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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
2
A garbled mosaic of notes on baseball schedules prices and public life in Indiana and beyond. Disjointed fragments reference college baseball, living costs Uncle Sam reform and a stray talk of markets hats and fare with stray mentions of July issues and Canadian notices.
The readable fragments reference a dated cultural note with slang and instrument phrases. It mentions a sound of a four string instrument and a sequence of letters resembling a cipher. The overall meaning remains unclear due to garbled OCR text.
The piece argues that despite strong domestic capacity and global standing, the United States still borrows abroad as other nations seek American investments for higher returns. It notes abundant resources and business opportunities, while older nations see limited profits at home and favor foreign capital.
Rear Admiral William P. Potter argues for a younger entry age to improve career progression in the Navy. He cites delayed command advancement and looming retirements as the main public interest issues fueling the proposal.
A Gotham judge rules that calling a neighbor’s wife and daughter cats is not actionable. The piece mocks the idea that a gentleman could fear losing such “privilege” and quips about coming up to the scratch.
A Missouri gentleman demands access to the supposed sore altar of roses presented to President Monroe for the Japanese government. He insists on being allowed to smell the roses rather than being shown them.
The Soo branch wreck of Canadian Pacific No. 10 near the Spanish River bridge 38 miles from Sudbury Ont costs many lives. Thirty bodies recovered, many more believed buried, with divers in the river and a search of the river bed planned. Conductor Thomas Reynolds credited for saving eight passengers as the doomed train plunged into the ice filled water and fire broke out.
A Smithsonian African expedition report from Rhino Camp in Wadelai Congo notes Col Roosevelt killed three rhinoceros bulls and two cows and other game. A grass fire threatened the camp on the second day but was contained by the crew’s efforts.
J and P Coats thread mills in Pawtucket Rhode Island close after strike affecting two of six factories. Company posted notices to shut down premises and halt operations due to labor action.
In Concordia Kansas prisoners at Cloud county jail have refused to work on county roads and face an ultimatum to crack rock or starve as authorities sequence a punitive response to the strike.
In Galveston Texas the longtime valet Jones, tied to the Rice murder in New York, has returned after years on the run. Detectives seek his sworn statement while Patrick poised to seize any testimony likely to clear him or prompt new action. প্রস
Pittsburg man Harry Colflesh aged 66 died at his brother’s home in North McKeesport after attempting to cut a turkey’s head on Christmas Eve. He was knocked down stairs in a struggle, suffering multiple broken ribs and internal injuries.
James Nugent announces Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University will be foremost for the Democratic nomination for president in 1912 in New Jersey. The statement issued here confirms support by the state committee chaired by Nugent.
New York City reports more than 500000 dollars in prize money will be offered this year for aviation meets under the International Aeronautical Federation. The awards aim to stimulate early flight development and competition.
Newark reports that Snead, husband of Ocey Snead, plans to return from Canada to testify against his brother in law, while Mrs. Snead and her two sisters await trial over the death of Mrs. Snead. Dr. Hicks said stomach contents suggest foul play.
The rivers and harbors committee favors a permanent 12 foot Missouri River channel between Swensas City and St Louis. Capt I E H Schule of Army Engineers in Ivanas City leads river work. Estimated cost about 1 606 000 will be requested in the upcoming rivers and harbors bill to start the project.
Commissioner Ed wards of the street cleaning department sought $425,000 from the board of estimates to cover snow removal bills to Gate. The board had already provided over $600,000, pushing the total to upward of $1,006,400 for two snowfalls. The city faced streets a foot deep in snow.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania the prized Lady Washington Orpington hen at the Scranton show laid an egg valued at $12,000 that was stolen from the coop while a special officer watched. Owner F O Megarges offered a $20 reward for the egg’s return but holds little hope of recovery.
Albert T. Patrick, serving a life term for the murder of William Marsh Rice, filed in the New York appellate division a writ of habeas corpus to appear and resist his disbarment action brought by the bar association.
The Little Rock city council awarded Pulaski Gas a 30 year franchise. The company pays the city a $10,000 bonus and agrees to supply natural gas with 30 to 40 vents per 1000 feet of service.
A petition signed by one thousand employes in the wood working department of the Louisville and Nashville shops was presented to the company asking for a ten percent wage increase.
A steamer with passengers along the Ohio River neared the danger line near Evansville Indiana as floodwaters swept 30 miles downstream. A boat carrying three men and one woman signaled distress but could not land and rescue attempts failed. The fate of the three men and another crew member is believed to be drowned. The John R Lowrey passed up river with freight and passengers while rescue plans were hindered by the rapid current.
A houseboat moored near Camp Street on the river overflowed as floodwaters rose and swept five occupants from their beds. Edward Lassen and family were rescued by rope from the bridge as Mrs Lassen, clutching her baby, called for help with Edward Brown and his sons aiding the perilous ascent.
In Coffeyville, Kansas, a roof collapse during roof repairs at the MacWinley school building prompted a fire drill. About 350 children calmly evacuated from their rooms and none were hurt, as workers repaired the roof above.
Albany report says senator Jothan P. Allds faces a direct bribery accusation from colleague Ben Conger. Conger asserts Allds accepted bribes while chairing the assembly Ways and Means Committee before 1905.
Willie Bren nan, a schoolboy, was killed when an oil tank car exploded in the railroad yards of Minneapolis. He was on his way to school and was thrown about 75 feet, suffering fatal mangling.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania 1200 workers at No 5 colliery of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company went back to work on Wednesday after a strike that began Tuesday over a docking boss petition. The company agreed to grant the request.
Burglars entered Potter Jewelry in Hannibal Missouri and stole about 400 dollars worth of jewelry including 18 watches and several rings. An entrance was gained by cutting through the plate glass window.
In Coffeyville Kansas the roof of a public school building collapsed trapping students and staff. One person died and three were injured as panic spread among the children during the incident.
Noted physician's remedy claims to cure colds and coughs using glycerine pine and whiskey. Instructions urge druggists to stock or source Concentrated Pine in half ounce vials labeled Concentrated and to shake bottle before use every four hours. The formula allegedly cured hundreds locally last winter.
Jones proclaims love while Miss Heiress Tottle counters she is worth millions. Their verbal exchange highlights a clash of romance and money in a witty, dramatic moment.
The piece argues that Britain purchases large quantities of Quaker Oats from the United States while contrasting eating habits in Europe with American innovation. It asserts American oatmeal quality and manufacturing improvements have boosted foreign trade and highlights Quaker Oats as leading in cleanliness and flavor.
In a garbled 19th century passage a vig ein iomesman interacts with aashager of the eropresiment bureau. The dialog hints at a neighborly request and a tense domestic moment with references to Minna and Peter as voices attempt to interpret the scene.
A four year old cat from Soacrtuss street caused a disruption as it visited a neighbor seeking milk. In a surreal moment the cat returned home with an odd prop and a calm demeanor, then uttered a cryptic line about thawing out until spring, leaving onlookers puzzled.
A garbled OCR fragment references Roosevelt praising a kangaroo and a remark about a woman and a mouse. The text is incoherent with misread words and lacks clear event or context. No verifiable facts or names beyond Roosevelt appear.
A brief, garbled exchange shows Jack studying my countenance and Bell reacting with mention of a red face as the moment ends.
Knicker New brooms sweep clean as Booker Will introduces new vacuums in a restatement of housekeeping progress. The playful copy contrasts old and new brands in a light feature tone.
A historical brief notes that ongoing sleeplessness causes distress and mood decline without timely remedies. It outlines sleep deprivation effects and hints at remedies like routine, environment, and medical advice without sensational detail.
A Topeka resident recounts that coffee caused insomnia nervousness and dyspepsia. She quit coffee and switched to Postum noting rapid improvement sleep digestion and overall well being over five years. She credits Postum with her recovery and recommends reading The Road to Wellville.
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