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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
2
A fragment discusses how newspapers use editorials and news to shape town image, but investors read advertising sections for evidence of commercial vitality. It argues ads show public warmth and community readiness for business, acting as a pulse of local economic health.
A local paper extols newspapers as affordable weekly companions bringing world events home. It then discusses the town board’s hog enclosure ordinance, arguing its 5000 square foot per hog rule is sanitary and necessary to curb disease and protect public health.
The local post office will be remodeled and enlarged extending six feet northward with front and south side improvements. New pictures and a wide concrete sidewalk on the east and south sides will accompany the upgrade, led by Postmaster Abraham to better reflect the town’s business dignity.
Edgar Hale advertising manager of The Gazette and Herald and Ethlyn Hae Martin of Washington married by Rev. J M Douglass on a Wednesday to friends’ surprise. Hale has long worked with the Gazette and Herald since the consolidation. They plan a trip to Nebraska to visit relatives before settling in Washington.
Multiple notices place locals from Elnora Washington and nearby towns visiting here and traveling to Washington Terre Haute Indianapolis Newberry Greencastle and other locales. Mentions relocations business trips family visits and a planned Odon department store with remodeled premises and a newspaper job ad.
Ezra Mattingly of Washington state senator from Pike and Davisss counties named by Governor Hanly as Indiana delegate to the national rivers and harbors convention. Various local visits and social notices follow including Misses Cooper York O'.Dell Herndon Hedden hiding party and regional movements among St Louis Indianapolis Lafayette and Vermillion county residents.
Weather outlook for November predicts a milder start with cold wave early month, snow possible, and multiple storms from Missouri Valley affecting mid and late month. Local items include property transfer to Laughlin, residents moving, quail season opening November 11, social events, hunting, and a stage show promotion for Eli and Jane.
Bellview residents Edith Pershing and Alma Cox visit Edith Courtland. Everett Sears and wife of Elnora spend weekend with John Hastings and wife. Oscar Hackler and wife of Elnora visit Dan Courtney and wife. Mrs. Davis of Elnora visits daughter. Mrs. James Polling and Mrs. Joseph Hastings visit. Lew O'Brien and wife spend Friday with John Hastings. Courtland journeys through Elnora en route to Odeon.
Public notice states Daviess county banks cap checks at 100 dollars per person per day to conserve currency amid a tight money market. Banks pledge solvency and urge patrons to conserve funds while business is expected to return to normal soon. Banks named include Washington National Bank Peoples National Bank Cizeng Loan Trust Montgomery First National Bank Elnora and First National Bank of the county seat.
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