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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions Hog patriotism and a joke about Hindenburg and Paris. A stray line references camp boys, German measles, and a name change, but the meaning is obscured and no clear event or facts emerge.
An unclear report credits Onry Ford with designing two devices aimed at U boats. A prior claim mentions a machine that surpasses most things except a U boat, provoking questions about why not.
The piece argues that rural farms are strained by youth migration to towns. It highlights loss of experienced labor and leadership, urging returning young workers or new guidance to support farms in need of skilled supervision and management.
In this crisis of the nation, every owner of a farm should return to the soil and apply his best labor and knowledge. His experience and leadership would inspire the farm force and influence final results, showing patriotism as ex-farmers support the country through the war period.
A speaker challenges pacifist views by imagining Christ witnessing Belgian wartime atrocities. He argues that if Christ condoned passivity in the face of such horrors, he would be a poor exemplar of humanity.
LASCA Mes Mary Overton and Mose visited with her father George. Ernest Roach spent Sunday with Lairie James. Horner family visited Logan Dant in St. Joe. Joe Chestnut went to West Clinton. Curtis Ridenbark visited with brother John. Pearl Chestnut went to Pusom. Bertha Roach of Worthington visited with James and family. Ora Myers came home from Gon.
Mrs. William Chestnut visited Mrs. Deema Noblett on Friday. Jacob Chestnut remains on the sick list while Dan Resler is reported no better. Harvey Byer and Julian Byer are noted as improving after illness. Several residents attended the Wright sale Tuesday and various visits occurred among local families.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by acting through the blood. It promises $100 to any case it cannot cure and offers free circulars from Cheney & Co of Toledo.
Announcements list Julius Smith of Van Buren Two Bray of Elmore township Susy i in the Momes 14 and Hugh G. Faith of Washington township as candidates for sheriff, each subject to the Republican primary voters in Diviess county on May 7.
Charles E. Freed announces he has withdrawn his name as a candidate for the nomination of sheriff in Beviess County.
Daniel 7 Sigors of Dard township announces as a candidate for auditor of Daviess County, subject to the will of Republican voters at the nominating primary.
J. E. Pershing announces candidacy for the Daviess circuit court seat subject to Republican voters at the May 7 primary. Signed by POR CLEREL OF GRC 2 COURT.
Donald Ellis of Washington Township announces candidacy for the clerk of the circuit court nomination in the Republican primary on May 7. He seeks the party's nomination to run in the general election.
Oliver Al. Vance announces his candidacy for Daviess County treasurer in the Republican primary on May 7, urging voters to support him in the contest.
Jack Lille of Washington township announces candidacy for treasurer in the upcoming primary on May 7. He seeks Republican nomination and will face other local contenders in the county election.
Chas A Sims of Madison township announces for Recorder of Daviess County subject to Republican voters at the May 7 primary. Thomas G Wadsworth of Van Buren township also announces for the nomination for county recorder, pending Republican primary May 7.
Ervin J. Williams of Washington township announces his candidacy for county assessor pending the Republican nominating primary.
Trustee candidate R D McCarger announces for Madison Township subject to Republican voters will at the May 7 primary. He seeks support from party members as the contest begins.
R. J. McCallian declares candidacy and urges GOP voters to participate in the May 7 primary. He emphasizes party loyalty and the importance of backing Republican candidates in the upcoming election.
C E O'Dell announces candidacy for Madison Township trustee subject to Republican voters will at the primary.
C. W. Freed, township assessor, announces as a candidate for Madison assessor. He seeks Republican support at the nominating convention on May 7.
William D. Malone declares his run for Madison Township Assessor, seeking Democratic voters' support at the nominating primary election.
A resident announces intent to run as assessor of Madison township subject to the Republican nominating convention in May. The dialogue includes a wartime reflection on a son’s experiences, noting time spent peeling potatoes rather than combat.
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