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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1895
Page
2
A scrambled 1504 Saturday issue fragment reports on Kentucky Senate chances for Poor McCreary. mentions Breckinridge and Joe Blackburn amid accusations of bribery. It references the Cleveland administration as a national debt target and hints at a forthcoming act.
The document lists ranks and general averages for various classroom rooms. It names top students such as Carrie Arford Eddie Deli Conda Duntayp and Clarice Courtnev with other students like Edna Seong Pearl Gadberry Nettie Cooper Brad York and Reon. The report also mentions Lester Cin chapters and principal Ras daditesred.
The unreadable OCR text shows scattered fragments referencing Prussia, theaters, and various dispatches. It appears to be an old, garbled report with names, places, and dates largely lost to poor transcription. The readable content is minimal and lacks a coherent event.
A garbled report describes disputed pastoral actions by Mr. Pierson, church finances, a building fund, and local reactions. It mentions Spirit Lake and nearby communities, with references to leaders and donations, but many details are unreadable.
The passage urges public encouragement of improvement projects and local merchants. It emphasizes advertising, home enterprises, and positive street presence. It advocates supporting enterprising men, hiring locally, and leaving strangers with a good impression of the community.
Reported about a year ago in Alfordeville a man named Joseph McCord was robbed of a watch and fled before authorities could arrest him. Emma Gotan, who recently married, followed the incident and may have been involved. County sheriffs pursued leads, but details remain unclear.
The case of Stanel C. Allen versus the Cornettsville Baptist church over pastor Rev P D T Pierson’s salary was settled with dismissal after both sides agreed. The complaint claimed $69 for pastoral services and the church had allegedly sold the account to Allen.
Ad copy warns of risks from a heavy cold and advises Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent serious illness. Mentions Guniz & Webster in promotional tone.
Prof W J McGee of the government scientific corps observed agricultural ants in Sonora Mexico. The ants farm circular clearings with a grass ring, plant seeds of the grass, and harvest stored grains in nurseries and granaries within underground chambers. They move along defined pathways carrying seeds to forage then store the harvest and remove all refuse from the clearing.
The Foster brothers of Bloomfield attempt to arrest saloon keeper Bruner on assault charges as he returns from a fair at Wie cernes. After a ten minute struggle Bruner seizes the handcuffs and walks off. Deputy Sheriff C C Johnson later persuades Bruner to accompany him, a prudent move given Johnsons influence.
Mrs Leonard Wells of East Brimfield Massachusetts suffered neuralgia for two days and could not sleep. A test with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm produced relief within two hours. The bottle was valued highly and sold for 30 cents by W T De min, druggist. Also promoting Dr Wir Little Early Risers vitamins claim to cure headache indigestion and constipation.
A damaged OCR reads about a calendar offer from The Publishers of The Vorurres Compas Ton. It mentions four paged calendars with colors and monthly pages, a price of 40 cents, and a subscription deal lasting into January. The text lists Boston addresses and pricing terms, promoting subscribers to receive a free calendar tree.
Advertises Clin e Kidneys Cure as a guaranteed treatment for kidney trouble with money back offer. Claims data safety and certainty of effect.
A jumble of ads proclaims investment tips and quick riches, with notices from S. T. Bell Company Philadelphia and A. G. Bartley of Maine Pa. Enthusiastic claims pressure readers to invest, while testimonials praise Witts Witch Hazel Salve for eczema and Boy’s running sore. Also promotes Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and One Minute Cough Cure via Dearmin.
How to guard against croup explains origin from a common cold, first symptoms, and treatment. It recommends Chamber Ans Cough Remedy to prevent and stop croup, and mentions De Witt’s Little Early Risers as effective pills, with sale by W. Dearmin the druggist.
A misprinted ad from The Illustrated Week of Denver promotes a trial subscription for six months at ten cents, touting the allure of wealth in gold and silver ore and gems from the Rocky Mountains with a commissions offer and free rings.
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