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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
2
A blurred OCR fragment mentions a person picked up and examined after an incident. It notes examination findings and a tense speaker describing the scene. Another figure asks for water and a man named Browning is quoted about the stove as the dialogue unfolds.
The article reviews a lengthy 46 page camp report with noted local figures such as J A Dee o of this city prominent in the issue. It covers interest pre tates and camp activities tied to Kentucks Tie mois and Tadtana bows and mentions receipts at his office this week.
The Indiana Voswer Water plant near Medlocardsport draws motorists on Sundays to view the new concrete reinforced foundation. The main smokestack rises 132 feet with a 36 foot base, tapering to 16 feet at the top. The building and machinery are not yet complete but a visit is encouraged.
Damaged corn fields prompt farmers to feed frosted grain to hogs as a quick disposal method. Report notes substantial crop loss and widespread concern among local growers about feed quality and livestock health.
Footnote from the township notes farmers are moving much of the corn to feed stock while saving their better corn for winter and next summer. The field price has been selling at 35 cents.
Government food plate asks little of individuals yet daily attention from every American adds up. A wartime banner urges personal effort to conserve food, stressing that small acts by many will help win the war and defeat enemies who seek to hinder U.S. aid and victory.
An expert panel discusses rising red potato prices and potential hoarding. Officials warn profiteers may be blocked from selling to prevent shortages while wholesale houses face new controls. The defense department notes focus on preserving supply and preventing price manipulation.
A plea to advertisers to support the town’s newspaper to reflect and sustain local business. The piece argues that without advertising in the paper, merchants risk being seen as indifferent or failing to grow. It urges timely investment to keep the town informed and connected.
Neighboring families and friends in Pleasant Hill are listed as visiting and hosting events. Mentions include Mesagdapason born to Miail, Thanksgiving like gatherings, and residents such as Rev. Jobo Winklepleck’s visitors, Miss Dora York from Burns Cite, and the Al Abumien family celebrating Ruth’s birth in Bloomfield.
Mr and Mrs Prank Turk visited Dick Williams at Bramble Sunday. Mere and Mrs Frank Campbell visited James Wade Sunday. Dick Stuffle and wife visited his sister Mrs Williams at Odon. George Wade and George Walker drove to Odon Monday. Mrs George M Tomes from wardsport visited Friday to Sunday with Mrs J Groves and family. J A Groves and family visited Creoree W Pomney at Epsom Sunday. William Perkins of Center visited J A Groves Sunday evening. Ikzra Miles and wife from Evansville guests of George Miles this week. Miss Ruby Groves returned from Edwardsport Friday. George Miles traveled to Evansville Saturday. Mrs Brown of Loogootee guest of Alice Miles last week. Mrs George Miles moved to Evansville hospital Monday.
Several from this vicinity attended the Pruett sale Friday and the Blake sale south of town Saturday. Families and neighbors visited, with A. C. Myers traveling to Washington and Mrs. Trusty conducting church and Sunday School meetings in Burns City. The Ladies Aid expanded to 22 members and completed paying for their piano while raising funds for church insurance.
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