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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
3
The article argues farm life draws youth to remain in rural areas amid urban pull. It cites rising prosperity, easier land access, and tangible ownership as incentives, plus Rural Free Delivery, libraries, phones, and moving pictures as social benefits. Agricultural colleges also keep students engaged at home.
A Victorian promotion urges women to seek medical advice from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York by writing for confidential consultation. It extols his experience and the Favorite Prescription claiming to strengthen weak women and restore health, noting his role with the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute.
A ramshackle Winston-Salem building was burned at the request of the Anti-Tuberculosis league to destroy tuberculosis germs. Placards described the need for the burning and the spread of germ-laden dust, while pamphlets on preventing consumption were distributed to onlookers. Public health officials urge cleaner currency to prevent bacteria transmission.
Cholly recalls discharge of a valet who allegedly used plain language, while Reggy describes it as positively ugly. The exchange hints at tensions over professionalism and decorum in the service setting.
In several German cities vest pocket telephones are being installed on walls throughout towns. Passersby can quickly connect to the wall unit, call the exchange, and speak to their companions, enabling fast plans to invite a guest home for dinner.
The note references Smith setting up a windmill and Bocker planning to drift snow from his walk onto a neighbor. It suggests tensions over equipment and nuisance between residents. The fragmentary report hints at community dispute or prank under local headlines.
An Ohio woman recalls life on coffee since childhood and illness until she switched to Postum. After weeks of use she reports clearer thinking stronger health and relief from heart trouble stomach weakness and nerves. She notes a dramatic personal turnaround.
An OCR fragment advertises laxative bromide tablets promising one day cure for a cold with refunds if ineffective. It bears B W Groves signature on each box and references teething syrup and nostalgic quips about secrets and kisses. The detached text includes miscellaneous proverbs and slogans.
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