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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
2
A jumble of local notices references Co operative Telephone OM and Inter State Telephone with scattered details about individuals such as Ron S. Bova and A D Goosev and mentions a Madison State Garden event. The text also hints at controversy over a theater showing and a proposed policy date with objections pending.
Reports describe a chaotic Monday night scene at a wrestling event with aggressive patrons and a general mood of unrest. Security intervened as fans clashed, causing delays and scuffles near the arena exits.
The article argues for valuing egg production and feed efficiency in poultry over showy plumage. It stresses shade color and condition as keys to ribbons, but warns associations neglect the utility bird, which drives industry backbone. Egg shows and exhibits can boost farmer interest in practical, productive birds.
The article urges people from all occupations to visit poultry shows as a gateway to raising birds. It argues poultry farming offers recreation, interest, and potential profits, and that even busy individuals can engage by starting with a small coop and learning from experienced breeders.
A garbled reminiscence notes Youth's Companion of Boston and mentions Tub organization, family investment, and a broad appeal to better reading for youths. It hints at editorial ties and a periodical culture without clear events or dates.
James Chestnut near Raglesville and Art Morrison of Knox County were the guests of Alfred Chestnut and family Tuesday. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited, with Elmer Chestnut and Mert Franklin spending time with local families, and several trips to nearby towns noted for business or social calls.
Protracted meeting at Pleasant Grove closed Thursday. Abegra Bowman and Janette Amis were guests of John Hart's family over the weekend. Elbert Hart and family visited from Poduvalley. Lauri Herman improves. Groves of Plainville visited Ambey Kidwell Thursday night. Rev Fields visited John Hart Wednesday night.
The Christian Church notes Pastor Allen C Trusty conducted services with Bible School on Sunday at 8 20 a m. Morning topic A Trinity Evening topic The Thing He Needed The church marks Educational Day and shares its Sunday slogan for Bible School.
Notice declares T. J Boyd named administrator of the estate of Calvin Boyd deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. Attorney E. T. Laughlis handles the matter.
For sale 20 tons timothy hay 50 tons clover hay 10 tons clover chaff baled and baled straw. All quality noted. See J. M. Winkelpleck.
Concord residents Donah Arney and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jann Shuke Sr Wm Clayton and family of Friend and several Misses attended. Thelma Liza Ssomp visited Millie and Lula Long and other local families were hosts and visitors. Bil Bowman Rufus Mowry Raleigh Callahan and Vernal Hackler were among those seen visiting neighbors and relatives Sunday.
Pleasant Hill social column records James Alien and wife traveling to Barns City this week. Miss Kitty Smyth visited Miss Viola Fielder in Bellview on Sunday. Frank McCilegan and family visited Andy Stoner and family of Montwombey Sunday.
Mrs Antherius Clark and son Win of Greene Co spent Thursday with Isaac Wagoner and family. Mrs Chas Herron returned home after visiting Alice Clark and family of Coalmont. Ivan Connell spent Sunday with Earl Carpenter. Mr and Mrs H M Connell visited J Phipps and wife of Farr en Supdar. Leo Bough of Greene Co was in the vicinity Saturday. Chas Kirk E and family stayed with Andy Wilbans. Chas Herron and E Baile were in Bedford on business Monday. Mr and Mrs Will Pruett spent Sunday with E Baile. Miss Ethel Chestnut of Eaglesville returned home Monday. Miss Edith Barrett and Beatrice Herron visited Miss Ada Howard Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Homer Thurman visited with Mr and Mrs Clifton.
Thurman. Ray Cornell and Cletis Herron spent Sunday with Quentin Osborn. Roy Barrett of Plainville spent Saturday and Sunday with Elmer Barrett. Margaret Cunningham visited Mrs. Alma Hugginer Wednesday. Miss Beatrice Herron spent Wednesday night with Miss Edith Barrett. Quentin Osborn spent Saturday night with Ray Connell.
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