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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
4
Fragmented local items report public health warnings, court actions, and social news. Mentions of contagious disease fears, Pike county indictments, railroading issues, and community notices intertwine with Christmas visits, school events, and real estate deals in Tadiana region.
Christmas with relatives in Van Buren and nearby towns is noted as many residents travel to celebrate. The piece recalls a shooting match with birds fetching up to 200, and observers report some intoxication. It also touches on local history and literary tributes, including remarks on John C. Breckenridge era figures and early steamship history.
Voters in the Town of Oolitie will cast ballots on Saturday January 21 to approve building waterworks and determine the supply source from a stream spring or wells. The election was called by the Town Board per a petition by taxed residents of Bedford Mail.
The Indiana corn growers association defines a standard perfect ear of corn. It must be 108 inches long with 7,14 inches circumference, yield 90 percent grain, be cylindrical, and taper slightly near the tip.
A faded instruction urges readers to send in items and mentions visiting friends and entertaining at home. It advises not to blame the editor if notices do not appear and notes editor cannot cover everything without outside assistance.
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