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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
2
The Odon Journal notes a Republican push across Indiana with emphasis on precinct committees and local organization. It references tax lists, county and city politics, and calls for unity to ensure success, urging vigilance in campaign planning and voter engagement.
The Madison township Republicans meet at the Town hall to select precinct committeemen and two delegates to the District Convention. James M. Hayes chaired. Z Garten elected chair and Wilson Myers secretary. E T Laughlin and H H Crooke as delegates. 3 D Abraham and Geo M Critchiow as alternates. Precinct committeemen named for Madison township and county officers chosen in Washington and Vincennes with Thos Nugent as county chairman. State organization completed at Indianapolis.
A Philadelphia baseball player David Calhoun was found dead near Indian Springs from exposure after his clothes vanished. Coroner ruled death an accident but Elks lodge back in the case authorizing detectives. Suspects watched as Mrs Calhoun reported life insurance concerns.
The McCoy and Garten partnership dissolves with Garten purchasing McCoy's interest. creditors and debtors to settle with Garten at his store. Also notices seeking faithful travelers for a retail house, with salary and expenses, plus weathered ads for medicines and testimonials from local residents.
A quiet poker game left one player distraught after losing money and most household fixtures. A remainder of the debt or dispute will conclude in a few days, with a new lord said to assume control of the present mansion. Dicks and McNeely advertise lump coal for sale with home delivery.
Mr and Mrs John Cornett relocate to Odon today and plan to open a grocery stock with a meat market. Bloomfield residents regret their departure but wish them success in the new home as the Odono prospects please them.
An old newspaper fragment mentions prices for items at a market and promotes several medicinal products. It highlights Casaver cough remedy for croup and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a No Cure No Pay claim.
An English report discusses cancer and leprosy, their origins, and the rise of new theories. It highlights debates on disease causes, food hygiene, and public health measures urged by health officials and researchers.
A transcript notes etiquette contrasts between American and English players on the golf course. Americans complained when caddies delayed finding balls while the English praised caddies with calm patience and gratitude. The English accepted judgments of value and did not rush, illustrating differing attitudes toward service.
The text notes Ireland’s railways with many directors relative to size and earnings, averaging one director per 206 miles. It contrasts with 1820 when roads had state supervision and one director per six miles, citing 56 roads averaging 48 miles, totaling 430 directors, 36 solicitors, 86 secretaries, and 75 engineers.
Advertisement notes the long running Dr Humphreys Specifics with greatest popularity and largest sale in history. Claims curing the sick with formulas for fevers worms teething colic and crying infants. Mentions Pevers Congestions Inflamm and Worms phrasing likely old medical patent remedy.
An advertisement extols German Syrup as a cure aiding digestion and reducing night sweats and coughs for consumption. It claims relief through proper diet and regular use, promotes trial bottles at two guineas, and offers a money refund if Quinine Fablets fail. The prose imitates medical tonality with testimonials and signatures.
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