05 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
1
In northern Wyoming the Shoshone irrigation project offers about 15 000 acres for homestead entry under a 45 dollar per acre water right payment, plus 1 dollar per acre annual maintenance. First payment due at water right application, second by December 1, 1919, with two crops possible before then.
The Republican Congressional Committee offers 150 for the best article over 1000 words arguing why the party should be successful next November. Submissions judged on style facts and persuasive power. Manuscripts become property of the committee. entries due by July 15 mailed to Literary Bureau Washington DC. award paid around August 15.
An eye care notice from Keck the Jeweler and Optician urges prompt attention to small eye trouble before it worsens. It promotes free examinations and emphasizes early care to prevent serious issues.
The passage quotes William Allen White on three tasks that cannot please others: making love, pole the fire, and run a paper. The fragment suggests a satirical view of human judgment and competence.
A four year old boy vanished near Seelyville near Terre Haute with a possible accidental death theory. The piece laments old editors and promotes home virtues, womanhood, industry, self reliance, and moral improvement, ending with a note the story continues on the fourth page.
Veterans graves were decorated with flags by comrades and friends Saturday. A morning march to Walnut Hill Cemetery preceded a 1:20 pm parade to the old cemetery. After grave decorations, crowds returned to the Christian Church for Rev. Alford’s Civil War themed address, with choral music and Mendelssohn quartet.
Odor pitched a masterly game of ball last Saturday afternoon against Terre Haute’s fastest amateur lineup, allowing four hits as the White Sox kept pace with the leaders. Powell made a sensational running catch in center as teammates supported the effort.
Knox and Davies county commissioners meet in Washington to plan a joint project for a five hundred foot bridge over the White River near Edwardsport. Estimated cost is 16000 with shared funding based on property values. an engineer will be appointed and plans ordered.
A reflection on choosing a husband by recognizing inner qualities rather than outward appearance. Values steady growth over idealized fantasy and emphasizes knowing a man to see true character.
A Monday morning fire in Linton caused $18,000 in damage by incendiary origin. The Halscher Harris shoe store the photograph gallery and the Home Telephone company suffered most, with Wallpiper Odon Drug Co also affected.
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