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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
2
The column offers humorous and satirical snippets on social mores and current affairs. It comments on marriage, libel, politics, fashion, science terms, and odd news from cities like Boston and New York, reflecting mid century newspaper voice and tone.
Local fears arise over a supposed race of bald helled women. No evidence surfaces before marriage, and inquiries may occur only after nuptials.
A western man tried to commit sul aidi due to heavy housework. He reached a point where breaking dishes did not relieve his feelings.
A Chicago college professor claimed a prize in a guessing contest marking a first for the city. The event highlighted a rare admission that guesswork was involved in the winner's approach.
A Ohio judge holds that a wife may take money from her husband without his knowledge or consent and be guiltless of stealing. The remark is noted as a possible cause for more bachelors to struggle without wives.
A hearing in New York on a proposed ordinance to curb feminine mischief drew approval from attendees, with no objections raised. The article notes that the fair sex may be expected to act unexpectedly.
Judges discarded the word truth for its metallic sound in a New York contest to pick the 25 most beautiful English words. The winner also surprised by not including money in his list of beautiful words.
The aircraft shown can rise from and land on a warship deck increasing wartime potential. The next major war would leave a mark in history unless further inventions prevent it.
Legislature empowers the State Board of Health to ban shared drinking cups in public places. Railroads also push to remove common cups from passenger cars, signaling a broader push for sanitation in transit and daily life.
The census shows California Oregon and Washington now exceed the population of the original thirteen colonies at the start of the Revolution. The piece notes the unexpected rise of these coastal states and their growth beyond early American beginnings.
A group of Syracuse ladies has filed with the Public Service Commission a complaint against the traction company operating lines in the city. They allege that the car steps are too high, hindering women's access, and the defense says attire affects ease of entry.
The Indiana General Assembly enacted wide reforms including a new state constitution proposal, first time voter registration, corrupt practices regulation, and stricter employers liability. It added liquor, railroad, and public health measures, plus a stronger public accounting and financial disclosure regime. The session also created a local option system and extended railroad safety powers.
In an Ohio cemetery a two ton granite ball atop a pedestal slowly turns on its axis. Over five years it has shifted about 13 inches as sunlight heats one side more than the shaded opposite, nudging the ball upward on the south face.
A Philadelphia resident recalls decades of severe eczema and sleepless nights. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing his illness after other doctors failed, urging others to try the products and visit the Cuticura Life Saving Station.
Dialog shows a parent worried for a son who is often lost. A suggestion proposes securing employment with the weather bureau as a means to provide structure. The exchange reflects midcentury concerns about youth direction and public works.
A Topeka card club advertises free Easter post cards with a 2¢ stamp for five samples. The Art Post Card Club at 731 Jackson St offers gold embossed designs featuring flowers and mottos in colorful prints.
A widow describes how charm may tempt a man toward marriage, implying social pressure and lingering doubts about true intent. The remark frames matchmaking as a manipulation tactic rather than a genuine union, reflecting era attitudes toward widowhood and romance.
An old style shoe aid ad promotes Alien's Foot-Ease anti septic powder to break in new shoes. It claims relief for pressure and pinching with a 25 cent price and free sample. The address A.3. Oimsted Le Hay New York appears as the distributor.
An advertisement touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as preventing colds. It suggests repeated use as the length of illness rises with age and that the longer you live the more you realize you might have done but not.
A man enjoys echoing his children’s clever remarks, thinking cleverness runs in the family. He recalls moments, frames them as hereditary traits, and cherishes the humor passed down through generations.
A married man expresses displeasure at overhearing a one sided romantic telephone conversation. He notes the awkwardness and discomfort of listening to another person express affection without reciprocation. The incident highlights relationship boundaries and privacy concerns.
An old clipping touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething crying and pain relief and Garfield Tea as a laxative and blood purifier. It suggests the remedies soften gums ease inflammation and treat wind colic while noting modern use may extract the teeth of an old saw.
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