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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
10
Residents and visitors travel to nearby towns this Saturday with many going to Burns City and Indiana locations. The Rexall store promotes wallpaper paints and poultry products while residents share visits to Hammond Wil liams Chicago Indianapolis and Terre Haute for relatives and shopping.
Poem by William Bair titled The Sweet Busy Hum 0 The Bees appeared in the Watch word on May 15 with a cut of Mr Bair at work in his apiary.
Berlin fares on electric street railways show a base 10 pfennigs for part or all of the route, with some lines charging higher 3.57 and 4.76 cent equivalents. A 10 pfennig ride can cover up to 13.20 miles, while 3.57 and 4.76 cent fares allow longer distances, up to 19 miles.
The article urges landowners to learn soil science to improve crops. It explains color as a clue to composition, distinguishes sedentary and transported soils, and notes key components sand silt clay and humus plus the need for informed fertilizer and irrigation decisions.
A Mothers' Magazine piece argues early introductions of toddlers to strangers prevent future embarrassment. It describes how a child like Jean becomes uneasy when not introduced, and how prompt parental civility helps a child respond graciously in new social settings.
A farmer should build a dedicated shed to store implements, machines, wagons, and sleds. After oiling and painting wooden parts, keep tools in a designated space to prevent clutter. The article notes many farms lack sufficient room for equipment and suggests a simple, affordable building for storage when not in use.
In ten tons of solid and liquid sheep manure there are 250 pounds of nitrogen, 31 pounds of phosphoric acid and 241 pounds of potash. In the same amount of catire manure there are 51 pounds of nitrogen, 17 pounds of phosphoric acid and 61 pounds of potash. These figures show why the foot of the sheep is golden to the land.
A witness insulted another as a Har and Judge Cluer ordered him out. After an apology, the judge warned that public rebuke of untruths would drown out the trains. Previous court memory recalls a woman threatening to fall ill from lies, to which Judge Bacon replied with a retort about lying on this court.
Florida's Fuller’s Earth beds, claimed as the nation's greatest, were found accidentally during searches in another field. The article suggests these valuable deposits were brought to light about twenty years ago.
The text notes an 1895 mining start for a clay deposit near Quincy with possible relation to German fuller’s earth. It also provides dairy tips on water intake for cows and a remark on the milk quality and price, warning about rancid overripe cream and tangy flavors from churned cream.
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