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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
5
The Philadelphia Record explains bullseye sizes on regulation targets across ranges from 20 to 1000 yards. Targets A DB and a long rectangular target use different bullseye diameters and point values, with inner circle 5 points and outer zones scoring 2 to 4 points depending on position.
The English rule states that the owner of land owns the air above it up to the sky. This ancient maxim implies exclusive rights to airspace over a property and may lead to injunctions or trespass actions against airship overflights.
A stern lady speaks to a stranger on a tram about a Tennnecipation society benefit claim. The woman explains she was once a poor worker and now says she is prosperous and happy, prompting questions about marriage and society reforms.
A baker on the upper west side faced a backlash after delivering bread by a new electric auto wagon. A customer complained the gasoline smell from the rolls made the family sick, though the driver used no caseline and the baker suggested the cook may have cleaned her gloves.
In Newton Mass after the Chelsea fire a group of children held a charity fair and raised $18. They sent the money to a Boston church rector who helped with the relief effort. A letter accompanied the gift asking the funds be given to Chelsea sufferers.
The piece argues piety should be a means toward culture and inner calm, not an end in itself. It warns that treating piety as the ultimate goal leads to hypocrisy and moral pretense.
Gracie and Lonny reflect on a childhood promise to marry when grown. Gracie hesitates aloud about liking someone else later, and Lonny agrees the pledge remains. The brief exchange captures a teasing, innocence filled moment from Ikanusas City Times.
Illustrated Bits sketches Mrs Tenpeck and Mr Henpeck in a humorous reforming exchange. He declares success while she vows no remarriage ever, a playful look at marital dynamics.
A brief aphorism from Demosthenes notes that self deception comes easily and warns readers to seek clarity. The line emphasizes human tendency to misjudge personal motives and outcomes.
Sunday visits marked by W B Tloward and family near Raglesville. Funerals at Odon for Mrs Samuel Taylor. Circuits of calls include Miss Maye Baile with Miss Janie Crosland and U B Oneall returning from Kansas. Local preaching at Union Chapel by Rev Ed Taylor. Noah Fisher travels to Indianapolis to see a ill sister.
Crecelius of Burns City wed Miss Estella Hulett at the bride’s Oakland City home. He is well known in Odon and has worked in Oakland City for a year. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hulett and has spent most of her life in Odon.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Riggins spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Mollie Trueblood at Loogootee. J H Alishouse and wife visited D W Basler and family. Jas Spurgeon and family called on Mrs Bauserman and family. Willis Overton and Ralph Pettit visited Roy and Fleischel Hinkle. Ray Overton visited Luke Riggins. Several residents attended the Washington show Tuesday.
The French Lick Plutos defeated the Odon team 5 to 2 yesterday at Odon ball park. The Plutos boast a strong 72 game season with 64 wins and 8 losses.
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