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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1923

Page

3

Fragmentary musings on technology and history

The text riffs on German printing for marks, American machinery, adding machines with many zeros, and a wandering critic questioning war’s cleansing myth. It muses about science focusing on the future, a Viennese zoologist training a monkey, and an expert ending car wrecks by thinking.

National Commander Affirms American Legion Nonpolitical Role

Alvin Owsley, national commander, reiterates that the American Legion is nonpolitical and nonsectarian. He says membership is open to any veteran regardless of party, faith, or label and that the organization looks to the country’s good rather than party interests. He notes no knowledge that the California Legion circulated a McAdoo speech and mentions ongoing distribution of addresses by Joseph W. Bodemes.

Amerccan Legion Goodykountz West Virginia Alvin Owsley Legion National American Legion America Sr. Goodykoontz Legion California Wiliam G. McAdoo Fullerton Cal Joseph Ww. Tdordmes Ways and Inetm

Samuel the Upright Judge and Prophet in Israel

A summary of Samuel's life from childhood serving in the tabernacle to his retirement after Saul’s ascent, emphasizing his integrity as judge and prophet. He reviews God’s dealings from Moses, defends his own conduct, and delivers a graced call to obedience, with a warning about national blessing tied to faithfulness. The lesson centers on his farewell address and call to fear the Lord with wholehearted service.

Samuel Eli Tabernacle Saul Walt Hlaw God Moses

War timeline patch delays official duties

Fragmentary text states months ago Europe planned leadership of war efforts but now schedules are postponed. Key names and places are unreadable.

Mrs Jota Barrodere recounts a dinner remark at Mauretania

In a garbled account a woman quotes a social din at Mauretania about a young woman in a silver gauze dress. The speaker remarks on fashion and propriety, with uncertain dialogue about dress and behavior.

Paganism Warnings on Carnal Desires From W L Watkinson

A fragmented quote warns that concern with carnal matters harms the soul. It asserts that those who pursue such things will not nourish the body, reflecting a religious moral stance attributed to W L Watkinson.

W. L. Watkinson

Letting Go and Building Under Stars

quotation snippets from Emerson and Young reflect on trust in the Creator for unseen treasures and critique of overly humble construction under the stars. The short passage contrasts letting go of small possessions with lofty ambition and belief.

Emerson

Free booklet offer on The Art of Baking Bread Yeast Foam

Readers can request a complimentary booklet titled The Art of Baking Bread Yeast Foam. The pamphlet provides basic techniques, fermentation tips, and loaf shaping guidance for home bakers seeking practical bread lessons.

Woman Expert Bellringer Shurtleff Breaks Bellrope Barriers

Boston woman Mrs Arthur Shurtleff is described as the only native American woman bellringer to ring a peal. A recent England visit showed her skill as she mastered the rope work, impressing veteran ringers. An ad section also notes paid social referrals for a shampoo paste and invites White American Christians to write for details at a Chicago address.

Arthur Shurtleff Boston England Shurtleff J. B. Hannon Halsted St Chicago

Thought for the Day About Insurance and Character

Thought provoking note on limits of insurance for personal virtue and character. It compares insuring against theft fire and murder with the impossibility of covering moral damage caused by smutty stories. The message emphasizes character as something no policy can restore.

Man Feels Tired Of Doing What Others Think He Ought

A man resists pressure to conform to others expectations and chooses to pursue his own path. The remark reflects a moment of personal resolve and autonomy against social pressure.

Advertisement Seeks Loyal Customers For Red Cross Ball Blue

A vintage ad asserts genuine love in a taximeter joke and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product. It claims snowy white clothes and consistent use by grocers, urging readers to try and continue using the brand.

Morality for Its Own Sake in Howe’s Monthly

A ponderous critic states that most philosophical writers reach only a commonplace conclusion about practical morality. He argues that morality is good conduct for its own sake and nothing beyond.

W. Howe

Foolish Folks Spend Big For License No. 1

A Massachusetts man offers 5000 dollars for automobile license No 1 sparking attention among readers of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The item notes various foolish ways people spend money.

Massachusetts Cleveland Plain Dealer

Beat It Mystery and Fables On Living To A Century

A disparate column mix cites an Indianapolis street scene where a robbery ends with a warning to flee and a rear seat ambush. It follows with a Paris professor claiming La Montaigne and reading fables unlock long life, and ends with a joke about a dead actress and a broken heart in a movie star dialogue.

Tre Indianapolis Star Pierre Armaingaud Bordeaux France la Montaigne Montaigne Armaingaud French Academy of Medicine Lillian Russell Silving Young Venables

Friendship brightens prosperity and eases adversity

A Cicero quotation notes that friendship adds luster to prosperity and lightens grief and anxiety by sharing them, emphasizing mutual support in good times and bad.

Cicero

Young Man Scoffs at Widower’s Love Affairs

A young man consistently sneers at the romantic pursuits of a widower, casting scorn on his updates and relationships. The dynamic highlights social tensions around grief and dating in a small community.

All Set as Miss Brown Notes Visitor at Door

A playful dialogue from the New York Evening World describes Miss Brown ushering Mr Gotrocks into the house. Details mention a mantel picture roses on the center table a book on the couch and a box of candy while plans include placing the dog in the living room and waiting for a wristwatch.

Plano New York Evening World

Tribute to the American Architect

A reflection on American architects praising their balance of artistry and practicality. The piece notes the architect’s foresight and thoroughness, along with loyalty to employers, while joking that these traits do not always translate into personal wealth.

Woman Keeps Two Hats For Travel In Band Box

A Life quote notes a woman always requires two hats when traveling one for wearing and one to carry in a band box reflecting fashion practice of the era.

Interdependence in Mesopotamian Life Reform

A brief Life section notes Mesopotamians in modern times face no money and rely on mutual aid. The piece argues this view yields near unanimous support for interdependence as a social principle.

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