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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
2
The article notes that the United States spends 10,000,000 a year on its Indian subjects, more than five times Canada’s expenditure for similar purposes. Published in Odon Indiana on June 22, 1901, as a Saturday issue.
State elections planned in Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia will choose governors in all but Maryland. The notes indicate a statewide gubernatorial election cycle affecting multiple states this year.
Colorado’s only woman legislator Mrs Evangeline Heart is described as a capable lawmaker who also runs a tidy home for her husband and two boys. She is noted for cooking well and dressing well as she fulfills her public duties.
A Buffalo midway feature offers a $13 pass to roam through recreated world sections. Visitors tour mock streets of Egypt Mexico Japan Old Nuremberg and a village with Filipino Eskimo and American Indian displays. They glimpse Venice Africa the Moon and more shows during one outing.
A claim that the teleptoscope with pending patents will transmit color pictures by wire. Photographs could be taken remotely by placing a dry plate on the receiver and viewing any part of the world from any other location.
John and Mary Burkett of Komo Indiana began marrying about 40 years ago and have had three divorces and four weddings with no one wed to another in the interim. Komo also notes Henry and Myrtle Morin who have married each other three times and are living happily.
The first two issues of the Martin County Republican at Shoals arrive. CC M Hane wed Emma Stotts, editor and proprietor. The paper is well presented and republican in politics. Hane is a veteran Civil War veteran and an experienced businessman.
Averages suggest an ordinary man could carry about 100 pounds of gold a mile, yielding around £26,010. A strong man might manage 150 pounds for about $380,750. An exceptionally strong man could only carry 26 pounds to the mile, worth roughly $53,000.
Elnora News notes an angler named Squire Drake was struck by a slight shock of lightning Wednesday while smoking a pipe, which knocked the pipe from his mouth. A warning to fishermen follows the brief incident. In Owen county near Coal City specimens of gold were sent to California and Colorado for assay, yielding $300 per ton from the first sample and reportedly $700 with pearls in the other.
Rev. J T Hobron formed a U B church in Elnora with about 30 charter members and Red Men Hall as interim meetings venue. Prof Solomon W Satterfield, longtime educator and former Otcon superintendent, dies at 34 after illness. funeral led by Dr J T Hobson with Odd Fellows honor guard.
Last Friday Tane 14 marked the 28th birthday of Mrs. Thomas Blough with a large dinner at her residence. Many friends and relatives attended, sharing a pleasant time, giving Mrs. Blough memorable reminders of the day.
Archaeologists led by Mr. Charters White examine skulls from four thousand years ago and find tartar preserved food particles. Under acid dissolution microscopic analysis reveals corn starch, hairs, plant fibers, starch grains, tooth fragments, fruit cells, wool, and mineral grains likely from grinding stones, indicating a varied early diet.
An eye specialist warns about cheap opera glasses and suggests they risk eye damage. He cites a special study showing many eyes nearly blinded by such items and urges caution.
A mother narrows over a boy who refuses to call his uncle by the expected name. He explains he wishes to be good but questions the need to say Uncle Harry, noting he does not say Uncle Papa. The anecdote appears in a New York Mail and Express excerpt.
An 1900s style ad claims a sprained ankle can be quickly cured with Chamberlains Stomach and River Tablets from Callat's Webster's drug store. The copy urges free samples and praises the tablets as an elegant physic that improves appetite digestion and regulates the bowels. It adds a cup of hot milk at bedtime to prevent sleeplessness.
A list of teachers for the Elmore Township term 1901 02 with أسماء and order: Wiley Hitchcock number 1 Geo Cunningham 2 Oscar Farris 3 E S Pershing 4 Thos M Nugent 5 Asten Winklepleck 6 Louis Core 7 Artemus Dillon 8 Louis W Clements 9 Albert Malone 10.
Community notice notes a social event hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the M E church on the evening of July 3. An accompanying advertisement urges readers to avoid hair chemicals, promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion, and includes testimonials praising Chamberlains Pain Balm with local seller Z Webster.
A cluttered page lists debris, home remedies, patent medicines, and notices. Prominent claims push How to be a Beautiful Woman and medical cures from Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to Fuleys Kidney Cure. A mortuary notice for Mrs Sears and various household tips fill the column.
Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy used in his family and by customers. He reports success for ordinary cough flu and after influenza cough and notes it is sold by Z. Webster.
A promotional piece extols Balm of Pigs Tuisa Temmes as a private home remedy for female health issues. It asserts decades of study by a woman, claims to ease suffering and restore health, and promises nationwide efficacy where other methods fail.
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