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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1894
Page
3
Readable fragments show a patchwork of ads for photos, millinery, and clothing while medical notices praise DeWitt s Little Lip capsules and Wittel remedies. The page also mentions travel references and a stray farmer anecdote, infusing the column with generic classified and lifestyle snippets.
A collection of brief society notes and family news from Montgomery Pierne-Blordas area. Mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Will Gidel, John Dunner’s return, Mrs Eva Dearmin of Worthing, and several local residents traveling, visiting, or returning home.
A man too poor to buy a newspaper sent a do list to a Yankee for a receipt to stop a horse from slobbering. He received a note that read to keep a horse from slobbering, teach him to spit, a joke he will never forget.
An advertisement promotes Buchlea's Aralca Salve as the best salve for cats and humans, claiming it treats sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and foot conditions, with a period style plea to use on chilblains corn and skin irritations.
The piece urges teachers to form Ruakin societies and to emphasize morals and precepts. It notes a teachers examination at Qdon, praises state institutions, and mentions plans for a new build at the State Normal school. Also lists local teachers and the telegraph network.
Mrs Dora Pope and her son Elmer visit relatives in Attica Kansas. W L Deck reports a baby died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. Ralph Prosser of the New York Store resumes travel as drummer. J M Myers visited Washington Saturday. J W Hickey now resides in Cherokee. Mr Nenny moved from the former Wadsworth house. Mrs Pope of Mitchell visits local friends. Irreverent gossipy remarks appear in this item.
In memory of Daisy Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Laughlin who died November 21 18M at age 1 year 3 months 2 days. The verse speaks of a child’s passing and a heart bereft. A reflective note on newspapers as vital to progress and civilization appears, urging readers to take the Journal.
From Lincoln Nebraska State Commander F. Wo Stevens reports Dr Wings New Discovery cured a stubborn cough in two children after other medicines failed. The notice urges trial bottles free at Pensinger's drug store with a guarantee.
Hriday De Asiduch for you. Pred Miller of Irving Hl reports severe back pains and bladder issues cured by Electric Bitters after other Kidney cures failed. About a year ago he began use and found relief. Electric Bitters claims to cure kidney and liver troubles with almost instant relief. One trial proves it. Large bottle 30 cents at S Pennsinger's drug store.
A rambling, darkly humorous stroll through rural cemeteries recalls forgotten figures and odd epitaphs. The speaker sketches graves with peculiar deeds and quirky legends from long-ago lives, weaving macabre portraits of men famed for folly, bravery, or misjudgment.
An exploration of why people seek out news and how shared information can entertain and inform the public. The piece considers the habit of reporting everyday knowledge that others would find engaging when presented by a curious reader.
Local readers are asked to inform Reporter Tug Jeveaxan about news tips. If a friend visits you or a family member wishes to pass along information, contact the paper through their designated journalist line for possible publication.
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