Concrete street debate favors brick over plank
Local clash over paving favors brick as four points back brick construction while one backs wooden plank. The old boards are replaced with brick to settle the dispute.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
2
Local clash over paving favors brick as four points back brick construction while one backs wooden plank. The old boards are replaced with brick to settle the dispute.
Fragmentary OCR cites free silver as a cause for the poor with candidates occupying top floors of costly hotels in Chiesco. The piece mentions a One-Minute Cough remedy and a brief quip about spring, with references to WL Sto in a garbled text.
The passage advocates improved rural life as a common aim for farmers and all interested in agriculture slighting cost concerns. It emphasizes sensible homes, water living, and quality farm products from the great industry, mentioning republican lines.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions crops, oats harvest, a Evansville event, and various garbled names and places. The readable items include notes on plums, a dream of Glover, and a Captain Giarten, but most of the text is indecipherable. No coherent event or clear story emerges.
Fragmented OCR text describes community events including prize winnings and conversations about table races. Mentions storms disrupting proceedings and cash prizes amid a noisy gathering. Names and details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
A fragmented passage outlines Republican platform aims including independence from Cuba, tariff protection, veterans’ benefits, national arbitration and Alaska representation, territorial expansion, harbor improvements, home rule, and women’s rights. The text advocates a vigorous foreign policy and noninterference in Western Hemisphere nations while pledging protection for American citizens.
An advertisement touts a blood purifier tonic claiming to restore strength and vigor by using Sarsapatula and Foley. It references a Trisul size 0c preparation as the featured product.
Notice is given that the executor of Gotlieb Byer deceased will sell at private sale in Van Tince n township Isid County State on Saturday the Sth day of July 18th the personal property of the estate including a fire proof safe bed and Bedding. Sale at dawn. Terms cash in hand. Six months for balance with interest.
Mrs Radie Noch of this place contracted cholera like illness while visiting. She drank berry cordial and tea with sugar then felt relief after treatment. The incident notes a nurse and doctors assisting and mentions recovery for others tied to the household.
A reader describes a self improvement scheme claiming a woman can earn money selling a cheap domestic dish washer. The ad promises rapid profits from home sales, urges contact with The Morsatouay tted Washer Co in St. Louis for details, and asserts easy customer appeal and day rates.
Fragmentary text mentions Dr Tachaway and a Dearborn street address in Chicago with references to pecuniary matters and a central dispute. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the garbled content.
A fire damaged a residence with insured coverage, causing property loss and minor injuries to a resident. The chaotic scene involved multiple neighbors and an affected family, with authorities investigating the cause and ensuring nearby homes were safe.
A garbled preview notes Republican candidates Prescott and Veep in a postmark style jumble. It references journal editors, endorsements, and a sales pitch for a book with mailing details and pricing from The Arcade, Cleveland.
The report summarizes McCleary arguing against 1892 silver law and condemning free coinage as harming American wages. It cites his analysis of gold and silver ratios, Spanish and French monetary history, and a critique of protectionist positions tied to Pennsylvania politics. The piece notes the Baltimore Sun as the source.
Fragmented remarks critique alleged theft from creditors and ponder a policy of confiscation. The speaker links honesty to moral finance, arguing free silver and repudiation would harm creditors, while condemning selfish motives behind political advantage.
Advertises subscriptions to The Cincinnati Enquirer Indianapolis Star Toledo Blade and other leading papers. Encourages readers to keep up with campaigns this year and not fall behind rivals by subscribing to national newspapers via the Journal or Tribune offices.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a public notice offering to work at once. It mentions distribution of copies to towns and lists a 3 Rose Street New York address. Names and further details are unclear due to garbled text.
The ad urges using Scott’s Emulsion during warm weather to heal a weak throat cough and bronchial trouble and to strengthen the body. It warns against chest weakness and wasting and promotes continued use through the season. It notes price at 60 cents and $2.00 per bottle.
The Evansville Rochen Boal Road introduces season tickets with low rates for Saturday and Sunday travel. Sunday excursions return Monday. For details contact A. L. Jay or H. H. Roseman in Evansville. Also info from A. L. Jay at Oden Indiana and I. H. Roseman, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
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