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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
8
Fragmentary text from an old newspaper page shows many garbled names and phrases. It references deaths, trials, and potential public notices but lacks coherent events or identifiable individuals to summarize clearly.
Fragmented OCR narrative mentions a queen and shopping scene on a hillside with relatives fishing nearby. An old dame at the counter engages in dialogue. The passage is heavily garbled with nonsensical phrases and errors, making coherent facts difficult to extract.
Carolin Welles cites a peculiar exchange in Success Magazine where an observer's authoritative voice declares limits of power and permanence. The dialogue touches on language, perception, and the idea of absolute authority across cultures.
Fragmentary OCR shows dialogue about marriage and inheritance. The lines mention Eve, money, and a person named Biupele and Whetm, with garbled phrasing indicating a domestic dispute over kinship and wealth. The surrounding context is missing, leaving unclear plot and setting.
A fragment from the Baltimore American hints at a speaker embracing a theory of personal opportunity and seeking an opening to prove themselves, reflecting a mindset of bold self-initiative.
A dialogue in Buston Herald features Miss Moonlite asking to hold the reins and Mr. Bashphul asking what to do next. Miss Moonlite suggests the holder of the reins should be held, creating a brief, humorous exchange.
In Isatas City News the article explains how postoffice inspectors trace large mailings to unknown recipients and flag fraudulent firms. When confirmed, inspectors seek the sender’s address, issue a fraud order from Washington, and stamp outbound letters with trad to halt the scheme.
A rambling Victorian style snippet follows a clever fox and a sheep yard scene around Roquefort cheese. Characters speculate on secret formulas, cave eating, and a curious journey through cavern shelves and kitchen tables while villagers debate magic and wedding bread.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports Madge, the eldest of five sisters, was playing with a younger sibling when she was warned by a neighbor to stop rough treatment. Madge coolly replied that even if she did kill her, there are plenty more in the house.
The Field magazine notes that deerstalking remains the most natural form of hunting in the British islands and compares it to ancient Pictish hunting. It argues the difference between real hungry huntsmen and modern deer forest owners is mainly the weapon used.
A Yonkers Statesman quote notes a man feels more secure when his views are backed by others. It adds that this is especially true if the man is a baseball umpire.
A witty fill line contrasts bald heads with success noting that the successful are often bald. The quip plays on a common stereotype about winners and appearance in a light humorous tone.
A letter argues high food prices reflect demand and scarce supply rather than packers or butchers. It cites past crop years, hog farming profits, beef cattle declines, and dairy shifts, urging farmers and citizens to seek root causes and avoid blanket boycotts.
Ray Walter, a young Democrat carrier and son of Will Walter of Washington, was attacked by a bull dog while collecting subscriptions Saturday morning. The dog snapped at his leg, ripping his stocking, but no severe injuries were reported.
The Missouri paper warned last week it would print the young man’s name seen with his sweetheart’s head on his shoulder. A dollar subscription was paid by twenty seven young fellows, and editor reports letters from two or three more promising a dollar on their next town visit.
Mrs Borders of this place and her daughter Laveda of Terre Haute traveled to Vincennes after a telegram claimed Stella Borders had died by suicide with carbolic acid. The report proved false as Stella was alive and eating supper. alleged that a sister-in-law sent the telegram to “get even” after a quarrel.
Elmore township resident John Neiswanger has left for Washington state on a prospecting trip and will be away for a month.
A reflection on rural depopulation as young men move to urban centers seeking opportunity. The piece notes plenty of girls, elderly, and babies left behind while cha sing prospects and dullness lure the youth to cities. It frames migration as following family money to mail order deals.
Raw Feagans of Washington District sues Daviess County Telephone Company for 22000 damages after a fall on a defective pole while working. The suit was dismissed as the matter was compromised about a month ago with Feagans receiving 350.
The record notes Sunday visits by William Shake and wife Harve Sims and wife with his parents. William Hastings and wife with Miss Chace Shake visited Miss Flaura McMinden and Miss Hnuma Shake with the Lop family. Ela Boumbaan called on Grace Shake Friday. Lemuel Gadberry hosted a kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Roy Callahan with music and conversation and gifts.
Sullivan district chairman TH Hays appoints Josiah G Allen of Washington as the Second district member of the thirteen member Republican State Advisory Committee. The group works with the state central committee to manage the campaign across districts.
Isank Myers and family of near Epsom will leave the last of next week for the state of Washington where they will make their home. Miss Winnie Myers, daughter of Mr. Myers, is a popular Odon High School student and Junior class member.
Vincennes merchant Jacob Gimbel established 100 one dollar savings accounts in a local trust company. Each boy must save and deposit a like amount to receive the donor’s money. About 75 percent of participants reportedly succeed and develop thrift habits through the program.
Mrs Cassandra Goshern of Elnore township celebrated her eighty fourth birthday Monday as children gathered at the old home for a dinner. Present were Dr N J Goshern and John B Goshorn Plainville Jesse Goshorn and Mrs Mary Patterson Washington Mrs Mittie McKee and Mrs John Neiswanzer Elnora and Mrs Sallie Ketclem Odon. Relatives joined in an afternoon of reciting old-time incidents.
A group of Daviess County horse fanciers met at the Washington city hall Thursday night at 7 30 to organize the Daviess County Track Association. They aim to build a half mile track east or south of Washington for weekly summer races.
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