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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
4
A historical note discusses the horse chestnut tree and its nuts famed for rheumatism relief. It cites Gerard's herbal daily and debates whether the name derives from likeness to a horse and other cultural beliefs.
The Philadelphia Press reports a historic doll from Iris Gest Visit to her custodian in Montgomery County Maryland, now displayed in courtly attire with hoops and velvet. Local girls debate the honor of making the acquaintance of the oldest doll in America.
A fragmented reflection notes that both extremes of wealth chase similar appetites. It suggests the poor seek solace in tea while the rich also drinks heavily, implying monotony drives craving for stimulants in both classes. The passage hints at societal contrasts with little concrete detail.
A reflective piece on apologizing as a mark of character. It recounts a London merchant who punished a clerk for a missing letter, forcing restraint after a harsh rebuke. The tale contrasts pride with contrition and notes the clerk’s steady honesty despite pressure.
A sober guest struggles to find his room in a hotel, being guided by a bell boy for the tenth time to one of twenty fifth-floor rooms as the clerk notes the odd perplexity. The scene hints at confusion and a strange garret amid the hotel’s routine.
A Providence pastor Dr Frederic Upham known for orthodox preaching faced a young critic who doubted eternal punishment. At a station before a Boston train, Upham offered a moral challenge about belief in hell and warned the man to consider his fate after life, stating the path to salvation hinges on whether he accepts divine justice.
Senatorial remarks and diplomatic anecdotes recount political snubs and speeches in Washington. Stories feature Representative Livingston, Ambassador Meyers in St. Petersburg, and clerks at the Metropolitan club as well as notes on the capital’s skyline and Shonts during office routines.
The notice lists preaching at 45 p.m. on July 16 and biweekly thereafter plus a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m and U P C U every Thursday at 45. Sunday school at 9 30 each Sunday with an open invitation from Pastor S L Todd to nonregular attendees.
Preaching on July 16 at 7 30 p m and July 23 at 10 30 a m with weekly Lord's Day services thereafter Sunday school at 9 9 a m Junior Endeavor at 2 50 p m every Lord's Day Christian Endeavor every Thursday at 7 p m
The M E E Church plans preaching on July 23 at 7 00 p.m and every Sunday thereafter. Sunday school starts at 9 35 a.m. Prayer meeting is 7 30 p.m. Thursday evenings and Epworth League meets 7 20 p.m. Friday evenings.
A notice declares that firing any type of gun inside the corporation is prohibited and will be stopped immediately with a wall-imposed penalty on violators.
A Hartford Courant recounts a lawyer's tale of Mr. Evarts replying to a letter from a client. Evarts sent a check for 25000 while only 2500 was requested, and it is unclear if the excess was returned or settled. The narrative includes questions about the client, the brother Henry, and the lawyer Butler.
Adam Worth, famed for eluding Pinkertons, stole the Gainsborough Duchess of Devonshire portrait valued at 350000. He transported it inside a false trunk bottom for years before surrendering after negotiations with owners.
Comic dialogue captures Mrs Muggins and Mrs Buggins debating theater manners. The exchange suggests a husband slipping in between acts, with playful ribbing on timing and dress. The fragment hints at stagey humor and mid-century social norms.
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