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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
2
A cynical courtier argues that flattery accelerates advancement more than public service. He cites Walter Raleigh who gained favor by spreading his cloak for the queen, implying he would not have risen if he campaigned for road improvements.
New expresses doubt about the human race while noting statistics. He says over 66 percent lack enough money to waste on gambling and that the rest provide material for lectures with horrific examples.
A garbled OCR snippet shows fragmented lines with insults and stray phrases. It lacks coherent facts, dates, or clear names, making a definite local news item unavailable. The readable bits suggest disjointed dialogue and misread words rather than a complete report.
Readable fragments outline a short notice with unclear names and events. The text shows partial phrases that do not form a complete report. No clear dates places organizations or outcomes are discernible.
A salesman touts a steam heated house with modern conveniences and a price near ten thousand dollars. The prospective buyer questions cellar condition while the salesman jokes about the offer amount and emphasizes the price as a trick.
An unreadable OCR segment mentions a Basilic or Selitic reference and a bust of a chief or leader. Details are too fragmentary to determine event names, places, or dates.
A garbled historical fragment hints at an heiress and an elusive figure named Poege. The text appears as cryptic notes with uncertain wording and missing context.
Readable fragments describe money talking and local attitudes toward credit. The text hints at mistrust and unclear negotiations surrounding finances and loyalties among townspeople.
In a light exchange, a hostess known as Mrs Blank is praised for entertaining skill and wit. A guest notes she prevents any relative from performing if they cannot sing, highlighting her strict but humorous household rule.
Jacob Summerville of Odon spent Monday night with Everett Keck. Noah Dove and family from Terre Haute visited Wilbur Dove. Jonas McParlen of Worthington stayed with Artie McParlen. Everett Linchiin and daughter visited Stamey Boyd. James York visited Al Toon. Arrison Overton family hosted Virginia and their daughter. Tom Pruett called on Roy Trueblood. Mrs James Overton and Moallis Overton visited. Various farm chores and seasonal tasks described for preparations.
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