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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
8
The Soest witch trials in Westphalia reveal a long Delusion with wehmgericht courts. Records show condemned witches had locks of red hair on trial pages.
A 1790 Bavaria experiment sought to solve tramp and crime problems. Count Rumford deployed four cavalry regiments to capture undesirables and set them to work in state established factories. Through kindness, rewards, and oversight he transformed many into productive citizens, earning widespread public admiration in Munich.
The sermon portrays John the Baptist as a powerful reformer facing the hypocritical rulers of Judea and Jerusalem. It recounts his role as preparer for the Messiah, his contrast with affluent auditors, and Jesus seeking baptism to fulfill righteousness in a grand theophany-like awakening.
An Italian newspaper recounts a lawsuit in a Russian city where German is the prevailing language. One man sought 59 rubles claiming a debtor would repay on St Henry's day, but as no such saint exists in the Russian Orthodox church the judge ruled the debt be returned on All Saints' Day.
A man named Mr. Ferguson, about to leave for church on a rainy day, insists on not borrowing an umbrella from neighbors the Thompsons because he deems it wrong to borrow on Sundays. He decides to purchase a new umbrella to atone for his earlier carelessness.
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A sermon extols prophets who call Israel to account and prepare for the Messiah. It praises John the Baptist’s revival, emphasizes public accountability, and urges leaders to be real and practical, hitching their wagon to a steadfast cause.
Notice to all with business with Van Buren township that Hiram Sims trustee will be in his office at the Rogiesville post office on Saturdays each week to conduct official duties and handle inquiries.
The trustee of Madison Township TI will be at the office or about town every Friday to conduct township business, inviting all interested parties to attend.
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