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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1897
Page
2
A letter cites typhoid fever affecting over 20 08 persons annually in Indiana with about 1600 deaths Pan. The message urges local action and a note on recent heavy rain disrupting farmers and mown hay in the windrow.
Mr Brean announced plans to speak in every county of his state in the coming year. Local improvements note weed mowing side walks and sewer work progressing with improvements cited.
The town board expresses support for several proposed improvements believed to benefit residents and outlines intent to implement these actions to enhance local services and infrastructure.
Maryland reports a 4,000,000 bushel wheat crop with higher prices than last year. Prosperity items are expanding as supply increases, compared to earlier expectations.
The region around Indian and Trinity Springs gains notice as locals flock to the shaded groves for cool respite and drink from the famous springs.
The measure has drawn cordial approval and broad endorsement from lawmakers even among opponents, highlighting unexpected cross party backing for the recent tariff enactment.
An Alabama paper calls a roaming speaker a demagogue as the calamity waiter becomes increasingly understood. The writer likens the man to a weeping Jeremiah and notes his anxious gesturing and perspiring rhetoric.
A terse note claims big eastern firms have ordered western agents to restart loans on data property at favorable rates as Populists and Silverites rally around money scarcity in the upcoming campaign.
Town residents push for graveling Main Street within two miles north of town using available material and local volunteers to haul and lay it. Community urges immediate action to secure better street surface ahead of winter weather.
After December 1, MX%, it becomes unlawful in Indiana to retain any child aged 3 to 27 as an inmate of a county poor asylum. Boardsot County Commissioners must arrange lawful care as part of a children's home system.
The New York Journal of Commerce lists full legal tender silver money by nation. United States 49.5 million, France 434 million, Spain 23 million, Germany 105 million, Straits Settlements 115 million, China 750 million, India 950 million. World total 4.053 billion dollars, with 620 million not full legal tender and over half minted since 1873.
Fragmentary note reflects on the printing press influencing presidents poets and cultural figures, hinting at how media shapes status and criticism across eras. The text suggests a broad claim about press power and public perception.
The Van Buren township appointments include A M Clark as principal at position 1 and A H Trueblood at position 2, with Dove Trueblood at 8, J H Doyle at 4, John A Overton at 5, Minnie Smiley at 6, Mary Harmon at 7, J W Satterfield as principal and Mollie Riggins as assistant at 8, OH Fulkerson at 9, J L Pate at 10, and Ivin Higgins at 11.
Rev. T. C. Carter D D delivered a well received address on Mistakes of Marriage at the U B Church last Tuesday night. The hour and a half program featured common sense wit wisdom and pathos and drew a fair sized audience. Carter a ready gifted speaker resides in Chattanooga Tennessee.
The Bogard township announces teacher appointments for the upcoming term. Black-Earle Doane leads list with Fisher-Nelson Adkins and Wade-C. Will Myers among several assigned to specific districts including Epsom, Pleasant Grove, Cornettsville, Ask Grove, Bray, Bethel, Hayes, Kellar, Ryan, and Trainor assignments.
The weekly real estate transfers recorded in Dav iess County for July 19 1897 list 13 deeds with total consideration 12 050. Transactions include Henry Lezier to EF L Warheld unplatted area in Doherty's Addition for 650 and Edward Buckley to Fredrick W Dages for half interests, with multiple lots in Turner’s and Elnora additions and other parcels.
After a five weeks visit with her parents and friends, Mrs. Ida Shuey and her little daughter Vera have returned to their home in Westfield, Minnesota.
A reflective line recalls a man who spent a restless spring purifying his blood with odd remedies and misadventures, including cider making, milking cows, and tasting strange brews, ending his efforts in futility.
Advert asks readers to prepare health reserves for hot days and suggests Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil boosts energy. It promotes the product as a way to prevent weakness and fatigue during summertime.
A sprawling list of residents and visitors records illnesses and recoveries Mrs Mollie Smiley Hiram A Lacy and others are noted as ill or resting Walter Crooke J H Quillin Littleton Bennett and many others travel to Worthington Lyons Evansville Loogootee Martinsville and Bedford The piece also notes a dentist from Washington a preacher at Burns City a West Point return and a band appointment plus a local joke and a land trade returning Bogard farmer John Bennett moves back with investments after Mississippi stays
The editorial argues for replacing slate and pencil with cheaper paper or erasers in country schools due to disease concerns from dirty slate handling. It recalls children licking slates and unwashed hands spreading germs, suggesting improved hygiene before schooling. Advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers pills by J. F. Danner & Son.
Mrs BE G Greg ory of Frederickstown Missouri says their doctor failed to help a grandchild with severe bowel trouble until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used, providing speedy relief. For sale by W L Stoy.
The Concord Church in Bogard township hosted a large basket meeting last Sunday. Dozens and hundreds traveled by wagon, buggy, carriage, or on foot to join the day long event with five preachers and a grove setting for dining.
A historical advertisement extols Chamberlain's remedy as best for stomach pain colic cholera morbus and dysentery claiming instant relief in pain and universal effectiveness. It asserts cure of chronic diarrhea prevention of bilious colic and safety with no bad results and notes sale by W I Stoy.
Oudon town trustees in Daviess County Indiana invite bids for immediate construction of a brick arch sewer across the brook on Sycamore street. Bids must be sealed and delivered to town clerk A A Lane by August 11 1897. Plans and specs available at the Journal office. The board may reject any or all bids.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad offers double daily trains from St. Louis to Mobile with deluxe sleeping cars and fast freight service across the southeast. The ad promotes 450,000 acres of south lands for sale with easy terms, plus government homestead lands and a climate claim. Contacts include Alabama Land & Development Company in Mobile and railroad agents in St. Louis, with LL Harris and G Mann and E E Posty listed as officials.
Dr T Slocum, a chemist and scientist, announces three free bottles of newly discovered remedies for consumption and all lung troubles. He claims the cures cover bronchial throat and lung diseases, general weakness, wasting, and loss of flesh, offering the samples to any reader.
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