Odon Journal Pub Schedule and Rates
The Odon Journal announces its Friday publication schedule and Indiana postal details. It lists subscription rates: one year 81.00, six months, three months, with payment terms and advance requirements for out of county copies. Advertising rates available on application with discounts for church or lodge entertainments. Editor Wilson C. Myers notes policy on copy deadlines and notices. A Kansas Legislature vote defeated a measure to allow women to vote for Presidential Electors by 62 to 51.
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Kansas
Legislation Voting Rules in Indiana and Congress
The text explains that in Indiana both Senate and House must pass a bill by a majority of all members elected, not just those voting. It notes a 50 member Senate needs 26 votes, and similarly a Governor's veto requires a majority of all members. It contrasts with Congress requiring a two-thirds majority to override a Presidential veto.
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Indiana
Senate
Congress
Advice on idleness and future marriage prospects
An ex change urges attention to idle youths who roam streets daily only returning home for meals. It warns such behavior undermines future marriage prospects and blames parents for allowing children to grow up in idleness.
Westward yearning fuels rail adverts and distant dreams
The article notes a strong American push to move westward aided by rail and transport ads. It cites Indiana railway propaganda praising Indian Territory and reports Colorado Montana Washington Alaska Hawaii and the Philippines as alluring destinations. It concludes Anglo-Saxon restless appetite mirrors Atlantic tides.
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Indiana
Indian Territory
Colorado
Montana
Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
Alaska
Ilawani
Philippines
Atlantic
Hints to lawmakers by Henry Baker Worthington
Henry Baker of Worthington urges Indianapolis lawmakers to extend quail protection to all birds for all time and to require saloon license applicants to petition. He proposes voting taxation penalties and tax list reform to curb delinquencies, stressing stamped assessor entries on notes for taxation.
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Indianapolis News
Henry Baker
Worthington
Greatest World's Fair to be held in St Louis in 1204
Announcement outlines plans for a massive World’s Fair in St Louis in 1204. The notice emphasizes keeping in touch with preparations and obtaining news from around the Earth through the leading newspaper.
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St. Louis
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Globe Ptinting CO
Post Office Advice on Spelling State Names Hurting Letters
The post office urges writing state names in full to avoid misreadings and delays. Abbreviations like Ala Ind O for Alaska Indiana Ohio or Oregon cause confusion. handwritten initials can be mistaken for others, leading to mail mixups and longer delivery times.
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Post Office Department
Alaska
Hawaii
Idaho
Oregon
Ohio
Utah
Iowa
Indiana
Oklahoma
Aged Slavewoman's Tale and Saloons in Indiana
A fragment recalls an enslaved woman taken to Kentucky at around eleven years old and mother of eighteen children, three living in Bloomington. The piece discusses advertising, merchant reliability, and then debates Senator Kittinger’s bill to fix saloon licenses at $1,000 per 1,000 inhabitants, proposing harsher limits or higher fees to curb vice.
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Macon
Kentucky
Bloomington
Senator Kittingers
Indianapolis News
Jewels and Health Pinpoint Women’s Preferences
An advertisement notes women value jewels, health, and sweets and warns of cigarette-like costs in pursuing riches. It promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a preventative for coughs bronchial infections and early consumption, claiming it halts disease and heals lungs. It also mentions a local retailer X. Websters selling the remedy at 25 cents and 5 cents.
One Minute Couch Cure Promised Relief For Child
A Checter Michigan post master reports a sudden croup attack on his little girl. After administering One Minute Couch Cure the child recovered rapidly. the remedy allegedly reduces swelling and mucus and eases throat and lung troubles. The advertisement touts the cure for coughs colds la grippe and throat diseases.
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A. L. Spafford
Checter
Mich
W. LL
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption Says Reader
Melbourne Florida man's letter claims a doctor said he had consumption and could not be saved yet a free trial bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption led to recovery. The testimonial credits a $1.00 trial bottle and a warranty for throat and lung diseases by Z Webster Drug Co.
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H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
Z Webster Druggidt
Price Co
Chambariness Stomach and Liver Tablets Advise Relief
Mrs. B. Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa touts Chambariness Stomach and Liver Tablets as best relief from stomach trouble and constipation. The ad promotes Dr Humphreys remedies and Kodol for digestion, with claims of ease and healing, listing sales and mailing options.
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Mra
Geiger
Dunkerton
Iowa
Promoter for Rail Line Harvested Coal Lands Near Wheatland
It was revealed that two years ago a railroad promoter sent an agent to appraisal coal lands near Wheatland and Winson for the Elnora Evansville route. The agent posed as a Terre Haute grocer to conceal his mission and earned 650 in commissions after four trips. He also secured options on 2600 acres of prime Indiana coal lands for the railroad.
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Elnora
Evansville
Wheatland
Winson
Terre Haute
Houes
Indiana
Digestive Health and Patent Medicines Promote Wellness
An old newspaper fragment touts Green's August Flower for digestion and liver support, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin issues, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, and generic dietary advice. It blends product endorsements with health claims and public notices about wages and produce value, all in a period voice.
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H. A. Tisdale
DeWitt
W. L. Stey
Health and Digestion Boost Promised by Dr King Pills
An ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy to balance pale wan complexions with freshness and rosy skin. It claims the product arouses lazy organs and improves digestion to head off constipation with a price of 50 cents at Webster s Drug.
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Dr King
St . Webster's
Frisco System Offers Low Fare Land of Eden and Rich Resources
Frisco System advertises one way and round trip rates on the Ist and 3rd Tuesdays each month to lands touted as rich in crops and minerals. Bent County and Washington County ship thousands of Big Red Apples while Ozark Uplift counties harvest berries and peaches. The ad highlights Masour, Arkansas, Kaness, Indian Territory and cheap land for homes with healthy climate and abundant water. Contact K. M. Wishart or J. Stuart Taylor for literature and rates.
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Crooked Creek
Bent
Washington County
Ozark
Massour
Arkansas
Kaness
Oxishoma
Indian Territory
Bates
Sen
K. M. Wishart
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Nelson Building
Ss. Louis
J. Stuart Taylor
Main St
Evansville
Dainty Lunch Described Amid Age of Terracles
In the Shopman note the editor laments the era of terracles has passed while a dainty lunch phrase is deemed unsuitable for describing the meal. The column suggests there is not enough to eat for men, reflecting a satirical stance in Atchfon Globe.
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Atchfon Globe
Curious Chinese Anatomy Theories Debunked
The article contrasts Chinese medical beliefs with Western anatomy. It notes claims that the heart lies where the stomach sits in European medicine, bile originates at the back of the head, a human has 365 bones, and gender differences in ribs and skull pieces. It also cites counts of 22 important body parts and 56 unimportant parts, stressing care for the important parts.
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Huang Ti
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Notice of administrator for estate of John Smiley
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of John Smiley deceased. The administrator has given bond and is solvent. Legal counsel Ordon & Inman listed. Also includes various pharmaceutical advertise ments and testimonials for Chamberlains products and Laxative Bromo Quinine.
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John Smiley
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