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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1890
Page
2
A brief notice states payment must be made strictly in advance for subscription, with a warning that mispaid or late payments may affect service. It mentions mailing class matter and entry at the port office in Indiana for transmission.
Announcement states W. E. Keer will run for Assessor of Madison township contingent on township Republican nomination. Bloomfield Democrat notes quirky phrasing and county paper critique about the term penned up while jokingly ordering hogs restrained.
CG L Pierson and William A H Moore emerge as the county ticket from Madison and campaign vigorously among constituents as the party builds its slate.
One candidate has appeared in Madison amid quiet rivals waiting developments. The message urges the others to rise, prove themselves, and reveal their colors while promising fair treatment.
The Journal prints a notice announcing W. E. Keck as a candidate for Assessor of Madison township. Keck is a young teacher near Farlen, teaching at No.7 and regarded as successful. If nominated by the Republicans he is expected to win and would make a top assessor.
A new Democratic paper, The Clarion, starts in Worthington Greene County and attracts attention in local politics. It challenges the Bloomfield Democrat, provoking laughter from Republicans and sparking anticipation about its impact on the county’s press landscape.
A protracted fight in Washington City stalls decision on where to hold the World's Fair. New York, Chicago and St. Louis clash over the site, each pressing ahead amid political maneuvering. Voters may fear the event will be dropped if a verdict cannot be reached soon.
In a curdled closing note the editor brands a rival paper’s actions vindictive and untruthful. The missive asserts no facts exist to dispute their claims and vows to stand by their statements until Gabriel blows his trumpet.
The Washington Advertiser from Daviess County chronicles local happenings and notes area events, people, and briefly reports on community affairs in a compact, period tone. The piece reflects mid 20th century county life through concise items.
The piece blames the tariff for widespread farm losses from pests to blights and cites a Daviess County farmers’ Institute program at the Court House February 27 and 28. It lists speakers from Indianapolis, Goshen, Purdue, and local officials on topics from drainage to crop rotation and farm education.
The Venus Lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated its eighteenth anniversary Monday night with a program of exercises and music. John W. Burrell traced the lodge history in Gdon, Rev. Miles Woods lectured on the emblem Friendship Love and Truth, and George Riggin Sr. spoke on Association. A large gathering and families enjoyed oysters, cake and fruits, with a quartet providing music.
The piece notes rheumatism can be severe and costly to treat yet suggests many have suffered worse and found lasting relief. It presents a cautious, encouraging warning that not all remedies work quickly. The tone emphasizes patience and persistence in seeking cure.
An Indiana town of Odon in Davies County urges immediate coal development to sustain growth. The piece credits population rise, railroads, mills, and business vigor, and cites Captain Z V Garten’s failed 93 foot attempt as proof of potential paydirt.
Notice of a petition by the Town Board of Odon to the Daviess County Commissioners on the March 3 term 1800 for annexation of 60 acres and adjoining land to the town. The description includes sections 29 and 28 in Township 5 North Range 5 West and names landowners and entities affected.
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