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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1891
Page
2
Y Howard Crooke president G T Mulford cashier Harry Crooke agt cashier offer collections on all points in the CU. They deal in foreign and domestic exchange and issue drafts on European cities. They provide certificates of deposits and assist patrons with investments. Short time loans and long term real estate loans of 100100.00 available at low rates.
Hon William Windom secretary of the treasury died suddenly of heart failure in New York Thursday night Judge William Alfred Peffer editor of the Kansas Farmer was chosen Tuesday to succeed John J Ingalls United States Senator from the Grasshopper state
The Grand Jury 16 remains in session at the close of its fourth week of deliberations. It is expected to conclude its work today and then proceed to the next term of the Circuit Court.
The Closure resolution was defeated in the Senate on Monday by 8 to 34. The result practically defeats the federal election bill and undermines fair and honest elections in many states.
The seven Republican senators who joined Democrats to defeat the election bill are condemned as betrayers of GOP principles. They should be expelled from the party and seek their rewards from the Democrats in the future. Politically they are dead and will soon be buried in party records.
A group of individuals referred to as the whiskey men are accused of buying whisky at drug stores for men who cannot purchase it themselves. They claim it is for medicine and then mock the drinkers as they fall into calamity. The practice faces ridicule and possible dismissal if not stopped.
Mr B Kendall of Elmore township visited the city Tuesday displaying a patent fence praised for dep noia reliability and durability. The fence requires no posts or nails and little labor, sits atop the ground and is hurricane proof, offering farmers a superior fencing option. Kendall plans to sell farm rights.
The article notes improved cross street access after the Spring Street crossing and mud path repairs to the depot. It argues for a north side Mill Street walkway from Spring to opposite the depot and a cross to the platform to provide a safer, more convenient route and additional accommodations.
The Journal responds to claims of bias over the Euclid post office matter. It states it reported only what it heard and saw, citing the Indianapolis Journal noting A. G. Laughlin’s appointment as Farlen postmaster, and explains it did not intend to oppose Euclid’s interests.
The article argues for improved state and county roads in Davie county and across Indiana. It asserts that modern highways are essential for progress, economic value, and population growth, noting current neglect and urging action to adopt a better road system.
The public recognizes the value of first class roads equal to education and tariffs but grows dormant. Citizens urge ongoing advocacy to improve roads so the county can match any in the state and benefit all tax payers and the needy alike.
A dose of Simmons Liver Regulator taken daily will relieve and prevent indigestion by aiding digestion and stomach comfort.
During a rehearsal of a High School Comedy Company play, actor Scott Alexander was cuffed to imitate a scene. The props failed when the fake handcuffs broke, leaving Alexander handcuffed until a blacksmith removed them with a file.
The report describes affections of the bowels, common in children, being cured by Simmons Liver Regulator, a patent medicine promoted as a remedy. The item notes the remedy's effectiveness and its use among families seeking relief from stomach and intestinal issues.
Sixty eight years ago Tuesday Uncle Joe Sommers was born. His North Spring Street home hosted a surprise birthday barbecue with over forty relatives and friends. He received several valuable presents and enjoyed a memorable feast before the day he “passes over the river.”
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a purer medicine that cures liver and kidney ailments, clears pimples boils and impure blood, drives malaria from the system and prevents fevers, and treats headache constipation and indigestion with a satisfaction guarantee and prices 50 cents to 1.00 at Stox’s drugstore.
If you are out of coal you can get good black coal from Lesville Bank delivered to your coal house for 9 cents per bushel. Leave your name at the post office with T. J. Nubbard.
Daily Sunday and Weekly Home and Foreign Events claim full coverage with correspondents in every town. The Journal touts accuracy and reliability while remaining Republican in politics, pledging news without bias and to improve market reports and service.
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