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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1894
Page
4
An ethnologist describes Menominee tradition on how tobacco was first used by humans. The tale recounts a cavern hidden in a mountainside with leaves and ashes guiding travelers. The account blends myth with observations of ancient practices and natural objects.
The sermon by Dr. Talmage links poverty to unpaid food aid in Brookton and the tariff dispute. He warns that free trade may worsen hunger while alcohol and saloon traffic breed hardship for families, widows, and children, urging personal life insurance and prudent resources.
A Pennsylvania farmers institute discussed well design. They noted bored wells resist surface filtration but may lack water in dry seasons. A plan was proposed to merge dug and bored wells by installing a large dug well with a six to eight inch vertical pipe reaching from bottom to top, plus a long vent pipe.
Fragmented text discusses clay or stone wells and farm use, contrasting drilled wells and natural groundwater. Mentions safety, soil, and earth refuse in a vague agricultural context. No clear people, dates, or locations are readable.
The article describes the winterizing process for lake vessels. Vessels are tied to wharves from November to May, sails are stored, lines replaced by heavy chains, and machine and brass work moved to safe storage. Water is drained, and maintenance steps protect the hull and equipment for months of inactivity.
The article argues farmers must study government reports and agricultural guidance before progress in drainage and road improvements becomes visible. It emphasizes that advisers should carefully explain how energy, budgeting, and education influence productivity, and warns officials may not gain promptly without farmer attentiveness.
Advice on feeding dairy cows and heifers to improve fat and muscle, keeping calves growing, and keeping cows warm in winter. Warns against rushing creamery contracts and suggests shopping for affordable outlets. Mentions a prophecy about butter washing becoming unnecessary and disputes it.
Account recounts Maj. Darbour and others describing Indian reverence and fear after the Custer Massacre. The narrative notes a Yale professor among the expedition with two to three cavalry companies and showcases contrasting reactions, threats, and taunts surrounding the event.
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