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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
4
The piece comments on postal matters and government guidance while ridiculing political claims. It notes postal bank deposits and United States Bonds bearing 2 1 2 percent interest, non taxable, with denominations from two to twenty dollars. It mentions deposit limits and exchange possibilities.
A rough, fragmentary dialogue discusses promising towns and business opportunities. Opinions favor optimism about certain locales with good demand and loyal customers, while cautioning against overreaching into fading markets. The speakers advocate practical discounts and steady bets, noting reliable towns earn durable business.
A reflective treatise argues that aging societies repeat errors in human nature and that reform efforts fail when they target people rather than root causes. It warns against misusing power, favoritism in church offices, and passing wealth to offspring, urging reform to start with character.
Magazine for three years and Journal for a year offered together for one dollar. The offer has been well received, with many already taking advantage. The firm notes it is a short-time chance with no strings and promises the greatest combination at minimal expense.
The Journal last week featured the McCualls in a noteworthy coffer style item. It notes the family's involvement and local interest generated by the feature.
Yue Hughes Roberts Opera Compan y gave an evening of real music at the high school drawing a well filled house. Rob erts described as a star with a powerful baritone. Miss Turner on piano earned praise. Mrs Hughes and Grecian posing drew audience acclaim. A few disruptive attendees slightly marred the program but the overall display was high class with strong artistry from the performers. Prof Gillaspie attended the Town and City Superintendent Association Meeting in Indianapolis. The school motto: Hard Work Honest Work Plenty of Work. Freshmen will face a Bachlish test.
Numerous short notices cover shopping deals at Abraham's and Odon Drug Co, new goods like coal and poultry medicines, births at Elmer Bunch and D. W. Hayes families, visits from Dr. Sidney Bowman and Mrs. L. T. Bair, school updates, Hughes Roberts Opera Company reception, library fundraising, and town events with names of residents and local businesses in Elnora and nearby towns.
A local jeweler touts a large varied stock of rings from infant bands to massive ovals and signets. Free engraving offered on solid gold rings with a Christmas theme urged, alongside other notices for poultry medicines, white oak fence posts, and a local optician.
Knox and Daviess county boards held a noon joint session at Edwardsport to discuss a proposed monument to local veterans. The meeting took place on the Edwardsport bridge site, where routine business aside from the monument was transacted, per the Democrat report.
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