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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
2
A garbled snippet notes Penrod and Bennett terms, post office service for mailing matter on January 8 1897. It mentions wheat prices rising to a dollar by spring and refers to James A Mount as governor of IndianaGovernor in a distorted line.
The piece reports on electoral sentiment in Washington City and pending business in the Indiana Legislature. It notes Republican activity, currency concerns, and gubernatorial and legislative appointments, with mention of a Spanish-Fidadn engagement and regional reactions to policy shifts. It references J Mac fluff and Mounts in political contexts and comments on the Spanish ministry’s stance toward European affairs.
The article notes President McKinley faces a cabinet material dilemma while a grand jury is set to meet tomorrow afternoon. It reports expected statewide investigations, especially in a large city, amid ongoing unlawful activities by gamblers and saloon men.
An excerpt describes a sleep aid from the Indies Home Journal noting that heat and a hot bath can relax the body and mind. It advises turning on hot water and soaking for a few minutes, then drying with a Turkish towel to improve comfort and ease restlessness.
The Indianapolis Journal notes the Legislature will face many issues but stresses that the good roads movement should not be forgotten. The editorial laments ongoing poor roads and calls for action to improve infrastructure.
A Reascan scientist unveiled a telephase device where sound emerges from a metallic funnel and the ear needs no close receiver. In a recent test before officials, speeches songs and music traveled clearly from Moscow to Bestay on the Dun a distance of 579 miles.
Aikman announces readiness to collect taxes for D800 with per hundred rates listed for Madison township 1.53 and Van Buren 1.45 and Elmore 1.73 plus town of Odon 108. Poll tax figures shown for Madien 200 Van Buren 1450 Elmore 224 and Odon 300. The annual sale of delinquent tax lands and jets set for the second Monday in Pebruiry.
A call to organize another lecture course this Winter or Spring. Emphasis on uplifting town standards and mobilizing all possible help to support the effort promptly and earnestly.
An Indiana base ball league plans a season with eight cities including Decatur Bloomington Danville Jacksonville Terre Haute Washington Evansville. Uncertain bids from Vincennes and Cairo may add Ceara or another city as the eighth.
Governor Matthews cites compulsory school attendance as essential for education. Daviess county reports rising insane cases tied to rural poverty and strain on resources. Charles City hosts a tramp home overburdened by lacking work and meals. A twelve year old in Augusta, Ga., steals hides and resells skins. a Charlies Daird tribute is published but not printed this week. Montpelier Indiana youths form a whiskers club aiming for a spring ball and public auctions of whisker growth.
The text notes Tu Senator Hon Ht Hough ton's plan to oppose Daviess and Martin as they press their influence this session. It mentions creditable bills and an effort to pass laws, with references to bills known to be amendments to the fee and salary law and to widen a rowl, amid sectional divides.
An unauthenticated draft expresses a farmer's longing for land and crops. The speaker envisions sowing wheat and vegetables including Hubbard squash, pumpkins, and potatoes while lamenting financial barriers to ownership and a simple rural life.
Six thousand Hoffe district notes school progress at Mud Pike and Friendship. A child of John Williams named Sidit is sick. Miss Florence Shofler, who went to Terre Haute, is reported very ill. A literary meeting at the Ep ward League last Saturday night featured readings and papers with Fred Shaiar delivering a fine talk on the Regular League.
Local notes report residents Mrs S A Taylor ill ledgered with grippe and other ailments. Misc items mention BJ Smndey visiting from Indianapolis and Clara Davis at El TOY. Residents move: Taylor McGuire to Bedford John York and John Weimer relocate. Community events include church services raising funds to cover delinquency and repaint. Readers urged to attend Sunday School and support Bread sellers.
For over twenty years Scott's Emulsion has been advertised as a remedy for wasting diseases and malnutrition in adults and children. A physician prepared a brief booklet explaining how and why it benefits the body, available free by sending a postal card request today. Scott & Bowne New York.
The clinic offers treatment for all diseases using the most approved remedies and methods known to the profession. Calls are answered day or night.
A reader from Sardis reports his daughter suffered back and hip pain after fever. After trying many remedies she used one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm and received complete relief. Also claimed as a cure for rheumatism by W L Stoy.
Williams and Denner announce a large new shop offering Best of Bruges goods and a wide assortment in town. The store promises fair treatment and invites customers to visit for cigars candies notions and more.
The call seeks several faithful men or women to journey to an Indiana event, with references to a self-addressed envelope and a national star building in Chicago as part of the process.
The X-ray machine developed by Professor R. A. Fessenden at Western University was shown before the Academy of Science and Art at Carnegie Hall Pittsburgh. Professor James Keeler of Allegheny Observatory described tests, noting the device had passed a ray through four inches of iron and could be extended to six or eight inches, with possible armor plate inspection use.
Odon plans many improvements as spring arrives to boost enterprise and provide work. Albert Itskin, linked to last week’s turkey theft, has joined the regular army as the grand jury pursues fences. Local leaders praise church upgrades and a refined moral climate, claiming the town stands out for its size and peace.
News brief notes court actions and local incidents. The Indiana case against William Cox continues due to missing witnesses. Edward Jennings received six months and a $25 fine for a fight at a major rally. A jury panel remains complete and trials proceed. A judgment of 335.69 plus costs was awarded in a note case. Investigations into Cannersburg labor conditions are reported with local residents summoned for grand jury testimony.
Shernm, M C, a chemist, promotes newly discovered remedies for consumption and related bronchial lung diseases. He claims to have a permanent cure and offers three bottles to readers of The Gordon Journal who report their case. Testimonials from doctors and patients abroad are cited to support efficacy. He requests readers send addresses to ToA STecum, 108 Pine Street, New York, and mention reading in The Gordon Journal.
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