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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
7
A fragmentary historical account cites Harrison and Spurfn discussing ancient coastal defenses. It notes a practice of condemning and staking in breach locations when walls near the sea decayed, leaving a remnant of the old wall as a marker for rebuilt defenses.
The article surveys how hair shaped law from ancient times to early modern periods. It notes beard and hair as symbols of rights, oaths, punishment, and status, including restrictions on servants and slaves, and mentions cat hair’s alleged venom and old superstitions.
A fragment discusses vinegar’s reputed antiseptic properties during the London plague and mentions a couple profiting from nursing the wealthy. It also recalls older folk remedies such as gargling with salt and pepper, reflecting varied home practices.
Regular correspondent reports on visits and sick lists, wife and neighbor chatter, and local officials. Notables include Rev Pryor revival prospects, Republican precinct meeting results, a chimney fire at F B Garrett’s house, and coal mining contract near No 7 school in Madison township.
Regular correspondent items recount visits of Ed and Fred Jacobs to grandfather Rev Thos Wadsworth south of town. Mrs Harve Garten returns from Indianapolis trip to visit daughter. John Stout returns to Elnora after staying with Oliver Stout. A mare at Curtis Riggins’ farm nearly entangled in a manger but was saved by Riggins. Kate Shrum visits sister Mrs S B Elrod then returns to Salem. A fierce storm hits Monday afternoon with rain hail wind thunder and lightning. H J Williams and E C Dyal travel to Tennessee to inspect land for Modern Woodmen of America. Oscar Sterling remains ill near his parents. Uncle Dave Riggins’ health improves, now 143 lbs from 110 lbs. J M Winklepleck reportedly sold coal mine to brother J G Winklepleck. Coal diggers meet near Jacob Zigler’s to clear a blocked coal road. Fred Winklepleck and wife visit Dan Kelsey. Rev Snyder of Odon conducts meetings at the U B church since Jan 8. Walter Sims and wife welcome a son born Friday Jan 13. Colds are plaguing locals. Elsie Wadsworth visits Maud Stuckey. Milton Nugent comes from Elnora to substitute for J A Sims in the school while he campaigns for county assessor. Albert Singleton returns from visit to Levit, Rood station agent.
A historical report details the tropical African flying frog described by Bischoff during an equatorial expedition. It notes five toes on hind feet forming fourteen air membranes, with wide webbing functioning as wings and bursts of flight reaching about ten feet per second for ten to fifteen seconds.
The column records various local updates for residents. Mentions include James Walls's ill eleven year old daughter, Mr and Mrs Mathews visiting Wm Lutze, May Walls returning from a visit with her sister and friends, Susie Stout and her daughter visiting El nora relatives, Erowery and family with Chas Plum mer and family at John Ice's, and Uncle Jacob Crecelius improving.
The Right Rev Richard H Wilmer once bishop of Alabama drew laughs with a quiet quip about angels lacking beards He said men would not be in heaven without a shave and joked about making angels from women in a playful remark during a sermon or talk
A first person reminiscence follows a highwayman in Kansas and Missouri who robs and befriends a traveling writer. The encounter shifts to Fort Smith where the narrator meets a condemned editor of the Echo, who reveals his fate and offers editorial advice for a death notice and a future column.
A historical overview of running the gantlet as a corporal punishment in military contexts. Sources trace the practice to Grose and early 17th century notices, describing a naked offender passing between ranks while soldiers strike with switches, under supervision of sergeants and provost marshals.
A New York wedding featured bridesmaids representing different nationalities and each toasting the bride in her language. An English guest escaped with a gag gift of gold bangles after declaring silence is golden. In Dol Normandie a guitarist sang praises to the bride then her store, prompting guests to eject him. A sharpshooter defaced the wall with the bride’s name in bullets. A German music hall act balanced on a table and glassware for entertainment, ending in a strained scene.
A famed sculpture group miscaptioned as Adam and Eve after leaving Eden The piece is tagged “Motherness” by an attentive placard error A sleeping nymph by a renowned sculptor also caused a catalogue misprint triggering Glasgow shock A Sunday school boy recounted Elijah’s ascent and the Red Sea division with a humorous twist.
An American recalls asking for Hare's Walks In London in a Strand shop. The clerk brings two volumes, and the man jokes about parting Hare in the middle. A week later the same clerk laughs at the gag, calling it capital. London Tit-Bits notes the scene.
Percy speaks timidly to Miss Helen hoping to ask a question but senses refusal in her eyes. The exchange turns playful as he presses, she retorts with demure restraint, and a last moment of unwanted closeness prompts a sharp rebuke.
A dialogue reveals a pending wedding invite amid family anger over the chosen partner. One party fears being barred from attending due to the relatives' fierce reaction to the match.
A fragment shows a character asking about admirer count for blonds and brunettes. The other suggests Miss Turner has experience in both roles, reflecting a debate on romance and artistic spirit within the couple.
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