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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
2
The fragment describes a small city on the Indiana Railroad, twenty miles northeast of Washington in Davies County. It highlights electric lights, strong business and resident classes, three churches, a six room school, factories, nearby mines within four miles, a Normal School, and an excellent agricultural area.
A reader invitation urges sharing opinions about the newspaper. It invites praise or criticism and asks for feedback through comments or notices to editors.
The county announces Republican contenders for county treasurer and prosecuting attorney in the 49th Judicial District. Candidates include Harry Crooke of Madison, Albio Horralis of Washington, and Charles Meena of Daviess Martin counties, all subject to nominating conventions. Also named are William H. McCarter for Commissioner Third District and Grant Faith for prosecuting attorney. W.H. Mabau of Washington seeks county assessor, subject to party decision.
There is clear progress in the Philippines as the situation there remains decisive while doubt lingers about South Africa. The report notes persistent momentum and a firm stance toward continued success.
The text argues Democrats do not intend to take the Boers' side but seek to persuade the country on a task Republicans refuse. It likens the Cuba effort to a repeated strategy and warns against repeating a tragic misstep.
The article notes Bryan is more tractable on silver, claiming his bank account has expanded and that he now supports silver policy more strongly than years ago. It cites his belief in the benefits of silver adoption and his rising personal finances as evidence.
The clipped text references Indianapolis Law School and two clever gentlemen. It suggests that if two nominees are chosen the entire Republican ticket could win, and that upon election he would appoint eight good officers.
A Henryville Indiana note reports Sherman Norfrey found a tin can near Mitchell with 750 dollars in gold shared with a partner after one week of work. The piece also touches on schooling rules, railroad plans, and a vivid Jacksonville Florida travel sketch including its size, races, industry, and winter influx, with Orlando praised for scenery and oranges.
The court issues a sale of the fee simple of real estate owned by William Dunham and Rebecca A Dunham at the suit of Aaron Hitchcock. The sale proceeds without any relief from valuation or appraisal law. Sheriff J A McCord and Deputy Sheriff M McCracken announce the sale in Davis County on January 25 1900. Attorneys for the plaintiff are O Neal and Hoffman.
Joseph Kinnsman announces purchase of all stock books and notes from John W. Burrell in Odon Indiana. All creditors are urged to settle accounts with him to obtain credit. Dated January 8 1900.
Notice states the firm McWilliams & Co has dissolved its partnership George McWilliams retires and disposes of his interest to Isaiah Swartz establishing Swartz as successor partner.
Laxative Bromo T4s claim to cure with E. W. Grove signature on every box. Sold by druggists at 25 cents with refund if unhelpful.
Classified notice offers farm land loans at 5 to 8 percent from Harry H. Crooke. Also promotes Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cold remedy. Gantz Bros tout The St. Louis Globe-Democrat as a leading Republican newspaper with various subscription options.
A listing of town and city allocations shows figures for Reeves, Steele, Veale, and Washington areas, with totals for expenses and expenditures. The data includes multiple township and town names, plus a combined total and a large overall expense amount.
George D Williams of Manchester Michigan shares how his wife, bound by illness for five years, regained independence after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy treats female problems, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headaches, backaches, fainting and dizziness. Each bottle is guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by W S Kerch, Druggist.
The Southern Indiana Railway Co. announces tickets to Indianapolis via Seymour are priced at 2 95. The fare promotes travel to Indianapolis with a connection through Seymour, offering affordable regional transport options.
An old advertisement touts Bun ning and fever sores ulcers boils worts and various injuries treated by Skin Eruptions Salve. The product claims to drive out pains and aches with a 25 cent box price and is sold by Kerch Drugstore.
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