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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
2
A storefront advertises hosiery and ladies shoes at bargain prices with other essentials. It highlights staple dry goods, pies at eight cents per can, and canned peas, urging customers to buy staples from the store.
The Odon Journal lists subscription rates and contact details. It notes a weekly edition and references telephonic and postal inquiries for readers. Editor and proprietor Wilson C. Myers is named.
The Indianapolis Sentinel critiques Democratic campaign rhetoric and praises the Ei nora schools under Mr Garten. It contrasts labor employment under Cleveland with gains under a Republican era, and argues town growth depends on energetic citizens, condemning cynical voices as hindrances to progress.
Report claims Supt. McHenry pressured action by summoning board members to Washington with a WJB posse and reading recently published resolutions before their adoption. The description alleges manipulated votes and improvised procedure during the process.
A jumble of local items from Madison County includes Odell’s move to San Antonio selling parrots and snakes, public notices about road work and elections, a barbershop scene in Odell town, a pastor’s wife harassment claim, and village disputes over butter and licenses. The page swings through weather, crime, divorce, and township teacher resolutions with scattered names, places, and dates.
Disjointed ad text advertises a payroll weekly wage of 2 dollars with additional cash per week, plus expenses, for a dubious position. Includes medical cures, elixirs, and testimonials, then shifts to a notice of administrator appointment for UL Laughlin, and travel promotions by Frisco System with schedules and contacts.
Prosecutor Alvin Padgett from Washington represented the state in cases against Bob Watson Ed Hindman Otis Williams and Ovid Smiley for disturbing a religious meeting. They are charged with disturbing services at the U B church on Sunday night the 11th last and are bonded for trial next Monday afternoon.
Notice is hereby given that the firm of Abraham & Shields have dissolved partnership and all persons owing said firm are requested to settle at once. For sale by 2 Webster. That cannot be manly which is not moral.
The ad claims bad liver spoils mood and success and promotes Green's August Flower as a top remedy for liver and stomach, promising health, energy, and cheerful outlook. It notes trial and regular sizes and urges purchase at druggists. It also remarks on women praising men for others deeds.
Administrator Paris M Laughlin announces public auction of the estate at the Thatson farm two miles east of Cdon Indianal on March 11, 1904. Items include horses harnesses wheat drill log wagons milk cows plows gear and various farm tools. Terms insist payment at 8 percent interest from the date with nine months credit for larger sums.
Complaint No. 1326 states Beulah TL Boat files against multiple defendants including William Sullivan and others in the Indiana Daviesse circuit court. The suit seeks hearing at Washington in the circuit court on April 1 1904. Clerk Thomas Harris notes the filing with attorneys Keffernan and Mattingly.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes the rise of Epicureanism and growing amateur cooking. It highlights bronze copper and silver plated devices mounted on spirit lamps or electrical fittings, selling as people seek better food preparation and health benefits.
Rail schedule fragment lists daily departures with times for several train numbers and services. Indicates accommodations and connections, mentions rates and hours. Provides agent contact B McDonald at Washington Indiana for details.
The Osaka exposition shows national spending by Canada 76000 and Austria 40600 while Oregon's exhibit is bought by a Japanese syndicate with 150000 cash capital after the Oregon legislature voted 4000 for the purpose. Germany is well represented.
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