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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1893
Page
2
The bank offers collections nationwide and foreign exchange, drafts on major European cities, certificates of deposits, and pensioner privileges. It promotes investments and securities, short term loans, and discounted commercial paper, with long term real estate loans at low rates.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Minechahsa Tribe bead memory conmel and references to a “Cif of Records” and “Roef PL” with monthly meetings and Abraham among names. The legible items hint at tribal records and regular meetings but lack clear context or full details.
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In session the County Commissioners hear Cleveland's press message and prepare to act. The board weighs potential changes to their allowances and envisions a reshaped policy before any final decision.
The State Teachers Association will hold its annual session during the holidays in Indianapolis. The meeting begins Tuesday after Christmas and ends on Friday.
Commissioner Andrew Lillie's term expired and James Porter elected to replace him. William Hefferousa named county attorney to succeed John Bilheimer. Democratic papers once critical of McKinleyism now show support after STA00 votes.
In the vocation distribution a curious fact arises when a man who built a newspaper to fit every reader ends up in a different line of work than journalism.
The United States mints turned out 11,031,840.50 dollars during November, the largest coinage in the county for years. About 142,000 in silver was produced, with the remainder in gold.
The Worlds Fair cost the people of Davies' county over $100,000 and a sequel follows. If that money remained in circulation in the county, the variance would outpace any tariff dispute.
The text argues that giving youth an education secures a lasting fortune for themselves and their country, contrasting education with gold. It criticizes the Republican press for inconsistent views on African Americans, citing Cleveland's disfranchisement policy and the Hawaiian government claim.
An Indianapolis Journal item notes that every Republican president since Lincoln was born in Ohio, naming Grant Hays Garfield and Harrigan while hinting McKinley of Ohio could be next. It also quotes Cleveland’s message as masking a severe financial panic, calling it a “regent financial perturbation.”
A Florida family reported a missing child for two days before a 25 cent local notice led to discovery. An alligator appeared on the doorsteps and disgorged the child alive, then died. The skin sold for six dollars while the family exhibited the child in a dime museum for guests.
The piece argues that continued Democratic governance would prolong financial hardship, claiming months of rule have wrecked business and prosperity. It condemns personal attacks between parties, urges patriotism and civility, and notes the newspaper welcomes readers from all political persuasions who read without malice.
A jumble of local items notes Xmas convalescence for Mrs. A M Ulsrk, farmers urged to check corn during winter, Morton Hatterly in Odon last Saturday, and marriage rumors about Jim Waligworth. Mentions of Ragglesville postmaster, Lawrence county visits, and two boys going to see their girls causing late returns amid bad roads.
Mr K Dalton of Luray Kansas visited Chamberlain & Co in Des Moines to show his six year old son whose life was saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing a severe croup attack. Dalton praises the remedy and notes it is for sale by W L Stoy.
The Odeon examined twelve applicants for teacher licenses. Three were granted licenses to O. M. Langston, Thomas Nugent, and A. M. Myers after twelve months of work.
The nation seems fixed on football matters, with little time to consider other pressing issues. Citizens and commentators alike focus on games and related topics as a primary societal concern.
A. O. Fulkerson and the Journal Patrons urge readers to visit schools in Eaglesville and nearby townships. The piece notes upcoming events including a teachers institute in Madison and Bogard townships, interest in securing a National Education Association, and a call for readers to submit queries on history and geography.
Mr J. Boswell, a well known Brownwood resident, suffered diarrhoea for a long time and tried many remedies without relief until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used, which relieved him at once. For Sibby W L Stcy, the Druggist.
Thanksgiving exercises were held at Mt Zion. Several Cash Corderites went to Scotland Indiana Saturday. Schools conducted bimonthly examinations this week. Miss Florence Pownall, a No 1 teacher, led spelling night for students. Local residents Mr and Mrs Howard Peck visited family in Montgomery Indiana.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a pure machine of cure for liver and kidney diseases. It claims to remove blemishes and skin conditions from impure blood, expel malaria, and treat headaches constipation and indigestion. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Prices 50c and $1 at 8 Pensingers.
The note reminds subscribers that a large list like the Journal’s grows with new names and occasional mistakes will occur. It asks readers to report any error to the office at once to allow timely correction.
Elnora Dr J T Scott resumes medical practice after a return. Reports mention a horse incident near Stones Montgomery and an accident to Jim Dewin Saturday night. Social events include an oyster supper at Jack Irwin’s home and busy business at week’s end. Public concerns cover street safety after a rider knocked down a man, and talks on Congress tariffs. Nursing remedies note Chamberlains Pain Balm and King’s New Discovery with local testimonials.
Mr J P Blaze a real estate dealer in Des Moines narrowly escaped a severe pneumonia attack after a blizzard while traveling in northern Iowa. He rapidly improved after taking Chamberlains Cough Remedy and was able to drive home, later near Des Moines. He calls the cure wonderful. Sold by W L Stoy.
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