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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
7
Fragmented OCR from a local notice discusses claims processing and committee actions. Names like Algerican and Veteran Wives appear amid unclear text detailing deadlines, districts, and a disputed veto. The readable portion signals a public claims procedure and district representation.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Kansas baked 18 720 cookies for disabled veterans in Kansas City and Leavenworth hospitals. With 130 units, each sends 12 dozen cookies monthly to chief dietitians, who place them in jar dispensers for patients using crutches wheelchairs and canes.
Kenneth H. McRae a former commander of the first American Legion post recalls the Legion as a service organization. He credits his association with Legion events in Washington D C for bringing him his wife Miss Lars May Beach past commander of the USS Jacob Jones post and member of the Yeomenettes. The couple met through post activity and romance blossomed amid wartime service.
Harold BL Mason Post of the American Legion leads a plan to erase distinctions between foreign-born and native Americans through a new community center. A 12‑organization committee and school staffer will run an Americanization Institute with citizenship talks and special programs, plus refreshments for attendees.
The piece extols Gloucester’s shad as a historic culinary prize, recalling centuries of fishing and town pride. It notes April to May as peak season, with vessels and nets thriving along the Delaware Bay shore, and recalls famed locals and a tradition tied to Mary Too.
A girl recalls a childhood romance starting in the city with outings and a goodbye at the station. Ten years later she visits again, meets the same suitor, and he proposes, ending the tale with a note of union.
Hostetter Smith recalls his Aunt Fretty as the most peculiar woman he knew noting she swore her hair did not fall out in handfuls after a fever, a claim that sparked curiosity about her eccentricities.
A humorous anecdote from Buen UWumor Madrid notes a family quip about Parisian francs. The exchange has a playful tone as a mother returns with two babies due to currency value.
A clipped excerpt shows a character flinging insults and dialogue about a woman while another dismisses the topic. The fragmentary nature leaves the exact context unclear but suggests tension over gendered language and conversation.
Fragmentary text shows a query about suitability as a son-in-law and mentions a person named Salter and a father figure. The readable portion suggests negotiations or concerns around a marriage or betrothal in a domestic context. Names and precise events are uncertain due to garbled OCR.
A fragmentary note from Stockholm records a remark by a circus proprietor claiming the Siamese twin Shasper was struck. The garbled text suggests concern over a disputed incident in a traveling show.
The note presents a string of playful exchanges with puzzled phrasing and unusual spellings. It hints at a lighthearted interrogation style and quizzical banter without clear context or identifiable figures.
A humorous exchange notes a city office occupying the tallest building in town. The speaker realizes the cost after paying the first month’s rent, revealing a comic contrast between height and expense.
Fragmentary text suggests a cautionary line about a bill collector in a town. It hints that the fellow leaves when the town is in no doubt and that you are out, implying a withdrawal or refusal to pay.
The text shows a dialogue about marriage with uncertainty and awkward phrasing. It notes a desire to wed and questions whether a suitable spouse can be found, reflecting social pressure and improvised speech.
In a clipped exchange at the Petunia tavern the landlord Nepel notes a late arrival while a guest asks about a westbound train. Claire comments on the Depression era mood as a guest hints at long delays.
A humorous exchange contrasts a man’s reluctance at marrying his wife's sister with the strain of welcoming a new mother in law and young brother in law. The quip is attributed to Deover Parrakeet.
A humorous fragment shows a child and mother reacting to a doctor visiting the kitchen cook. The Harvard Lampoon tone implies a playful domestic moment with a dash of surreal confusion.
A brief exchange notes Peter’s defective vision as Jones points out the performer is a milkman, not a conjurer, during a nighttime display. The line tightens the anecdote with a humorous misperception.
In a Paragon exchange, Brown defines an ideal wife as one who can manage the home, temper, and assistance. The dialogue asks, What is your view of an ideal wife? The reply emphasizes household mastery and supportive role.
A husband sighs over mounting bills and asks about debt payoff. His wife cheerfully notes he carries an exceptionally large life insurance policy, implying a solution to their financial strain.
A dialogue explores attire during mourning with the child asking if black nightgowns are worn. The adult responds that clothing choice does not depend on time of day, underscoring cultural customs around mourning.
A garbled collection of observations on the sun eclipse religion emigration politics and everyday life. It mentions Turkey communism women primping motorcycles and time saving with a casual critique of modern progress and gender roles.
Fragmentary text mentions a storm turkey, peppers, beetles, and a presumed Elaine record with no water. Details are unreadable and specific facts are unavailable in the source.
Sir Verey Sykes recounted an odd tale about Bandar Abbas in India at a Royal Geographical Society meeting. An air voyage over the country caused fear of a judicial case, spurring many to confess their collective cheating after a tense formal gathering.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Taleum Powder as a premium antiseptic and perfume for face skin baby and wounds. It claims the powder renders other perfumes superfluous and highlights the Cuticura Yoiler Trio including Loap Ointment and Taleum.
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology style test shows a steel sheet bending under minute pressure. The experiment uses a highly sensitive setup to detect deflection as small as one ten millionth of an inch confirming that even slight force can bend solid shafts. The finding illustrates the precision of measurement in material science.
Advertisement notes housekeepers need Red Cross Ball Blue and kitchen towels sheets pillowcases and linens. Emphasizes essential housekeeping supplies for cleaning and laundering with product listing style.
A diver engages in a confrontation involving another diver described as hardnelvertisoiro with the other, signaling a clash during a water activity.
A damaged dispatch fragment describes a tense wartime scene with a character named Mabel and actions that imply a disturbance. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse, offering only scattered phrases about a nighttime event and a possible strike.
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