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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
2
The column lists historical milestones from 1782 to 1903 including Daniel Webster birth, the trolley car patent, the first English Parliament, the smallpox vaccination milestone, the Panama Canal Treaty, a 17th century alliance, and California gold discovery. These entries highlight political, scientific, and exploratory milestones across years.
Word from Indianapolis reports Rene Thomas, winner of the 1914 Speedway 56 mile race, will ride again this year. Injuries from French army aviation service forced his discharge from further European war duty. Robert Laly, who rode with Thomas last year, will not be at Indianapolis this year as he was captured by Germans early in the war.
Marty C Burris by attorney E T Laughlin files for divorce from Martin Burris in civic court alleging abandonment and failure to support. The couple married February 22 1913 and separated March 1914. She seeks restoration of her former name Mary C Byrer.
Three year old Robart, son of hve and Mrs Johan Helm, fell at home Tuesday and sustained a broken arm. A physician treated the injury and reported the boy is recovering well.
The text offers practical instructions from ironing plaits on a dress to testing stiffness of cake with a fish, plus methods for handling upholstery and carpets. It suggests placing a flannel under waist linings, laying monk's cloth over worn carpets to form rug foundations, and using a dampened spoon to prevent cereal from sticking.
Deputy Surveyor John M. Wishop recounts Tennessee drinking schemes amid Prohibition. He notes umbrella handles holding nips, demijohns strapped to bodies, soft prohibition beer, blind tigers, and tricks like drawer busts and rooms with bottles. Chattanooga fuels wildcat distribution. moonshine rises again with enforcement stretched thin.
Townships plan an afternoon institute on February 20 with contests to draw patrons. I observed orderly classrooms with tidy dress, clean boards, well printed programs, organized books, proper discipline, careful recitations, and teacher control without prompting or threats. Tests and reports were regular, and pupils spoke more than teachers.
Fine location on Spring street with barn and outbuildings on a shaded lot. Odon Realty Co. lists price for five rooms on 2 acres near school and church with good water. Also 85 acres near Odon with buildings and clay soil offered by Olon Realty Co. Liberal terms. Possession anytime.
Advertises a small lot of home grown clover seed for sale by owner J. M. Winkelpleck. The notice notes the seed is of extra fine quality and available in limited quantity.
William Sweetenedlife comments on married life noting a year of harmony with Kate, claiming they have not shed a tear except for joy. The exchange centers on how a married man could quarrel with his wife.
The notice outlines Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 and evening service at 7 00. Epworth League meets Wednesday at 7 00 prayer meeting Thursday at 7 00 and choir practice Friday at 7 00. Preaching alternate Sundays at 3 o clock with special services starting Sunday evening January 4 aimed at revival. All are invited especially nonmembers.
The Christian Church announces schedule for Christian Endeavor Thursday at 7:00 Bible School Sunday 9:30 junior meeting 2:00 preaching morning and evening special music Sunday messages urge church attendance and moral reflection encouraging members to seek the Kingdom of God first and to reconcile with others.
The article argues that a good laying strain of pure bred poultry yields profit this winter, urging buyers to avoid drones and outdated hens, feed laying hens well, and limit to one breed. It emphasizes close culling to maintain high standards and warns against overbreeding.
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