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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
2
An old notice from the Odon Indiana Post Office outlines subscription rates for one year six months and three months with payment terms and advance requirements. It Also states advertising rates available on request and mentions deadlines for copy and discounts for church or lodge entertainments.
The State Forestry Board buys 600 acres near Henryville Clark county for a forestry reservation under the last General Assembly. About 1,490 acres are second-growth hardwoods with pine on knobs. A watchman will live on site. The Indianapolis News notes labor market unrest and urges workers to weigh wage disputes against broader economic impacts.
Attorney General Miller explains the town law of 1901 in a letter. It clarifies biennial elections do not alter individual terms for town trustees and outlines when successors may or may not assume office.
The Elnora newspaper notes next Sunday will be dry with new marshal orders to remove blinds keep doors shut and enforce the law. Citizens face strict conditions while residents adjust to the change and the Whistle wetter may find the time trying. Taxes collected via new rural route method in Logansport aid farmers paying by money order, about 8 000 daily. A Bedford paper reports a man with potatoes bursting open and interior potatoes larger than marbles.
A fragmented column notes Sunday restrictions and social habits in Indiana with jokes about quinine and malaria. It mentions University of Indiana's long tenure in Moore county, praise for its alumni, and a satire on local natives. It ends by stressing timber needs for railways and the slow growth of trees for ties.
This morning seven Emoraites were arrested for quacking at Landlord Reuiss. Lewis Hogland a newsboy admitted provoking the landlord and was fined 25 cents and costs totaling 1.35 dollars. Six others John Whiteman Chas Ragle Joe Yatel Hob Stewart R Owen and E Wade await trials next Thursday in Hangs court.
A Bedford man driven insane by gruesome crime reports attacked Green Hill Cemetery. He threatened the sexton to uncover a coffin, then forced the lid and mutilated the remains of his dead child, crying out as he clutched the corpse.
The Bicknell News reports signs of race conflict near Westphalia after Senator Wolcott bought timber land and preparations to remove the timber. Foreman H Lamaster of Indianapolis threatens to import Black workers, prompting local Germans to vow bloodshed to drive them out.
In a church revival the community confronts gossip and lying tongues blamed on seamen and women. The piece condemns female gossipers within the church, warning them of judgment while calling for repentance and moral reform.
A Denver cashier on a stage to Laramie carries fifty $1,000 bills sewn in his clothes. Robbers raid the coach and seize most valuables but the cashier reveals the funds to the robbers’ pursuers. The young woman protects him, and the banker offers the con to ensure safe passage. The cash is recovered as the men are later rewarded by stock and staking profits.
An ad touts Chamberlains calic cholera and diarrhoea remedy as a lifesaving medicine. It warns against unsafe home remedies and urges readers to obtain the product from Z Webster and to report news tips to the editor.
The 5.1 extension of the Southern Indiana will not run through Washington Indiana. John R Walsh and Superintendent J W Thompson visited Washington and Elvora as part of the project. The line will pass east of Petersburg and Oakland City, with right of way secured from Black Hawk to Hyumeria. A double track will run Terre Haute to Black Hawk, and construction near Trinity Springs is planned with a hotel at Trinity Springs.
An readers note praises Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets after a Minnesota man spent years seeking relief. The ad urges trying one box for indigestion bad taste in the mouth and constipation, sold at 25 cents per box. The piece also includes a Canada forest export value figure of 20 954 089 dollars.
A Verbena man identified as J. A. Galledge suffers a severe attack of piles causing 24 tumors. Doctors fail to help but Bucklin’s Arnica Salve quickly arrests the inflammation and cures him. 25c at Z Webster’s Drug Store.
An advert asks readers if August flower cures stomach ills including indigestion nerves headaches and sleeplessness. It promises free samples and suggests trying a Se bottle first. Marketing by G. G3. Green of Woodbury New York invites responses and aid for readers seeking help.
Decoration Day services organized by J. W. Thornburg Post G A R include a 8:30 a m gathering at Walnut Hill cemetery to decorate graves, a 1 50 pm march from U B church to the old cemetery, and sermons at the U B church by Rev J W Gilley on May 24 at 10 30 a m with participation hoped from I O O F and Rebecca lodges.
The Journal urges readers who owe for subscriptions to call or send payment promptly. It notes significant cost to improve the paper and asks for timely settlement, stressing small amounts add up and appreciation for prompt attention.
Health ads describe Grove’s Tasteless Chill with iron and quinine as a tasteless remedy. Claims of cures for stomach ulcers and headaches accompany testimonials on Electric Bitters and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. A consumer warns of a sure thing in medical tonics and promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for lung and throat illnesses with free trials offered.
An advertisement warns that cold remedies and laxative tablets may fail to cure and offers refund. It notes Grove's signature on each box and mentions Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets as an easier effective option. The ad promotes sales through Webster and lists prices and retailers.
Fragmentary note warns about a universal remedy used since 1868 for consumption and lung ailments. It references liability concerns and a remedy that has maintained popularity over many years despite criticism.
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