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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
2
An item from the Odon Indiana post office lists subscription terms for second class mail. Rates shown include one year, six months, and three months at 81.00 and 25 units, indicating pricing and renewal options.
The piece argues that everyone has rights and opposing opinions should be respected. It stresses that truth is not monopolized and that civil discourse requires acknowledgement of different perspectives.
A short verse contrasts chronic kickers who are fundamentally wired to kick with those who do so to dominate others. It cautions to act with integrity, urging readers to be men and avoid being kickers.
A speaker denounces traitors to country or friends, calling them contemptible flesh. Betraying those who trust you is judged worse than a dog’s disloyalty, since a dog remains true to its master.
An old township notice urges votes for a proposed rock road project next Tuesday December 37. It lists ten reasons, arguing good roads boost progress and urging residents to be progressive and support immediate improvements.
Residents urged support for 33 miles of gravel roads with a ten year tax plan. Officials claim costs are reasonable and taxes will fund road upkeep, while allowing progressive local benefits and county help as needed.
Observers note Odon offers low prices on rice goods for Christmas and urges spending locally. Rumors say Southern Indiana Railway eyes Indianapolis route with a fact finding trip by Jasonville engineers. A Duboise County farmer killed an eagle while it carried a pig. The Second Congressional District Democrats meet January 2 at Litton to pick a state central committee member. Daviess County has 17 votes in the convention. Thieves in Elnora steal rabbits and poultry to sell to another dealer. Township advisory boards will be elected next year with two year first terms and four year subsequent terms.
Mrs. Marths Myers nearly lost a one hundred dollar bill when it was sewn into clothing sent for washing. After discovering the money missing she hurried to the washerwomen and found it where she had left it.
The notice promotes subscription to The Youths Companion and Companion Calendar for 1902. It touts seventy five years of weekly family paper, claims high standards and broad American audience, and offers a free 1902 prospectus and sample copies. Subscriptions of 1.75 dollars enroll readers for remaining 1901 issues and include calendar lithographed in color.
A testimonial claims exposure to a cold benefits from taking Foleys Honey and Tar. WT Stay advises early use to prevent illness and CW Lynch of Winchester endorses its effectiveness after membranous croup. WL Stoy notes the product saved his boy from danger.
Rev James Kirk of Belle River Manitoba endorses One Minute Cough Cure for bronchial and lung ailments. The tonic is praised as immediate relief for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles and noted as pleasant for children.
An advertisement touts liver cleansing and bowel regularity as health fixes. It promotes De Witts Little Early Risers for purifying blood and easing eruptions, then cites anecdotes for Foleys Honey and Tar stopping a child’s cough and aiding recovery.
A flannel bound dampened with Chamberlains Pain Balm gives prompt relief for lame back side or chest pains. Pain Brim is claimed to cure rheumatism with one application. Sold by Z Webster.
A Greene county accident leaves a mother and her infant dead. Jacob Clark returns home to find his wife severely burned after trying to smother flames that enveloped their child as it ran from the house. The mother dies Sunday morning. the infant is buried Monday in Bunkum cemetery.
The Banner Salve makers challenge cures for ulcers eczema or pruritus and offer refunds if no cure is found. A testimonial from Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio notes kidney issues improved after four days with Foley’s Kidney Cure, returning to work. The ad also cautions that children may misbehave if a switch is misplaced.
Advertisers praise Foleys Honey and Tar as a splendid remedy for coughs colds and sore lungs. The text urges readers to use the product and speak clearly with the mouth rather than the forehead.
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cold cure with 25 cent price. It promotes starshmallow stuffed dates as a tempting dessert and endorses Folzys Honey and Tar for coughs or grippe. Warns against substitutes and cautions readers about blind hope.
If you would have an appetite like a bear and a relish for your weals take Chamberlains Stomach Liver Tablets. They correct dis orders of the stomach and regulate the bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free at 7. Websters drug store.
The State of Indiana Daviess County Daviess Circuit Court January Term 2002 notices the defendants Mourning Norton Hogle and the unseen heirs and others of Robinson Hoover Townsend and Peachee of the filing of a quiet title complaint to be heard January 21 1902 at the Daviess County Courthouse Washington Indiana. The court clerk Thomas Harris signs the seal dated November 29 1902.
Mrs Ida E Hilburn of Greeneaidle sues James B Shuman of Columbia City for 25000 dollars alleging breach of marriage contract. Shuman’s estimated wealth is about 80000 dollars. The plaintiff is daughter of Sam Slinkard of Newberry and is well known locally. The U S Civil Service Commission announces March and April exams across states to fill government posts. Last year 9880 obtained positions. about 10000 may be appointed this year with lifetime jobs and salaries from 600 to 1200 dollars annually. Information and Civil Service Catalogue number three available by writing to the Columbian Correspondent College Washington DC.
Bottling warning asserts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic lists simple iron and quinine with no cure or remedy. Ad copy urges self interest over profit and claims no cure for illness.
Mr. R. Gray of Am enia Duchess county New York declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy the least medicine he has used. He says it is a fine children’s remedy for croup and never fails to cure when given early or after onset. A bottle should be kept at hand for instant use. For sale by Z Webster.
A testimonial from W L Sroy of Fulford Maryland states a long illness caused bed sores and piles were cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The reader cautioned about counterfeits and praised the product as the best salve on the market.
The text notes a tonic named Chills and Fever by Grue's Tastaries, described as iron and quinine in a tasteless form with no cure. It also mentions Canada’s forest export value last year at 29,954,689.
An old advertisement claims daily stool movement prevents stomach disorders bilious headaches and piles. It promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take mild in effect and available from Z Webster.
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