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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
2
The fragment notes a contest or event labeled Indiana Pipers at a Tast Ctice setting with unidentified participants. Monetary figure appears as $1.00 50 25, but details and context are unclear from the OCR fragment.
The Journal marks its twenty first birthday with best wishes to readers and friends. It notes a history of smiles and frowns, expresses hope for a bright future, and extends greetings for readers future happiness.
Despite great disasters the nation enjoys peace and plenty this year. The proclamation urges people to prove thankfulness through deeds and by serving fellow humans as a duty to the Almighty. It stresses material and spiritual upbuilding and personal responsibility.
A study of medieval rural life shows a community troubled by disorder, attacks, and slander. Entries cite fines for wife swearing, prohibitions on violence with clubs or knives, and communal rules to curb gossip, indicating a society far from perfect order.
Nonsensical OCR snippet mentions men progressing gastronomically and a woman eating on a hot day. Lacks clear event, people, or places to summarize with confidence.
Smithsonian authorities say George Washington did not have false teeth or that any set is in their possession. Reports claim he wore ivory teeth, but there is no authentic record. The mystery persists as biographers debate his dental history and the origin of the tale.
A historical note discusses Treland’s claim to introduce the first electric railway in the United Kingdom and notes Hungary’s low fares. It mentions railway mileage in Tienmark, government and private rail lines, and government ownership of Servian Roumanka and Belgarina networks. It also references Prussian travelers, African rail expansion, and comparisons of German stations to French ones.
A tale recalls Talleyrand as bishop of Autun who ordered a grand coach but refused to pay. Each day a man bowed near the coach as it waited, then spoke the surprising truth and vanished, prompting more questions about debt and dignity.
Reports on proposed gravel roads in Ejs more township with routes from Elnora to Marsh and Eluera to Mad Pikechurch, plus a line from Binora. Various local items include tax issues, births, a tiger rumor, a Flora J marriage, a hungry stranger leaving a fortune, church fundraising, a bird trials event, a saloon keeper’s sudden death, and a federal corn yield chart showing a low 16.4 bushels per acre nationwide.
Community groups push for Rural Delivery routes replacing current star service in Odon Loogootee and to extend rose routes through Steele township east of Plainville, Bogard, Cornetlsville and Epsom. The notice also advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and other ailments sold by Z Webster.
The fragment cites testimonials urging use of Fuller’s Widsey Core for backache and Banner Salve for ailments. It mentions sellers W. E. Steer, W. L. Stoy, and W. J. Shively in Batesville and Work, with guidance on wages and speaking. The piece includes casual tips on hair tone and vocal use.
An old advertisement touts laxatives Brome Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with a no cure, no pay offer. Price 2 cents.
A Hall County Georgia physician, Dr Geo W Serggs, endorses Redo Dyspepsia Cure, claiming it digests food, prevents thirst and starvation, and treats dyspepsia effectively. The ad asserts undigested food causes decay and poisoning, urging rest and appetite control.
A fragment references remedies such as Foleys Honey and Tar and Stor for cough relief. It notes avoiding irritation to the lungs and emphasizes easing recovery from coughs and phlegm.
Benj Ingersus of Hatten Indiana says he spoke only in whispers for months until Foley's Wynney restored his voice. He urges others to try Foley’s Money and Part claiming it prevents pneumonia and other cold related complications.
An old advertisement promotes Gru’s Tasteless Gail Tovie a tasteless tonic priced at 50 cents. The product is advertised as a plain inn and quining beverage with no cure.
The act bans killing quail grouse and prairie chickens between January 1 and November 10 and forbids selling quail at any time. It prohibits railroads from transporting game out of state and sets hunting restrictions on squirrels doves deer turkey and pheasant. It requires written consent to hunt on enclosed land and makes Sunday hunting a misdemeanor. Non residents must obtain a $20 circuit court license.
An ad-like snippet cites Loaxabve Bromo Quinine tablets and Foley’s Kidney Cure with endorsements. It includes testimonials from Seymour Webb of Metra New York and Adolph Blower Grand Mound Indiana praising Foley’s remedies. It warns to take Foley’s only and lists W J Stoy as a seller.
An OCR fragment advertises De Witts Little Early Risers pills and Honey and Tar cough remedy by Geo A Points Upper Sandusky Ohio. Mentions a milk cup at bedtime to prevent sleeplessness and notes various health claims. Also references Canada forest export value in a garbled line.
A reader testifies that a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured a severe pile condition and praises the product for piles cuts and bruises. The impassioned endorsement warns against ineffective pastes and promotes the salve as a surgery avoiding remedy from Atlanta.
A reader testimonial endorses a “One Minute Cough Cure” for winter coughs bronchitis and croup. George Winchester and WL Stey report their child recovered swiftly with a few doses and woke without fever or coughing the next day.
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