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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
2
The item notes European fears of Zeppelins with a topsy turvy joke about eyes on the heads. It mentions Prince Eitel Friedrich denied visiting Marblehead, and explorer DeKoven Leffingwell leaving Seattle May 1 for Arctic Alaska. A London financier who started as a juggler dies wealthy, and quips about lumber prices and spring fishing. Droll observations mix with oddities in this fragment.
A satirical column skewers marital spats and social norms, citing a Cleveland woman who calls her husband the biggest liar she has met. It lampoons winter blizzards, summer heat, and public manners with wry comments on kidnapping, politics, and fashion.
A German scientist claims a technique to cause men to fall through leg and ankle manipulation. If true, observers speculate it could alter public figures and politics, possibly producing unusually tall statesmen in a decade or two.
A peculiar editorial note discusses metaphorical language in the paper noting a pastoral image of tending symbolic sheep in a cemetery among financial catacombs and shades of the mighty.
The article notes a state of panic in both government and opposition over naval supremacy, highlighting the intense anxiety gripping Great Britain on this strategic issue.
A University of Chicago professor argues that baseball originated in ancient times and notes the brutal fate of umpires in those early eras.
The text notes a shift in attitudes toward statewide prohibition, suggesting that voting on the issue is no longer considered impossible as times change. The snippet frames prohibition as a developing political question in Missouri.
The weather bureau should be notified of the date when the presidents of Central American republics will assemble to discuss their troubles.
The Topeka Cap ital quotes a philosopher arguing not to chase a wind blown hat. He says spectators should chase it. He adds the trouble with humanity is that many chase another’s hat for him, highlighting social folly and misplaced effort.
Russia contemplates another loan as soon as it can be opportune. Some of the people who have signed up for automobiles share the sentiment.
Premier Asquith declares the courage of Old England waning after meeting suffragettes. He compares their resolve to Farinata in the Inferno, noting his arms pinioned yet offering no guarantee of government aid and comfort. Kipling may revise some poetry to remove pessimism.
Indiana is described as the dryest state with 67 dry counties and 25 counties allowing liquor sales. Wet counties include Posey Fulton and others, with upcoming votes in Franklin Monroe Madison Ripley and Boone. Anti-Saloon League plans a parade-like fete in Indianapolis to push new option moves amid a growing movement.
The record lists dry and wet counties with majorities by county across Indiana. It names towns such as Wayne Cass Blackford Tippecanoe Spencer Posey and many more, plus totals for dry by remonstrance and action counties.
The Indiana Anti-Saloon League announced a statewide push this fall to dry Marion County, Indianapolis area, forecasting a fiercest battle over option laws. Upper tier counties near Chicago remain wet, while Elkhart, Lagrange and Steuben are dry. Ohio River border counties show mixed liquor status with 13 of 9 allowing purchases.
Rufus Cantrell, famed grave robber and leader of a ghoul ring, was paroled by Indiana State Prison trustees but allegedly failed to meet parole conditions by staying away from Indianapolis. He confessed to crimes and named others, triggering a large grand jury probe into the grave robbing traffic tied to medical colleges.
Elizabeth Reed aged 19 of Grammar filed suit through Harry Davis against her mother in law Anne Reed demanding 10000 damages for alienation of affection of her husband Kenneth Reed.
Warsaw area fire crews used blankets on surrounding structures and sprayed them to halt the spread as a block owned by John Price burned, preventing several buildings from catching fire.
Dr W W Zimmerman chosen as Richmond mayoralty candidate after a strenuous campaign in which Edward H Harris and J Bennett Gordon finished second and third respectively.
Fort Wayne hosted the twelfth council of the Medical Society with over two hundred physicians in attendance. Dr. George Crile of Cleveland, a renowned surgeon, delivered the keynote address as chief speaker.
Columbia City Democrat J. W. Brand, longtime county chairman and former county treasurer, is appointed a member of the state board of pardons by Governor Marshall.
The grand jury that summoned Mayor William A. Odum and his court dockets adjourns to reconvene on June 7.
In Kokomo a couple pleads to settle family disputes in court. Evansville inmate Somers, a suspected bigamist, attempted suicide by hanging in his cell. Rushville hears a Main Street brick paving petition. decision pending. Shelbyville court denies divorce to Willis and Stella Small amid testimony of a beefsteak incident. Evansville farmer Wells is attacked by a six foot winged heron and kills the bird after it scars his face.
The Madison County Option league files a special election petition with 5182 names, 1739 over the required tally, the largest so far in Indiana option campaigns. Chairman William M. Cochran, a Democratic state legislator, led the drive across all 14 townships except Anderson, then built support in Anderson township. The opposing Madison County Law and Order league hires George MacDowell of Lafayette to aid wets and plans an address this evening. Meanwhile Judge Austill grants a temporary writ restricting Mayor Hardie and Police Superintendent Robbins from canceling saloon licenses of Huncilman, who challenges mayoral and state-law jurisdiction in license revocation.
South Bend county grand jury began inquiry into prize fighting reports. Gov. Marshall and private secretary were excused after saying their knowledge came from newspapers. E. A. Perry of the Hammond Times also testified similarly. Boxing promoters testified bouts were within the law.
In Mount Vernon a sensation erupted in circuit court when witness Charles Page laid a dollar at the judge’s bench claiming defendant James Bluff paid him to swear falsely in a suit to recover a span of mules.
Fort Wayne reports two lockouts with a rolling mill closing pending company employer talks and bricklayers in the city locked out.
Fire at Salem damages Tom Olivers pool room and spreads to his restaurant and Willard Martins barber shop. Loss estimated at about $5,000 with partial insurance coverage.
Washington jurors found James Sparks not guilty of larceny connected to the Stringer Read blackmail plot after a trial in which he was arrested. The acquittal clears Sparks of the charges stemming from the case.
Columbia City records 910 children of school age. Tipton notes a quarter inch ice on lowland water after the storm killing unprotected plants. Shelbyville marks Memorial Day Monday with orator Thomas Boyd of Indianapolis. Bloomington notes two governors at Indiana University June 18 with Tindley of Missouri and Marshall speaking. Mororocco reports Kankakee county courthouse bid to William Stillwell for 187000 with completion by October 1, 1910. Fort Wayne notes Rev H B Master may resign for Pittsburg church. Bloomington votes to pave the square area with vitrified brick. Rushville proclaims May 12 as cleaning-up day. Muncie reports David Long found dead in Cincinnati hotel room with a self-inflicted wound.
A public statement from A. A. Perkins, Hood County Treasurer, Granbury Texas, praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney and back trouble after a severe fall. He previously endorsed the remedy and now confirms the earlier claim. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A compact ad copy promotes Lewis' Single Binder straight 5e cigars from Peoria Illinois. It pairs a witty exchange on dress attire with a claim of full value and humor. The weather line hints at marketing quips about water hardness.
Gardiner Maine woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving severe female weakness and avoiding surgical operation after three months use The advertisement cites Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts inviting sick women to write for free advice and promotes the tonic as a general health renovator for women.
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