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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
3
An early 20th century sales list offers yardage for lawns voile linens muslin and damask in various grades with per yard prices, plus reductions on all wool ingrain carpets rugs and textiles. It notes special prices on fans ribbons laces insertions and embroidery fabrics with limited stock to close out.
A cluttered town column notes hiring and personnel shifts, with mentions of families and teachers. It records arrivals and visits by residents, plus school board discussions on fees and staffing, reflecting a bustling community scene.
An injured fragment reports that Dr Tolliver will relocate to Plsara to practice medicine. The text mentions ties to Lawrence County and local friends in Peabo, with notes of prosperity and goods in the town.
In a delayed session the appellate court reviews a rape case and related libel claims. The defendant faces the tribunal after a lower court decision. The record hints at involvement of a railroad company in prior proceedings.
Gazette and Herald reports the Epsom post office will discontinue service on July 2. Patrons will be supplied with mail from Plainville and Odon as available.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Wright and Generest amid a tense moment at a place referenced as Gaephdee or similar. The text mentions Lavelle, Ben, and Haute in unclear contexts with home location near Eo nar.
Obituary note reports Alva E Lane died after a series of strokes leading to paralysis. Funeral details indicate burial at Martinsburg Cemetery. The piece mentions family, church, and local epilepsy era context.
Walter Deu announces purchase of the ground for a new brick business house. A two story structure is under consideration with the second floor likely for leadre raotus if built.
Advertises markdown prices on Reed Rock and bed springs with prices up to eight dollars. Mentions Tron beds Wool Rockers and Stard tablet. Promotes Ehi Folding Beds and the Acme Couch that won’t wear out. Calls for quick purchase at Main Street Worth.
Oakland City and multiple towns host fairs with dates listed for Franklin Princeton Evansville Wisconsin and more in September. Hulett’s offers a 25 cent premium with every 8.00 purchase on Friday and Saturday June 23 and 24, including fancy velour cuttings and ice for the ladies.
Aden Fitzgerald was arrested on a charge of intoxication by the late grand jury. He resides near Odo and must post a bond of ten dollars to secure release. Washington Democrat reports the case.
The text notes Professors Harris and Renert as principals at Rivera schools last year and discusses a controversy over certification and teaching requirements. It mentions a rule demanding two years of teaching before certification is granted and references normal school standards.
Bedford residents faced a scorching day as some planned early work and others worried about a third degree heat event. Officials stationed at ports watched back doors, noting entrants as the day wore on and the thirsty searched for relief amid a desertlike town.
The State Board of Health announced a new sanitary code for railroads. Day coaches must be cleaned after each trip and not left dirty more than two days. Waiting rooms must limit smoking. parlor, buffet, dining, interurban and street cars fall under the same rules. Several railroad men agreed to the code after a meeting. Get Abraham & Co. prices on binder twine before buying.
The correspondent reports severe damage to the wheat crop from recent heavy rains and winds. Harvest prospects are bleak as fields are waterlogged, ground too soft for binders, and stands of wheat and clover failing.
An assorted, garbled OCR report mixes regional farming notes with municipal chatter. It mentions harvest labor needs in Kansas, construction and flood control or river work, a Philadelphia council issue, and a garbled dialogue about crops and a city street scene.
In Conclusion Knucker Jones joins a local debating club. The note appears in Brooklyn Life with odd phrasing and unclear surrounding text. The piece hints at social scenes and identifiers but lacks full names or dates for concrete details.
A traveler notes elephants in Rene covered with bright red volcanic dust from soil. The dust darkens their bodies and gives them a chestnut horse like appearance, contrasting with the Nile valley gray.
The piece recounts the Battle of Tours where Charles Mattel defeated the Saracens with estimates of Saracen forces ranging from 400000 to TUH600 and monks claiming 375000 killed. It notes likely exaggeration and calls the battle unusually bloody and decisive in history.
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