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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes from a local publisher mentioning weekly concerns and a residence in Storrs. The readable items reference ASSOCIATED WEEKLIES and NSEC CONCERN OF JRE in a garbled string, with no clear dates or names.
The passage notes that some people would join or support war effort if offered twice their previous earnings. It reflects wartime labor incentives and public sentiment about compensation to mobilize labor.
Citizens who now criticize the slow pace of expanding the 10,000 air fleet once warned against Congress purchasing about 100 planes. Those who lament next fall costs also missed bargain announcements in The Journal about homeroom store bargains this season.
Ir. Hoover advocates pig keeping for everyone who can and reflects on memories of youth. The note hints at rural life and simpler times, inviting readers to maintain traditional farming practices.
A reflective piece recalling rural pig farming days from childhood. It describes pigs in dirt, fence escapes, neighborhood chases, fishing pole pokes, and a view of country life versus modern urban fear of barnyard mess. The text hints at meat use and Hoover era policy debates.
The piece argues publicity drives interest and success. It cites Liberty Bond campaigns and other large efforts as proof that loud advertising creates belief and engagement, while quiet efforts fail to attract attention.
The passage explains that people ignore a store until it advertises. Once signs appear, customers notice and become curious, assuming the retailer is doing something noteworthy. This shifts behavior from indifference to exploration, drawing crowds to see what's new.
Expert driver and mechanics trained to locate and repair trouble. After courses, five companies received diplomas and in under a month were fully equipped, drilled, and prepared for service in France. Lieut Edager commands the Fevnsiegal Metor Car Company No. 2 and Lieut Price oversees the class instruction.
Frank J. Cheney of T. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each incurable case of catarrh. Notary A. W. Gleason records the oath in Toledo, Ohio. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Trustee states he will be in Odon at his office in the T Laughlin building on West Main Street on Wednesday and Saturday each week and on all other days at his residence to attend to Madison township business.
Julius Smith from Van Buren Two, Dug Pray of Ellmore township, and Hush G. Faith of Washington township announce as sheriff candidates for Daviess County. All are subject to Republican voters in the May 7 primary. Charles E. Freed withdraws from the sheriff nomination.
The notice names Daniel Myers for auditor of Bogard township and Gunees as a candidate for Daviess county auditor, both subject to Republican voters at the primary. Also lists Pua Lae for clerk of the Daviess circuit court, pending voter will at the primary in May.
Dened Ellis of Washington township announces candidacy for the clerk of the circuit court nomination in the Republican primary set for May 7.
Oliver M. Vance seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer in a primary vote on April 7. He presents as a candidate for the county treasury amid party considerations.
A local candidate from Washington township announces a bid for the office of treasurer in the upcoming primary election in May. The filing signals a campaign focused on fiscal oversight and community services.
Chas A Sims of Madison township announces candidacy for Recorder of Daviess County pending the Republican primary on May 7. He plans to seek voter support to win the party nomination and continue public service.
Ervin J. Williams of Washington township announces his candidacy for county assessor in the Republican nominating primary. He seeks to win the party nomination and then the general election.
Trustee R D McCarter announces his candidacy for Madison Township trustee subject to Republican voters will at the primary on May 7.
R. J. McCallian announces his candidacy as a Republican in the upcoming May 7 primary, urging party voters to support his slate.
C E O Dell declares his bid for Madison Township trustee subject to Republican primary voters will. He seeks support from party members in the upcoming nomination contest.
Co W Freed announces candidacy for Madison assessor at the Republican nominating convention set for May 7. He declares intent to run for Madison township assessor subject to the May Republican nominating convention.
William D. Malone declares his bid for Madison Township Assessor subject to Democratic voters at the nominating primary election.
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