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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
2
Odon is a compact Indiana city with about 1500 residents on the Southern Indiana Railroad, twenty miles northeast of Washington. It boasts electric lights, sound homes, churches, a six room brick school, manufacturing works, nearby coal mines, a Normal School, and strong farming surroundings within four miles.
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The piece mocks Democratic choices and figures including Prince Tusa and William Jennings Bryan. It notes gold Democrats denouncing Bryan over Chicago platform edits and reports Rev. Sheldon declining a presidential bid with United Christians. The Prohibitionist ticket presses temperance, forecasting further party splits.
The text critiques wheat policy as a failure in some areas and a tremendous success in others. It suggests that blame for various issues falls on the administration and that some see divine aid in current conditions. The passage reflects polarized views about economic outcomes and leadership.
The Bedford Republican urges voters to support William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt and the Republican ticket in the next election. It criticizes Democrats as ineffective in national reform, urging the party to remain in opposition while the GOP drives development and growth.
A new beach 55 miles below Cape Nome has drawn 1,000 men to the Alaska coast. An estimated stretch 600 by 90 feet yielded about 475,000 in recent weeks, while a law in Arkansas targets women wearing stuffed birds with fines. A French inventor teams a bag portable bicycle in minutes, and France hosts a high society matchmaking trade to pair rich American brides with penniless men, taking large fees.
Sheriff Carothers chased L. D. Vickers after a peace warrant arrest near the courthouse. Vickers urged his horse to flee, leading to a dramatic pursuit that ended with Vickers disappearing in the night and leaving the sheriff to recover the abandoned horse near Dover Hill.
John McNeeley admitted guilt Monday on two larceny charges. Judge Houghton sentenced him to from two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He had previously attempted an escape by digging through a jail brick wall with two others.
The London Mail notes two delicacies ostrich farmers avoid serving ostrich soup and ostrich steak. It explains the bird’s nearly all bone body and muscular legs that yield rich soup, while bones and limbs invite care as owners face costly losses from fights and accidents.
Advertisement claims the product cures headaches and nervous symptoms by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. It promises easy use and a money back guarantee, selling for 95 cents through Webster the Druggist.
A fragment from a periodical ridicules popular beliefs among educated Chinese in North China. It imagines kingdoms where inhabitants are pigmice, giants, or all women, and a realm where each person has a hole through the body for carrying by poles.
An English artilleryman questions the claimed effects of lyddite shells, noting they are designed for naval use and to explode after penetrating armour. He states they will not detonate on impact unless striking a specific target.
An advertisement offers a free sample bottle of Boechee a German Syrup to any adult with a cold settled on the breast bronchitis or lung trouble who visits Gants Bros. Only one bottle per person and no samples to children without parental order. The notice contains typographical errors and truncated phrases.
Randle S. Jarvis applies to operate a saloon at Big Ben's Saloon Building on Spring Street in Odon, with liquor sales in quantities, on premises, plus lunches and cigars. The front room measures 32.5 by 20.5 feet, located at the north end of Lots 2 and 3 in the original town plat of Clarksburg now Odon, Daviess County, Indiana.
Amanda M Langhilin and others sue Malinda C Woodruff et al in Daviess Circuit Court notice of public sale by commissioner at Laughlin Laughlin law office Oden Indiana on August 2 1 10 listing multiple parcels in Daviess Martin and Spalding counties including sections 25 26 and townships 5n 5w with Lots 1 2 in Bleck 3 Harvey Sonley addition Giron and Bun City. Terms: one third cash and two thirds in 9 and 18 months with 6 206 percent interest and security by deed of trust. Sale starts at 1 0 o'clock p m ET.
Sealed bids will be received until 2 p.m. July 14 1900 by the township trustee of Madison Farrness County Indiana for the construction of a one room brick schoolhouse. Plans and specifications available after June 23 in the trustee's office. The trustee reserves the right to reject any oral bids. 623 St George M Critchlow Trustee.
The notice advertises a round trip rail excursion from Bedford to Atlantic City Cape May and other Atlantic resorts for 15 50 good for return until August 15 Tickets go on sale August 2 and are valid for travel to destination. Debtors are urged to settle with W S Kerch through D B Dunham who holds the accounts.
Town officials praise Odon's high standard of morality and lawfulness as merchants agree to close Sunday hours. The Town Board met with business leaders Monday night to seek a mutual plan, urging trade on Saturdays and honoring the Sunday closure to avoid upsetting the agreement.
Notice offers money to loan on improved farm land at eight percent interest. Call for details from Harry Crooke.
Annie Springs of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia reports Dr Kings New Discovery cured her long standing cough. She says the remedy relieved chest pain and improved sleep and recommends it for throat chest or lung troubles. Prices 50c and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle at Webster's drug store.
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