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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1896
Page
2
The article notes debates on electing the Treasurer and Assessor, discusses Representative Harrison and a shift toward popular vote for presidency, and mentions a constitutional amendment bill in Congress. It also references symbols on the flag and a grand reception for Congressman A. M. Hang in Washington.
Thomas H. Nelson, a noted Terr Hlante figure, was celebrated as a polished scholar and grand Republican.
The County Clerk receives a salary of £2600 with a £35000 bend for four years. The Clerk has issued 14,743 marriage licenses and 100 divorces.
In early spring the new admission window opens for applicants who pass required tests. Officials announce upcoming examinations and invite eligible teens to apply for entry into the program.
A report notes the State Central Committee meeting as it schedules the four delegates to the National convention and the nominating of a State healer. It mentions plans for a Republican gathering in Annapolis on May 7 with Professors Clark and his assistants guiding student and county training.
Report notes a gathering in St Louis where 260 testing delegates will nominate a president. The city has arranged 500 tons of ice for the event, signaling preparations for the occasion.
Fragmented remarks ponder why Indiana Republicans favor a second choice in the presidential race. The note uses garbled phrasing and unclear references, making specifics hard to parse.
Fragmentary notice recounts pupil closing exercises at a public school and an election scene with ballots and election boards mentioned. Names and clear details are missing, but the text hints at a formal school event followed by a referenced Australian ballot process. The piece reflects a historical school activity mixed with voting language.
The text states that Democratic leaders plan to attack the congressional apportionment law passed by the last legislature on constitutional grounds and to pursue a broad effort to wipe out gerrymanders, signaling an initiative toward reform.
The candidacy of Judge W R Gardiner of Washington for governor of Indiana grows like wildfire and may persist until the convention. If every county understood Daytzen’s view of Gardiner’s fitness, he could win the next governorship, with strong likelihood of a vigorous race.
At a prayer gathering a Democrat prayed for the party to change together. A Populist shouted Amen and prompted a revision to seek accord, with both sides stressing spirit of concord and unity over perfect agreement. The exchange ends with a light quip about cords joining rather than exact agreement.
The Tue Journal and Elnora Tribune urge voters to approve road improvements in Madison Ei rore Bogard and Van Buren while criticizing opponents. They condemn rival candidates and praise Motsinger casting him as a loyal but defeated Populist hopeful in the forthcoming election.
A report notes James Pearson leading a revival service in Crooke's hall. Some attendees, renewing faith after long absence, respond to his spoken style while others criticize his approach and warn of potential harm from his language.
A letter from President W. W. Pars states that from March 1 1896 the spring term begins with open admission for four classes of new students. University graduates and high school graduates may enter without examination while other entrants must pass thorough exams in common school branches. Students are urged to obtain the required grade before presenting applications.
The text explains age limits for marriage: males eighteen and females sixteen may wed. close kin beyond second cousins are prohibited. interracial marriages forbidden. insane or idiotic individuals cannot marry. Parental consent required if male under twenty one and female over eighteen, or if aged eighteen and sixteen with no guardian and thirty days residency. County clerks may require affidavits from disinterested parties and are liable for illegal licenses.
Fragmented town bulletin lists residents and visitors, school start, moves, and local happenings. Mentions Dr Hayes on a business trip to Obon Pue day and Pav Winklepteck set to speak Sunday. Also notes Elmer Louis visiting, Mose Tuomas moving, and Joohn Earl working in town.
Advertisement for a prize word game using letters from "Monox Saxzos Grow" with a $1,000 prize pool. Encourages forming words forward or backward without exceeding letter counts from "Menom Sxece Grow" and promises cash or gold rewards to top submitters. Includes offer to send a combination seed packet from The Momsen Seed Co. and requests entries by mail with stamps.
The article lists numerous royal claimants and pretenders to thrones across Europe including former rulers of Naples Tuscany Parma and Portugal and other royals such as the Duke of Orleans and Gen Francis de Gourbon. It notes their congratulatory messages to the new Russian emperor and hints at ongoing dynastic disputes.
A jumbled local page reflects spring musings and community notices. editorials reference editors and meetings. Rev Denny and Rev Pierson preach to growing crowds. Orleans opposes saloons. a pupil enrollment rise prompts extra teaching staff. the Canada US boundary and cairns describe a cross border survey with posts and artificial lake islands.
A Jewish rabbi, recently deceased, leaves a clause commending his five commandment guiding memory. He asks his children to honor him by keeping peace and affection for their wife, described as their noble and unselfish second mother to whom they are greatly indebted.
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