Local Postal Notice About Second Class Matter
Entered in the postal record at Oden Indiana for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1890
Page
2
Entered in the postal record at Oden Indiana for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
Daviess county Republican central committee will meet in Washington at the office of F. M. Haynes on Thursday June 19 to fix the date of the county convention to nominate a ticket for county officers. J G Allen secretary.
The Journal presents a large supplement detailing the town's history and industries, with praise for fair coverage by the Washington Gazette. It invites outsiders to visit and discover undisclosed incentives for residence or business opportunities in a quiet, desirable location.
A chorus of editorials denounces Washington's 40 saloons as causing immorality, vice, degradation, and crime. Writers recall a December remark by a saloon keeper who claimed they could operate with impunity if allowed. The chronicler warns the town risks moral decline and a grim fate if abuse continues.
Readers recount Indiana liquor law aims to regulate traffic for public welfare and oppose saloon licenses. The Journal reports James Hasler's bid failed before county commissioners, describing strong local opposition and political maneuvering.
The fragment notes a reference to a firm repeated in a context suggesting identity or involvement with a prior subject. Details remain unclear due to incomplete OCR. Further readable lines are needed to confirm the firm’s role, location, or actions.
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