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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
2
The second annual Short Course closed last Friday to record attendance and interest across subjects. Lectures, demonstrations, and a concert by the band drew praise from instructors and officials and funds were raised to support future courses. Young people showed notable interest in stock, breeding, domestic science, and agriculture, while a few older attendees resisted new methods.
New life and enthusiasm appear as two new members join Monday night. The troop aims for full strength soon but caps at 32. A hike is planned for next Thursday pending weather. Every scout must own the latest Boy Scout Handbook to study the movement’s spirit and develop manly qualities.
This week the general store of J H Callahan and Co in this city was sold to Sam F Martin of Fountain county. Callahan’s firm received a 165 acre farm about four and a half miles southwest of the city in the trade. James Callahan will stay as store manager for the new proprietor until Spring.
Visitors and guests frequent Plainville scenes with Miss Caroline Sawyer Lucile Blackgrave Eva Hedden and many others dropping by. Notable moves include the Clark family relocating to New Harmony Indiana with Ray Clark managing Simpson Lumber there. Local births and holiday visits by Daugherty family friends are noted along with travelers from Washington Indianapolis and Lyon Indiana.
A reflective piece on the approach of the new year 1921. It contrasts how different generations view year-end, urges steady purpose, and calls for a pause to measure deeds and plan future service. It encourages welcoming the unknown with resolve rather than grief.
Earn 336.00 per week full time or 75c an hour spare time selling guaranteed hosiery. Agents make 75.00 to 100.00 weekly. Hosiery is a necessity and sells easily for large profits. No experience needed. Eagle Hosiery Co. Darby PA.
Mrs. Maria Zoellin of Terre Haute Indiana says Tanlac restored her health after eight years of stomach and kidney troubles. She reports loss of appetite fatigue coughing and sleepless nights followed by a strong appetite better digestion and weight gain. She praises Tanlac and notes its sale in Odon Myshipco Alfords ville and Elnora.
A frame Shiloh church about three miles from the city was burned last Sunday night destroying the building and contents. The revival meeting led by Rev. William Faith had been underway for three weeks. There was no insurance and the loss is estimated near three thousand dollars. The congregation plans to rebuild.
Catarrhal Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. The only remedy is a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to mucous surfaces. It alleges inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes deafness and promises a cure or $1000 if unsuccessful. Free circulars from Be. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Misses Eula Courtney and Josephine Morgan of Burns City spent Wednesday in this city.
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