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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
4
An advertisement touts a “Golden Rind” watermelon with a smooth yellow rind and crimson flesh, claiming sensational prizes in 1896 and high demand for earliest varieties. It promotes melons at $1.69 each, offers seed packets and a large seed catalog from John A Salzer Seed Co. in La Crosse Wisconsin.
A Washington Democrat observation notes a man who will walk beyond danger to greet every person he meets, valuing friendly gestures over silence and seeking connection amid hardship.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case cured only by Trall's Catarrh Cure from F.J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. It lists testimonials from West & Truas and Walding, Kinnan & Marvin druggists and praises Hall's Family Pills. It notes the product is taken internally and affects the blood and mucous membranes. The page also mentions a prayer meeting at nine and a dance until one or two.
A fragmented OCR sample presents nonsensical phrases about digestion nerves and medicines. It sofa prints obscure names and stray references likely from a late 19th or early 20th era text, with tangled sentences and few clear events or facts.
A garbled notice from Cleveland about selling round trip tickets between states. It hints at a Sunday return and fare details, asking readers to contact a passenger agent for particulars. The fragment references Washington date hints and requests for more information.
A garbled collage of drug claims and medical advice extols cures for consumption asthma rheumatism and nerve issues. It promotes Dr Kline and other patentees with claims of permanent cures and quick relief, noting pregnancy and school mentions while warning about frost bites and general ailments.
The sermon by Ser. C. De Witt Talusage centers on Talmage’s “Wings of Seraphim.” It describes seraphic beings with six wings, divine humility, and the need for reverence toward God, heaven, and holiness. The speaker urges believers to rise, moulting the old self for onward spiritual flight toward heaven.
Telegrams and tidbits update readers on murder guilt for railroad obstruction, water power plans at Ohio Falls, Nebraska anti thistle law, Swiss toboggan champion, toll gates in Connecticut, Gretna Green post boy incident, longevity myths, London old money box, General Pleasanton, Servia royal arrangements, Rev Ma Cnearrers court bans, and Dr Guiseppe Sanarelli’s bacillus research.
Prof F J H Merrill, in a paper before the Albany institute, argues that good roads mirror England a century ago with hard waterproof surfaces and dry foundations. He cites Roman and English practice, urging angular stone fragments and a six inch total thickness rolled firmly to interlock and resist wear.
Simple farm telephone using two oyster or fruit cans tied with fine copper wire. Attach a brass button through a hole in the bottom can, loop leather supports, and tighten the wire to transfer sound. The setup works up to about 20 rods in cold, still weather. copper wire costs about 30 cents per 100 feet.
A sketch shows a double side trellis for tomatoes with upper and lower branches and a flaring frame to hold the spreading top. The article advises constructing a dozen sturdy units now, storing them for future use, and notes they will last many years with careful handling.
Advice on soil moisture avoid damp ground for healthy trees and use well rotted manure and wood ashes as fertilizers. Onions benefit from top dressing with poultry manure or ashes while trying new varieties. Keep ground clean for currants and remove old growth to encourage vigor. Strawberries thrive with mulching to prevent early growth and frost damage.
A self-proclaimed Jesus Christ named Antonio Conselheiro gathers about 3,600 fanatic adherents in Bahia armed with Winchester rifles. He preaches a holy war to restore religion and monarchy, claiming divine inspiration. His band sits in the desert border region near Juazeiro and has clashed with government troops, suffering heavy losses on both sides.
The article argues fresh air boosts plant growth and insect control but warns improper cold air can harm or kill. It explains how to ventilate without blasting plants and notes risks of mildew from direct cold air. It also cites oceanic lighting progress and global lighthouse distribution with figures.
Chop six ounces suet and six ounces breadcrumbs mix with half a pound prunes chopped and two ounces sugar. Beat three eggs add a little milk then combine with dry ingredients. Stand one hour grease a basin and fill. Steam three hours, turn out and serve with sweet sauce.
The article offers plant care advice including using strong tobacco steeped in boiling water as an insect remedy and making carbolic soap suds for cleanliness. It notes plants must be kept clean and leaves washed to remove dust, since leaves act as the plants' lungs.
An irascible man visits a city post office at four, asks for a $50 money order, is told it’s too late, and returns the next day two minutes before closing to seek 50 one-dollar orders. He ends with a polite remark that “courtesy begets courtesy” as staff react with amusement.
The Workingmen's Home at 42 Custom House Place announces a Free Labor Bureau to place unemployed men with farmers and others across the country at no cost. Employers should specify work type, wages, and if rail fare is advanced. Address Labor Bureau Chicago Ill.
A letter from Mrs J S McGinna As of Rockford Illinois praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for cure of heart pains fainting spells vision loss and female complaints including uterine inflammation and menstrual pain After taking the compound she claims full recovery urging other women to try it.
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