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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
2
A fragment from a Odon Indiana paper lists subscription terms and contact details for Wilson C. Myers, editor. It then critiques William Jennings Bryan on independence and declares editorials about Bryanism, fisheries permits, and political corruption. The text references political campaigns, anti Bryan rhetoric, and racial tensions in Mississippi towns.
A noisy ad copy on bargains and advertising columns contrasts with a wheat harvest note stating 10000 new self binders needed this year. It mentions Coroner C E Trainor and Washington duties, plus trustee actions affecting Northwest township voters.
The piece opens with playful summer verse about heat and fruit followed by a sensational note: a fifty year old Oklahoma preacher with eighteen children elopes with an eighteen year old girl. A famous statesman’s quip on beauty closes the fragment, praising inner grace over outward looks.
Thomas J. Hays of Washington township marries Mrs. Malinda J. Malone of Elvora in a Sunday ceremony at Washington. Hays is a prominent local farmer, while the bride is the widow of Wesley Malone a well known stock dealer. Friends in Elnora and Newberry will be pleased by the news from ElNora News.
Bedford merchants at a meeting decided to discharge all their clerks and import another lot. They claim the clerks ceded a uscion and led the early closing movement while seeking higher wages. The action caused a great sensation locally.
Train travelers heard a cry and Jerry Phiades the sheriff led a search. A huge alligator seized a child, chewed, then releasing after a struggle near the river gate. The 12 foot gator, possibly agitated by nearby habitat, dropped the child unharmed.
Report notes Emperor Widen often carries little money and borrows from others during hunts and at festivals. only Christmas Eve walks near the palace see him handing out money to deservers, especially children and old soldiers. The article also mentions a brain study by Dr. Phelps and Philadelphia needlework marvels depicting American history.
A local Fourth of July observance drew a sizable crowd with a morning parade of about thirty vehicles headed by the S. I. band. Decorations featured Hayes & Pickett and Henderson & Ward displays while Rev. C Ho Buch anan and Rev. John Sreten spoke. The day ended with a balloon ascent and general praise for the organizers.
Isis Ross nineteen daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Ross died Saturday night at home in Westphalia of typhoid fever and nervous prostration after a lengthy illness She is survived by her parents two sisters and three brothers Funeral services were held Tuesday at Sundsvvern by Rev J J Johnson M E church The notice also advertises the August Designer issue featuring millinery and fashions
Loogootee Tribune notes Prof W RoH zhton who was elected superintendent of Loogootee schools for the coming year has resigned. Citizens of Connersville offered inducements to retain his services, and no successor is set unless Prof McConnell agrees to stay another year.
A Dutchman speaks to his dog in rustic dialect describing a chaotic night routine. He lists tasks in a humorous stream of phrases such as bed, clock, cat, baby, wakeful wife, fire, kettle, and breakfast while the dog remains merely a dog observer.
Local plea asks readers to mention the journal when they make purchases and to note the advertisers who sponsor the paper. The note expresses gratitude for reader support and highlights the value of ads to the publication.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses cholera in infants and references doctors and treatments, with garbled typography and incomplete sentences. No coherent event or identification of people, places, or dates can be established from the readable portions.
An 19th century ad touts German Syrup as a universal remedy for throat and lung ailments including coughs, bronchitis, and consumption. It claims to ease night coughing and provide swift relief, noting the 23 cent size now available and that it is sold by all druggists.
In Fliocernee at the Tergoin theater during the London Mach Me closes Germania a well known French horn performer Carlo Bulli collapsed and died of an apparent stroke after a performance.
A guest describes a disturbingly dramatic entrance by a man claiming to be the devil at a Georgia hotel during breakfast. Some guests fled while one man calmly seated him, asking him to tackle a steak first as a test of nerve amid the tense moment.
A garbled OCR passage shows Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonite bottle claim with No Cure No Pay and 50 c price, a weary editor quote about death, a Liver and Stool regulation claim for Chamblielie’s Tablets, and a brief note on an English jury verdict of guilty with doubt.
The Democrat notes Sullivan County plans a congressional candidate next year and hints Daviess and Greene counties may field contenders. It suggests Miers faces a tough path if renominated, with possible changes ahead as the year unfolds.
Engineer Montgomery and the viewers filed with the county auditor the estimated cost for a 0.25 mile Barr township rock road improvement. The project totals about $39.9859 including survey, printing and a special election. Roads will use crushed limestone two to nine inches deep with rock screenings as a cover.
A torn excerpt mentions Ghainine Tablets and a laxative phrase, with an unclear signature on wool. It references aid and lending expectations, but the text remains garbled and partly unreadable.
The notice lists ULS mail activities with times for receiving and dispatching general mail and locked pouches. It notes money order window closing at 6 PM and provides staff references such as G. D. Abraham, P. M. and general operating hours throughout the day.
Public notice announces bid specifications and related details for Madison Township in Daviess County Indiana. The notice lists John Mumaw as Township Trustee and is dated June 20, 190.
An old advertisement touts Joe Gobbie’s Bolus Calf remedy for rheumatic pain and liver kidney debility claiming quick relief with few bones cured. It markets Chamberlain's Pain Balm and liniment for cuts bruises burns and poison prevention and urges sale by Z Webster Drugger.
The notice states bids may be rejected at Orion School and identifies officers A Dicketry res, A A Lane Sec, with language about reserved rights and bid qualification. The fragmentary text lists names and roles related to the filing.
A fragment indicates a company or mall announcing the largest sale in its history due to a major event or clearance. Details are unclear but the emphasis is on unprecedented consumer interest and significant discounts.
A damaged line hints at fate pursuing someone through years with an implied conflict. The fragment mentions being chased by fate and personal struggle across time, but lacks clear names, places, or events to specify.
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