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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
2
Odon Indiana weekly published Saturday edition with postal notice and subscription rates listed. Readership details include terms for one year six months and three months and the issue date May 10 1902.
Bloomfield reports discovery of oil and gas at 1500 feet depth in the Odon Oil and Gas Company drill. Company urges persistence within close reach of success amid challenging conditions.
In a strong call to participation, officials urge every Republican in the county to cast a ballot in the primary. They stress voting as both a privilege and duty in choosing county, state, and national leaders.
A garbled extract references John GC Chaney Sedivan and President Harrison, noting party opposition and a nomination contest in the Second Indiana District. It hints at Mr Isaey spending time in Washington and planning to travel to Indiana to begin his campaign.
The county board of education re elected Harley Smoot as tru ant officer for another year. Mrs Judge Uoughton plans returns from Los Angeles where climate aided health. Miss Delpha Robinson chosen as lady orator for upcoming commencement. Elsie Councellor, age 13, suffered fatal accident after repeated leaps at New Castro facility.
Lyons residents expelled a man described as a “mean Black person” after he made threats and displayed scars. He warned he would do as he pleased in Lyons and urged white women to stay silent. A self-appointed group escorted him out at dusk, fearing further incidents if he remained.
A playful verse captures springtime scenes with baby buds on trees and buzzing bees. A farmer plows, horses shed woolly coats, and voters hunt votes amid songbirds, lambs, and a lingering sneeze as the season shifts from winter to Yang mild.
The county reports completion of the school age enumeration. It lists 65 colored males and 55 females among the district population, with total losses of 26 noted in the county records.
A reader from Montmorenci Indiana recounts a long battle with chronic bronchitis. After trying various remedies with little relief their employer advised Folers Honey and Tar, which led to a remarkable recovery and many others using it with satisfaction.
A brief note describes Chills and Fever as Grave's Tasteless Chill Tonic a medicated iron and quinine solution. The writer urges helping others and seeking no aid for oneself, reflecting a charitable sentiment.
An old advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Wax as a cough remedy that strengthens lungs and may prevent pneumonia if used promptly. It warns against substitutes and instructs using the mouth to speak rather than the forehead.
A plate shelf eight to ten inches wide enhances dining rooms or dens by displaying china, pitchers, or bric-a-brac. Shelf height should suit the decor and may align with door casings. In dens avoid full around-the-room installation. use sections at irregular heights for tasteful display. Matching the room’s woolwork finish is recommended.
A Boston Herald excerpt recalls a seven year old boy who after waking to his ill mother wired his California father for news. The message “Dew Daddy-Mother is sick” led to the telegram that a funeral was involved, but the boy clarified it was his uncle’s funeral. The child’s first telegram marked a milestone in early communication.
An advertisement asserts the tonic is simply iron and quinine with no real cure and urges readers to buy for profit. It emphasizes the product's tasteless formula and lists a price of 50 cents.
Ed Metiler of Erie Pennsylvania recounts lifelong stomach trouble and costly treatments before discovering Kodel Dyspepsia Cure. He claims it digests what you eat, ends stomach pain, and requires no dieting as others join in endorsing the product. A stray note mentions children and correct switch placement.
An advertisement promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills as the most satisfactory remedy for constipation and biliousness. It claims the pills do not cause nausea or griping and suggests a cup of warm milk at bedtime to prevent sleep disturbances.
A vintage ad claims a one minute cough care cures coughs colds and throat troubles. It touts safety immediate action and lists endorsements from a postmaster Geo Dawson and W L Stor as trusted users.
Republican candidates are listed for county offices with polling hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will cast ballots for representatives auditors treasurer recorder sheriff coroner surveyor and county councilmen across four precincts at designated local shop and room locations. Election boards names were published previously and voting will follow standard procedures.
The late J. S. V. Oddie of the New York Yacht Club helped broaden press access to international yacht races for the America’s Cup. He insisted the events serve the public interest, not just club members, and welcomed newspaper representatives to race committees, famously quipping that there is room ashore when confronted with extra guests aboard the committee tug.
A small classified ad offers a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets from Webster's drop store. The pills are advertised as a stimulant for the stomach, appetite, and bowels with a 25 cent regular box. The piece also cites Canada’s forest export value last year at 29,954,689.
An 19th century ad claims Larative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee signed by E W Grove. It quotes J Miller of Chattanooga Tenn praising Agleys honey and tar cough remedy and asserts high sales. WL Story touts good wages for best salaries and half-price work if idle.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch-Hazel Salve as a cure for all ailments from burns to piles and sore wounds. A testimonial by Less A. Fuller credits the product with healing a long standing gunshot wound after trying other remedies. The piece also references cold laxatives and a slogan about “no cure, no pay.”
Prohibitionists of Daviess county met at Elnora Monday and nominated a county ticket. Representative Rev S Dyer. Auditor A J Biddinger. Treasurer Milo Smiley. Recorder P H Dyal. Sheriff W Winnigar. Surveyor R J Core. Commissioner 1st Dist Chas Keith. Commissioner 2nd Dist Pason Smiley and J McCafferty. County Central Committee to appoint the County Council.
The Odon Shire Horse Co purchases Little John VI a 1900 pound sorrel stallion from England brought to Bushnell Illinois by Willard Bowman last week Harman Broz. are keepers. A drug store ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach upset and related ailments.
A vintage ad extols Boschee’s German Syrup to ward off sickness during fickle weather. It promises to prevent serious illness with three or four doses and claims success against consumption, hemorrhage, pneumonia, and throat or lung diseases. Samples are available at Webster’s South Side Drug Store.
A series of Republican candidacy notices from Daviess County Indiana list entrants for state representative auditor recorder treasurer sheriff and county commissioners. Names include Atkman Carnahan Winstan Akan and Milton Fitzgerald with others such as Jan Van Notton John Shanks and Jhn M. Peek among those seeking party nomination.
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