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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1893
Page
2
An old bank notice announces services by a clerical staff including cashiers handling collections nationwide, foreign and domestic exchange, drafts on European cities, certificates of deposits, pensioner advantages, and guidance on investments. It touts short time loans and discounted commercial paper with long term real estate lending.
A colonial era style notice promotes selling a town newspaper in a 1209 population locale within sixteen miles. It highlights frequent local ads and strong subscription lists, urging buyers to respond within thirty days while noting accompanying job and advertising value. The piece mixes market appeal with regional political humor and editor commentary.
The letter references two Linton men Thomas Mattox and Frank Martin arguing about business location with Sanborn and Owen. Mattox traveled to discuss a residence and Martin, once from Campbellsburg, seeks a partnership in Linton. The dispute centers on where they belong and where to locate.
The final examination for completion of study in country schools will be held on the thirteenth Saturday of March in townships including Cannelburg Montgomery Bogard Epsom Elmore Elwora Elnora Fuirrison Glendale Madison Odin Reeve Alfredville Steele Plainville Weale Pleasant Hill Van Buren Eaglesville Washington. County Superintendent P R Wapsworth urges all teachers and pupils to prepare thoroughly and conduct exams in their townships.
The piece condemns lobby power as a burden on the state during the current Legislative session. It urges penalties and removal of lobbyists, arguing officials are swayed by corporate and private money and urging decisive reform.
Mrs John Williams visits from Qgdon as Logan Razgle hosts a spelling night for boys and girls. John H Davis farm sale completed by A D Bechiel. Les Hardin moves into new property as a Ussh cornerite. Miss Gusta Cox to Bedford to live with Desty Phipps. An oyster copper event at Bechtel residence. James G Taylor visits his mother in Sullivan. Joseph Taylor of Lawrence county visits here. Phipps and Conard Jr plan spring summer work in the Sucker State. Republican administration ends today as Grover Cleveland is set to become U S president at noon.
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