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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
2
The piece mixes sensational anecdotes from crime and marriage to opera and weather, noting forged payments, lawsuits, a New York dentist in Linz Sing, a czar ordered opera, and quirky social musings. It cites suicide threats, divorce suits, menswear quirks, and a Denver telephone girl trend.
The centenarian inventor Johnson, famed for discovering Portland cement, remains active and cheerful at 100. His musings hint that practical experimentation may suit Jongey- Aty better than theoretical Fietecherizing.
A Wilkes-Barre alderman questions the role of face paint in marriage disputes, asking when city officials gained jurisdiction over divorce matters and prompting debate over local authority and family law in the era.
A Boston professor says a husband who grants his wife leadership is a philosopher and a diplomat. He adds that such a husband does what is possible, framing the dynamic as constructive rather than regressive.
Three men in New Jersey used hobble skirt disguises to trap and catch a highwayman accused of terrorizing women in the local area. The incident marks another warning about the controversial garment.
An Ohio judge's ruling is accused of restricting a husband's rights to control family finances. The decision is seen as weakening spousal consent in property matters and drawing concern from legal observers about civil liberties.
The note predicts travel to Europe will be more costly and time consuming this year. It mentions stricter handling at the customs house and plans to be more careful as autumn leaves fall.
A fragmented quote questions Dr. Eliot about the number of children per family and notes a concern about modern children wearing upper-toed shoes.
Professor Salisbury of the University of Chicago says the world will continue to expand and may double in size, a view linked to Chicago's aspirations for future greatness and broader urban development.
The passage notes that as automobiles spread society may consider adopting airplanes and later submarines. It ends with a speculative remark about what might come next, reflecting on rapid technological change.
A Baltignore paper notes an actress showcasing a nai ad inspired dress, drawing attention for its originality. The London Times critiques American papers for trivial coverage and overemphasis on style and spectacle.
The New Hampshire legislature considered a bill imposing fines on individuals who eavesdrop by telephone. The debate touched on whether households should have telephones if listening in on others is barred.
The article extols La Guaira as Venezuela’s principal northern port serving Caracas, noting its picturesque cliffside layout, cobblestone streets, pulperias, and markets. It recounts historical sieges by pirates and foreign fleets, fortifications on surrounding hills, and the nearby rail and mountain routes to Caracas, including the Galipan route and the Caracas railway climb.
Champ Clark proposes a bill forcing government officers to print signatures on all official stationery. He cites difficulty reading Treasury letters and criticizes Secretary Wilson’s illegible autograph. John Lorance in Boston Advertiser notes the sawtooth signature.
A father warns his son about sowing wild oats while the youth boasts that a decade has seen a vast improvement in harvesting machinery. The exchange contrasts caution with progress in farming tech.
The shillalah shown at Louth proves its ongoing role in elections. It is not a raw limb but a crafted object, cut from sturdy blackthorn, weighted at the grip end, seasoned near farms, and valued as a weapon and a work of art with the name pronounced shill-ally.
Distemper in all forms among horses and dogs cured or prevented by SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE. Over 600,000 bottles sold last year. Sold in $.50 and $1.00 sizes. Available from any good druggist or by mail from Spohn Medical Co. Goshen Ind. Agents wanted.
The exchange hints at a brother injured during pole vaulting last night and expresses cautious optimism that he will recover. The tone resembles a brief hometown update with personal concern.
Tired feet find relief with Allen's Foot Base, an antiseptic powder that eases aching and swollen feet. It aids comfort during walking and is sold widely. avoid substitutes. Address: Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A remark suggests that heaven may not seem worthwhile to certain women unless they encounter occasional bargain sales. The comment highlights consumer priorities and the lure of discounts in moral or spiritual considerations.
Physicians recommend Hamlins Wizard Oil for widespread use in public and private hospitals. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home for personal use and health maintenance.
A pithy remark notes that excessive idle thinking about others' affairs harms a woman's happiness and hints at social gossip standards of self restraint.
When constipated or suffering from biliousness or sick headache, take a cup of Garfield Tea. Sold by all druggists.
A condensed vintage ad note mentions Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething efforts and Garfield Tea as a liver laxative. It touts “25¢ a bottle” and urges practice as the best instruction, with the line “All druggists” indicating where to buy.
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