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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
5
Tobacco water or dust used against aphids and plant lice. Soak or spray tobacco water to kill pests. apply thoroughly over leaf uppers. Kerosene emulsion is another commonly recommended remedy for plant lice.
A man can buy few new overcoats with the money he spent on highballs in summer. The amateur gardener faces a reckoning to balance crops and cash. Human nature bears blame when wrong and credit when right.
A brief note observes that Russians tend to retreat and return repeatedly, highlighting a pattern of oscillation between withdrawal and resurgence without clear resolution.
A colorful account follows Matty and Boll Weevil on a ball field as Grant's son joins the lineup. The crowd erupts with a rebel yell while the manager misses recognition and the crowd riffs on history between innings.
A fragmented dialogue shows a child asking about a strange term beasting weather while a parent explains rabius eats and dlaws in unclear excerpts. The OCR yields distorted names and terms, leaving the core image of a rural talk about weather and danger.
A British freighter captain recounts fighting a fire in the hold for eight hours, a submarine attack, crew abandoning ship, a French coast airplane bombing the U‑boat, its sinking, and the crew guiding the freighter to port, an adventure fit for a firesized novel.
Fragmentary ad style line from a newspaper page parodying sales pitches. Mentions horseradish and an automobile in a mock dialogue. Contains no clear event, person, or organization to identify.
Miss Giddy notes the delay in making up her mind while a companion quips that her indecision surpasses even her own facial expressions. The exchange plays on wit and social observation in a light conversational tone.
A dialogue features Pa defining conceit as a mental disease and the boy asking for clarification. Pa reframes conceit as a dangerous, chronic anger that corrupts thought. The exchange embodies a cautionary view of vanity and self-importance.
A witty exchange notes that confident, well dressed appearance convinces creditors to extend trust. The dialog turns on the idea that looking wealthy boosts financial credibility and helps secure credit.
A brisk wartime aside emphasizes that diplomacy alone will not end the Kaiser’s war. The speaker asserts decisive action is needed beyond words. No further context or parties are specified in the brief line.
An editorial reflecting on the U S Navy as a hidden strength awaiting the moment to act. It recalls noted officers and ships such as Perry and Dewey, asserts the fleet lies in waiting, and foresees a future delivery of brave victory alongside England’s fleet.
The article notes dogs trained to shun gas and carry messages will be educated at Camp Funston Kansas alongside soldiers. It praises war dogs as heroes and argues true peace comes only with victory over war's enemies, opposing a mere armed truce.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay 100 dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Ad includes testimonials and warns to buy from Toledo druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and includes unrelated quips about cats and girls.
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