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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1896
Page
2
A local report notes the need to enlarge ballot boxes this year due to an expanded state ballot. Officials indicate boxes must hold more ballots to speed counting and prevent jams at polling sites.
Speakers including Perry Newly Hons Gardiner and Mears will address residents at Udon Yareday Ocr YT next Tuesday morning. Delegates and parade participants gather at 12:50 PM for the big event, with talks starting at 50 dollars per person.
The text jokes about perpetual use of body organs, stating McKinles’s right hand will grow to resemble a haw and Bryan’s tongue to the size of a porterhouse steak, in a provocative, hyperbolic tone.
In Tuesday’s market activity several small firms failed amid volatility as the index slid. Traders noted liquidity concerns and a cautious tone from investors in early-session trading across multiple sectors.
The text questions earnings and fair payment for labor. It mentions money in honest dollars and references a court and possible party involvement with unclear names and places. The content reads as garbled OCR with multiple partial phrases.
A fragmentary note suggests Chester Columuus uncovered a hidden kin relation this month. The imagined uncle would wake to see his children now involved and reflect that a past discovery was a mistake.
The article discusses price claims for wheat and other commodities, noting price variations and a silver market decline. It highlights farmer worries linked to political rhetoric, cabinet plans described as a major political spectacle, and potential lectures announced around November 4.
Longstanding Populist stance on free silver is undermined as fusion tickets form with Democrats. The piece accuses Populists of betraying principles under Democratic whip and alleges rigged conventions and manipulated nominations. It asserts a contested county scene with claims of forged processes and political pressure.
Notice states an administrator has been appointed for Jose Fo Retehum deceased of Daviess County Indiana. The administrator will settle the estate and liquidate assets as required by law. The filing confirms official appointment and duties.
A defective OCR ad text promotes a reference book listing physicians and surgeons in the United States. It cites Hathaway & Co at 70 Dearborn Street, Chicago, as the publishers and claims inclusion of specialists for chronic disease peculiar to each sex.
Details list officials and participants for an upcoming rally and parade set for next Tuesday. Names include Elza Sears, Walter Breden, James Sere, Duster Williams, Ira Correll, Lemuel Gadberry, Elmer Buneh, Johnssd White, and others guiding ceremonies, finance, and entertainment.
Responsible established house in Indiana offers a permanent traveling post with a salary of 750 dollars paid 15 dollars weekly plus expenses. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Reference The National Star Building Chicago.
Walter Johnson arrives from Indianapolis on Monday. A Forever rally discussion and a brick pavement project by MOW Stoner are noted. A glee parade is planned with about a dozen clubs next Tuesday.
Notice is given that Martha J. Kereharp as administrator of the estate of Jesse P L R. deceased will sell at public auction the personal property of the estate in Ehaore Township Indiana County on Saturday November 23. The items include horses hogs corn wheat oats rye fire arms potatoes and various tools. The sale begins at 10 oclock with six months to pay and a note with approved security required.
General Harrison and Col Hardy spoke to large gatherings in Spencer Worthington and Dushroll. In Vincennes a crowd gathered as the presidential party toured the state with enthusiastic ovations and brief remarks from Harrison and Hardy.
A large crowd gathered in Washington last Saturday to hear Senator Forsher Hon Chase Fairbanks Jas I Johnson and others. Estimates ranged from 15 000 to 25 000 with a parade of glee clubs bands farmers and cavalry to the Far Grounds and a torchlight procession at night. Speakers drew loud cheers and the event signaled strong support for McKinley in Daviess County.
Mr PoE Grisham of Gaars Mills Ta says he suffered chronic diarrhea since the war and found a remedy named Ciume Nestes Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The medicine is claimed to cure cholera morbus dysentery and diarrhea and is sold in 25 and 5 cent sizes by W L Stroy.
The Banner of Liberty of Libertytown Maryland reports on a medicine advertised to treat coughs and colds. The piece praises the remedy as highly effective with claims of providing lasting relief and permanent cure. It notes sizes available and encourages readers to purchase.
The author ridicules sixteen agitators urging resistance to imagined Toones Jeower and mocks the so called money power as a phantom. He argues free silver fears are baseless phantoms harming credit and wealth and urges American voters to reject such beliefs as half humbug and half repudiation.
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