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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
2
Fragmented text shows an early 20th century newspaper notice about subscription rates and advertising. Includes garbled phrases about payment in advance and a grandfatherly reference. Limited readable details point to an Indiana location and a local ads section.
A fragmented editorial segment argues advertising improvements boost sales and public reach. It discusses consumer demand, value of persuasive imagery, and the role of targeted messages in commercial life, noting evolving methods and risks in a changing market.
Fragmentary note cites a grease spot on marble and references a location described as west of something. No clear event or persons emerge from the readable text.
The text offers household advice on carpet cleaning using salt, ink stain treatment with sour milk, and lime rinse. It also gives linoleum laying tips, rust removal for fabrics, and general garment care methods for extending linen and cotton items.
The column records numerous visits among residents including Mr and Mrs Alfred Garoce and family and Mr and Mrs George Reach and daughter Mary. It mentions social events such as a box supper at Epsom and visits to relatives from Friday through Sunday across several households.
The church lists a Sunday school at 9 34 with prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 and choir practice Friday at 7 45. The notes indicate regular weekly activities for parishioners.
The grand jury was discharged last Saturday after completing its session and returning twenty one indictments. Reports on the county jail and the poor farm were favorable.
Ol Stout and family of Qdon spent Sunday with Wi. Roberts and family. Chas. Kirk and family visited Homer Pershing and family. Beatrice Herron and Lucile Herron spent time with Miss Eva Connell. Ransom Jackson teaching at Worthington spent Sunday with home folks. Arthur Phipps near Elnora visited Andy Baile and family. H. M. Connell and son Leland visited J. B. Phipps and wife Farlen. Walter Herron and family called on Chas. Haverstock. DW Osborn family spent Sunday with Geo. Pownall.
The article lists attendees at the Doyle sale on Tuesday including George, Samuel and T. A. Wece and wife. It notes Mrs. Margaret Wade on the sick list and records visits by Frank Queen and sons Oscar and Alva of Carlisle. Other entries mention Frank Campbell and wife, Nick Hermann and wife, Gladys Perkins of Champaign visiting relatives, and several local trips and calls through Tuesday and Sunday.
Christian Endeavor notes a Thursday choir practice 715 Friday Bible School at 715 and Sunday services with preaching morning and evening. A guest urges enrollment in Bible school and invites all to attend. Thoughts for thinking people emphasize evangelistic heart and steadfast spiritual growth.
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