The Cheapéd line of Solid Specialties to the world
The fragment hints at a promotional boast about a product line called Solid Specialties. The exact claim and scope remain unclear from the truncated text.
13 Oct 1900
Page 3
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
3
The fragment hints at a promotional boast about a product line called Solid Specialties. The exact claim and scope remain unclear from the truncated text.
The article notes Bryan at Elnora claiming he would pull down the flag in the Philippines if elected president. It asks readers if they would vote for a man who makes such statements.
Hear Billheimer tonight as crokinole gathering draws local interest. Webster makes the guest list while Sargent conducts business in the county seat this Wednesday. Harse & Co. announced arrivals including a crew from the coast with overcoats for the season.
Harvey Lane moves into town. Oma Kinneman visits Indisnspolia. Hayes & Co advertise shoes and desks. Miss Hubbard visits Washington. several residents plan trips to Indianapolis and Bedford. Election is three weeks away. Big crowd attends Elnora Bryan event. Republicans outnumber Democrats. Potatoes wanted. Starr Line shoes at Abraham's. Eaglesville gas well progress reports show drilling depth and strata.
The Terre Haute Rough Riders club distributes badges bats and suits among members and provides books and campaign literature. It runs a drama corps and a large reading room with leading daily papers, inviting guests to its hall.
The piece scolds the public for delaying proper eye care and relying on glasses only after vision worsens. It urges consulting a jeweler or graduate optician for timely evaluation and proper use of eyewear to prevent irreversible deterioration.
Local market reports indicate strong demand and high prices for hides including beef, horse, and cattle byproducts like rubber and tin. Merchants note copper and brass also fetching elevated bids as buyers seek durable materials.
A worker on night shift narrowly escaped severe injury when his left arm was drawn into a large cog wheel. Clothing and flesh were crushed before the belt slipped, saving his life. Dr Elrod treated the injured arm and reported recovery progressing fairly well.
A quiet ceremony occurred Thursday October 4 in Washington with William H Ziegler and Laura Harman tying the knot. The groom is described as a industrious young man from a farm east of town and the bride as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Harman noted for her quiet gracious temper. The Journal extends best wishes for a happy prosperous life.
Rev A Scot will preach at the U B church next Sabbath morning and the pastor in the evening. The first quarterly meeting for this year will be at Pleasant Hill on Oct 27 and 28. Rev J H Walls to the Presiding Elder Women Day anniversary at Mud Pike next Sunday morning. Funeral of Josish Rosenberry’s son who died in Oklahoma will be preached by Rev A W Areford next Sunday morning at Ragleville.
The piece criticizes Bryan for accusing the administration of seeking a large standing army to suppress labor unrest. It argues the army's use against labor disturbances has been rare and partisan, aimed at stirring class hatred and dividing workers. It condemns Bryan’s rhetoric as hypocritical and unfounded.
The Post Office at a local place was broken into by forcing an outer window. Over $100 in money drafts were pried open and taken. Bloodhounds trailed the suspect along the railroad north for three to four miles then east to a point north of Burns City but the trail was lost. Some stolen money was later found in a saloon at Elnora, believed spent by the thief.
Wednesday night Rev. J A Bell officiated at a marriage uniting Philip Ruth and Millie Mamaw in a simple ceremony, with the couple described as now joined for life.
W T Alexander held his eleventh Combination Auction Sale on Saturday. A solid list of property moved well despite Bryan being at Elnora and Washington with a good crowd of buyers in attendance, marking the sale a success.
Prof Houton reports meeting many users of Green's August Flower worldwide over ten years for dyspepsia liver trouble and constipation. He says it helps travelers and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomach. Sample bottle free at Gantz Bros. and sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Asphalt roof paint for steel iron and tin roofs offered at Dan Gantz's shop. Product aims to protect and seal roofs with durable coating. Local retailer promotes easy application and weather resistance.
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