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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
5
Poetic fragment depicts bells in Bethlenem as a beacon of life and solace amid poverty and sorrow, contrasting city noise with hopeful imagery and spiritual comfort.
A nostalgic piece presents Christmas as a winter festival linking family and fraternal bonds. It urges peace and goodwill, celebrating innocent childhood joy, with a traditional Anglo Norman carol tone and exhortations to share mirth and charity during the holiday.
Fragmentary notes praise a peaceful sentiment and the idea that goodwill will shape the coming year. It mentions Bill, Jim, Lizzie, and Sara faring well, while referencing a Chestis childhood and a mes pact. The tone remains civic and reflective about shared human betterment.
The article traces early Christmas observance from after Christ's death to the fifth century. It notes multiple dates used by Christians worldwide before settling on December 25 as the common feast day.
The Philadelphia Record surveys Christmas feasts in France Spain Russia Italy Germany and Switzerland. Dishes include foie gras liver pudding almonds fish beets cabbage sour cream eel laurel roast goose chestnuts pork sauer kraut black pudding roasts and Geneva fritters with spices and marmalade desserts.
Farmers are urged to guard barns granaries and dwellings storing feeds and livestock. Ensure stoves chimneys and stovepipes are safe inspect chimneys clean burn lamps safely and dispose of hot lanterns by day. Do not smoke near outbuildings and keep coal ashes away from grass and straw.
The war’s incidental effects revive American merchant marine as July exports rise 260 percent with ships flying Old Glory. German carriers exit the seas, boosting demand for American vessels and ocean traffic now centered between North and South America. Shipowners vow to keep trade under American control as wartime lessons shape future shipping.
Stockholders of the Odon and Madison Township Telephone Company will meet at 7 p m on Friday December 28 1917 at the R of P building to elect a Board of Directors for 1918. Each stockholder may vote in person or by proxy. If you have not received your stock certificate contact Laughlin's Office to obtain it before the meeting.
Mrs. Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois relates that after years of indigestion constipation headaches dizziness and a heavy feeling in the chest she found relief after taking Cham berlain's Tablets. One bottle cured her and she feels much improved since.
Trustee announces office hours at the Bh. T. Laughlin building on West Main Street on Wednesday and Saturday each week. Also available at residence on other days to attend to Madison township business.
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