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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
2
The fragment shows a Friday publication from Odon Indiana with postal details and subscription rates. It mentions advertising rates on application and discounts for church or lodge entertainments and suppers.
Dean M. Inman editor notes readers can find savings by studying merchant ads. He urges buyers to note advertised goods that may fit their needs and be advantageous to purchase now rather than later.
A local newspaper page blends advertisements and reader chatter praising coal prospects in Southern Indiana, mentions of farm notices and hunting bans, and a long column of social items. Names from Terre Haute to Washington, plus gatherings, visits, and church events populate the page.
The passage extols Union victory as a lasting benefit for humanity, freeing the colored man and the South from slavery, uniting a divided nation, and advancing truth and righteousness. It recalls Lincoln, wartime prayers for wisdom, and the White House celebration after Richmond's surrender.
A humorous item recalls E. E. Forsythe’s bid for recorder. He pursued a runaway Jersey cow home on horseback after a neighbor said it wandered with his cows. After a long chase he milks a quart but discovers he had milked his neighbor’s wild cow instead.
The Journal presents large display offers to readers and subscribers. The text promises good returns for money and urges examination of Home Magazine and American Farmer copies before acting. It emphasizes three pro positions and business offers for readers.
Sunday at three o clock in the presence of six witnesses Mont Herndon and Sadie Sears were married by Rev H A Turney. Herndon is the son of H T Herndon and well regarded in Odon. Sears is the daughter of J R Sears and locally known. Tug JongNnaL joins friends in wishing happiness.
An old established Health and Accident Insurance Co seeks an active agent. Compensation covers disability from any cause with two years for accident and three years for sickness. Death from accident or disease and other desirable features. Liberal terms. Write today to Health 1114 Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday worship and Sunday school times listed for U B Church on June 3. Activities include Junior Y P C C at 2:00 p.m. Senior Y P C C at 6:30 p.m. preaching at 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Pastor W H Snyder invites all to attend.
The text notes Sunday School at 9 80 a m and 2 00 p m services. The pastor O Dossey leads, inviting all to attend all church events.
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