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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
2
The fragment references Canton and Indiana rail news, U S government action against sugar and coffee trusts, and a political note on women's suffrage. It mentions Washington Advertiser supplements, Olney becoming a Harvard professor after March 4, and William Waldorf Astor owning thousands of New York houses with substantial income.
The article notes Spain’s aggressive reform agenda linked to fears of President McKinley. It mentions Sanford Patton as author of a bill aimed at limiting party influence and shaping policy, with discussion of the legislative maneuvering and regional reactions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Secretary of War and Uncle Sam with odd men and a vague wartime vision. No coherent names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable to identify a concrete incident or announcement.
A bill has been introduced in the legislature requiring all patent medicine vendors to disclose the formulas of their remedies with each date of sale or manufacture. The measure aims to curb unsafe or fraudulent preparations and protect public health.
Tax collectors in many regions favor petty theft-like schemes and wagon repairs at a high annual cost, keeping them in the majority over a $1 yearly trap and ford tax.
At about noon on March 5 Sheriff Leming will dispose of the EXHE railroad from the courthouse steps to the highest bidder. The Pennayivania or Big Four railway interests are mentioned as potential bidders.
Tak Athenian Relief Committee plans to dispatch a field lecturer to towns that will aid the caller. The group notes a likely contact in Ordon as a potential destination.
QoR readers are directed to the persons who advertise in the Jore XAL. You can depend upon fair prices and good dealings from them. The verdanta who advertise are the huarlers.
The Chicago inter quotes warn more people die yearly from gas leak investigations with lighted candles and from overhead electric wires than from railroads. It argues to avoid dangerous candle use and risky wiring while maintaining public safety awareness.
A fragment notes that Martin village in Michigan has not had a saloon for thirty years yet involved reports of drunken men and an ordered investigation. It mentions whiskey in a collar and a presiding near the business district.
Residents urged by the town board to tighten spending as the budget faces strain and delayed projects risk. Officials warn delays could affect services and long term plans.
The article notes that on March 4 William McKinley will become the third Methodist president after Grant and Hayes. It highlights religious affiliations among presidents, listing six Presbyterians, eight Episcopalians, one Christian, and two Unitarian presidents.
The writer critiques slow road improvement nationwide urging action to improve public highways. Cites New Jersey as a model with its plan to spend $1,000,000 on road improvements described as for “good country reads.” Argues wealthier states suffer from poor roads and yearly business disruption due to bad infrastructure.
A collage of short items: residents and visitors in town, shop and business updates, accidents, and local notices. Names include Dan Myers, George Webster, Hicks, Miss Anna Baresh, Danner & Toelle, and W C Garten. Mentions of a prison sentence, Me thodist Church meeting, measles, and road conditions.
The passage warns delinquent subscribers that the Journal will halt sending issues if payments are not made. It states the publisher cannot subsidize unpaid accounts and will hand uncollected debts to a collector after repeated delays or refusals. It emphasizes prompt payment benefits both the paper and legitimate subscribers.
Charles Adams visited Sunday while Uncle Andrew Sheffer drew interest in the school. Cox and others froze ears at a class. Rev Lashbrook started protracted services at Pleasant Ul grant. Callehan of Good Hope hosted a pie sale for the Reading Circle. funds raised were substantial and a cake was given to the protest girl.
A garbled colonial text describes a geography class moment with a student’s quirky answer about western plains products. It notes Nicaragua forests under Boston firms via Akiwaguan contracts and export growth to six million feet in 1893. Also praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and colds in children, signed by Ano. W. Worri, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fernandina, Florida. A Manitoba migrant leaves a farewell in a shack, joking about isolation and heading home to Manitoba for a fresh start.
A fragmented hospital advisory hints at feeding as key to patient strength. It mentions possible use of hypophosphites if nourishment is refused, implying a direct treatment concern without clear context or full recommendations.
Instructions claim a urine sample left 24 hours shows sediment if kidneys are diseased. Signs include linen staining from urine and symptoms of frequent urination or back pain, indicating kidneys and bladder are out of order.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy for back pain kidney liver and urinary tract issues. It promises relief from urinary incontinence nocturia and liquor-related discomfort and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and pamphlet from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A Shelbyville reader recalls Miss Jessie Griffy of Shelbyville Indiana drawing a neat ink cottage scene with trees a barn and a path on an egg and inscribing My love. The egg traveled in a basket with other eggs to a city commission house and was shipped east, triggering interest among Odon girls.
The annual sale of delinquent property in the county took place at the south door of the court house on Monday. A large portion of the county delinquent property was sold though land sales were not as extensive as in earlier years due to buyers’ fear from publication errors in the delinquent tax list.
Be and R Railroad faces sheriff sale on March 23 to satisfy a three million dollar judgment in favor of Farmers Loan and Trust Company of New York. Sale occurs in the county courthouse with sheriff fees exceeding twenty-three thousand dollars to be added to county funds. The article hints at nostalgic passenger service returning.
Ten year old Lillie Birr of Suffern New Jersey dreams of starring in big theaters as a snake charmer. She handles cobras and rattlers with ease while her father Barr Pere continues the learned craft at fairs. Her confidence and boldness impress visitors as she discusses her future and bonds with the serpents.
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