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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a collector describing hornet nests and preserved specimens. The narrator reflects on memories triggered by weather, a waxed tarantula, and an odd interaction with hornets, including a vivid tale of getting stung and redress in a smokehouse. The piece blends humor and memory with odd details of personal artifacts.
Wet weather over two weeks hampers wheat standing in shocks and stacks, delaying thrashing. Farmers report wet grain at risk of sprouting as rivers rise and low-lying bottoms flood, threatening full county yield this summer.
Local fans claim the Clerks and the Business Men played a more scientific game than rivals in Madison township. Highlights include back of head batting by Dr. Muallinix, strong shortstop work by Henry Farlow, and Ransom’s three of fifteen chances. Oville Morrison’s unique delivery is noted. injuries sidelined Levi Slathens and Wagner. The passage ends with theater humor and Tit-Bits quips about box seating.
Ross Hindman, son of a prominent farmer east of town, and Miss Elizabeth Krischack of Linton were married in Linton on Tuesday. They will reside in Indianapolis.
Mr E Church announces regular services as usual with a morning sermon for the Missionary Societies and a special sermon. The Brotherhood meeting in the afternoon includes singing by Mr Rugioond Deli at both morning and evening services.
The Lily class of the ULF held a tacky party at Miss Stomin's home on Tuesday evening July 12. Thirteen persons attended in tacky attire. Music played on a tacky phonograph and contests awarded Miss Minnie Farman as tackiest. The fiesta featured a divided dining room with a tacky lunch and a rhymed menu card.
The Nugents plan two damage suits in Daviess Circuit Court over an auto accident near DLA that killed the infant daughter of Thomas McNucent. GEWry Cooper, owner of the car reportedly at fault, is named as defendant. Lawyers Hastings Allen Hastings and Ordon Inman represent Nugent parties.
Joan Shaffer is very ill. Walter Shaffer Louis Cristenberry al Winklepleck and Alvin Smiles spent Saturday night on the ranks of Wirse Creek. Dean Roberts has returned home from near Bloomfield where he has been working. Adams Boyd and family spent Tuesday at John Sommers. Day ieed has returned home from work near Bloomfield. Chas Adams spent Tuesday at John Sommers in Ouen. The wild and rain storm Monday affected the cormereatly. Edd Boyd and family spent Saturday night at Elvis Roberts.
Williard Shively visited Albert Boxd's on Monday and encountered a bull. The chase ended with Shively winning the heat to the fence by a nose as the animal charged. No injuries beyond a strained suspender and a near miss. Shively escaped unscathed.
North Dakota Mylo N Dakota July 11 209 letter to editor praises Northwest life and money making conditions. He notes pure air strong crops wheat and barley prospects good farmers say never better. Land prices and rents mentioned with a note on landowners and tenant activity.
A sea tale explains how a puffer fish inflates to deter a potential predator. The fish swells into a ball with spines pointing outward, baffling the would be eater, then deflates to resume its normal size. The story notes nature designed the puffer to escape danger.
A description of the legendary Scotch ring once owned by Mary Stuart. It traces its passage from royal hands through Charles II and James II to James’ descendants, surviving peril and a near robbery, and returning to Scotland’s royal jewels via Cardinal York.
The piece notes that census records often fail to preserve the name beyond a few generations. It lists esteemed figures from Chaucer to Kean and others, arguing that not a single male-line descendant remains for many great writers and statesmen. The London Standard commentary reflects on heredity and legacy.
Delineator notes Robert Raikes the first modern Sunday school advocate in Gloucester England. His scholars nicknamed Bobby Wild Goose, while the Sooty Alley ragged boys toiled in pin factories. Mrs Brandon was paid a shilling per Sunday to teach the Bible, beginning in 1780, leading to 250000 attendees by 1784.
A reader comments on how a woman believes current styles are superior regardless of appeal. The letter addresses fashion judgments and the clash between personal taste and public opinion in modern attire.
A narrative by Walter D. Harris describes a journey to Africa and a surgeon performing a famed skull surgery. He recounts a Moorish saint community and the tale of a Tiamdushi who had skull repair with rind of green pulpkin and a recovered patient returning to religious feats.
A Century Magazine excerpt describes the silver fox as a rare, coveted fur with a gloss black coat and delicate frosting. It praises the creature’s speed, wind, and cunning, calling the fur the most desirable and valuable prize among peltries, guarded by skill and nature.
In a quizzical exchange, Air Stithfield and Wood discuss how diet might shape character. Mr Samithfield jokes about beets and money lending while mutton and prize fighters are mentioned, hinting that food choices influence behavior.
On opening day of winter session Professor Tait enters the natural philosophy class to applause. He notes there is no such thing as notse, only a matter of subjective impression, with a twinkling gray-eyed remark to students.
Two Irishmen fresh off a voyage stay at a private boarding house on a hot July night. They sleep with the window open and the light burning. Mosquitoes swarm in and bite. Mike wakes Pat to blow out the light. Pat extinguishes it and returns to bed. An hour later Pat finds the room full of fireflies and quips that they are coming in with lanterns.
A Washington Star quip contrasts an arctic explorer’s view with a sympathetic friend. The explorer says the north pole trip mirrors a typical pleasure trip, noting everyone is eager to start and to return home.
A terse aphorism notes a paradox about those who consume yet never savor and those who chatter yet fail clear thinking. The line contrasts appetite and reflection, highlighting inconsistent behavior in behavior and judgment.
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