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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
4
A fragmented testimonial promotes Palmer's Lotion claiming cure of a twelve year tetter with a 19th century Cincinnati and New York sourcing, urging readers to contact Solon Palmer at 374 Pearl Street New York for samples.
The Chicago Post quotes a wry exchange as the girdingray asks why and the girl in blue replies that he is too earnest and unsophisticated. She warns he would ruin a potential simmer season flirtation within weeks.
The Missouri Pacific Railway adds double daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and the Pacific Coast. Trains depart St. Louis at 9:00 and 16:10, Kansas City at 18:00 and 10:00 with through sleeping cars to San Francisco. Excursion tickets on sale, details from H C Taw and the ticket agent in St. Louis.
A fragmentary Boston transcript shows a commentator praising equestrian workouts while another speaker downplays time constraints and calls the activity impractical. The dialogue fluctuates between enthusiasm and skepticism regarding regular riding.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Allen's Foot-base powder promises relief for feet sore suffered from tight shoes. It cures corns itching swelling hoars callous start ing sore and saving feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores nationwide. Free sample offers with address in New York.
A garbled report from Ginamy View hints at a military or security operation in progress. The text mentions names like Sarge and Verim and references to units such as Coyrenie and 7. It remains unclear and may be part of a larger wartime update or field brief.
A brief item notes a renewed discussion of an agricultural project described as Vege pesto with stakeholders weighing a fresh proposal. Details are limited but indicate ongoing negotiations among involved parties.
Fragmentary text hints at a Parkes event and a new baby, with unclear names and places. The piece mentions a press, a person named Tecue Writ, and a request about a desire or wish, but details are obscured and uncertainty remains.
A brief note records the conclusion of a case with several named parties mentioned in a local report. Details remain unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a February completion and a continuing discussion over the outcome.
A reader notes Western Canada blends farmer comfort with ample hunting and fishing. He describes marshes with snipe and ducks, moose in boggy lake shores, and plentiful game, while settlers provide produce at reasonable prices. Readers can obtain settlement details from Canadian Government agents.
A historic note marks December 1 1702 as the birth of Russia's first news sheet. The first issue appeared in January 1703, with Petersburg and Moscow editions, sparking a jubilee celebration plan. A Moscow biographical society will publish a catalog of Russian newspapers from 1702 to 1900 and fund needy journalists with proceeds from a sale.
A dental anecdote from Lie Sbutheile tells of a patron whose artificial teeth repeatedly failed. The patient wore a two-tooth plate to bed, lost pieces by dropping, and even the maid swept them away. After multiple sets, the family moved before the fourth set could be accounted for.
The emperor commands a broad daily press diet, approving a long list of newspapers from German, French, English, American, and Asiatic sources. He glances at multiple journals each day, expanding beyond prior limits.
Indiana grand lodge of masons closed its session in Indianapolis on May 30 with routine reports. The inspection committee urged district division and 25 deputy inspectors. Orlando W. Brownback was elected grand master and announced appointments including Marion Crossey grand chaplain and Wm H Lehmitz grand lecturer. A jewel was presented to retiring grand master Olin F E Holloway by Captain Wm E E English.
A federal jury in Indianapolis finds no crime in using a counterfeit coin to open a poker pot in a game. Defendant Tesse Pate of Elnora was charged with passing counterfeit money while his feet rested under a poker table. The pot, described as the jack pot, was created as players sought a winner and was claimed by a witness.
Mrs. U. Vash of Kokomo Indiana sues Dr Arthur Phillips a local dentist for 5000 alleging that on April 7 he pulled a tooth and used cocaine against orders causing poisoning and total bed confinement since. She seeks damages for permanent injuries from the drug incident.
Mrs. Belle Hodnin of Adams county sued Dr. Wo. A. Aspy in Decatur for malpractice over a broken rim claim. Jury awarded £200 to the plaintiff. The doctor seeks a new trial and plans appeal if denied.
Elsner Masier a district school teacher arraigned in Justice Lucas court on a seduction charge from Nelie Conrad a former pupil. The sensational trial drew a modest crowd and Masier was remanded to the county jail under a $500 bond.
Indianapolis June 1 The Harrison Monument association Friday received a subscription of $1000 from T Jefferson Coolidge of Boston He is the vice president of the Massachusetts association.
A field meet is planned in Wabash Indiana for June 2 between the Wabash Athletic Association and the Logansport Athletic Club. Both teams are holding daily practice sessions.
Evansville Indiana on June 3 William Brown aged 53 killed himself with morphine. A note to his daughter expressed fear that the rusts would crush the poor people.
Miss Bertha Yonn of Wabash Indiana suffered severe facial injuries when a coffee pot exploded after she fitted a lid and ran a knife under the edge to release steam. The incident occurred June 3 and left her permanently scarred.
Decatur wins a Sunday game as Dorner Rollins Swaim and Starnagle perform. Terre Haute struggles with hits and defense in a close contest.
John Jeeves, convicted of murdering William Cox and Gardener George in Dubois County 16 years ago, received a 2 to 21 year sentence at Jasper. Reeves refused to answer the prosecutor’s question about escaping from the Frankfort penitentary, declaring he would not betray a friend. The judge ordered him to sit down.
In Logansport Indiana a couple, Daniel N Shafer and his wife, privately separated without divorce court action. They signed a settlement giving the wife $800 and agreeing not to claim property or sign conveyances, with the agreement recorded and attracting attention among local lawyers.
Joseph W. Brill of Cleveland arrested in Laporte on an indictment for the attempted murder of Elsworth E. Weir a leading local attorney. Brill posted 4000 bond after the grand jury's initial failure to indict. Brill visited January 20 meeting Weir in a physician's office and fired a bullet. Brill reportedly worth 500000 and motive tied to domestic matters.
In Bankfort Indiana on Friday evening before Judge Sheridan, the petition for bankruptcy was filed by Al Lafollette of Winnapolis noted as former state superintendent. The claim centers on 315000 borrowed money with a backdrop of at least 255900 in general indebtedness linked to a land development scheme associated with Lafollette, Tenn, and an earlier fraud arrest tied to that scheme.
In Linton Indiana on June 1 miners express dissatisfaction fearing betrayal by leaders over the Verre Haute agreement. A committee was appointed to study possible legal action to set aside the pact and a new convention may be called once locals respond.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on June 3 Ernest Boegel aged 55 warden of St John s Reformed church was struck and killed by a Penney Van ia passenger train on Calhoun street as he tried to cross ahead of the train. The tragedy occurred in front of hundreds of churchgoers returning home.
Evansville Indiana June 1 Joseph and Jasper Hollingsworth were arrested here for a recent robbery of a farmer near Looygooter Indiana. They allegedly forced the farmer to disclose the price of his gold after entering his cabin at night.
Indianapolis June 2 The county attorney filed suit against William H Schmidt former county treasurer and his bondsmen to recover nearly 9000 dollars allegedly rightfully belonging to the county as shown by expert examination.
Evansville beat Bloomington 17 to 10 in a rough game marked by heavy batting and costly errors by the tail end of the lineup. Pitchers Cochran Roth McCafferty and Belt contributed to the run total.
A telegram from Evansville announces the American Chemical Co plant in the city will close, putting 400 men out of work. The plant is the west’s only facility of its kind, and the news comes amid the New York trust control. In Vincennes a local farmer George Gaver files suit for $5 damages alleging his wife’s affections.
A New York Sun report quotes a flagpole man on preferred colors for flagpoles. He notes white remains proper, but colored poles such as terra cotta red or dark green can be—if chosen carefully—visible and decorative, with red aging well and green highlighting gilded tops.
A New York Sun note describes an elaborate mahogany casket in a city showroom. The piece features richly carved corners and lid escutcheon, with about four months of carving and nearly $15,000 spent on carving alone. Total construction took seven months and the casket price is $2,500.
In Washington state the annual salmon run attracts human anglers and even hogs. Hogs raid mountain streams to catch spawning salmon, drawn by the prized fish costing London buyers a dollar a pound. Farmers fence streams to protect hogs and prevent the tainted pork.
A Rajputana medical report cites bark from trees and ground rocks as bulk fillers in scarce meals. Small ground Khejra bark to flour ratios aid digestion, while the Bikaner border stone pha Chata, ground with flour, can stave hunger but risks malnutrition if overused. Cattle flesh used from dead animals shows no immediate ill effects.
The article lists Mexico's notable claims including Popocatepetl as North America’s highest peak, Valenciana as the deepest mine, Guanajuato’s famed silver vein, and Cacahuamilpa and Villares caves. It notes Tollan Toth as the oldest Americas city, Abadano bookstore founded 21 years ago, and Mexico City as early printing site in 1533. It praises Guadaloupe as the most venerated shrine, the Seri as a distinct language people, and Oaxaca’s Santa Maria del Tule tree. It mentions Joruilo volcano and Porfirio Diaz as ruler promoting peace in Spanish America.
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