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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
6
The notice seeks a salesman to solicit orders for lubricating oils greases and paints with salary or commission. Also many local items report Shriners Indianapolis visits K of P and I C C F lodge activities. Several residents travel to Indianapolis and Bloomington for events and visits with relatives.
The United States Department of Agriculture describes carpet grass as a perennial creeping grass suited to coastal plain soils from Virginia to Texas. It yields a seed crop while grazed, grows most of the year with drought or frost limiting growth, and supports about one head of stock per two acres. It prefers heat and moisture, can be reseeded by mowing and scattering seed, and for lawns, sod or sets can establish a good turf with deep preparation and fertilization.
A local ad claims Lavoptik eye wash using witch hazel hydrastis camphor aids weak or inflamed eyes. It cites a girl with strained eyes improved after one application and her mother who could not sew or read due to eye pains also improving within a week. The ad offers a free Alsminum eye cup.
Fairfield county South Carolina agent promotes purebred bulls and cooperative fertilizer purchases to boost yields. Farmers ordered 270 tons of 16 percent acid phosphate with savings, following a pattern that helped York county save 90 dollars on a single order.
Jerome Bair of Huntington Indiana reports a drastic improvement after using Dr Richards Liniment for rheumatism. He says he can work daily again and credits the remedy with a positive cure. The ad notes a guarantee and local availability through Odon Drug Co. Also mentions visits by Mr and Mrs A A Lane, Miss Edith Lane, and others to Indianapolis for Shriners events.
Mrs. J. W. Huff of Indian Springs spent Wednesday in the city, staying for a brief visit and touring local spots before returning home.
R McCarter states he will be in Odon at the E T Laughlin building on West Main Street Saturdays and at his residence on all other days to attend to Madison township business.
The article describes a nationwide Chautauqua week with play leaders running Chautauqua Centers. It highlights Boy Scout contests, Camp Fire stunts for girls, a story lady entertaining tots, college students running the big tent, and a planned costume pageant across the platform. Children earning money for tickets will receive special honors.
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