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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
4
Mrs Nellis Quillon of Muskegon Michigan describes years of pain and unsuccessful treatments. She credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with relief and strength after four bottles. She continues using the remedy and can work at home and in a factory.
Under Lincoln Nebraska leadership led by Mrs. J E Baird thousands of American Legion Auxiliary members supported the national American Education week from December 3 to 9. The effort urged regular school visits and highlighted draft literacy findings as key reasons to boost youth education and playground facilities for physical exercise.
Stuart W. Cohen of the American Legion in St. Paul Minnesota trains homing pigeons since 1910. His birds have flown up to 14600 miles and assist forest fire prevention from a post in Tower Minnesota. A carrier pigeon sent to Virginia Minnesota returned with a damaged message and singed feathers, suggesting it crossed forest fires and was diverted two or three hundred miles from its course. Cohen served much of his army time at Camp Forest Georgia.
Hanford MacNider former national commander of the American Legion plans to write about his feel of being a buck private in the Legion. The Iowa Legionnaire confirms he has returned to Mason City and will attend Legion meetings statewide, though his service record marks him for larger roles.
The United States Veterans' Bureau plans to train 50 young physicians in neuropsychiatry to care for World War veterans. Dr. Frank F. Hutchins announced a 176 lecture program plus 44 hours of clinical work across three courses. Participants will earn 166 dollars monthly during study and may join the reserve corps or civil service, with salaries starting at 3000 dollars a year. The first class began January 4 as nursing and therapy training also started.
Robert E. Bondy of St Louis increases his Red Cross role to director of war service. He comes from Columbus Ohio where he organized a vast war chest, and he has served as secretary treasurer in public welfare, a World War veteran, and a former Chicago Tribune reporter. Bondy represented Red Cross at a Legion adjutants meeting in Indianapolis.
Rafferty and Mac Pherson, two miners, shared a pipe mishap that killed Rafferty over a keg of powder. Mac asks a woman at the door if she is the widow, and she replies she is not Widow Rafferty, prompting Mac to offer a bet as he considers the situation.
A fragmented phrasing notes Eve did not present Adam with a box of cigars as a Christmas gift.
The first society of its kind in the world, the Chemical Society of Philadelphia, was founded in 1792 by James Woodhouse, marking a historic moment in chemical science.
Ad copy notes that Red Cross Ball Blue preserves cloths and towels whiteness until worn out, emphasizing spotless laundry results.
The Farm Life quip recalls a Christmas exchange about gifts that have not paid dividends. A parent mentions giving ten shares of Arizona Pete to their son last year and the son replies with the notices he has received on the intervening year.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin with hot Baths of Cuticura Soap and application of Cuticura Ointment. It also recommends using Cuticura Talcum powder for its fragrance as part of the indispensable toilet trio.
In a small Indiana town political maneuvering helped win a postmaster job for a village figure. He bragged of mastery but proved not a careful bookkeeper. His accounts spiraled into a mess before he prepared to resign. A friend urged supper, yet he claimed he was full of figures.
The City of London covers a little over one square mile with GTS acres, while the County of London spans 117 square miles. London is divided into 27 boroughs plus the City and Westminster. The City is governed by the city corporation, with the county council as the core body for the rest of London, formed in 1888, and Greater London elects 62 MPs to the House of Commons.
In a wry exchange the senator confirms forgiveness but warns the rival to avoid rekindling ties. He jokes that friendly behavior could bring another threat to his scalp. The remark showcases his cautious stance toward political adversaries.
A quoted quip notes that in Paris mutuals the divorce outcome is unclear with the line asking which of “them” obtained the divorce. The remark adds a wry cultural observation on social circles and relationships.
A meditation on land hunger framed as a timeless impulse driving settlers. The text blends historic figures and myths to argue the pioneer moves by a deep vision to possess land, beyond economics or sentiment, citing Sandys, Washington, veterans, and Touchstone's line as echoes of this drive.
A New York Sun fashion sketch notes silk nighties in a shop window with cat embroidered motifs over the tops. The playful felines in the design spark debate whether the touch is designer flair or flapper whimsy.
In a light exchange Hale jokes about marrying a wife like his roommate. Harry asks what the roommate does, and Hale describes daily habits. The roommate consistently helps with chores, such as bathing, shaving, dressing, and closing windows in winter to turn on the heat.
A sober man explains a failed attempt at agreement with his wife. He recalls saying he was worthy of her and she declaring him unworthy, then both yielding and still parting ways. The dialogue contrasts expectations with a humorous, unfinished resolution.
A neighbor asks Robbie about his father's contemplated remarriage and he quips that a man of his age should know better. The piece ends with advice on budgeting pay as you go and saving for a return ticket if attending the races.
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