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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1897
Page
3
Local shoppers are urged to visit The Econoy where Zeek the Jeweler and nearby stores hawk bargains. The column notes about three dozen measles cases in Oden while ads mention Dr. Fierman Worthington, Danner & Tastes, and a variety of goods and services on Main Street.
Trustee Corlett advertises the letting of a June 17 1997 contract to build a four room schoolhouse in Plainville Indiana. The notice highlights the Journal’s growing subscription list and urges readers to support the paper with Honest Goods Bettom Prices and straightforward methods from Cash Grocery.
A brief item touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as a quick permanent cure for sick headaches. The ad style note credits JF Danner & Son with the pills' promotion.
An old advertisement touts a patent medicine claiming to cure a variety of digestive and intestinal ailments including liver issues and piles. It promises complete satisfaction or a refund and cites a “vox” day pricing at 25e with a misspelled company name and unclear origin.
The fire of Barsi and Herbert announce a closing out sale of millinery. Hats priced low with bargains for early shoppers at Lido and Seog locations. Special prices quoted as low as 1.00 and 1.75 with items up to 3.75.
Storied claims tout Chunmbe tincture and other remedies as universal cures for cholera diarrhea and stomach ills. Anomalous, cluttered sales copy urges women to join profitable distributor networks and promises easy wealth with minimal risk, citing promotions and famous patent pills.
Advertisements urge readers to contact John Wedderburn & Co patent attorneys in Washington DC for a prize offer and a list of one thousand inventions wanted. Cautions about coughs warn of weather risks and promote One Minute Cough Cure. Danner & Son endorse DeWitt's Little Early Risers for bowel and stomach issues.
An advertisement touts Eagle Rye Salve as strengthening weak eyes and clarifying vision. It urges readers to try the product for convenient daily use and asserts it helps many people improve sight.
An advertisement from I. We Met ord, Dentist, inviting public patronage for dental services at the Steyr Inn on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of January, the 8th and 9th, describing preparation of all kinds of dental work.
Postmaster G 1 Abraham orders a new officer outfit, praising the number 12 as a beauty and noting it as a needed improvement.
The Journal reports the marriage of Mr. Robert Williams to Miss Otie Stuf He at Angleaville. The ceremony occurred last Gundey night at the bride’s parents' residence with the couple taking new vows in a private family setting.
Official announcements from the Superintendent of Public Instruction and educational notes for Indiana schools and teachers. Also features advertisements for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and related skin remedies with claims of relief for eczema rash burns and ulcers. Price information appears in the issue.
We Jeste to announce to our pat ron gates friends that we have re moved our entire stock of drugs, wall paper, stationery &c. t. the brick store room awned by Joe Crooke on the corner of Main and Spring streets. We have a neat store and have it well uled with any anu all goods kept in a first class drug store. Our stock of netions, cigars and tobacco is complete. We invite you to call and see as.
The Odon Band with town business merchants prepares for a July qth national holiday celebration. Subscriptions funded, committees appointed, speakers selected, and events arranged including speakers of national repute, games for a parade, and races to entertain the crowd.
The E and BR railroad serving the southeast county remains largely suspended after a contested sale and charter dispute. The line from Bedford toward Elinora is idle in places while talks with the Big Four to buy the road continue, with Seymour attorneys hinting at forced operation or charter surrender.
A state senator in Arkansas received a one minute sentence for attempting to kill an editor. The judge noted that if the attempt had succeeded he would likely have faced a longer confinement in the afternoon.
An ad explains how to test urine for kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure. It claims relief for frequent urination back pain and urinary issues, and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co.
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