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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
2
Weather Improves, Workers May Be Called Out Two Days
If the good weather continues, workers could be required to patrol the streets for about two days. Local officials hinted at possible street duties aligning with favorable conditions and extended outdoor schedules.
No town officers to elect this year in local race
The notice states no town officers will be elected this year as previous year’s officials serve a two year term. It questions whether Congressman Miers is genuinely out of the race or part of a political maneuver shaping Davis and Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Miers
Davis and Wellman
Plow That Stirs 60 Horses Showcased by Gatling
Gatling, the gun man, claims to have invented a plow that does the work of sixty horses. The passage questions how an ordinary farmer could use such a contrivance in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatling
Counterfeit Ring Said to Operate in Porto Rico
A report notes a gang of counterfeiters at work in Porto Rico, implying the Americanization process on the island is progressing rapidly and attracting criminal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Sugar consumption rises worldwide to sixty eight pounds per person
Treasury statistics show global per capita sugar consumption at 68 pounds annually, up from 22 pounds in 1850. Beets supply about 67 percent of the world's sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Marshal Browning Initiates Profanity Charge Policy
A local official commends Marshal Browning for filing charges against a citizen for profanity. He argues street language is a disgrace and endangers public behavior, asserting it is his duty to prosecute anyone using profane words in public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Browning
Property owners urged humane treatment of dogs before tax deadline
The notice argues that property owners must not abuse dogs and should either keep them humanely or euthanize with minimal pain as the April dog tax approaches. It notes some will shelter dogs until April and then remove them to avoid tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setone
Bantering notes and oddball notices from a small town
A collage of quirky items includes a bank prospect led by Durham near Kankskee NL in a brick Dobbs & Co building project, garden fertilization tips from the April issue of Ladies' Home Journal, and humorous blurbs about a giant groom Edward Beaupe known as The Montana Cowboy and his huge bride Ella Murray from Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinora
Durham
Kankskee
Ife
Dobbs & Co
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ding
Edward Beaupe
Ella Murray
Missouri
O'Dell Urges Odon Citizens to Oppose Saloons
A letter from C E O'Dell of Miami dated March 23 1902 urges Odon Indiana residents to oppose the admission of two saloons. He calls on local people to take a stand and fight against their introduction, citing past town experience and promising defeat for the two institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Ind
Alan
C. E. O'Dell
Nations Progress Tied to Education and Knowledge
The Brookville American argues the United States leads globally in naval architecture, warcraft, diplomacy, literature, and art due to a century of education policy. It calls knowledge power and urges educators and youth to maximize opportunities offered by public liberal education, noting moderation and justice rise with knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
United States
Banker Neptune of Thorntown Purchases Grand
Neptune a prominent banker of Thorntown owns at the Grand theater in Indianapolis in March 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sentinel
Mar
BR. Neptune
Thorntown
Two Prominent Young People Married Sunday
Aigar Alvin O'Dell and Lillie Pearl Love wed Sunday night at the Love home on Eustace street in a private ceremony. The couple received many gifts and plan to move to Terre Haute where O'Dell will continue studies at the State Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aigar Alvin O’dell
Lillie Pearl Love
Alex O'Dell
Leighton Love
Qodon
Mr. O'Dell
O'Dell
M.S. Taylor
Terre Haute
State Normal
Journal
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promised Cure for Lung Ailments
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a rapid healer preventing pneumonia and consumption from hard colds. Endorsed by W. L. Stoy, the claim emphasizes strong curative qualities and lung protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Stoy
Fragments from Residence and Farm Notes in Indiana
Fragmentary OCR reads about a residence and part of a farm in Indiana with scattered names and dates. The readable text mentions E don and March as possible clues, but details are unclear and fuera missing context.
Deering Harvester Goods Offered by Odon Indiana Firm
W. T. Riesacder of Odon Ind offers Deering harvester goods including binders corn shockers and shredders. The firm invites customers to place orders or discuss their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Riesacder Odon Ind
Newsboy Pape Phrase Echoes Editorial Rush
A garbled clipping from the St Louis Globe Democrat presents a fragmented exchange about renewal and sales tone. The readable bits show a newsboy voice urging action amid a rash editor’s comment and a wary remark about selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboy
Pape
St. Louis -Globe-Democrat
Berenice Brain Work Chelly Under
The fragment mentions Berenice and Chelly in relation to brain work and an under situation. It lacks clear event details, names, dates, or organizations to specify a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berenice
Chelly
Social events honor Miss Julia Sturgeon and Dell O'Well
Saturday evening Mrs H By Crooke hosted a social in honor of Miss Julia Sturgeon of Franklin with many young people. Monday evening Mr and Mrs Alex O Well entertained High School members and teachers in honor of their son Dell and bride. Games music and refreshments marked both evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. By Crooke
Julia Sturgeon
Franklin
Alex O'Well
E. A. "Dell
Bride
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims No Cure
An advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic with a printed formula of iron and quinine. It promises No Cure No Pay and asks 50 cents. A note adds a separate claim about milk and a theater cup used to prevent sleeplessness.
DeWitts Little Early Risers End Biliousness and Constipation
The ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe gentle cure for biliousness and constipation. It cites a testimonial from C. E. Hooper of Albany Georgia praising rapid relief and improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
C. E. Hooper
Albany, Ga
Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Piles Cure
An old advertisement touts Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles avoiding dangerous operations. It claims rapid relief for piles and asserts superiority for cuts burns wounds skin diseases and other ailments. The item also notes Canada’s forest exports totaling 29 954 680 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
W. L. Stoy
Canada
Severe Cold For Three Months Letter From Batesville Reader
A Batesville Indiana reader reports a three month severe cold. The letter describes poor results from medicines and a physician before reporting Foley’s Honey and Tar easing coughing and protecting the lungs. The note warns neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia and lingering weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foleys
W. L. Stoy
William McCarter Seeks County Commissioner Post
William McCarter announces his candidacy for County Commissioner from the third district. A longtime township resident, he is praised for public service and advocacy for county interests, described as a model commissioner who would be a strong candidate if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCarter
McCarter
Hus
Cures for Colds and Coughs Promoted by Local Advertisers
A fragmented local ad sermon touts Boschee's German Syrup and Foley’s Honey and Tar as preventatives and cures for coughs colds and lung diseases. It promotes free samples and lists multiple remedies with testimonials attributed to W L Stoy and others, urging readers to act quickly.
Application for liquor license in Odon Indiana filed
George W. Hughes applies to the Daviess county Board of County Commissioners at the April 1902 session for a license to sell and give away intoxicating liquors in a small room on Main Street Odon in a two story frame building. The notice provides location details and asserts the applicant is a bona fide resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Madison Township
Daviess County
State of
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Main Street
Larkshof
Ojon
George W. Hughes
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