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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1896
Page
2
The page mixes campaign chatter with sports results and local opinions. Mentions Josiah Allen, D. Mernzis as surveyor, and Lemteenes as Coroner, plus discussion of county officials and a baseball game where Washington beat Bedford 7 to 3. A critique of Bowmen as sheriff candidate appears.
The piece argues it is time for E A Riggins and Thomas Wadeworth to assume roles this year. It endorses William McKinley of Ohio for president with Garrett Hobart of New Jersey as vice president.
A fragmentary political note celebrates a Republican march toward the White House and prosperity, urging unity and focus on triumph.
The article asserts that true government theory centers on the greatest good for the greatest number and claims the National convention acted in alignment with this principle. It emphasizes the legislative focus on broad public welfare.
The Fourth of July will stop at Dilon this year with baseball games tire works and big gun speakers aimed at entertaining crowds.
The American citizen describes McKinley as resembling Garret Hobart in manner and method and predicts popularity. The Daviess County Board of Review sits with Assessor Pershing Auditor Russell Treasurer Aikuan Dr F M Harned and Joseph Smith. The quoted praise calls McKinley’s principles and conduct a touchstone for the nation’s welfare.
Whene Hi Motsinger and Judge Miers plan a visit to Udon. A M Hardy may assist in entertaining a vast audience with a brass band to drum up attendance and support.
The platform declares opposition to free coinage of silver except by international agreement with leading commercial nations. It pledges to promote such an agreement and, until obtained, to preserve the existing gold standard.
Ex president Ben Harrison writes about finances in a fragmentary note linked to the Australian Louisiana journalism issue, with unclear context and missing details.
A facetious Urban Examiner excerpt ponders whether sixty year old maids share the same experience as a woman recalling her first kiss. The vivid description likens the sensation to butter in honey and berries, with imagery of nerves and diamonds, escorted by cupids and angels, beneath a melted rainbow.
The Cazette reports a humorous incident where a well known Democrat tried to exchange silver for gold to prove a point. A man carried five dollars in silver to the Peoples bank and requested three dollars in gold, earning attention as the bank offered no questions.
A humorous old tale contrasts a clever man who tries to dodge costs by odd tricks with a neighbor who simply refuses to pay and mails the paper back stamped refused.
The article cites Triticum Vulgare as wheat. It lists average Indian wheat belt yields as 9.8 barrels per acre and notes a temperature threshold below which wheat cannot grow in eight countries. It describes the wheat fly and names major wheat producers US Russia Turkey Hungary Chili Australis and India. It quotes per capita wheat consumption at 3.41 bushels and Maine wheat production costs at 21 dollars per acre.
The Montgomery Blues beat the Odon Blues decisively on Saturday behind strong pitching from Barkley and Fulkerson and steady hitting despite an umpire leaving the diamond early. The lineup lists Revel McClelland and Clark among others as contributors with numerous runs and errors tallied.
Fragmented items report editorials and town events. Mentions of Carl Brayfield visiting Washington, Col Geo Abraham in St. Louis, and local opinions on politics and weed control. Notes on Indiana bluebirds, a robbery report, and upcoming Odon July Fourth remarks by Mai Ni Motsinger and Eph Inman.
Executor offers private sale of estate assets at the late residence in Van Buren Township on July 18 1896. Items include a fire proof safe beds and bedding firearms and more. Cash in hand for under five dollars. over three dollars credit six months with a secured note.
A fragmented advertisement urges readers afflicted with chronic diseases to consult leading physicians in the United States. It mentions Dr. Hathaway & Co at 70 Dearborn Street, Chicago, and invites affected individuals to address the firm for guidance.
The Woodmen and Widlow-Ware Trade Review argues that future value measures drive commerce and warns that without sound money, confidence and production decline. It condemns silver standard advocates and Missouri convention plans to abandon gold, halve values, and replace bimetallism with a cheap monometallic dollar, urging politicians to support honest money.
The Evansville and Richmond Rail Road opens the season with low rates from all stations for sixty days and a special Sunday excursion rate. Tickets are valid on trains leaving Saturday or Sunday with limited return the following Monday. For rates and details contact A L Jay or H H Roseman Evansville Indiana. General Passenger and Ticket Agent notices.
Mr G A Stillen of Tampico writes that Chintice Kidney Cure shows wonderful success. He testifies he suffered twenty seven years with the disease and now feels ten years younger. He claims to have seen medical proof and praises the cure's merit.
Incomplete text echoes a political campaign ad style with scattered phrases and misspelled names. The readable parts reference Indianapolis, Toledo, and Democrat label, suggesting a midwestern newspaper snippet about party coverage. The fragmentary nature limits concrete events or outcomes.
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