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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1923
Page
4
A garbled list of dates and events covers the Continental Congress France recognition of independence peace treaties and wars. It includes misdated items such as 1514 and 1808 and references to the Maine battleship and Lincoln era actions, with many errors and disjointed fragments.
A compact survey traces Easter symbols to lunar cycles and the hare as moon figure across cultures. It notes the hare’s nocturnal nature, Persian and Egyptian associations, and the link to spring opening and eggs, with Brer Rabbit as a substitute in popular depictions.
The article recalls Easter week traditions in Paris and English villages with eggs carried on carts and barrows, a custom of egg hunts in Bresse and Austria Savoy royalty, and the tale of the Easter bunny from Christoph von Schmid. It notes songs like Garland garland haste egg day and recounts the origin of colored eggs and moss nests for children.
Two discouraged disciples travel seven and a half miles from Jerusalem as Jesus joins them unrecognized. He rebukes their unbelief, opens the scriptures, and by blessing the bread they recognize Him. Their joy propels them back to Jerusalem to tell the others of the risen Christ.
A quote on concise speech by Felt ham argues long speeches torture listeners, serving as a sign of ignorance. The remark notes that while lengthy orations may please the speaker, they weary the audience.
A compact quote by Waipole likens extremely reserved individuals to old enameled watches with painted covers that hide the time, using metaphor to note hidden moments and introspective restraint.
A brief quotation notes that what is mine includes love and life yet the secret of a friend remains not mine, attributed to Sir P. Sidney.
A compact Shakespeare line warns to avoid entering a quarrel yet endure it to let the opponent fear you. The phrase emphasizes restraint and strategic firmness in conflict.
Louisville Kentucky reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for easing monthly pain and backache after recommending the remedy to others. The letter claims improved health and weight gain and asserts the product is sold worldwide.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a solution for freckle prone skin. It claims even stubborn freckles fade with regular use and offers money back if the product fails. Consumers urged to buy an ounce from their druggist to banish freckles.
A clipped Ohio Strate Journal remark laments absolute perfection as unattainable in life. It jokes that after constant toil a man can barely butter a single bite of bread before facing severe arraignment once the company shrinks a bite to one ac count.
The draft suggests expanding access to fireside pipes beyond family members. It claims the new rich would value their furniture more if allowed to leave price tags visible, reflecting social and economic tensions of consumer display.
The quote suggests philosophy helps people recall how they expected events to unfold a year earlier. It frames thinking as a hopeful, reflective practice rather than a gloomy forecast.
An English boy’s examination panel notes a dramatic tale: the duke of Monmouth fled battle, changed clothes with a pheasant, and was later found lying in a ditch. The Boston Evening Transcript cites this unusual anecdote as illustrated history.
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