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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
2
Local column reflects on Democratic leaders and wheat silver links, school board disputes at Elnora with Prof Garten, courthouse lightning liability ruling, and community urges cleaner streets. Mentions Washington Herald sale and Seattle cattle kings, plus pension and various notices.
A reader claims the editor published a note claiming the Board issued permission, which allegedly did not exist. The piece says Flaura residents are aware of The News and urges the editor to act honorably, suggesting a move to Crawford county if he cannot.
A short critique of quack doctors who travel to prey on patients and overpromise cures. It contrasts them with honest home physicians who stay local, charge fair prices, and tell the truth, urging readers to rely on trusted family doctors rather than flashy pretenders.
Announcements list several candidates for Madison township offices subject to the Republican nominating convention. William Sims Daniel W. Hayes B F Sears D O Williams Geo M Critchlow Juin Hubbard AS Waggener and James H Callahan are named for trustee or assessor posts pending convention decisions.
An old advertising snippet touts Dr Boschee's German Syrup urging immediate use for coughs and lung issues. It claims relief within a few days and a cure in many cases, with new trial bottles and regular sizes available at druggists.
A Plainville youth paid $10 to a local physician for waking a professional call on a sick cat. The joke involved several youths at a drug store who summoned the doctor to attend a supposed illness. The cat turned out to be a disposed old rat. The physician later charged the clerk who organized the call and threatened suit. the clerk paid $10 to settle. The incident sparked talk in the town.
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch claiming 16 oz per package versus 12 oz elsewhere, same 10 cent price, and no injurious chemicals. Ads warn against inferior stock and emphasize nonstick results. Also notes travel rates via Iron Mountain Route and medical cautions, with local endorsements of Chamberlain remedies and Pain Balm.
A two year old girl troubled by stomach issues slept after her mother gave half a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablet. The tablet cured her permanently after two boxes, and she is now well. Z Webster sells the remedy. Also notes on liver health and Green's August Flower as a liver cure. Frisco adds new south service with biweekly tours. reservations via local Frisco representatives.
An OCR fragment lists train times and service notes for B and O S W RY with daily accommodations and ex. Bun ex. Sun schedules. The text includes garbled times and numbers, hindering full reconstruction of a complete timetable.
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