicago nun who was arrested for kissing a girl claimed intoxication made her mistake the kiss for a horse. The judge rejected intoxication as a defense, fining the offender $25 plus costs, signaling shifting attitudes in the city.
Massachusetts moves to enforce a retirement law for state employees based on an age limit with a pension. The plan would fund part of the pension by mandatory employee contributions calculated as percentages of salaries, reducing potential objections.
A remark humorously links music to dairy production, noting cows’ milk output rises with music yet mocking farmers who stage phonograph concerts as lacking in human kindness.
New York officials prohibit flying on Sunday while Port authority at M2wport imposes no restrictions on the high fiving genre. The report notes contrasting regulatory stances and unclear enforcement in neighboring jurisdictions.
An American heiress splits from her titled husband amid persistent demand for aristocratic unions. The article notes dukes and earls remain highly valued in society and marriage markets despite divorces.
The article observes hats for women growing larger as comments imply increasing status and public presence of women. It notes stylistic and social signals in millinery patterns, linking headwear to evolving roles and visibility in society.
Farmers neglect young colts in pasture and barn, creating wild fear of humans. Early, firm but gentle handling from foaling builds obedience, reduces vices, and increases future value by improving manners, display, and buyer confidence.
Prof. G J Christie of Purdue University spoke at the Indiana Conservation Congress in Indianapolis on October 28 about conserving soil fertility. He urged year after year large crops while maintaining soil health, highlighted tile drainage benefits, and cited Purdue experiments showing higher yields with tiling and crop rotation including legumes.
Successful demonstration meetings were conducted by Purdue University horticultural officials in October under the supervision of the agricultural extension department. The work is led by M. W. Richards and H. A. Reed of the horticultural department.
Eugene Forbes of Lebanon Kansas chronicles his battle with catarrh. After trial of several medicines he improved after three bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and reports lasting relief. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical permanent cure available in liquid or Sarsataba tablets.
The American Federation of Labor approved direct support for the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals. The AFL convention adopted a resolution urging all members to help promote the seal sale to fund tuberculosis prevention and relief efforts.
A Bronze Age man laughs at the idea of turning to steel and dissolving. He rejoices he did not live too late for such a fate.
A brief dialogue shows Caroline defending gossip as truth and Pauline countering that truth can be the harsh form of gossip. The exchange highlights distrust and the fragility of asserting honesty in gossip.
A discussion contrasts views on women's equality. One speaker asserts constitution limits women. Another argues women endure hardships well but anticipates change only in small steps.
A cartoonish remark from Broncho Bob notes the impossibility of a 12-member jury in a small settlement, arguing that gathering twelve men would spark fatal arguments over irrelevant matters. The exchange highlights local skepticism about jury availability.
The public's memory shows inconsistency toward the prophet. they neglect him when predictions fail and recall him when predictions come true, highlighting selective remembrance in public discourse.
In a terse, witty exchange, characters discuss Gladys who cannot hide her habit of bleaching her hair bright yellow. A second voice wonders if she could possibly keep her natural dark hair hidden.
Four methods aid consumptives in the United States through unions or employers. Albany Elmira and Binghamton New York have union supported pavilions or hospitals while Hartford New Britain and South Manchester Connecticut raise funds with employer and worker contributions. Two national sanatoria are run by the International Typographical Union and the Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union. Massachusetts and other states see large corporations voluntarily caring for consumptive workers for limited periods.
A witty story where a man with a slick mustache refuses a poker game claiming to go home. His friend teases that his son in the Boy Scouts has made him change, noting the hat marks as clues to his late hours.
A fragmentary exchange hints at social tact and implied disapproval as Miss Carenne remarks on a woman's kindness, while the other speaker suggests concealed reservations. The dialogue ends unresolved, leaving tension about motive and truth.
The piece argues against coffee by citing Leech statistics and Brazil squabbles, noting many workers shift to Postum as a healthier breakfast drink. It praises Postum as a nourishing, wheat-based beverage made with New Orleans molasses, urging readers to inspect production openly.
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