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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
8
The article explains bacteria as tiny plants with diverse shapes and walls, detailing their growth, spores, and dependence on moisture warmth and nitrogen. It covers beneficial roles in soil and dairy, methods to prevent spoilage through thorough cleaning and scalding, and notes on safe milk handling and bread fermentation.
The article explains maintaining clean barns and proper milking practices to prevent germs, the role of sunlight and pasteurization in reducing bacteria, and how white blood cells defend the body. It stresses cleanliness, disinfection, healthy animals, and safe wound care as keys to limiting infection.
A reader argues that split childhood between two homes breeds disrespect for authority and self will. The piece urges preserving a single home, honoring parental guidance, and cherishing memories of early and adopted homes to curb vice and promote virtue.
Local residents from Oden and nearby towns are listed visiting relatives and traveling over the weekend. Individuals mentioned include Rev. W. E. Snyder and family, Mrs. Oscar Wallick, Wim Carpenter and daughters, Hugh Neckemer, Willie Williams, Mrs. Edgar Ward and Russel, Albert Kinne man and wife, Mae Baile, Mrs. Grace Herron, Mrs. Meda Ward, Mrs. Daisy Bail, Mrs. Nora Connell, Miss Bertha Herron, Mrs. Allie Clark, Sam Callahan, Spenser Callahan, Marion Chandler and family. A trip to the Gulf Coast Brownsville Texas is planned with possible settlement in Houston.
Mrs Martha Maaryfield and daughter spent Friday night with Mrs Clydia Maryfield. Arthur Chestnut and Charlie Masters visited Elmer Overton Sunday. Miss Zella Miller and Cecil Hindman with Miss Lola Miller on Sunday. Clara Pershing and Bess Sears visited Pleasie Cunningham of Baile Saturday night. David Pershing listed sick. Kendrick Myers family and Estella Chestnut with Zella visited Rezia Overton Sunday. Freedly Cunningham Arisson Overton Homer David Marshall Pink Chase Paul Sears hosted by Dale and Hobart Sears Sunday. A large crowd attended the last day.
The report lists residents visiting friends and relatives last weekend. Stever Callahan and wife visited David Pershing and wife on Sunday. Nelle Dyer of Odon spent Sunday with Miss Bess Sears. Amy Seneff visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Myers of Eaglesville Friday night. Several locals attended service at Baile. Robert Feller moved to a new home near Rogiesville. Daisy Prentice visited here for a few days. Edna Ramsey visited her sister Mrs Clara Luallen of Burns City last week.
Township business transacted every weekday with office hours from 8 o clock to 7 o clock a m. Office located in Denderson's undertaking parlors.
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