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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
4
A brief inquiry notes that small towns lack young men while offering many available women and established families. It ponders why rural youths migrate to urban areas, hinting at opportunities and social dynamics influencing departure.
An old farm journal urges readiness for haying with practical tips. It stresses sharpening tools, cleaning barns, and thorough cropping care, plus a tar seed treatment to deter crows and blackbirds and a spring cleanup Saturday for disposal, repair, and repainting around the property.
Leonard Ramsey attended Washington events Friday while Miss Bertha Overton stayed with Anderson Overton and family. Residents shared reports of a band concert in Odon and various Sunday visits including the Pershing and Hindman families. Travelers noted include M O Pate and Hershal Ramp en route to Bloomington and Beulah Sellers visiting with May Pershing and Will Hackler.
A brief society note highlights a tidy storefront and well kept surroundings as indicators of the business’s worth. Neighbors praise the clean look and orderly interior, linking curb appeal to increased shopper confidence and local pride.
Bellview resident Iarvey Woodsmall and family visited relatives in Freelandsville. Jessie Resler and wife from Elnora saw C. L. Courtney and wife. George Killion went to Odon, John Crosby and wife passed through, Wesley Myers and C. L. Courtney visited Eaglesville. Recent rains have sent White River out of its banks flooding the low-lying areas.
A reflective moral piece discusses definitions of a good home. It contrasts outward appearances with inner virtues and emphasizes the mother’s role in teaching daughters practical household skills. It argues a trained hand and eye create harmony and a pleasant home.
A critique of ostentatious, expensive home decor that prioritizes show over everyday comfort. The author urges turning away from costly, rarely used furnishings toward practical, welcoming spaces filled with sunshine, hospitality, and daily usability. It argues that homes should be lived in rather than treated as mausoleums of elegance.
A sentimental tribute praising a mother’s enduring care. The text extols her faded beauty yet unyielding devotion, noting she sees all, reaches beyond hardship, and offers timeless, unswerving maternal love despite aging and life’s trials.
Poetic reflection urges gentle care for a declining mother. The speaker envisions her gathering her child in frail arms and recounting virtues, while warning that the soul’s vice remains unseen. A plea for tender love and devotion in old age.
Cornettsville and surrounding towns report visits and travels. Harding of Odon and Thomas Donovan attended events in Washington. Families including the Rog ers, Patterson, Aikman, Carroll, and Elis visited Plainville Elnora and Sugarland. A large crowd attended the funeral of Dave Herndon Friday.
Trustee Thos G Wadsworth announces weekly office hours at his Eaglesville residence to attend to township business and invites all with matters before the trustee to attend.
The trustee of Madison township announces weekly office hours on Fridays to attend to town business. Public attendance encouraged at the trustee's office or central town location.
Notice invites sealed bids by May 11 1908 for concrete street and alley crossings in Odon Indiana. Projects include Spring Street crossings near Neeremer’s yard and the railroad, residences of Ira Correll Chas Cooper Mrs L L Love Dr T B Rankin Mrs Mary Shively, with bids opened that evening and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dean M Inman Clerk.
The piece asserts no corruption at the school but notes a policy dispute between Miss Montgomery and Mrs. Elam. It counters Democratic claims of scandal and lauds Republican self-cleansing as courageous and honest. The resignation of two internal revenue officers is framed as incompetence, not reform.
The Indianapolis Star notes that James P. Goodrich will remain at his post at crucial times while secretary Carl Riddick handles routine matters. Secretary of State Fred Sims will assist Goodrich without neglecting his official duties.
The secretary asserted in a Washington speech that the world is growing more humane and wars are diminishing, a claim that invites sharp rebuttal from cabinet leaders and observers. The remark sparked a debate on global peace prospects.
A fragmented remark discusses whether Tom Taggart and Steve Fleming could finance their year campaign. The note hints at a political funding question and party stance without clear details.
A compilation of opinion pieces and party platforms from Greensburg to Marion, praising Taft and Republican labor policy while criticizing Bryan and Taggartism. Editorials argue for temperance, universal voting duty, and disciplined party leadership amid a shifting political landscape in Indiana.
The piece lauds Fremont Goodwine as a highly qualified choice for lieutenant governor, noting his twelve years in the senate, experience, and upright character. It frames the nomination as effectively equating to election and urges public confidence in his leadership.
A partial OCR fragment lists place names Terre Haute Jasonville Linton Beehunte Elnora Odon Bedford and Seymour with garbled time marks 41:15 am and 3:35 pm. The text resembles a rail timetable portion, with unclear formatting and missing context.
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