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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1891
Page
4
The article contrasts bees and butterflies, portraying bees as disciplined, efficient workers focused on fertilization and honey storage for the hive, while butterflies are depicted as showy, solitary suitors driven by display and seeking partners. A brief anecdote about Frederick the Great and a life-guardsman adds color.
Telegrams of condolence poured in after Gov Hovey's death. President Harrison and Gen Lew Walker expressed sorrow and sympathy to the Hovey family. Notes recall Hovey's service and leadership in Indiana politics and the Grand Army of the Republic.
Tear Hartman Manufacturing Co of Beaver Falls Pa shows off its first class house and line of products including steel picket lawn fences wire panel farm fence steel picket tree guards flexible steel wire mats and woven wire carpet. Catalogues and booklets are mailed free and their sale agencies cover leading cities. A mix of unrelated quotes and ads follow, including a stump speech line about voting twice and various old time journal blurs.
In 1890 South Mississippi a farmer recovers from a dry cough and the Grippe after using Boschee's German Syrup. He reports relief after two bottles and credits the remedy for his improved health. The ad ends by promoting Scott and Bowne cod liver oil emulsion.
An 8 inch weekly display ad from The Dr. Harter Medicine Co. features a unique word puzzle where every week only one word repeats across ads. The note promises a free book lithographs or samples in exchange for the word name. A snide remark about shoe trade failures coins the line about foot the bills.
A gleaming catalog of patent medicines and humorous quips cites Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for the hungry family. Beecham’s pills and other tonics are praised for various ailments while a cartoonish remark about a green apple adds local newspaper whimsy.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is marketed as the surest remedy for female weaknesses and disorders. It is described as an invigorating tonic that corrects functional disturbances, abnormal discharges, bearing down sensations, and weak back with faint spells, guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded.
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