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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
2
The Odon Journal outlines subscription rates and advertising terms while reporting on Knights of Fidelity News, an Indiana liquor paper, promoting organization among saloon keepers to oppose Republicans. It cites history from 1830 02 and claims Republicans push clubrooms and social pressures to influence voters. The piece notes a 1.00 subscription price.
The Southern Indiana Railway paid Fireman James Corbin nineteen hundred dollars as a compromise for injuries suffered in a wreck at Irene over a year ago. Corbin has been unable to work since the incident.
The legislature approves House bill 419 amending the highway act to elect road supervisors in each district on the second Saturday after the first Monday in January 1906 and every two years. Townships divide into 2 to 4 divisions with supervisors appointed. salaries set at $2 a day on sworn days worked. voting restricted to district voters.
The article notes the Passover begins April 12 1903 and lasts seven days with only the first day observed by Jews. It also reports a boycott by Kekomo saloon owners against thirteen store signers of a remonstrance with threats against non business signers and their employees.
A Philadelphia episode recalls Mrs. Julia Dent Grant hosting a visit from a rich but frugal woman recounting a young wife deserted by her drunkard husband. The exchange links moral sentiment to era fashion and social contrast with New Orleans Times-Democrat noting the tale.
The act requires boards of commissioners township trustees and road supervisors to keep highways used by United States rural free delivery routes in repair and passable. Township trustees must reserve at least five percent of road funds as an emergency fund. Failure to repair within five days after knowledge of a defect results in misdemeanor charges and fines from one to two hundred twenty five dollars per day.
Treasurer-elect Hilliary C. Truelove filed his bond and appointed Nicholas F. Barkley of the township as his deputy. Truelove assumes office January first. Barkley, currently clerking for W. J. Danner, has taught several terms in the township and is considered well qualified.
Wanted several persons of character and good reputation in each state to represent and advertise a wealth business house. Salary £1 weekly with expenses, paid in cash each Wednesday. Horse and conveyance furnished if needed. Enclose self-addressed envelope. Colonial Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago.
A fragment notes readers are urged to tell merchants they saw their ads in Tue Journa. The unsigned plea suggests small favors to support local papers.
Advertisement notes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with Tron and Quinine in tasteless form. Claims no cure, no pay and prices 30 cents. A tongue in cheek line about crows provoking thefts adds a playful local touch.
An old advertisement touts E W Grove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund guarantee if no cure. The copy warns children may get on the wrong track if a switch is misplaced.
Mr W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio reports a severe cough and consumption like illness in his young son. After trying various treatments the child improved after using a new discovery for consumption. The ad claims universal cure and lists price and free trial bottles. Also mentions early riser pills and Canadian forest products export total of 29 954 089.
A humorous tale centers on a doctor who writes a letter to a judge about spelling and dictionaries. The judge cites Webster and quips about Daniel Webster and a dictionary that cannot spell equipomical. The exchange ends with questions about the judge’s career and a digression on future plans.
An advertisement extols Kodol as a digestive aid that supplies natural gastric juices, relieves nervous tension, and lets stomach muscles rest while transforming food into blood. It also contains a personal anecdote about a child’s croup incident and a Mrs Spifford remark.
Administrator of the Estate of John Smiley deceased will sell at public auction at the late residence in Odon Daviess County Indiana on Wednesday April 8 1903. Personal property not taken by the widow includes wagons buggies agricultural implements corn hay and household goods. Terms cash with a 5 percent commission assessed on purchases over fifty dollars. Belden D Ogdon & Inman Attys. note with interest and six percent court costs. Watch St Louis.
Advert says the medicine aids digestion and liver action, purifies the blood, and makes the user buoyant. It promotes regular doses to prevent indigestion and dyspepsia. Sold at 7% Webster's for 25 cents and Tennessee.
An old advertisement touts jewels and health as a woman's priorities. It markets Boschee’s German Syrup as a remedy to prevent coughs colds and bronchial troubles claiming it arrests consumption in early stages and strengthens lungs. Available at X Webster’s for 23 and 75 cents. The ad ends with a moral prompt to help others and not to neglect oneself.
Advertisement touts Danforth of Laurange Ga who allegedly cured a leg wound in five days with Bock lin s Arpiex Salve. It promotes the salve as the best for ulcers wounds and piles and claims guaranteed cure exclusive to Derol by Z. Webtre.
Druggist A. Clark of Springs Virginia reports selling Chamberlains Cough Remedy for twelve hours. He notes customers praise its quick cure for coughs colds and grip and urges readers to buy from Z Webster.
A group of fifty five Barr township citizens filed with the County Commissioners a petition seeking 25 miles of gravel or rock roads centered in Montgomery and Cannerburg. John E. Montgomery named engineer with Robert H. Bell and Andrew Cunningham as viewers.
An advertiser extols Electric Bitters and Chamberlain remedies as cures for overwork insomnia and nervous tension. Claims boast relief for liver and kidney issues and chronic dysentery with testimonials and sales pitches by Z Webster and J. Webster.
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