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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1895
Page
4
The Bulletin of the Prison Office in Paris reports that in 1602 about 8,000 men and 1,200 women worked in central establishments with 800 more in Corsican penal settlements. Shoemaking yielded under sixpence per day, iron bedsteads fetched 1842 francs daily, helping skilled inmates save for release.
A fragmentary exchange depicts Minks and Gunton arguing about a cashier absconding with funds. The dialogue satirizes management, wages, and moral claims in a brisk, wry tone.
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured predicted ailments including skin greening and malaria like symptoms. It cites relapse after stopping and asserts permanent relief after using the remedy.
A long passage recalls Horo Chie, a famed Japanese tattoo artist who reportedly adorned Prince Albert and Prince Edward during visits to Japan. The piece notes his influence, travels, and the lingering curiosity about his craft and the celebrities he tattooed.
An advertisement touts Scrap of Figs as a pure laxative that cleanses the system and aids kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It claims wide medical approval and lists price points and the manufacturer, urging customers to seek genuine syrup of figs labeled in grey packaging.
A sermon by Rev. Dr. T. NeWitt Talmage draws on Daniel 5, depicting Belshazzar’s feast as a symbol of sin’s rise and fall. The preaching travels from Babylon to Civil War echoes, ending with calls to repentance and salvation through Christ.
Articles claim vast hoards hidden by Spanish padres miners and pirates across California during and after mission secularization. Beliefs include treasure rooms six foot walls at missions, sacks of gold, and tips from spiritualists, with San Francisco bay areas and Telegraph Hill cited as favored sites.
A Chicago Tribune recounts a Lightfoot family anecdote about slave marriages in Virginia or Kentucky and a prankish tale of a slave Dan quitting his wife Aunt Patsey. The piece also notes a Nashua man fending off a would be burglar and ends with a riddle about smoke and a stove.
An itinerant organ performer moves past homes, signaling with Beware of the dogs, then plays I don't want to play in your yard. The piece includes quotes about cats and human instincts from notable authors, reflecting reflections on generosity and power.
A fragment quotes a line about whisky aged fifteen years from Life magazine. The passage features a mock dialogue with arched exclamation and a remark about self control. It is a literary snippet rather than a full event or report.
An old notice touts Hanstetter's Romach Bitters as a cure for rheumatic pain blood purification and various ailments including kidney trouble dyspnea grippe and bowel irregularity. A testimonial from Springfield Illinois dates back to October 1 1804 praising its effects.
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