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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage references John G Stotts, Indima publication, and various disjointed phrases about funerals, dogs biting, heat waves, treasure finding, vegetable pardons, a pistol at home, and fathers teaching boys to swim. No coherent event or clear entities beyond these scattered items.
Purdue extension notes sheep suit most farms by providing weed control soil fertility and a double income from wool and lambs. Small flocks of 10 to 25 ewes can pay their way even on poorer land, with less labor and resilience in diverse conditions. Sheep thrive as scavengers and can subsist on weeds and brush, especially when water and dry shelter are available.
The remark notes that individuals who dislike being photographed often express their aversion through visible reluctance or avoidance when cameras appear, highlighting a common social behavior around portraiture.
The piece teases social mirth and local quirks from wedding fates to a gale’s impact on a straw that stays. It notes piano tuning vibration changes and a revived porch campaign while mentioning a court order forcing an Atlanta man to kiss his wife daily.
An Indiana minister dies from injuries after being bitten by a catfish. The report notes the severity of the bite and the minister's subsequent death as a rare fatal encounter with a fish.
New York considers equipping officers with Red Cross style badges as a symbol of service while Potter introduces sem double cross designs for badges, prompting discussion on police insignia and identity.
A fragment notes concerns about health and comfort, urging readers to inspect the basement furnace to stay cool and safe. The text hints at evaluating home heating setups as a priority over material wealth.
A columnist quips that some married men seem no more accomplished than in old times when women wore 22-button backs, indirectly commenting on gender roles and domestic expectations.
Vassar College marks its fiftieth anniversary with celebrations while several graduates avoid acknowledging involvement at the start. The event highlights institutional history and alumni relations as the college reflects on its early days.
A Chicago woman seeks divorce claiming her husband won her affection on a bet and she now refuses to honor the wager. The suit frames the dispute as a breach of promise and seeks legal remedy in family court.
A physician calls overwork the curse of the day while pondering how a Zian can earn money in hard times. The remark anchors a local debate on labor strain and economic stress.
The large cotton harvest is expected to reduce the cost of woolen goods by mixing cotton with wool textiles, potentially lowering overall prices for fabrics.
Mirrors on streetcar platforms fail to encourage women to alight properly and may even stop them from alighting altogether, according to observers.
The account states Ananias died from heart failure and implies a club will be named in his honor following guidance given to his associates.
A Chicago clergyman declares the tree is mankind’s best friend amid a field marked by a cross bull, noting its great convenience and symbolic significance in rural life.
In the current situation even seasoned weather specialists admit they cannot forecast exactly where lightning will strike next.
A clergyman argues Anaias died of heart failure rather than prevarication, suggesting Baron Munchausen may be an honest mun.
A Cleveland woman was cured by a surgical operation for an abnormal desire to play the piano. The report urges other persistent piano players to consult specialists if the urge persists.
The article notes a proposed hospital to serve the wealthy in Boston while acknowledging that many sensible people would still prefer to avoid even the finest hospital.
Two m Hion trees have been plant ed in Kansas this year. Good. When Kansas gets a suficient number of shade trees it may become easier for hier to find harvest hands.
Six friends meet biweekly to sew a lingerie blouse by hand and share light refreshments. A recent meeting featured the Romance of a Shirtwaist with a couple who marry after trials and concerts. The article lists sewing terms and playful party amusements echoed in a light, social tone.
Sikeston Missouri woman Dean Bethone describes seven years of monthly suffering with cramps backache and weakness. After trying various medicines a friend advised Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and she regained health enabling work on the farm Each month now she feels strong and hopeful asserting the remedy’s success.
The article argues pruning pays by keeping trees healthier longer and yielding better fruit. It illustrates proper cuts and common mistakes with figures, stressing cuts start on the underside, prompt painting to prevent rot, and avoiding long stubs that invite fire blight and decay.
The horticultural department reports the Purdue orchard has the best apple crop in years. Trees were sprayed four times with lime sulphur and arsenate of lead. Other state orchards lack the steady care, causing older trees in demonstrations to lose fruit while Purdue trees show vitality.
At a music club meeting guests guessed song titles from a silent piano cue while a hostess revealed illustrated music terms. Objects included a clock for time a yard stick for measure a door key for key and two batons for flats as clues to each piece.
A hostess hosted a linen shower for a recent bride with twelve guests and four tables. Each table held a bowl of fifty needles to be threaded within three minutes. the two top pairs advanced, using pins to track progress. Prizes included a sewing bag and an embroidery scissors case, with a jolly, easygoing atmosphere throughout.
A hometown girl received a gingham apron shower with six guests. Each made a necktie from unique material to pair with an apron. Envelopes held the neckties. men matched supper partners by a tie and apron pair. The bride elect wore all the completed aprons in the end.
Lace combined with net dominates fabrics, black satin accents appear in many outfits. Hair is returning to natural looks while veiled elements linger. Evening frocks gain beaded trim and coral on black and white striped mousseline. Patent leather belts in black blue red or white finish linen dresses.
Describes two boys suits with navy serge or cream cashmere options and leaf embroidery, plus a pale blue and white striped cotton voile dress for a girl. Details include tunic fastenings, low belts, white linen collars with frills, black satin buttons, and lace edged cuffs and collar with feather stitching.
A local shopkeeper Mr. Smith faces backlash after an advertisement claiming new wrinkles targets women customers. The incident prompts talks on inclusivity and representation in storefront messaging.
A girl sits on a front step proudly showing off her frock while a boy compliments her. She compares waist and beads, boasting, and a boy names a different appearance, saying he would not want to be a girl due to the workload of washing.
A cat chased along a building roof toppled onto a boy on a second floor balcony. The boy then fell into an empty baby carriage wheeled by another boy in the street. The first boy dislocated his wrist and the cat was killed.
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