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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
2
Community column from Odon area with pension figures, railroad and local office updates, a monument plan for Plainville, reflections on public service and a Decoration Day observance led by Hon. W. J. Gardner with sermons, music and veterans' procession.
A farmer reflects on a decade of farm investments and local taxes funded by state aid and school or road levies. He notes a rail line shift and new gravel pit moves by Greensburg and Westport, urging residents to consider taxes and public services. An unrelated tale describes a man reselling boiled letters as a quirky profit.
Jobs Purgeson and Willie Busch joined the U S regular army and were sworn into service Friday in Terre Haute. They were assigned to the infantry and were to be sent from Terre Haute to Columbus.
From PLANNER MUSIC HOUSE Milwaukee two selections offered postpaid. The Resurrection Waltzes feature a beautiful soft melody. My Doll is Bigger Your Dell is an exquisite ballad by WeClare. Catalogues mailed free to address on file. Joseph Phianer Milwaukee Wisconsin.
A group of suburbanites at a North River ferry hears a New York Times report on peddlers. Each person claims they bought items from street peddlers that evening including cigars shoestrings bulbs matches a pocket comb and a two foot rule.
A jumble of antiquated notes on blue stockings origins tracing to Samuel Johnson and 18th century literary salons. Also a Paris Persia contrast detailing the shah’s 60 wives and 30 children with tainted court etiquette and a royal carriage warning cry. Ends with a suspicious medical remedy promotion and garbled lines.
The report to the surgeon general shows Pennsylvania had 158 smallpox deaths and Indiana 126 in the period December 27 1902 to May 15 1903. Minnesota led in cases with 3273, Indiana followed with 2975. Marion County Indianapolis logged 531 cases and 98 deaths by May 15 1902.
We feed at once a few for teachers both experienced and inexperienced. We have more calls this year than ever before. Schools and colleges supplied with competent teachers free of cost. Address with stamp American TEACHERS Association J L Greanas LD LL D Mee Memphis Tenn.
John Hitchcock of Odon, a respected local figure, has reached seven generations in the Hitchcock family, visiting relatives including Samuel Hitchcock in Owensboro. The piece notes family ages from 83 to five months old and includes a personal health testimonial for Chamberlain’s Stool and Liver Tablets.
The text presents a damaged cautionary snippet about remedies for coughs colds throat troubles and allergies. It mentions names and possible products but is largely unreadable with numerous misspellings and incoherent phrases. The readable elements imply a promotional medical ad from an older publication using unclear claims.
A jumble of late 19th century ads promotes patent medicines and tonics. Claims target ailments from headaches to digestive issues. Vendors urge readers to use products like August flower and Liver Tablets, promising cures and guaranteed satisfaction.
Piles relief offered with Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil claiming permanent cure for external and internal hemorrhoids. Advertises immediate relief and a range of sizes 25c 50c and 1.00, with mail order from Frumpheys Medicine Co New York.
Vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes described. Humphreys' Homeopathic Specific No. 28, in use over 40 years, claimed as the only successful remedy. Priced at $1 per vial or $8 for a special package for serious cases. Sold by druggists or sent prepaid by Humphreys Medical Co. New York locations William and John Streets.
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