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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1895
Page
3
Readables describe a bustling town week with visits from Miss Rose Oserten and Mrs. Clara Asdee, new residents Win and Witlet, and a musicale by the Ole n SilverCorael Band. Talks include Danner & Torile’s sales, a courthouse jury duty for Alex Odell, and a wedding of Mr. and Mrs. E. Burrless with community cheers.
The notice reports a large fire with 183 000 good brick stock and a kiln expected to open by October. It invites those needing brick to call, listing Yachsmile, northwest of St. Joseph's church near David Keck's residence, Keck & Daugherty.
A fragmented OCR style report describes an accident scene with mentions of people and body injuries. The wording is garbled but references to teeth, throat, chest and a brief time after a crash appear. Names and precise actions are unclear due to transcription errors.
They urge starting a business on the capital of 8.1 Bell Company at 2018 Columbia Ave Philadelphia to earn in a week what a month would in ordinary occupations. Also notes an ad on another page and promotes One Minute Cough Cure by W.T. Dearmin as fast relief for hacking coughs.
An analysis of vintage marketing lines for Castoria showing repeated claims of Cure all for infants and children. The phrases reference use at several childhood stages and emphasize comforting outcomes and parental trust in a medicinal product.
Unclear ad copy touts a cough remedy claiming quick relief and listing names and places in a garbled local promotion. The text references Edlaworth College and a Chicago association with vague patronage and a library figure, all embedded in a chaotic notice.
Eighteen year old Thomas Slinkard of Newberry suffered a severe hand injury after a coal wagon ran over his hand while hauling coal from Winkley geer mines. He was dragged free and rushed for medical aid.
A largely described skeleton found by a supervisor and local workers was identified as a white male under four feet six inches. Large teeth suggest adult, bones intact aside from arms and shoulders. Home display by Mr Hancock. locals doubt burial site history and call for more verification. Nearby notices mention weddings, visitors, and regional social chatter.
The article reports Gov. Culberson of Texas winning political leverage over a Corbett-Fitzsimmons prize fight dispute. It notes how state and federal authorities would handle possible locations and legal barriers, including Arkansas laws and Mexican prohibitions, while President Stuart seeks a lawful venue for the bout.
The town of Odo Indiana passes an emergency ordinance prohibiting dumping filth rubbish or noxious matter on streets alleys or lots and mandates removal of nuisances. Violators face fines up to twenty five dollars and the health officer urges community aid amid a diphtheria threat.
William Vorbeis of Richmond Kentucky was injured when a cow tossed its head striking his chin. A six year old boy named Bruce McNay in North English Iowa was struck by a circular saw. his skull was opened and brain exposed but doctors expect recovery after surgery.
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