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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
2
The text blends war era discourse criticizing Allied and Axis actions, with mentions of Italy and rationing. It notes deficits in Austrian and German budgets, hints at beer and wine shortages, and discusses food cards and abstinence. The piece reflects wartime satire and social strain amid scarce resources.
A promotion notes a one year subscription to the home panorama with a printed card tying the gift to the donor. The card will be mailed to the recipient the day before Christmas to convey best wishes and thoughtfulness.
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The article invites readers to submit binding options from simple paper to leather with names in gold. Next week's issue will be a holiday edition with Christmas stories illustrations and guides. Merchants will list Christmas offerings and a featured insert will be included. Readers are urged to share farming questions and to read hog feeding tips and the receding table for leg raisers.
A printed bill of sale circulated by a writer under the influence of opium outlines a Missouri auction with a long list of farm gear. The document claims 25 cows 41 cultivators 10 shovel plows 5 planes and other items including a De Laval ice cream attachment and various farming tools. The seller says the sale will occur between now and the date of sie, with many other articles to be offered.
The piece notes December's impact on children and Christmas expectations and lists historical events associated with December such as the Monroe Doctrine on December 4 1623 Washington DC founding December 20 1776 and the Boston Tea Party in December 1773. It also mentions the typewriter patent December 1 1866 and President Wilson's birthday December 28.
The community faces scarce coal with many turning to wood for heating while sleighing improves as ground freezes. Farmers note snow benefits wheat though trains run late and coal shortages slow travel. Merchants urge durable gifts like watches and jewelry as lasting options and KECK Jewelers promotes years of service.
Mrs Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois credits Chamberlains Tablets with relieving years of indigestion constipation headaches and dizziness after one bottle. She says prior symptoms included a heavy weight on chest and stomach poor rest and constant fatigue.
A brief personal note describes a swift payment upon arrival and expresses hope that readers and their community enjoy health happiness and righteousness. The writer signs off with a religious benediction and well wishes for the readers.
The forecast cold wave arrived on schedule as temperatures plummeted Friday night into Sunday morning. A western blizzard blanketed the area with the first major snowstorm of the season, dropping the mercury about thirty degrees from Saturday to Sunday.
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