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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
13
The article contrasts mistletoe's decorative history with its limited practical value and parasitic growth on trees. It warns of mistletoe's strains on host trees and provides safety guidance for Christmas tree handling including lighting, candles, and preventing fire hazards.
A reflective piece argues that creation reverses when God is imagined in human form and humans in God’s image. It contemplates the universal idea of deities taking human likeness and questions how Christ remains uniquely alive among divine manifestations. The text muses on the author’s writing and the unlikely intersection of divinity and humanity.
The article warns against feeding the dairy herd as a unit noting cows have individual needs. It emphasizes varied intake for profit and states cows require ample water with a target of two to three drinkings daily. An average cow needs about 10 gallons of water daily with most coming from drinking rather than feed.
Hens need clean water and in winter should be renewed four to five times daily. Market devices to prevent freezing exist, but poultry keepers agree best is using ordinary vessels and frequent refills to prevent thirst. The Day of Charity notes Christmas renews generosity and charity in the heart.
The poultry expert W. E. Shetrone outlines a fattening ration for turkeys aiming at market readiness. He recommends six pounds cornmeat, two wheat middlings, two beef scrap, mixed with sour milk for two weeks before market. Feed increases gradually from crackers to whole grains and include egg yolk and skimmed milk for growth.
Charles Herron returns to Missouri to look after sawmill interests. Sam Chambers moves from Alton to a local farm with brothers Vorheuse and Baldwin. Rex Alford family visits Midletown with Ernest and others. Mrs. Henry Connell visits poorly mother Mrs. J B Phipps. Walter Herron builds a new house. Elige Edington of Sandborn visits H M Connell. Luther Baile drives for Indian Oil Co. Mrs Wm Kinneman and others spend evening at Walter Herron’s. Jessie Carr visits Green Co. Glee McNabb family visit Walter Herron. Henry Plummer Burke Kee chem visit John Maryfield. Chas Kail visits Eli Harris on Boggs Creek. Elijah James at Odon on business. Mr and Mrs Frank Allen of Scotland visit John Storm. Frank and Mrs Garrett visit with Homer Sargent’s family at Blankenship.
Mr and Mrs Jonas Winklepleck were Saturday guests of John Eaton and wife. Miss Hattie Boyd teaching at Indian Springs spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Dora Boyd. Richard Willims and family visited Morton Keller and wife Emaduel A as well Munugay on business.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Phipps of Odon and Mrs Henry Connell spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J B Phipps. The group included Mr and Mrs Fred Boyd visiting with Mr and Mrs Starlin, and Mr and Mrs Jake Bechtel with Will Richard and family. Faye Bechtel left for Philadelphia to enter school after furlough. Melvin Stickles, recently discharged from Camp Taylor, and others enjoyed Sunday visits as high water effects loomed.
A Warde style verse by Ethelbert D. Warfield laments that the boys are away at Christmas. The narrator hopes to keep spirits bright at home with carols and steadfast hearts while avoiding sombre traditions.
The article describes Nordic Christmas traditions with gifts, candles, and candy left for Kristine. Homes place shoes in hall at night and rich households share with the poor. Grain sheaves adorn windows and barns, birds forage, porridge bowls honor Robin Goodfellow, and livestock receive extra food.
A festive message encourages listeners to embrace the Christmas season with generosity and goodwill. Community outlook highlights joy, shared meals, and warm gatherings as the holiday spirit spreads through neighborhoods.
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