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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
3
A war story unfolds in Washington where US and Japan edge toward conflict. Guy Hillier and Norma Roberts face a torn love amid criticism of government preparedness as rumors of war sweep streets and newsboys cry Extry War.
War erupts as Japan declares war on the United States and seizes the Philippines, with Manila surrender and naval orders sending US vessels home. Ambassadors and officials scramble for information while Guy Hillier and Norma face personal peril as Britain foots the line and a secret mission heads toward Cuba.
A lighthearted scene shows He Darling seeking to woo Mr. Munn by asking to marry his daughter with a playful dodge as a reply.
A brief medical note describes a severe hand condition with raw and scaly skin, itching and burning, inability to move thumbs, and painful cracking preventing sleep, indicating urgent treatment needed.
Walter H. Cox of 16 Somerset Street Boston describes severe itching burning and cracking from eczema. He used doctor treatments without relief, then Cuticura Remedies cured him in one month. Statement dated September 23 1908 from Potter Drug & Chemical Corp Boston.
A quip notes farmers oppose women golfers for hairpins and hatpins dropped on greens. A man jokes that grazing livestock could ingest the pins, harming their health, while women players are blamed for the mess.
An invalid's friend visits Bill to lift his spirits with flahrs and humor. He jokes about flowers for a wreath and notes the plain room, then quips about the staircase to a coffin, ending with a light-hearted, bracing tone.
A lady asks the portrait artist to make her mouth appear small though it is large. The artist politely offers to leave the mouth out altogether if desired. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript with a light, humorous tone about portraiture preferences.
The Boston Transcript notes Scott-So Rawson has chosen the pulpit over law. The writer recalls his doubt about which path to take and hints at a decision turning point.
A witty exchange hints the heiress has tied her fortune to a lumber venture by marrying a man connected to the business, described humorously as a wooden man. The dialogue suggests a strategic alliance through marriage rather than direct wealth transfer.
A witty quip on sleepless nights compares wakefulness to a hat that lacks a nap. The exchange frames insomnia with a playful riddle about headwear and rest.
A rural exchange shows Dut and Egbert speaking to their father about chores. The father notes the graiss and the boys admit sharpening the liwa vnower has made grass cutting harder, hinting at household labor dynamics and humor.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip complains about oversized hats dominating attention in public settings. The joke pivots on tolerance for height and width of headwear, jokingly implying irritation at fashion excess.
A jokey exchange where a teacher asks about a killing and a man replies with a holiday as the answer. The snippet shows a childlike pun about death and a holiday, reflecting a humorous classroom moment.
Nelle teases a shy suitor comparing him to an hour glass as Belle notes the more time he gets the less sand he has. The exchange highlights their playful banter about his courage to propose.
A man moans the name of a jilted lover and asks a doctor to tell her cruelty killed him. The doctor debunks the claim, noting the heart is fine and the liver is the real problem in this sharp French joke.
A French astronomy paper presents two photographs showing earthlight illuminating the moon. Taken by M. Quenisset at Juvisy observatory, the images aim to prove the Earth’s reflected light on lunar surfaces beyond theoretical expectation.
The term grasshopper describes husbands who handle all home duties when wives holiday at the seaside. Domestic servants are scarce in western Australia, forcing wives to recuperate by the coast and leaving husbands to cook and manage the household. The coinage links to the better known grass widow.
Leading tuberculosis specialists including Dr. S. A. Knopf Dr. Frank Billings Dr. Vincent Bowditch Dr. Lawrence Flick and Dr. Edward Trudeau state alcohol has never cured and never will cure consumption. It may prevent or slow recovery instead.
A pickpocket removes a wallet from an old man on a street car. In a secluded spot he uncovers a wrapped bundle and reveals a card inside reading Young man Give Up Your Career of Crime Nothing In It. The incident highlights a warning about crime and temptation.
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