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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
2
Fragmentary text notes a cold spell and reference to the McKinley administration turning to trusts. Mentions a legislature and assurances of a “good white till next Christmas,” with unclear numbers or dates regarding “thirty ming paupyrs” to the United States.
Fragmentary text notes tensions around a presidential candidate and forthcoming lectures. Mentions judgments, a potential trial, and a response from poets or figures, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
Fragmentary text mentions assassination and political figures in Chicago, with warnings about opponents or saboteurs. Details are unreadable, making precise facts impossible to confirm.
A garbled note claims a Missouri figure discusses enforcement of teen age rules and references past officials. The fragment mentions state action and pressure from predecessors without clear details or names.
A call in the report urges Washington leaders to enact a tariff for protection and revenue. The measure aims to shield domestic industries, raise government income, and promote propriety at home.
Fragmentary text shows political unrest and references to a president figure, with satire implying a risky shift in leadership. Names and concrete details are unclear, but the tone suggests instability and critique of office seekers.
Marmaduke, a Washington real estate and loan agent, has been arrested on forgery and embezzlement charges. He was described as suspicious and slow in his private affairs over several years.
County commissioners enact an ordinance making it illegal to use narrow-sided wagons. They argue worn wagons damage roads and burden taxpayers with repair costs. Violations carry fines from eight to forty dollars.
A summer incident on an eastbound train reports a locomotive striking a block of sheep, killing a cow and injuring others. Attorneys Padgett and Padgett, and Jerome of Barr township, are connected to a related claim against a railroad for biting a cow after an impaired fence allowed access to the tracks.
A brief note thanks friends for kind words about last week’s paper and defends editors as ordinary mortals. It praises the Ladées Ail Society de Che tation and wishes them success in their charitable work.
In northern Daviess county a Methodist church hosts a musicale next Tuesday night. The column touts the performers as artists and urges attendance, noting all proceeds fund church refurbishment. Tickets are cheap and urged for families and couples alike.
Noted correspondent George W Smaley plans articles for The Ladies Home Journal from abroad. He will cover The personal side at Bismark and The Personal career of the Prince of Wales with access behind barriers and unpublished portraits to illustrate the papers.
Rev. Bergen of St. Joseph’s Church in Martin County faces removal tensions as congregants clash. Members seek action amid sectional discord and petitions from spouses, while the pastor’s standing remains a focal point in the community.
The scene shifts to a festive mood as children burst into the bakery, chasing a goose and noting a washing day scent. The atmosphere is cheerful with neighbors and a hint of holiday bustle as scenes of food and home life unfold.
A curious story recounts a naming contest among Lismen and MatChune's relatives. Grandmother Simpson casts Ulysses as the final choice amid playful and literary debate about names and fate. The tale blends humor with a moral about truth and wisdom guiding decisions.
Chicago officials pledge vigorous measures to stop cigarette smoking among schoolchildren. Stricter regulations have been tried with partial success, as the plan progresses to curb youth tobacco use.
Reports from Omaha and Oden describe attempts to deter boys from cigarette use through pledges and store notices. Some merchants ban smoking in shops with cold outdoor penalties for smokers, urging broader action to prevent youth tobacco habits.
A Chicago Record piece argues wealth comes from value created rather than mere labor. It contends fortune stems from beneficial products and efficient service, not fraud, and contrasts the earnings of a lawyer or clerk with laborers, noting wealth reflects market value.
The warder of the prison north releases the annual report noting 142 prisoners with 35 life sentences. There are two reporters and a range of occupations among inmates including printer minister banker farmers and various workers. Foreign born prisoners total 59 with some illiterate. Most convicts are not married and a sizable portion have spouses living or are widowers.
After trying a Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy bottle, Curtis Freek of Anaheim California reports strong satisfaction with its effects. The product is offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by W. L. Stov.
Your Vitality Your Vitality The essence of life is force. Every breath you breathe every heart beat every motion of your hand takes force. Scott's Emulsion supplies the nourishing elements of food in an easily digested form and builds up the system. Two sizes 50 cts and 5.00. All druggists.
Fragmentary notice touts warranties of 10 20 and 25 years for trades marked com et royal or belt. Claims safety on quality and guarantee value through a commercial agency. Mentions sale by responsible leading jeweler S A Avlor as agent for Odor Ind.
The KE and OSW railroad reports gross earnings of 115 422 dollars by mid December versus 19 400 dollars for the same week last year, a decline of 109 103 dollars, reflecting a weaker earnings period.
A proposal describes a device for newspaper offices that would allow editors to set parameters and thoughts and have editorials produced automatically on the other side in type. The concept aims to streamline opinion writing and reduce manual drafting.
A lengthy notice promotes the eight volume New Standard American Encyclopaedia. It claims broad scope with over 100000 topics up to date maps illustrations and a_dictionary style entries including biographies of Roentgen and others. The ad argues the work is practical for professionals teachers students and libraries and invites readers to see advertisement for purchase details.
A self styled great chemist promises free three bottle cures for consumption and all lung diseases. He claims a new medical course has cured many cases and offers to send bottles to readers. readers must provide address and post office details for shipment.
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