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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1895
Page
2
The Reprensincan column attacks Democrats for un sound currency and praises Republicans for supporting sound money. It recalls Jackson era bank policies and warns against wildcat banks and greenbacks while defending a mixed currency stance including gold silver and paper.
The writer endorses AL Wallee as county superintendent, praising his energy and ability. He claims the schools in the county are in better shape than ever, and asserts Wallsee is the best superintendent Daviess County ever had, deserving praise after his death.
A fragmentary note discusses how to craft a column with practice and speed. It mentions daily effort, editor expectations, and hints at improved live coverage. The piece uses informal language and references retail notices and price points.
Comrades of Odin and associated orders announce a memorial sermon and day of remembrance led by Rev. A C Scott on Sunday May 30. Comrade Hay an elder from Warrick County will deliver the principal address at Good Hope and other services follow in the community.
May 10 report from Deasar Indiana notes Albert Zrklas and wife welcomed triplet daughters named Ruth Frat¢ and Esthr, with the father writing to President Cleveland requesting a fund to christen and raise the infants.
The Executive Committee of the county Sunday School Union met at Washington on May 2. The gathering aimed to collect the names of all Daviess county Sunday School superintendents and compile statistics on the number of schools and schedulers per district. Each township is organized and a united effort to engage all in Sunday School work is urged. R. D. Scotts presides Madison township U S Union. Rev. J. A. Bell participated.
A list shows twenty-five teachers licensed to teach for thirty six months led by L H Clark and Lenora Clark, with names including Allen, Satterfield, Patterson, Hornady, and McCracken. Additional twelve and six month licenses are noted for numerous individuals, concluding with twenty-five grade licenses and thirty four fared.
The article recalls a local baseball game between Finera Sanborn and Espera with Elvora and Elnora teams. It notes criticism of past coverage, hints at a “Small Pack” lineup, and invites rival teams to bring players for future matches.
The Sunday Excursions Trains on the Evansville and Richmond Railroad begin Sunday in May. Train departs Odon at 10 57 AM for Elnora arriving 1 15 PM. Return from Elnora departs 3 19 PM arriving Odon at 4 00 PM.
An experienced petroleum man warns nitroglycerin cannot be destroyed and recounts a dangerous test in a Bradford factory. A worker burned through a used felt strainer with alkalies and later tested it by placing it on a timer arm, causing an explosion that broke arms and wrecked the shop.
A list of claimants congratulated the new Russian emperor including the ex king of Naples the duke of Parma the former grand duke of Tuscany the duke of Cumberland various princes Harageorgevicz Prince Conza Don Miguel of Braganza Prince Napoleon Duke of Orleans and others claiming sovereign de jure rights across Europe.
Ellsworth Perkins a 19 year old of Edwardsport died Sunday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The revolver was in his hand as he lay in bed, mournful over the refusal of Mamie Wright. Coroner's verdict filed, funeral set for Tuesday. The article also notes a historical discussion of early lighting methods and amadu tinder.
JA Qishardeer of Jefferson City Missouri testifies to the merits of One Minute Cough Cure. He claims almost instant relief when other cures failed and a speedy recovery through the product.
An old advertisement touts The Beautiful Rockies and The Illustrator Weekly from Denver. It promotes weekly scenic images, true love and adventure stories, and a trial subscription of thirteen weeks for ten two cent stamps, with a premium of a gold ring set with Rocky Mountain gems.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe effective treatment for whooping cough. It claims the medicine removes danger from the disease and is safe for babies with no harmful ingredients. Available in 25 and 30 cent sizes from W. L. Stoy, the druggist.
Notices detail curriculum changes with Roskin and Shakespeare replacements and a new theory text to be issued through the County Superintendent. It announces sale notices to teachers and cites patient testimonials praising De Witts health products and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism.
A hotel clerk asks who has number 25 and a boy identifies Mr Hayseed. Dr H R Fish of Gravois Mills praises Hazel Salve for indolent sores and burns. A Tooleys La lady ill with bilious colic recovers after Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from merchant M C Tisler. W L Stoy sells DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns and piles.
A Corean funeral differs from European rites with a colorfully painted open palanquin bearing the coffin. Three mask-clad SMEBAS dance around it as the processions outwit the evil spirit with feigned routes and leaps. The good spirit is captured in an urn and laid with ancestors.
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