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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1896
Page
4
A wise woman answers a rude suitor by recalling the private endurance of her marriage. He mocks age and asks for beauty secrets, but the tale ends with a retort about a husband who never says a kind word or offers a worried thought.
A tumultuous expedition launches from fan Draneises with six couples seeking buried riches tied to a Span iel bark wreck near San Miguel island. The quest centers on chests of Spanist treasure, reportedly hidden at a historic site, drawing pioneers and rival crews while warnings of dangers and treasure lore circulate.
Evening papers report on Boer names and depositions with mixed coverage. Probing notes mention Van Nit and Van Gudishhoorn amid cautious editorials while other reporters declined to participate, citing uncertainty and tenuous sources.
A Talmage sermon on Matthew 10 2 argues God guides every detail of life not accidents. It highlights providence in daily events from house choices to friendships, prices, and misfortunes, urging contentment and trust in divine plans.
A collage of quips and cartoons across multiple papers features witty dialogue about marriage excuses, piano playing at home, umbrella boasts, strange local stories, mountain top jokes, and a joke on civilization versus barbarism. Notable lines include a bride’s reaction to marriage, a city paper on Mrs Bacon, and a jab at energy from trains of thought.
The excerpt lists figures like Penny seeking an Arctic steamer, astronomer Kerren, and sculptor Phidias. It notes the Union Endeavorers in South Carolina, Garibaldi monument plans, and Ann Susan Gates Young as editor of the Young Women's Journal. It also mentions a Massachusetts floriculturist mocked for planting pills, a large Syracuse price-violation suit, 12,000 bicycles in a New York parade, a Montpelier church tower fire alarm, and U.S. forest area at 26 percent.
A Chicago Post excerpt recounts Amos Kersey of Elmhurst asserting tornadoes avoid Indian villages and explaining Chicago’s selection by storm boundaries. He notes historic patterns, compares Chicago to St Louis, and suggests lake and flat terrain as possible factors. The piece blends weather theory with local lore about settlement safety.
An overbearing merchant questions a clerk about a biographical file for Mr Skinemgood. The clerk deflects, claiming the subject rewrote it in parts. A visiting stranger interrupts, and the scene hints at a broader, chaotic narrative with stray references to Spanish culture and a dining scene.
Oswego NY Rev William Young of the Methodist Church shares health gains from Dr Williams Pink Pills after years of decline. He recounts kidney issues and fatigue cured by the pills, noting a return to vigor and appetite. The piece links his improved health to the medicine and urges readers to consider it. Also advertises the pills and a Dakota land opportunity with immigration details.
A dramatic description of the Ethiopian coronation at Axoum with royal procession, sacred rites, and the emperor's oath. The piece notes pomp, color, and dramatic ceremonies, including acclamations and the abuna’s blessing. It also mentions a Michigan farmer expanding a deer park and Wordsworth library sales in London.
A reader note endorses the Wisconsin Central as the best ride between Chicago and Twin Cities with daily fleeyns to Minneapolis and Duluth. Dining car meats are la carte and schedules and fares are available through local ticket agents including Jas A Posno Milwaukee. A quoted exchange from Brooklyn Life questions a count’s usefulness and an interpreter’s value.
A fragmented ad passage touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for indigestion constipation and biliousness claiming speedy help in malaria rheumatism and kidney inactivity. Also mentions Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with free trial bottle and a Piso's Cure for coughs. Mentions generic testimonies and catarrh cures with scattered names and places.
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