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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows stray phrases about meetings on the first and third Tuesdays and a reference to literature listings. Names appear garbled, with possible mentions of James and Pasa, plus a stray city or organization marker. The readable pieces suggest a public notice or scheduling note amid noisy source material.
A fragment notes Sundays with chickens for dinner described as run over by automobiles, mentioning Ida and Peer May On in a Chicago Daily News context. The text conveys social chatter about fashion and meals with cryptic phrases and names.
An old time promotional note touts cures for coughs and colds with Lasative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Dean's Ointment. It claims refunds if not effective and promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as pleasant and harmless.
An assortment of small items includes a trust quip from the Chicago Post about self-interest, patent medicine slogans for Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar and Pike’s Toothache Drops, plus aphorisms from Ram’s Horn and Ham’s Horn. Putnam Fadeless Dyes promise no staining except green and purple.
Mrs Haule of Edgerton Wisconsin describes curing irregularities and uterine trouble with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief within a week, fewer menstrual pains, two months of use, and weight gain, endorsing the tonic and warning against other medicines.
The Boston case centers on Miss Clara A Mor ton and Miss Agnes McPhee murdered at Waverly. Alan G Mason a wealthy Boston merchant is jailed on murder charges after George Perry the pawn man accuses him of supplying Watches. Perry identifies Mason as the giver of the watches in a jail corridor confrontation.
London reports question the reported evacuation of Shanghai with conflicting motives. The Daily Mail hints at a secret German China understanding while the Daily News links Emperor William’s visit to pressures over Delagoa Bay. Britain negotiates with Portugal as colonial secretary Chamberlain pursues a working Delagoa Bay agreement.
Gov. Yates was somewhat improved with his condition reported as better than Thursday. Reta Taylor and others remained at his side as officials cited cautious expectations under the circumstances.
General Tsane Khan Persian minister to the United States returns after visiting the shah of Persia and various European summer resorts.
Mrs Chamberlain arrives at the church followed by King Edward and Emperor William. The two leaders converse earnestly before the service begins. The bishop preaches on brotherhood surpassing race differences. King Edward receives birthday greetings and gifts, including a valuable vase from Emperor William.
A wagon with twelve persons was struck by a street car at Jefferson avenue and Howard street in St. Louis. Eight people were injured and Loretta Sefton suffered internal injuries. A hostile crowd attempted to lynch the motorman and conductor, but police intervened and protected the crew.
In New York on Sunday a boiler blast at a Queens pumping station killed engineer W Dihey and fireman James Nelson. The blast ripped the plant, bricks flew over 1000 feet, and the active boiler was hurled 200 feet. The other boiler shifted and the engineer’s body landed about 150 feet from his presumed position. Scaling of the boiler is blamed for the explosion.
In Reading Pennsylvania on November 14 a quarrel at a wedding led to Wojtko being beaten to death with a club. John Morshira and John Odtajansky fled but Odiasansky was arrested two hours later. He is said to have dealt the fatal blow. Several peacemakers were seriously injured.
Robbers blew the safe at a Seymour Missouri bank Sunday but fled when a crowd of citizens appeared. A fascade from the robbers sent locals fleeing and the pair escaped on a band car along the talk road with a posse in pursuit.
Residents in Hancock and Houghton were shaken by a terrif ic shock Friday night that rattled houses and windows. Investigations found no cause, marking a second such event in three months.
In Manila and across the archipelago the cholera outbreak continues with intermittent activity. The recorded cases total 105,000, but officials believe actual cases exceed the figures by about twenty percent.
A German doctor advised his despairing patient to use St Jacobs Oil after clothing caused severe pain. The wife applied the remedy, easing pain after the first use. Hours later the pain vanished and, with subsequent applications, the patient recovered fully in two days. The doctor was surprised by the rapid improvement.
A collage of overheard ad lines and testimonials appears, featuring claims for mandrake salves, Burdock Blood Bitters, Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil, and Piso’s Cure for Consumption. The snippets imply persistent patent medicine promotion and tongue-in-cheek commentary from Chicago and Michigan papers around 1900.
Mrs M Isted of 1207 Strand Street Galveston Texas a boarding house proprietor recounts a flood era kidney ailment and severe pain that nearly killed her. After Doctors proposed surgery a friend brought Dean's Kidney Pills which she took with faith low then rapid improvement. She claims relief from pain natural secretions sleep appetite weight gain and renewed health. She endorses the remedy and suggests readers consult Foster Milburn Co for sale through medical dealers.
Reports note a tomb of lapis lazuli found south of the Great Pyramid amid sarcophagi and inscriptions. Elsewhere Germany dismantles ancient fortifications at Maing and Cologne. Ulm recalls 1805 capitulation. Metz walls erode as Thionville overhauls Vauban ramparts.
Recent price moves in London show advances for mezzotints while J L G Ferris completes The Surrender of Fort William Henry for a wealthy New York client. John Wanamaker has catalogued his Lindenhurst picture collection as Paris sales quote high sums for Dau rner and Bonvin pieces and Jongkind works fetch strong prices. A Russian plan to build an archaeological museum at Sebastopol is noted with Grand Duke Michaelovitch as promoter. Albert Moritz Wolff to sculpt a German soldiers monument for Philadelphia with 4000 pounds of metal contributed by the German emperor.
Silk evening gloves feature elaborate embroidery with floral motifs. White butterfly tulle bows crown belts and buckles. New walking skirts skim the ground by about one inch while cobwebby veils in black and white dominate. The kilted shirt appears in fall gowns and light autumn cheviots in heather tones offer pretty mart in these kilts.
A long testimonial advertisement for Peruna extols its effectiveness against catarrhal colds and chronic catarrh. It includes endorsements from Katherine Danter of Milwaukee and Jennie Driscoll of Brooklyn, urging readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free medical advice and to buy Peruna from reputable sources.
A gossip reports a young man apologizing for lateness at a dinner in a Quaker city. The hostess greets him from New York and asks about his brother. He explains they flipped a coin to decide who would attend, then admits he lost.
Four daily trains to St Paul Minneapolis via Chicago and North Western Railway leave Chicago at 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The North Western Limited is electric lighted throughout with fast schedules and luxurious equipment. Dining car service is unmatched. For tickets and information contact a ticket agent or W B Kaiskern 2 Fifth Avenue Chicago ils.
A humorous exchange on poetry and publication mirrors literary aspirations. The Chicago Chronicle cites a 1903 St Pat Calendar reprint by Bryson, offered for 25 cents, mailed upon request via F.A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
A fragment from Detroit Free mentions a sex age joke remark about a woman and a separate line with a number 28S. The readable text is sparse and unspecific with no clear event or identifiable entities.
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