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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
2
The Odon Journal urges local farmers to push for a Farmers Institute next winter. Editor notes a West Point diploma ceremony remark about inevitable future war, and comments on Louisiana law restricting husbands who neglect families. Also discusses road naming, public discourse, politics, and local economy with assorted regional items.
Annual Teachers Institute set for August 17 to 21 at the Washington high school building. County Superintendent McHloory has hired Prof Sanford Bell of Clark University Worcester Mass and Miss Mary Mulligan from Anderson Ind as instructors. Bell is a noted educator. Mulligan comes recommended. The meeting program is not yet finalized.
A fragmentary note promises a price in dollars per bushel for wheat. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to identify the parties or the context.
The Evansville extension of the Southern Indiana railroad was filed in the county clerk’s office on Saturday. The adopted route bypasses Washington by two and a half miles and only touches Epsom in Daviess county. The line runs nearly straight from Baile to Evansville, following the old 1867 Evansville to Indianapolis survey, opening a coal field in Daviess county with options on land along the route.
At the B O S W depot this morning Charles Handy prevents his seventeen year old stepdaughter Ethel Brown from boarding the west flyer. The girl aimed to reach the city and went to the relay but Handy on the train stopped her as she tried to board. Her mother Wonae Meceret Handy is identified as her parent.
A call to readers to mention the Journal when buying from merchants who advertise in this paper. The note presents a small favor aimed at supporting the publication.
The fragment discusses a dangerous infant illness named inphabetly as Chulela Inbantom and suggests treatment with Amberdsin's Colic Chelers and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims proper dosing and daily use can prevent fatal outcomes and implies a value of money for care.
An advertisement extols Boschee's Germain Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and troublesome coughs. It claims superiority over ordinary remedies for bronchitis croup and difficult expectoration, noting a 25 cent sample and 75 cent regular size available at druggists.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as Tranxed Quinine with no cure or pay offer. The editor notes a dead remark and Chamberlain's Liver Pills are recommended for digestion and bile control. An English jury found Quilty with doubt over identity.
An old advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a universal medicine curing persistent pains liver and kidney trouble and general debility. It promises relief within hours and guarantees satisfaction from Z Webster Druggist with a 50 cent price.
The Elnora News reports a dispute between William Swinday and Frank Myers over rent shares during a farm labor incident. A struggle over a sack of wheat led Swinday to punch Myers. Myers sought 311.69 for repairs. Swinday pleaded guilty to assault and battery.
The grand jury adjourned after returning forty two true bills covering offenses ranging from gambling to assault and battery with intent to kill. Indictments also include charges against country youths for disturbing the peace and other county offenses.
Cure for a cold item in Owe Bay offers a refund if it fails. Grove's signature appears on each bottle. Do not seek compensation beyond the advertised promise.
A lurid medical advertisement requests readers to send payment and respond for a free book promising cures for stomach and liver troubles and related ailments. It references a long history of sales in civil countries and urges prompt contact through the mail.
The post office hours include morning and afternoon sessions from 6:50 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:36 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mail receipts and dispatch occur at 5S a.m. and 1:31 p.m. with locked pouches handled at 12:34 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. The money order window closes at 6 p.m. G D Abraham P.?
Notice states sealed bids to be received at the trustee's office by 7 pm July 18 1943 for the coast story brick school in Schovul district So Lick Madison Township Daviess County Indiana. Plans and house may be found. The right is reserved. John Mumaw Township Trustee. Dated June 29 1903.
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