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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
4
Many readers are urged to view themselves as advocates for local progress. The piece argues that towns stagnate when residents talk down or refuse help, while active, positive effort by each citizen can quickly boost growth and improve the town's standing on the map.
H. E. Barnard new state commissioner of weights and measures aims to enforce an 1852 law requiring standard weights and measures to be kept by county auditors. He plans to compel each county editor to supply his county with a set of standards and will pursue further steps to strengthen oversight statewide. The article also reports assorted local notices and short items about residents and businesses in Odon and nearby towns.
Heating issues left the building cold causing no classes Monday and hindered Tuesday work. Fay Bechtel is ill this week. Freshmen English studies Irving Sketch Book while Sophomore English begins Ivanhoe. Second year starts plain Geometry. Teachers plan a study period outline urging home work and parent cooperation. Seniors read Canterbury Tales Prologue as Sophomores debate if 1900 marks era change.
The law requires every voter to register in their precinct with specific registration days in May September and October. Applicants must show age residence and citizenship to the registry board. Registering in May avoids later, stricter requirements and secures the right to vote.
Farlen items Jno Woodhouse fur buyer of Newberry was in the vicinity Tuesday. B Thomas of Chicago returned home Tuesday for a few days with family. Jno Mowery of Odon visited Saturday. Le Bechtel near Odon hauled fodder Tuesday. Herman Heshelman near Holtsville was in the area Wednesday. Will Inman daughter of Antioch staying with AS D Bechtel. Jacob Bechtel traveled to Antioch.
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