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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
2
The Odon Journal, published every Friday, lists subscription rates for six months and three months with advance payment options. Advertisements are accepted but certain categories such as churches are restricted. rates and deadlines are noted, including booking ads on Tuesdays.
The piece discusses the constitution and suffrage, arguing that although Southern states may suppress voting based on race or heritage, the constitution requires equal representation. It criticizes Democratic leaders and some Republicans for failing to enforce constitutional voting rights and highlights tensions over power between North and South. The text also touches on local education board disputes and a newspaper editor’s stance on community figures.
Vincennes dispatch reports that local democracy passed ringing resolutions in favor of Bob Miers for Vice President. The Washington Herald notes the era’s debt totals compare to corporate capital, suggesting public finances outpace industrial sums.
The Elnora Packing company is incorporated with a capital stack and lists incorporators Kacrow Pope WA Stalcup T J Payor and John Neiswarger. A postmistress appointment for the Tresta building at the world’s fair is noted. An inheritance of local commentary discusses fire safety and a Georgia editor’s obituary spoof about Jim Jones.
A garbled but vivid clipping notes a range of topics from Spain and the Pacific to local Indiana matters. It mentions Jasper, Dubois county planning to buy an electric plant, a New Albany ordinance about spitting on pavements, and a Koekia Hawaii postmaster named David Kaphoka hoakimokengonah. The piece also covers a government inspector arresting a seller of margarine, a local windstorm damaging buildings in Washington, and a Butler Herald editor finding bed bugs in butter. It concludes with Republican conventions in Daviess county and a long list of township delegate allocations for upcoming meetings.
An old advertising piece urges readers to treat lingering coughs and colds today with Dr Boschee's German Syrup. It claims rapid relief and possible cure after a few days, warns against underestimating colds, and notes trial bottles are available at druggists.
Wa. D. Turpen of Elnora sues former saloon owner Thomas W. Ketchem for 2000 damages claiming intoxication led to a brutal beating with a piece of iron by Ketchem to prevent further injury. Bondsmen Edward B. Simpson James M. Hannah and Eugene Hack named as defendants. Turpen says in November 1902 he drank twenty whiskeys and attacked Ketchem and bystanders, leaving him unable to earn a living. He formerly farmed in Greene county. Washington Herald.
A dispatch from Linton reports the mayor has refused to sign bonds worth 800 for D W Norton & Company of Terre Haute and Vincennes. Contractors say $3,000 is due for brick street work completed. The mayor cites risk of perjury and constitutional debt limits, leaving a high court decision as to the outcome.
Claims filed against Ward Bros. Co. seek settlement on a farm sale. John Blount’s friends report full recovery from rheumatism after using Chrenverigin's Pain Bal which locals praise as effective, with Z Webster selling the remedy. Public opinion notes women face unequal burdens in society.
A Harrisburg mother reports her two year old child slept poorly at night. She gave Chamber stomach and liver tablets which quieted the stomach and improved sleep. She says two boxes produced a permanent cure and now the child is well. Sold by Z Webster with pest tincture.
An old ad promotes Green's August Flower as the best liver and stomach remedy for better spirits and energy. It claims to cure digestion issues and improve mood with a trial size and regular bottle, sold by local druggists and Z Webster. It also suggests Chamberlain's Tablets for quick recovery from a bilious attack.
Frisco System adds sleeping cars to train No 5 from St Louis starting December 15 1903 and on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Travel favors the tourist sleeper both ways with return arrivals in train No 6 and Houston departures on Saturdays. Reservations available through local representatives.
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