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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
2
Georgia reports a Confederate pension program covering 14 415 persons including 852 veterans and 450 percent soldiers widows with an age grant of about 4 000 per four year period. Other Southern states pension veterans but Georgia pays the most.
An editorial argues against public sensationalism of the McKinley assassin. It opposes public access to the prisoner, urges officials handle any confession, and condemns publicity before and after the execution, calling for oblivion to discourage martyrdom. It cites the desire to avoid notoriety and sensational reporting.
In Montclair New Jersey the Improvement League spent under one hundred dollars to improve the town. It offered prizes for clean yards alleys fences and gardens then organized children to pick up waste paper and tidy vacant lots. In six months the town became more attractive and the death rate fell, proving frugal methods can yield strong results.
The text argues that deep dwelling organisms lose social bonding and that male offspring descend without vision due to optic degeneration. It notes that images failing to reach consciousness cause partial sight in some individuals and mentions inherited blindness and dental traits as parallels to human hereditary disease.
In Washington at Willard's hotel Hazen S. Pingree recalls meeting Colonel Mosby after 25 years. The Virginian pretends not to remember, and Pingree recounts being captured by Mosby’s men and losing his uniform before they share a cigar and a long chat.
Sir Mountstuart Grant-Duff notes in his diary a lady and family renting a haunted Scottish house. The ghost appears nightly at eight and the owner removes partitions to create extra rooms. The lady recalls the place from dreams and learns she herself is the ghost in residence.
A jurist riding to hold court met a market-bound young woman. He praised her blunt reply for butter worth ninepence and proposed marrying her. She joined him on the horse to the town and they were wed at the courthouse, a union said to be happily enduring.
An 19th century patent medicine notice touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a cure for external hemorrhoids fissures fistulas and itching and burning piles with immediate relief. It also promises treatment for inflamed breasts sore nipples burns scalds and skin eruptions including salt rheum and eczema.
Stark county authorities order drastic action against diphtheria by killing all cats in infected districts. The outbreak is described as widespread, with cites of gambling dens and editorials on media and advertising practices. Notes include resignation rumors about a consul and age related height trends among boys and girls.
Fragmented dialogue shows Mrs Nagser and Mr Nageer arguing over seating and a threat of death before year end. The scene includes abrupt interjections by Mrs Nagser and Mr Smith, creating a tense domestic moment about a shared table and looming fate.
An Irish gentleman casually occupies a vacant streetcar seat claiming he arrived just in time. A passerby jokes about his timing and wagers whether the seat will remain unclaimed, reflecting local humor in a brief street scene.
A Bunner quote notes that tone betrays whether a man speaks to a woman on the telephone, suggesting first impression cues in voice. The remark reflects 19th century views on telephonic conversation and gender.
A west Africa coastal king faced a Mohamadan assault and, unable to resist, summoned his officers and declared his resolve to surrender. He directed those opposed to depart and then set alight the palace with gunpowder, destroying himself and all within.
Two practical tips for bottle use emphasize keeping the label uppermost during pouring to prevent runoff from marking the label. The second suggestion advises moistening the bottle lip to deliver small drops accurately.
In a New York Weekly chatty snippet Mrs Re Good and Mr de Good discuss a leaky roof from last Sunday. They report repairs have been done but argue over who should pay for them.
A social note records Mr Delvera saying he would propose tomorrow after a playful remark by Mira Fosdick counters the idea of an earlier proposal. The planned affair is described as forthcoming in the sparse readable text.
A London Answers excerpt explains how English potteries use dozens of varying counts for different wares such as pitchers and plates. It notes sizes like quart and pint pitchers with dozen counts from 12 to 86, mentions trade terms like cocksport and twiflers, and observes the baker’s dozen of 13 and Cornwall fishermen’s long dozen of 26.
The piece praises earthworms for leveling soil and creating smooth turf by cycling surface mold. It notes worms repeatedly rework the shallow layer, likening their influence to ancient plowing and crediting them as key engineers of Earth's landscapes, while contrasting with corals's reef building in tropical zones.
An assorted page item lists cash for farm goods and household items while promoting patent medicines. It mentions cash paid for beef hides furs and scrap metal and advertises Banner Salve Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and other remedies with testimonials and free samples. It also notes a drugstore sale and cautions against substitutes.
Local merchants urge residents to buy at home to keep money in the community. They claim mail order houses drain funds, avoid local taxes, and fail to support city services. Home shops offer price parity, quality, and responsive service, stressing patriotic duty to bolster the town’s economy.
Advertisements tout Latid Cueyee Silver as a durable, wear resistant alternative to sterling silver tableware. The material purportedly looks like silver, carries no plating to wear off, costs about one sixth, and comes with a twenty five year warranty on solid teaspoons.
A winter shopper asked for a cough medicine not in stock. Gan Hib offered Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a free trial with refund if unsatisfied. She returned with a friend days later and agreed to buy a bottle after the favorable experience.
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