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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
3
The U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes bulletin VO describing testing of grape varieties in Vinifera regions. It includes tables on European varieties grafted onto resistant rootstocks and analyzes stock scion relationships to guide replanting after phylloxera damage.
The text notes Russian peasant women average six to twelve children with about half surviving. It adds that an English recruit should aim to hit an eight inch ring at 100 yards, territorials must hit 60 percent of shots into a twelve inch ring at that distance, and the common soldier is required to place half his shots into an eighteen inch ring at the same range.
The text describes Cermens Wiel canal about six miles long, compares it to the Suez as a major ship canal, mentions Napbit fur producing wool in felt hats in Australia with thirty-two factories, notes the fur's superiority to Merino or Aby, and references extensive rabbit soap usage.
The passage notes a butterfly resting head downward with wings folded to protect against cold. It then mentions Salt Lake City ranking third in per capita public school spending in the U S. It also states African elephants tusks can weigh up to 106 pounds and measure eight to nine feet in length.
A short moral meditation contrasts bragging with quiet effort. It warns that overconfidence leads to isolation while pursuing a hobby can leave a man to rely on his own means. Some comment on sowing seeds and renewing waste places through action.
Dr L E Bowman from Odon visited Ragleville last Thursday. Agnes Pate Della Overton traveled to Terre Haute to study at the State Normal. Gladys Dyal visited Terre Haute. J A Overton and C C Myers with J W Burress conducted business in Odon Friday. Weekend rains hindered sowing. Mrs Wm Hubbard ill at home. Mrs Dora Deal died suddenly, affecting many locally. Armstrong home burned near Bramble from a possible defective flue, loss about 1500 with no insurance. Mrs Martha Holland died at her home southeast of Ragleville after short illness. funeral in St Joseph's, Martin Co with Fr John F McShane. Mrs Mary A Spaulding of Loogootee died from paralysis. twelve children, several grandchildren survive.
Pastor Rev Ernest Roberts lists midweek prayer meeting and Sunday schedules at U B Church with in person services. Indiana branch Christian Endeavor Institute set for April 5 6 in Plainville led by Rev O T Deever with Revs McCoy and Condo. youths urged to attend.
The Mt. Rose observatory staff endorses a simple mask made from a flour sack to shield lips and face from sun exposure on snow fields. The thin cloth stays cool on warm days and can be tucked into the collar to protect ears and neck when winds rise.
A local church proposal progresses smoothly with steady support. The scene includes a clock indicating ongoing decisions and community interest in the project.
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 39 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m Epworth League meets Tuesday at 7 00 p m Mrs Hattie Asberry conference secretary of the Women Foreign Missionary Society will give the bank offering address at Sunday evening services Her talk is noted as a strong address and the meeting is open to the public
The Kings Herald event will be hosted at Naomi Laughlin's home on April 1 1916 at 2 PM. The program features devotions by Mrs Winkleplees a declamation by Elizabeth Crooke a duet by Clets and Naomi Laughlin a Roose Culmer story a recitation by Carl Helm a solo by Marjorie Anderson another recitation by Paul Gardiner and a solo by Madge Eagle followed by a business social hour and dismissal.
The crepe ring of Saturn, measured at Lowell Observatory months ago, is persistently wider on the east side by about five hundred units. This finding could affect theories on ring stability. Phase or illumination defects do not explain the asymmetry due to the small meteorite constituents.
The piece argues that colds rise in damp cold conditions and are not due to cold weather itself. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and widely recommended, noting it is available from dealers everywhere.
A speaker recounts telling a man about his poor reputation with girls and his will. He responded with a calm denial, sitting still like a boob.
A note reveals the English sparrow, long linked to cities, now appears on farms in the northeast with five pairs per farm. Also, Mr and Mrs Hayden Osborn and Mr and Mrs Amos Osborn of Burns City attended the funeral of Mrs O M Deal on Monday.
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