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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
6
The local poultry show featured bantam cocks and many breeds including Wyandottes and Anconas. J M Hinchman presented a new three of chickens named Wyanconus, with attendees like J D Richardson and postmaster Mr Weimer visiting to discuss birds.
An Indian bureau officer recounts a Duluth timberman Hanley directing a large drive on the St Croix near Taylor’s Falls. During the jam, Hanley urged Indians and white workers to break the jam for newspaper fame, prompting a quip about “Six Indians dead in paper.”
A fragment recalls a steamer voyage abroad where a man tells a tale and someone admits swallowing a story as part of a larger set of repeated experiences. The dialogue hints at shared memories and casual disbelief aboard ship.
Local notes report visits by Atty A T Mayfield and others, poultry show attendance, coal and wall paper sales, and various community happenings in and around Elnora, Burns City, and Odon. Several residents travel for meetings, visits, and commerce. items include hay, worm destroyer tonic, and Rexall Drug Store sales.
Notice states the firm Payne & Stotts has dissolved and Pavey takes over the entire business. All book accounts are payable to Mrs J M Stotts and will be left at the store for collection for 30 days. D Payne.
A New York hotel keeper offers a visitor’s card of cautions for travel in big cities. It covers security tips about watches and money, wary dealings with strangers, gun safety, and cautious but not paranoid exploration of unfamiliar areas. The advice aims to help guests from various towns navigate urban risk without stereotyping residents.
A clergyman visited a tippler in his flock and cautioned him against excessive drinking. The man recalled his doctor had prescribed liquor, and the minister asked if it helped. The tippler replied that since receiving a key a week ago he could hardly fit it, and now carries it about the room.
The Christian Endeavor announces a Thursday 7 90 meeting and a Sunday program at 2 00 p m. at Sibley School with morning lessons and evening topic Friendship The Sad Failure of a Great Man led by Rev Allen C Trusty pastor.
At a recent bank meeting the First National Bank of this city announced officers and directors. President A A Lane, Vice President J M Winkelpleck, Cashier B D Smiley, Assistant Cashier Flossy Winkelpleck, Bookkeeper Bradie York, Directors W C Garten J M Winkerpleck H H Crooke B D Smiley A A Lane.
The Munday Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching with Lord supper by Supt W S Biddle at 7 30. Junior League meets 2 00. Quarterly conference Monday 2 30 Epworth League Wednesday 7 00 Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 00 Choir practice Friday 7 00. Mr and Mrs W R Neeremer returned from visits to Washington Vincennes and Indianapolis. Mrs Claude Ragle went to Indianapolis to visit her ill sister Miss Alma Helm.
A Lisbon wedding anecdote prompts a columnist to deride old royalty gifts while contrasting European courted finery with American wealth. The editor jokes about napkin rings and says rich Americans consume fresh linens and daily wardrobe changes, scoffing at regal keepsakes.
The author argues slang is inevitable across ages from schoolchildren to college students. Rather than condemn it, educators should guide it through satire and gentle tolerance. Good slang, if witty and expressive, can become lasting English, while tasteless slang should be discouraged.
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