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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1894
Page
2
Reported telephone and telegram swindlers call at farmhouses, rush in to deliver a telegram and then demand payment for the message, charging 50 cents and from 1 to 8 dollars for country delivery.
Fragmentary OCR text references expenditures of the president, attempts to set up governance, public sentiment, unemployment relief, and political blame. Several garbled phrases suggest discussion of economy, enterprises, soup factories, winter impact, and party politics.
Fragmentary OCR text references tax stairs and a state conference. It mentions assisters on a planned march and heat events at Gevitbes tpena and Ubiiterm rite. Limited identifiable names or dates are readable, making a precise summary difficult.
The readable lines describe a chaotic scene with a bus incident and a comparing view on public presentation. Key figures or places are not clearly named. the text remains fragmented and speculative.
An early health notice extols a cough remedy as prompt and effective, claiming it prevents pneumonia and outshines other medicines. The text mentions sale by a merchant and urges moderation and cheerfulness as general health guidance amid a winter illness context.
The article notes that Southern Indians lag behind northern Daviess County in improvements over the last decade. Land once marshy and nearly waterlogged is now selling from 59 to 640 dollars per acre. Qodon and Elnora have grown into bustling towns with strong business prospects, and the surrounding area has similarly developed into a thriving region.
The piece argues editors favor flawless typed manuscripts ready for print over messy drafts needing heavy editing. It contrasts timely polished work with piled up manuscripts awaiting correction and editorial labor before publication.
Fragmentary text discusses embezzlement schemes and allegations against an individual. It mentions spiritual speculation, poppet references, and possible double money gain. The narrative tone suggests a court or investigative context with debts and illicit use of funds.
Absata year age recounts a six week battle with la grippe. After trying remedies with little relief, he used Lily Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and recovered after a few days. He endorses the product and notes it is sold by Stoy in 60 and 60 cent bottles.
A city girl writes to a country friend about dreaming of becoming a farmer's wife and wandering the countryside. The reply counters with the gap between fantasy and daily farm work, noting chores, milking cows, and the rough routines that erode idealized field life.
A club offers 2 publications at a discount with New York Tribune partnership. Subscriptions for the Journal and weekly page leina club priced at 1.25, regular 82. Call or mail to subscribe. An unrelated ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a Ohio testimonial and 50 cent bottles sold by W Stroy.
A promotion from Popular Music Monthly requests names and addresses of three or more piano or organ performers with six cents postage to mail a copy of ten-piece full sheet music. The ad directs readers to Indianapolis Ind for subscription and mail of the Journal.
Advice on feeding bees in winter using sugar and honey substitutes. Mention of a new section box to prevent propolis dabbling, effects on prices, and the need for early bread chamber filling for surplus honey. Urges Madison township bee men to meet to discuss winter care and proper labeling and advertising for suppliers.
An elderly Berlin jeweler, in faultless attire, invaded Vanderbilt’s presence abroad to press a sale. He offered one tenth of a price for four stones matching in color and size, claiming to have five similar gems, and demanded an answer within two hours, testing Vanderbilt’s composure.
An article notes crows escalate in Kentucky during harsh winters, preying on rabbits and young animals, pecking at eyes of dead or dying creatures, and threatening nests. It describes their behavior, feeding on reptiles and birds, and difficulty finding food in severe cold.
Tie Peppies Restaurant advertises a complete lunch department with hot meals at all hours. It invites customers to drop by for roasted chicken, corned beef, dried beef, cheese, pies, cakes, bread, candies, cigars, and tobacco, promising to please patrons with quality offerings.
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