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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
2
Public notice page from Odon Indiana catalogs subscription terms and rates dated July 19 1902. Includes post office entry and mail matter classifications for one year six months and three months at set prices.
The document names candidates for county offices including Representative Aikman Carna han Auditor Thomas Nugent and Treasurer Hilary Truflove. It lists Sheriff Milton Fitzgerald Recorder William P. Ssool Coroner Clifford O. Bonham and multiple Commissioner and Council seats with designated districts and at large roles.
It should be remembered that every township will elect justices of the peace road supervisors and constables at the forthcoming election.
On Monday Marshal Browning tried to quiet Tom O Neal who had drank heavily. Town Trustees consider building a lock up and rock pile to receive those who imbibe too freely, hoping for a wholesome effect. Will they act.
The Second district Republicans nominate Hon. John C. Chaney of Sullivan, signaling a vigorous campaign. Dissatisfaction in the Democratic ranks, especially over the Kansas City platform and Miers, boosts Chaney’s chances in a Bryan Democrat stronghold. A revolt among prominent Democrats and opposition from several Democratic papers across counties are noted.
A garbled passage critiques enforcement of prohibition laws, noting uneven accountability for journalists and citizens. It references Carry Nation and the idea of punishment while implying selective legal action and public tolerance of violations.
Items from Worthington Times and Indianapolis Sun include a planned August 24 swim for a $50 purse with $25 on each bank, a Martin County butter and egg misfortune, a swindler who teeth-dentist scam, a telephonic sermon remark, and a quip about home and newspapers in a humor column.
The St James Gazette mocks a British politician for a boastful exordium claiming the nation will not rest until the House of Commons walks in step with the flood gates of democracy. The colorful metaphor draws quick laughter from London observers.
A bustling dialogue in a New Orleans Times-Democrat fragment has Miss Light ve and a cynical partner at an Italian table discussing plants and imagined wonders. The exchange ends with the partner being carried home in an ambulance.
The clip recalls a famed exchange where a noble lord blamed Providence for Bright's ideas and illness. Bright retorted that even if true, the disease would spare his friends a grim consolation. The piece also briefly notes spinach history tied to Spanish monks and beet family lineage.
The text outlines a multi day conference agenda starting Monday July 28 with song and prayer at 7 30 p m and sermons at 8 30 p m listing speakers such as Alex O Dell L B Johnson and W H Willis It continues Tuesday July 29 with devotional exercises at 7 30 a m sermons at 8 00 a m 9 15 reports at 10 30 a m and afternoon sessions including missionary discussions and papers The schedule includes Wednesday July 30 worship at 7 30 a m business sessions and a closing night with songs prayers and sermons featuring L A Peck and W A Ross and others.
A wary Turk compares a disillusioning life insurance experience to a cave owned by a brute with a dubious owner. The tale reflects on mutual benefit schemes and the futility of seeking a truly good teacher amid flawed promises.
Many laborers start work before sunrise across multiple areas, with early shifts and long hours common in construction and industry. The practice highlights demands for productivity and coordination among crews.
An old advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for severe lung troubles and coughs, claiming quick relief, restful sleep, and tissue healing. It touts worldwide drugstore adoption and directs readers to Z Webster's for the remedy and rival products like Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents.
An old advertising snippet touts August Flower as the largest selling medicine worldwide. It claims it cures digestion and biliousness, cleanses the system and eases headaches and other pains. The text urges readers to buy Green's August Flower from Webster's Get Greens Special Almanac.
An advertisement touts DeWits Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for wounds, skin diseases, piles, and gunshot injuries. It includes a testimonial from A. S. Fuller of English, Ind, claiming long lasting sore relief after using the salve.
An old advertisement touts Laxatives Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in a day with a no cure no pay offer. It lists a price of 2 cents and notes side effects such as nervousness and sleeplessness.
An advertisement extols a “one minute Cough Cure” as a safe, immediate remedy for coughs, colds, croup, grip, bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It cites a portmaster endorsement and urges readers to seek early treatment this season to avoid serious illness.
The Washington burial of Mrs. Johnson follows a Kentucky church life and five surviving children listed with their spouses. Funeral led by Rev. M S Taylor took place at the Crooke residence before interment in Oak Grove cemetery in Washington. Also, Miss Mabel Wagy of Champaign County dies of consumption at home on West Springfield Avenue after months of ill health. she leaves many friends and was soon to be a young woman.
Patient testimonials endorse Ewwits Little Early Risers and Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets for digestive issues. Marketing copy claims relief from biliousness, constipation, and dysentery with emphasis on non gripe relief and pleasant effects. Prices noted, distribution through Z Websters.
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