Indiana Associated Ed Weeklies Concern
Fragmentary OCR text mentions weekly publication schedule and rates for postal matter. It references Indiana associated weeklys and a Sunday rhythm with possible postal classifications and service terms.
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions weekly publication schedule and rates for postal matter. It references Indiana associated weeklys and a Sunday rhythm with possible postal classifications and service terms.
The State Council of Defense urges patriotic action for Independence Day 1918 with calls for coal stocking, labor mobilization, and cooperation with county drives. Red Cross asks nurses and students to enroll for training while urging the public to buy coal, invest in war stamps, and prepare for winter shortages.
A long social column lists visits and callers in the town, naming Mrs. Thomas Kesey, Mrs. Darve Chestnut, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Faith, Miss Stella Smiley, Mrs. Glen Doane, Mr. Hunt, Jessie Roach, Ruby Faith, and others. It also notes preaching at Shiioh, with an interjected medical advertisement for Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional treatment and a money-back promise.
Wartime cheer echoes as soldiers urged to think and talk victory. Local drums and speeches celebrate resolve, urging support for troops and homeland defense during a period of national mobilization.
Mrs Richard Meek visited Bicknell for a few days with her son W M Meek and family. Mrs Sere Carey of Bloomfield visited her brother Jacob Summerville and family. Abe Dobvine stayed with Ciem Campbell ne. Mr and Miss Herschel Williams and children of Burns City visited Jacob Summerville. Miss Matt Meek spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs John Meek. Mr and Mrs Offer Andis of Burns City spent Wednesday night with her parents. Alice and Hazel Carr spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Leia Dob Jia. Al Toon and family visited Mes Nancy Ledserweed.
MT NEBO Ura Richardson and family spent Sunday with Wilbert Barsers Kitty Graham returned home from Scotland where she stayed weeks with Mrs Clyde Stone Mr and Mrs Johan Henderson returned to Newberry Tuesday after a visit in the neighborhood Miss Millie Barker of Terre Haute visited from Thursday to Monday with her parents Elza Barka and family spent Sunday with Jim Yorns Miss Eunice McCalllan of Odon stays with Mrs J F Thompson The ladies at this place have organized an aid society.
The article highlights surplus U S wheat sent to famine-threatened Europe and a corn based strategy to ease food shortages. It notes corn as the main cereal, widespread use in bread and cooking, and the shift to corn meal blends to save wheat for allies amid transportation delays. It also references historic reliance on corn in wartime and social shifts in baking practices.
Canadian food controller cites a wave of Made in Germany lies aimed at undermining food conservation. Officials note similar U S denouncements as false stories spread nationwide to erode public trust and hinder home canning programs. Public cooperation urged to avoid repeating harmful rumors.
The United States Food Administration stresses there is no royal road to food conservation. Progress depends on voluntary effort by all, with each kitchen, dinner table, and establishment sharing the burden through minute savings and substitutions across the nation.
Jim Turpin from Springsville visits relatives in the area this week. Executor Edgar T. Laughlin announces probate sale of real estate in Odon Indiana from the estate of Jomiras Baird. The property lies north of the alley in Olly Crooke's Addition. sale on June 16 at 2 p.m. in Laughlin's office. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with mortgage security and interest.
Mr and Mrs D W Hayes and their daughter Margaret travel Saturday to Camp Taylor to visit their son Dew for several days.
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Stone Root and Buchu Compound as a valued treatment for kidney diseases and related pains. It claims relief from back pain and burning sensations and notes many other Rea Creas Remedies sold and guaranteed by a supplier.
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