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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1891
Page
2
Local reports indicate James Hasler again applies for a saloon license in Odon. Officials previously denied him once and deterred him a second time. with no license granted on the third attempt, authorities stand firm.
Madison township teachers outline a novel approach for their next institute with Prof Tipton assigned the P M B A subject. The full programme remains unclear but the unusual diversion is noted as a key element.
A Washington paper touts itself as a big booster while criticizing rivals for premature self praise. The writer mocks self-promotion as a half scandal and urges restraint until others speak.
A fragment reflects on marriage as a pivotal life shift removing youth companions and reshaping hope. It cautions women who would ruin the hopeful future and references a violent, hyperbolic image of mistreatment.
A township trustees committee in Indiana denounces a Legislature bill as a great reflection on township honesty. The measure would erase the trustee role, rendering the office a figurehead under the county board and auditor, with duties more complex and travel burdens rising eightfold. Chairman Beasley of Sullivan county leads the committee, labeled as a practical fraud and worse than no bill at all.
Dear friend invites readers to enroll in the Odon spring term of 1891 highlighting moral community benefits, strong church support, affordable board, and experienced instructors led by W S Tipton with Ida Tipton and Addie George. Tuition listed, program covers math science literature music and pedagogy, term runs 10 weeks from April 13.
A citizen brings a July 2 1863 issue of the Daily Citizen from Vicksburg printed on wallpaper 19 by 11 inches. The sheet mocks Union plans and praises Confederate cause with jokes about mule meat and a note that the paper will end as a curiosity after Grant’s siege.
A local notice argues against saloons as two residents James Hasler and John L Hopper seek liquor licenses for Odton at the March Commissioners meeting. It warns of moral danger, urges vigilance, and notes other town happenings including a post office change, local travel, and church events.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments as a safe plan with guaranteed relief or refund. It claims effectiveness for throat chest and lung issues including consumption bronchitis and asthma, with a free trial bottle at W L Stoy’s Drug Store.
An advertisement asserts that despondency caused by a diseased liver can be avoided by taking Sim mons Liver Regulator. The claim implies a health product role in mood and liver health without providing medical evidence.
A light note in the Post Office column lists fresh fruit arrivals including lemons oranges dates and bananas. The item signals local grocery tones and community interests in timely produce availability.
Wwm Sims, trustee of Bogard township, was in the city on Monday to conduct business and left a dollar for the Journal. Billy planned a trip to the county seat via the E and R but missed the train, staying in Odon overnight. He dined with us on hog and hominy before continuing his journey on Tuesday.
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