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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
6
A readaloud of opinions on why composers follow or break rules such as use of counter melodies open fifths in bass and stylistic Irish tunes. It discusses perceived melodic conventions and the urge to avoid or employ familiar phrases shaping popular pieces.
The article explains how a telescope magnifies a star by gathering light and focusing it into a single point the focus. It describes the eyepiece at the big end and the objective lens at the small end, and notes the mirror and glass components inside the tube.
A beggar in a busy New York street challenged passersby with a sign offering alms while a local legend flagged his trick. When a man chased him and demanded the penny, the beggar revealed his prank remarking that the day itself is blind.
A Selburne Magazine excerpt explains horses roll to loosen dirt and shake to remove debris. It notes rolls aid horses on open plains and during long journeys Arab horses dry in sand, which acts as blotting to absorb exudations, with shakes removing sand. Cavalrymen in hot climates use sand to dry horses quickly.
A wealthy partner sells a suburban villa for cash after a dispute over a lucrative offer. The other party denies wrongdoing while accusing the sale of being driven by greed, insisting the cash was clean and not tainted by ill gain.
The peculiar magic of bell tones arises from the chord struck rather than a single note. Achieving a perfect octave requires vast calculation and skilled practice, making the bell caster a highly trained specialist rather than just a mechanic.
In a Milwaukee News item a lighthearted exchange notes a woman engaged to Mr Brown contemplates marrying Mr Jones only after considering Mr Brown. The playful dialogue reflects social dating norms of the period.
John D Hackler administrator of Susan E Hackler’s estate files a final settlement with the Daviess Circuit Court. The court sets November hearing date for approval and all interested parties must appear to show cause or establish heirship claims. EL P Leughlin attorney represents the estate.
Tra L. Christenberry as administrator of Levi Christenberry's estate files final settlement in the Daviess Circuit Court clerks office for review and approval.
By indorsement on sale account, the clerk fixes November 26 for the hearing. All interested in the estate must appear in court on that date to prove heirship or claims. This October 9, 7 Tra L. Christenkeriry, Administrator. E T Laughlin, Attorneys.
Notice sets November 7 1911 as election day in Bennett Laughin back room for town trustee 3rd ward marshal clerk and treasurer positions. Clerk B D Smiley signs the notice. Ends with an unrelated promotional line for R B Grilliams Drug Store.
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