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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
5
The piece presents a garbled urban vignette with chaotic dialogue about a mean man on a northbound express and a woman on a swaying strap. Interspersed are frantic lines about appearances being deceptive, a government contract, and stray mentions of performers and an advertisement for Cuticura products.
Unclear fragmentary text outlines a shifting scene with names and places. The readable portions mention a phase change, possible individuals or groups, and a geographic cue, suggesting a brief report on a local event or sentiment.
Prospective settlers from the southern and central United States plan extensive farm operations in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta after purchasing approved farms. A sturdy group with full machinery travels toward Winnipeg and beyond to pursue high value crops and ample land for cattle and stock raising. The journey reflects optimistic reports of Western Canada’s streams of settlers and rapid agricultural growth.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the piece argues federal aid expanded state highway departments. It notes pre 1916 70 percent of road work was by counties or others and that federal aid act of 1946 centralized and extended engineer oversight. By today state departments supervise about 66 percent of road work.
The Bureau of Public Roads and the United States Department of Agriculture compiled average paving costs per square yard for U S states during the period. Figures cover asphalt, gravel, plain and treated surfaces, bituminous macadam, concrete, reinforced cement, and brick with regional differences. Costs are presented for several paving types across Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, with brick showing higher per square yard charges.
Government plans to sustain farm prices by a large road building program this year. It will spend no more than the stated amount and will rely on cooperation from states and counties within their financial abilities.
In Washington a bill authorizing 140 million dollars for good roads over the next two years passed the House by 239 to 31. The measure provides 65 million dollars available by June 30 1923 and 75 million dollars by June 30 1924.
In 1921 Quebec built 416 miles of good roads and more than 4000 miles of highway are maintained in perfect repair across the province. This reflects ongoing provincial infrastructure efforts to improve transportation and connectivity for residents and commerce.
The lesson outlines Daniel's rise as prime minister under Darius, the envy against him, the plot to trap him, his steadfast prayer, and his delivery by God. It contrasts the king's fear and Daniel's faith, ending with Daniel's prosperity and the doom of his accusers.
The April 21 holiday marks the San Jacinto battle anniversary with Col. Sam Houston defeating 5,000 Mexicans and capturing Santa Anna. The Texas American Legion participated nationwide, with its Anson float winning first prize for best decoration in the parade.
A compact reflection on world events likening them to the globe itself with half bathed in daylight and half in obscurity, invoking Voltaire to frame the balance of visibility and mystery in global happenings.
A fragmentary quotation notes that after a spirit of disconcernment the rarest things in the world are diamonds and pearls. It names Buujere as the source in a literary aside.
A concise reflection states that the sole path to friendship is to be a friend oneself, echoing Emerson’s maxim about mutual kindness and reciprocity.
Capt. George K. Shuler of Lyons New York who supported a Southern commander of Marines in a Grant memorial parade. He long served with honors, receiving the Croix de Guerre Navy medal Distinguished Service medal and citations from Marshals Foch and Petain General Pershing and General Lejeune.
Marshal Foch praised the American people for enthusiasm and warmth during his North South East West tour as guest of the American Legion. He saluted cordiality of the Legion which he said aided a 23000 kilometer journey over forty five days.
The American Legion requests joint observances of General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant birthdays on both sides of the Mason Dixon line. Northern posts aided by G A R will mark Grants birthday on April 27 while Lees birthday is observed January 29 1923. Legion adjutant Lemuel Bolles says the events aim to bury sectionalism and emphasize national glory.
A collection of wry observations spans gender roles, language usage, and political tensions. Jokes about knickers, Tchitcherin, Vesuvius, radio speech, and Moscow trials sit alongside musings on careers, baldness, and fashion in Paris with playful critique and cultural jabs.
Clothiers predict pearl toned spats for next winter as a fashion note. The writer jokes about summer dangers and comments on gambling motives and economic changes in Germany and Russia as tipping fades and currency loses value. The piece mixes casual observations with social commentary.
A young sailor visits his girl on shore leave and, amid awkward conversation on the piazza, she jokes about sea legs. He stammers that he wasn’t even looking at her, revealing an innocent misunderstanding.
A compact excerpt shows a dialog about friendship and self interest with a remark on perceiving others' motives. The line about Berry prompts reflection on recognizing what others say about someone beyond self interest.
Mrs. T A Landry of Donaldsonville La describes relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine and Sanative Wash. She credits rapid health improvement and endorses the remedies to others as genuine, with demand for local testimonials.
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