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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1904
Page
4
An advertisement touts Cupboard Corner St.Jacobs Oil Straight as the best household remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lambago backache and sciatica, claiming strong, sure relief for persistent aches.
A simple recipe describes mincing an ounce of cold ham with onion, dicing two or three tomatoes, seasoning with pepper salt and mace, adding half an ounce of butter, melting it, mixing in the rest, stirring till hot and thick, then spreading on buttered toast squares and serving with chopped parsley.
A confused citizen misremembers his dog license status as paid, leading to a humorous exchange with a department clerk. The dialogue suggests a mix of personal and official confusion during a Philadelphia Ledger context.
A fragment describes beating egg whites with sugar flour and baking powder then folding gradually into the whites. The mix is pressed into a pan lined with white paper and baked about 46 minutes in a moderate oven. The note compares it to Angolo Ford as just as delicious.
A 19th century report asserts a coal district discovery may cure consumption. It claims dosing and disinfecting effects on the lungs restored health in consumptive patients from other regions sent to the mines.
A fragment describes mixing a quart of cornmeal with water and sugar in the batter. It mentions whisking in three beaten eggs, adding no soda, and thinning the mix before pouring for cooking times. The source piece appears as a kitchen note from Washington Sta.
The tenor bell at a Magland church draws attention for its massive weight of nearly five tons. Safety concerns limit ringing to certain times as the heavy clapper and box girder arrangement challenge handling and require careful control.
A fragment claims chestnut haired boys are likely to be cleverer and top of classes in various tasks while fair haired girls are seen as more studious and bright than others, reflecting early 20th century stereotypes.
A Boston Globe note describes a wholesome sandwich idea for schoolchildren using thinly buttered brown bread with a paste of finely chopped raisins and Ergich walnuts, presented as a semi sweet treat.
A tiny bronze fragment, about the size of a slate pencil top, is studied as the smallest coin. It is described as the Maltese grain and valued at one twelfth of a penny.
Eight thousand gallons of fresh water are used each day on the battleship. About two thirds supply the boilers for propulsion and the remainder serves for drinking washing and other needs.
Mrs Sarah Marine of Colorado Springs says three years of backache and failing kidneys vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports rapid improvement within a week and full health after two boxes, with praise for the remedy and availability through Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
A sermon notes that Jesus remains present with His followers and empowers their labors. It stresses conditions for divine cooperation: clean heart and life, seeking God’s glory, using the Word, unity among believers, and faith that God will work through them. Examples from scripture and history reinforce that partnership brings bold, successful preaching.
Mrs. Sarah L. Brooks of Chicago details a five year battle with chronic vomiting and near starvation. After taking Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she regained strength from 94 to 142 pounds and reports no further vomiting. She endorses the medicine for friends and notes doctors previously failed to help.
A courtroom exchange features a peppery female witness and a demanding lawyer. The lawyer presses for direct answers about hearing a gunshot, and the witness confirms hearing the gun fire. The row appears in the Cleveland Plain Center.
The final incident in the prorogued Parliament involved introducing a bill to allow women to vote in all parliamentary elections. It was read a first time amid laughter.
A light column reflects on marriage as some seek, some endure, and others avoid it, noting varied paths and attitudes toward matrimony in urban life.
A witty New York Press quotation notes how a woman’s hair shifts hue from gray to red as time passes, pairing humor with aging reflections in a compact social aside.
As a traveler traces the coastline southward, the shells show increasingly vivid colors. The journey reveals a coastal spectrum of hues and natural beauty along the seashore.
In Hawaii a contract has been awarded for the construction of the largest sugar mill in the world. The project promises to boost production capacity and position Hawaii as a leading sugar producer.
The Real reports a rough diamond is valued after polish while New York hosts a professional house to house clock-wincer in a feature exploring unusual trades.
The letter-like testimonial asserts coffee worsened headaches and that stopping coffee in favor of Postum Food Coffee cured years of migraines. A Connellsville reader credits Postum with ending headaches and improving health, noting family members with similar results.
Fanny M. Wood advises poultry breeders and marketmen to cull non paying fowls now, keep only prime birds, and fatten surplus hens. She stresses removing undersized stock, avoiding crowding, and selling late molters to ensure strong spring layers and higher winter prices.
Henry Matthew advises flat ceilings in chicken houses to distribute natural heat evenly. Raise roosts toward the ceiling to maximize space and keep heads roomed. Place windows halfway up and limit ventilation to two small ceiling vents at night.
Poultry groups discuss hastening molt by long fasting and refeeding with nitrogen rich rations. Rhode Island experiment showed fowls deprived for 13 days stopped laying, then regained feather growth and resumed laying within 30 days. Results may vary and require further proof.
An old Homestead note explains a simple barn ventilation method using whitewashed glass with salt and linseed oil or flour paste to obscure light. Hinged upper-edge windows with angled side pieces adjustable by pins provide airflow and reduce side sunlight intrusion.
A famed scientist visiting in a country district gave a lecture to raise funds for a local institution. He explained that he targets the least attentive listener to ensure every audience member understands, a method praised by a leading official who felt the speech spoke to him alone and clearly.
A Cambridge undergraduate asks Dr George C Lorimer about moderate drinking. Lorimer counsels against it noting the danger and says beer can be surprisingly strengthening, telling of students who could later lift large kegs.
A railroad employee sought a travel pass from a director. The director questioned his suitability, asking if he would ask a farmer to harness horses to travel. The young man replied he would not, noting the farmer would be mean to refuse if ready to go.
A collection of short quotes and witticisms from multiple papers includes remarks on dreams and resilience, satire on judges and cooks, comments on bacteriology and pests, and various quips on advertising and politics. Notable lines reference Vermilion, Argonaut, Yonkers Statesman, Puck, Judge, and the Brooklyn Eagle.
Market figures show No 2 red wheat around 115 to 116 in multiple cities including Louisville and Indianapolis. No 2 mixed corn values hover near 41 to 41 3, seasonal oats around 33 to 35, with hog and pork figures also listed and cattle prices noted.
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