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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
2
A Bronx zoo snake suffers bronchitis and is wrapped with adhesive plaster along a six foot stretch. An inquiring reader wonders how doctors will remove the plaster once the treatment ends, noting the nuisance of plaster removal for humans.
A writer argues home should be where a man can do as he pleases yet notes women often shape and rule the home. He questions who makes the home, asserting its charm lies in women's work while men finance and enjoy the results.
A New Haven man reportedly blinded by a lady's hat pin on a streetcar is cited as evidence of the hat ornament's danger. The editorial notes that while defenders praise hat fashion, substantial testimony against hat pins remains, suggesting persistent female influence in creating risky situations.
Foot and meat disease, started three months ago in Haute Savoie, spreads to central and southern France. Pigs, sheep and cattle affected. Experts urge strict import inspections to keep the disease out, noting France shows how hard it is to fight once it enters a country.
Food experts warn some soda fountain drinks may be habit forming amid growing alarm over the rapid succession of ice cream sodas. The chatter centers on health risks and consumer scrutiny as popular beverages multiply.
A son of Hetty Green disappointed suitors by saying he would marry within a year but then stated he would not wed a New York woman. He remains in New York and has not chosen a partner.
A Pine Brook New Jersey fish tale claims an angler cast for fish and hauled up a chest of silverware. The story, unlike similar myths from Westport Connecticut, invites cautious belief.
A new directive prohibits profane language by workers on the Panama Canal project, with the restriction likely aimed at critics of the work and maintaining discipline among crews.
A stranger wins $100 by betting that choir and quive mean the same. Newport society girl elopes with a chauffeur and is behind the times. The new stunt is fleeing with an avator. It’s noted an octopus can be scared to death in the animal world, not in industry.
A quirky note compares cholera germs to caviar enemies, suggesting a humorous clash where microbes confront an unexpected resistance in a farcical pairing.
After four years defending the Wyandotte Indian cemetery in Huron, United States marshal W H Mackey and deputies demolished the fort built by the Conley sisters Ida Lyda and Lena. The sisters argued in court to halt the sale of the land for a business block. The 1855 treaty ground remains contested as the government moves to end the burial site's protection.
The article outlines the return from exile to Jerusalem around 537 BC, the rebuilt temple project beginning with its foundation, and the role of prophets Haggai and Zechariah in urging renewed religious life. It stresses worship, music, and devotion as foundations for national restoration and future messianic hope.
A college girl hosts a hostess luncheon where eight university women act out humorous hobby horse tableaux at each place. Centerpiece hobby horse, cap and gown dress, name cards tied in class colors, and invitations under plates foreshadow ten year projections. Participants sing Auld Lang Syne and propose a sociable, informal gathering for church socials.
A young ladies mission band hosted a tea with eight country representations Greece Italy Germany Russia England America France and Japan. Each nation offered a five minute paper with music and attendants wore costumes. Country flags decorated the venue and a courier collected a small admission fee with country specific refreshments listed on the menu.
A hostess entertained an ep visiting guest by passing cards bearing her friend’s last name. Guests were instructed to form as many words as possible from the letters in the name within twenty minutes. Prizes went to the longest and shortest word lists. The event proved a pleasant introduction.
Plan a child friendly Indian themed party with wigwams paper arrow invitations and a feather host. Dress code includes girls as squaws and Indian postcards as place cards. Serve corn meal dishes and Indian game inspired treats with archery and bead stringing contests.
In a brisk, humorous notice Madame Merri promotes a church social as an icy yet lively event. Posters on scarlet cardboard, red decor, and a lusty chorus set the mood. Admission is 5 red cents, with red hots in rolls, pickles, coffee, and doughnuts as treats.
Skirts on lingerie dresses grow fuller while double veiling adds iridescent highlights. Velour hats lead fall millinery as black and white alliances persist. Jumpers resurge for dressy shirts, collarettes of black or white tulle accompany afternoon gowns, and All-over lace gowns gain high approval with tulle and lace fichus edged in bead fringe.
White cotton thread buttons, coarsely crocheted, appear on blouses one-piece frocks top wraps and linen skirts in all sizes. They replace pearl buttons on blouses and skew toward a simple, fresh look in current styles.
The article inventories a variety of headpieces including a pink velvet trimmed back bonnet with velvet apples and apple blossoms, a black Tegal hat with white silk trim, a coarse white straw hat, an ivory net mob cap with lace, a shell pink satin band and rose, and a large black Tegal hat lined with old gold and gold feathers.
Mrs Ellen Klitgaard seeks a divorce from Carl E Klitgaard marine engineer alleging seven years of mutual silence. Their only communication was written notes since their 1903 marriage as he forced her to leave notes in a set place.
A caller pleads for Mrs. Smth by full name amid telephone book chaos. He describes a florid older lady, her traveling husband, and a Jones relative, asking for the correct number with lingering confusion over old dial codes. He insists on an immediate listing.
An excerpt from Anna Maria Pickering's Memoirs recounts a Yorkshire tale about a married couple who claim to have lived together nearly fifty years without a quarrel. The old man and woman share a wry exchange highlighting enduring patience and humorous restraint.
A plan to scare Tim Casey in a village near Belfast failed as he passed a churchyard at night. The visitor wore a sheet and lantern and made howls, but Casey calmly asked if it was a general resurrection or a solo stroll.
A humorous tale from a early 20th century magazine notes three Maltimore youths visiting Washington to meet President Taft. One boy offered his left hand, explaining scouts shake hands that way, prompting Taft’s remark about learning to be more polite.
A reader credits giving up tea and coffee and using Postum three times daily with improved sleep and renewed appetite. The letter notes sound sleep, reduced nervous dread, and heightened daily enjoyment, claiming life improvement without medicines.
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