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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
2
A fragment notes a Saturday mail matter at the Odon Indiana post office with subscription and due date details referenced. The text is garbled but indicates a scheduled postal activity tied to a subscription payment.
A county Republican committee backs primary elections as the Indiana statute law governs candidate selection. The piece argues the Australian voting system benefits voters and cites Abraham Lincoln's principle of keeping power with the people. It warns against political rings and tricks, urging adherence to the primary law.
A column of notices discusses the newspaper as a powerful community builder, quoting Rev Talmage on ads and business. It also notes Indiana consul Charles B Rogers receiving extra leave, a Planville fire with 800 loss, and plans for a rural wind delivery system expanding in Daviess and nearby counties with eleven new routes.
A man known as Reed faced sentencing after forging a neighbor's note using his mother's name. The act aimed to remove trouble from his widowed mother and preserve her limited world goods. The case centers on forgery tied to family pressures and financial precarity.
Republicans of Odon and Madison township held a mass convention at the Opera House on Saturday selecting delegates for the district meeting at Ledford. Harry Crooke was chosen as meeting chairman and Wilson Myers as secretary. Delegates to Ledford include Harry Crooke and Julie Hinbar. Garten and G. D. Abraham also named. Precinct committeemen were elected in order, with First Precinct and Third Precinct listed. A resolution urged renominating current county officeholders only after review of their four year terms.
Sunday evening 3004 evebok Theta. Boyd io and Miss Liands Watson wed by McSavlor. The ceremony was followed by a supper at six o'elock served by Mr. and Q. BL Sommers. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs James Watson. The couple will reside in Odon.
Prof J A Woodburn of Indiana University Bloomington lectured on Nicknames in American Politics at the MM E Church Friday night. It was the second in the series, drawing a good audience. The talk was high on facts and education, with few laughs, but valued by attentive listeners.
A group including Dan Hayes Heagen Benett Joe Courtier Lowry Melo Jack Cooper Aubert Taylor Walter Garten and Alf Mefendorf returned from Arkansas with a deer they hunted during a trip joined by FL G Lures of Washington. Hubert Taylor shot the deer after a chase and other hunters finished it. Dan Hayes bought the carcass and the venison appeared at Esher's Meat Market on Wednesday morning.
Sev A Jollitt & Co advertises low prices for estimates on builders hire sash and door outside and inge blinds among other items. The notice emphasizes the lowest prices.
An authority explains two methods for dressing market ducks to Thanksgiving and winter sales. Scalding ducks require dipping until feathers release, then drying and removing feathers from the breast while leaving legs on. Dry picking is simpler, capable of dressing about three dozen ducks per day with careful feather removal and proper handling. Ducks are washed, iced, and packed in barrels with ice between layers for shipment.
Experimental results from Oregon station show pumpkins fed to hogs with shorts added produced gains of 460 pounds over the 3SOS period. Hogs consumed 4,620 pounds of pumpkins and 24 pounds of shorts, with total feed cost of 214.94 and 100 pounds of grain in live weight at 2 dollars. Pork deemed first class for bacon. hogs remained healthy. The 1901 Flaxseed Crop outlook estimates US production between 22,000,000 and 26,500,000 bushels after initial variation in acreage and field data.
Fragmentary note advertises Lexative Bromo quinine tablets promising cure in one day. Mentions druggists offering refunds if it fails. Garbled text names EW Groves and a globe traveler, with unclear signatures and illegible phrases.
Bids opened February 4 1902 at the Auditor's office for 12.32 miles of macadamized roads in Madison Township to be built under W T Alexander et al. Bidders must file bonds equal to twice the bid and the county board may reject all bids. Signed by commissioners W M Metarier O M Vanee DD Smith.
The idea that some people never glimpse hope because they keep their eyes tightly bandaged is summarized as a caution about self-imposed blindness and the need to seek awareness beyond personal barriers.
A medicinal pamphlet touts a tasteless formula of quinine for malaria and fever. It claims cures for kidney disease and cough using remedies like Petas Tani and Tar Wethd. Testimonials from readers mention relief and wealth of a family in Duoville.
A damaged notice extols Felevs Taney and Tar as the best remedy for throat and lung troubles. It claims guaranteed satisfaction by W L Star and urges readers to share offerings for profit.
A fragment ad mocks Groves Tasteless Chili Tonic noting the formula is printed on every bottle and dismisses health claims. It ends with a price line and a jab at crusty old fellows demanding perfection.
A consumer ad extols One Minute Cough Cure as a fast acting remedy for coughs croup and lung troubles. It references Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisbury Pa and claims the product has saved lives and benefited families during cold season.
The readable fragments reference quina ine and other cold day remedies with scattered prices and items. Mentions Nee Slistes and Pov as possible headings or sources, but only partial terms remain readable.
Children are listed as getting the wrong result after a switch in a local event. The report notes confusion and seeks clarification from organizers about the outcome and involved participants.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dyspepsia Cure promising rapid digestion relief and permanent benefit. It also touts Folers Kidney Care claiming immediate relief and lasting cure based on customer testimonials from Kentucky and southern states.
William H. Baird aged resident died Monday at his Spring street home from complications of diseases. Born in 1834 he was a Civil War veteran and Republican church member. He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs Jane Stewart of Bedford and four sons William John James and Richard. Funeral services were held Wednesday at ten in the morning conducted by Rev G B Culmer with burial at Walrus Hill cemetery.
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to the Great World’s Fair newspaper, the Globe Democrat, claiming it as the premier American paper with wide circulation from coast to coast and across the globe in the Eye bible language market. It promotes staying informed for the forthcoming fair in St Louis and beyond.
An office notice appears for Avlor jeans with details on fees and duties. Read as an official request or instruction to address an issue related to the garment line. The text references costs and potential actions by the involved parties.
CASH PAID for horses and mules. Also buying beesides horse hides, green dry bone, rubber, and tin. No details on location or dates. A sales notice from W. C. Garten hints at strong market prices.
An advertisement touts DeWins Which fst Salve as a unique remedy that stops pain and heals wounds, claiming it cures eczema and prevents blood poisoning. It warns of counterfeits and cites a baby case treated by physicians, with dramatic language and sensational claims.
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